Sly, Edward Robert, 1872 - 1952

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Name Edward Robert Sly, 1872 - 1952Alternative nameSiv, Edward Robert, 1872 - 1952BiographyDate of Birth: 25 November 1872, Karere, Manawatu, New Zealand Date of Death: 6 December 1952, Nambour (Qld.) Buried: Mt Thompson Crematorium, Holland Park, Queensland Edward Robert Sly's parents are recorded on his birth record as Fanny and James Carlton. Edward married Ruby Eva Lilian Gregory in 1910 and they settled at Elimbah, Queensland. He was 43 years and working as a fruit grower when he enlisted in March 1916. Edward's unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, in January 1917 and he returned to Australia in September 1917 suffering from Sciatica and being over age. Edward returned to the farm in Elimbah and by 1925 he was farming in Palmwoods, Queensland. By that time, however, his wife had returned to New Zealand. Edward's surname is written as Siv on the Honour Board.Birth date25 November 1872Death date06 December 1952

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Edward Robert Sly, SN 3737, Service Record

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Sly, Edward Robert, 1872 - 1952