Photo of Eric J. Bird

Eric J. Bird

Private

6th Field Ambulance

Killed In Action (KIA) Killed In Action

Medals Earned

  • British War Medal
  • 1914-15 Star
  • Victory Medal

Tree Information

  • Species: Ulmus sp.
  • Planted By: Unknown
  • Plaque: 1056

Additional Info

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Biography

Eric Bird (SN 3251) was born at Alexandra. He was 19 years old, single and a telephonist in Ballarat when he enlisted on March 15th 1915, joining the 6th Field Ambulance. He was killed at Gallipoli when a bomb exploded nearby. Originally buried at Brown's Dip, he was later re-interred at Lone Pine Cemetery, Gallipoli.

Location in Ballarat Avenue of Honour