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Edley William Nathan (1893–1917)

CORPORATE EDLEY WILLIAM NATHAN

A salesman from Smith Street, Fitzroy, he was educated at Scotch College. Enlisted in February 1916, and sailed for France in June. While serving with the 38th Battalion, he was killed near Armentieres on April 20, 1017. He was 23. He was buried the following day in Bon Jean Cemetery.

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'Nathan, Edley William (1893–1917)', People Australia, National Centre of Biography, Australian National University, https://peopleaustralia.anu.edu.au/biography/nathan-edley-william-24377/text33122, accessed 5 December 2024.

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Birth

July, 1893
Richmond, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

Death

20 April, 1917 (aged 23)
Houpline, Armentieres, France

Cause of Death

killed in action

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