Embelton, Norman John OW(1909)

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TitlePaymaster Clerk Norman John EmbeltonBiography

Brother of Lt-Col David Embelton (OW1901)

Birth / Death- Died 31/03/1915First Year at Wesley1909

Identifiers

First NameNormanMiddle NameJohnLast NameEmbeltonGenderMaleCategoryMilitary Service | PeopleSubject (Keyword)World War (1914-1918) World War I World War (1914-1918)

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CollectionMilitary ServiceRoll of HonourEventWorld War I

Military Service

Date Enlisted30th December 1912Enlisted UnitHMAS CerberusService Number20Service DetailJoined Navy pre-war when he was a successful candidate to pass a competitive examination for the position of paymaster’s assistant. He was sent to England and visited admiralty dockyards. He came out in one of the new Australian cruisers and had been on active service, including twice to New Guinea with the fleet. On his last visit there he contracted a slight attack of malaria and had received leave of absence in consequence. Accidentally killed when a horse unseated and dragged him in Epping Road, Preston. Died in hospital.Age at Death20Final UnitHMAS CerberusCemetery / MemorialCoburg Pine Ridge CemeteryCemetery / Memorial DetailCoE Plain Grave 479 RankPaymaster Clerk

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Embelton, Norman John OW(1909)