Topic: Militia - Area Officers
The Australian Militia
Area Officers
Roll of Honour
Edward Castle OLDHAM
Edward Castle OLDHAM
Date of birth | 8 August 1876 |
Place of birth | Gawler, South Australia |
School | Prince Alfred College, Adelaide, South Australia |
Religion | Church of England |
Occupation | Gentleman |
Address | c/o Mrs J Oldham, 'Wyandra', Hackney, South Australia |
Marital status | Single |
Age at embarkation | 38 |
Next of kin | Mother, Mrs Julia Oldham, 'Wyandra', Hackney, South Australia |
Previous military service | 78th Infantry Regiment |
Enlistment date | 19 August 1914 |
Rank on enlistment | Captain |
Unit name | 10th Battalion, E Company |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/27/1 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Adelaide, South Australia, on board HMAT A11 Ascanius on 20 October 1914 |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Major |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 10th Battalion |
Fate | Killed in Action 25 April 1915 |
Age at death from cemetery records | 38 |
Place of burial | Beach Cemetery (Plot I, Row K, Grave No. 12), Gallipoli, Turkey |
Roll of Honour | Panel number 60, Australian War Memorial |
Miscellaneous information from cemetery records | Parents: William John and Julia OLDHAM; husband of Elsie S. OLDHAM, 49 Bakewell Road, St Peters, South Australia |
Other details | War service: Egypt, Gallipoli Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
Further Reading:
The Australian Militia, Area Officers
Australian Light Horse Militia
Citation: The Australian Militia, Area Officers, Roll of Honour, Edward Castle OLDHAM