| Service number | 2119 |
|---|---|
| Birth Place | Australia: South Australia, Port Augusta |
| Death Date | 1917-06-07 |
| Death Place | Belgium |
| Final Rank | Private |
| Service | Australian Imperial Force |
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| Places | |
| Conflict/Operation | First World War, 1914-1918 |
Private Ernest Marks
Description
Private Ernest Marks (2119, 40th Battalion) was born in Port Augusta, SA. He was working as a labourer when he enlisted in July 1916. On 7 June 1917, Ernest was working near Messines as a stretcher-bearer and carrying a wounded soldier when he was killed instantly by a high explosive shell. Ernest is commemorated on the Menin Gate Memorial, Ypres, Belgium. He was 17 years of age. His brothers, Privates Henry Edward Marks and William August Marks, also served in the Australian Imperial Force. Private Henry Marks was awarded a Military Medal.
Rolls
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Australian Red Cross Wounded and Missing Files:
- Unit
- 40th Australian Infantry Battalion
- Conflict
- First World War, 1914-1918
- Rank
- Private
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First World War Embarkation Roll:
- Conflict
- First World War, 1914-1918
- Rank
- Private
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Roll of Honour:
- Unit
- 40th Australian Infantry Battalion
- Conflict
- First World War, 1914-1918
- Rank
- Private
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First World War Nominal Roll:
- Unit
- 40th Australian Infantry Battalion
- Conflict
- First World War, 1914-1918
- Rank
- Private
Timeline
| Date of enlistment | 18 July 1916 | |
|---|---|---|
| Date of embarkation | 28 August 1916 | |
| Date of death | 07 June 1917 | |
| Date of fate | 07 June 1917 |