Edward George Eager (abt. 1897 - 1928)

Born about Jan 1897 in Annandale, New South Wales, Australia

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Died Apr 1928 at about age 31 in Annandale, New South Wales, Australia

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Biography

Edward Eager is an Anzac who served in World War One.

Edward George Eager was born about January of 1897, in Annandale, New South Wales, Australia, the son of Henry Reginald Eager and Elizabeth Steele.^[1][2]

Edward George Eager enlisted on the 22nd November 1915, aged all of 18 years 11 months. His father's signature appears on the documentation, granting permission. His occupation prior to enlistment was wire worker.^[3]

Edward Eager was Twice Wounded in Action during World War I.

On the 23rd June 1917 Edward was awarded the Military Medal for bravery in the field.

Edward Eager was Wounded In Action for the second time, on the 12th October 1917, in Belgium, being hospitalised with GSW (multiple) to the (looks to be) right thigh and buttock. His parents were notified on the 13th November. He rejoined his unit from wounded on the 27th November.

Edward George Eager was awarded the Military Medal, the Victory Medal, and the British War Medal.

Edward returned to Australia on the 27th July 1919 per the "Commonwealth".

Death Records NSW

10336/1928 EAGER EDWARD G / father HENRY R / mother ELIZABETH / district RYDE

The Sydney Morning Herald (NSW : 1842 - 1954) Friday 20 April 1928 p 9 Family Notices EAGER.—Thc Funeral of the late EDWARD GEORGE EAGER, late of 47th Batt., A.I.F., will leave J J. Crockett's Funeral Parlours, 9 Norton-street, Leichhardt, THIS FRIDAY, at 1.15 p.m., for Catholic Cemetery, Rookwood, via Lewisham station.

Sources

1. ↑ NSW BDM Births Registration details: Name: EAGAR EDWARD G; Registration Number: 4275/1897; Father's Given Name(s): HARRY R; Mother's Given Name(s): ELIZABETH; District: LEICHHARDT. The last name is mistranscribed as Eagar,
2. ↑ National Archives of Australia Discovering ANZACs: Edward George Eager
3. ↑ National Archives of Australia Discovering ANZACs: Page 22 Application to Enlist, Parent Consent form

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