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Eric enlisted in the armed forces in Ipswich. His regimental number was 4355.
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Eric embarked on the star victoria at Fremantle and disembarked just over a month later at Suez, Egypt. He then went on to England
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He transferred to the engineering depot at Parkhouse.
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Eric headed for France and arrived at Abbeville.
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The next 12 months of Eric's life is very lacking in detail, however, there is evidence of his 5th division involvement in numerous large battles.
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Eric fell ill with bronchitis and pleurisy. He then embarked at Rouen on the Aberdonian for England. Shortly after he was admitted to the Bethnal Green military hospital.
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Eric was sent to a new overseas training brigade at Perham Downs, England.
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Eric commenced three weeks' leave, before rejoining his unit in France for the last month of the war. He then remained in France for the next few months. During this period he was detached for 6 weeks to attend the Australian Corps Central School.
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he arrived in Southhampton, to engage for two months in what was described as non-military employment. He attended an advanced telegraphy course, while still being paid full military rates.
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He embarked for Australia aboard the Orita and landed in Sydney months later.
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Eric was discharged from the A.I.F in Brisbane.
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At the age of 104, Eric died at the RSL nursing home Pinjarra Hills. His final resting place was Balmoral Cemetery where his father had been buried ninety-five years earlier.