Individual Details

Birth

On 1911 census birthplace: At Sea (Resident)

Marriage

Certified Extract of Marriage Certificate on Ernest John's Military Service Record.

Bridegroom: Name: Chard, Ernest John - Address (at time of marriage): 54, Bakers Lane, Ealing - Occupation: Baker Mercantile Marine - Age: 22 - Condition: Batchelor - Father: Chard, William (deceased) - 2nd Lieutenant R.F.A.

Bride: Name: Olver, Emily Elizabeth Address (at time of marriage): 54, Bakers Lane, Ealing - Occupation: - - Age: 21 years - Condition: Spinster - Father: Olver, William Henry, Plasterer

Registration District: Ealing, Middlesex
Marriage solemnized at: St Saviour's Church according to the rites and ceremonies of the Church of England by: Banns
Registrar's reference: No 24.
Extracted from marriage certificate by L A Denker on 14 February 1919.

Military

Extract from Australia - WWI Service Records.

Attestation Paper - Australian Imperial Force
No: 17962
Name: Chard, Ernest John
Unit: Engineer's ? ? - Engineers
Joined on: 13 March 1917
Birthplace: Ealing, Middlesex
Are you a natural born British Subject...: British Subject
Age: 23 years 8 months
Occupation: Baker & Confectioner
Been apprentice: Yes - Cabins? Ltd, Oxford Street, London - 4 years
Married: Yes - 2 children
Next of kin: Emily Elizabeth Chard - Wife - 54 Baker's Lane, Ealing, London, England
Address in Australia: G.P.O. Rockhampton, Queensland
Served before: No

Description: Height: 5ft 10ins - Weight: 156 lbs - Chest: 35 ins - Complexion: Fresh - Eyes: Grey - Hair: Brown - Religion: C of E
Statement of service:

Embarked - Sydney: 9 May 1917
Disembarked - Suez: 20 June 1917

Discharged: 8 October 1919

Certified Extract of Marriage Certificate:
Bridegroom: Name: Chard, Ernest John - Address (at time of marriage): 54, Bakers Lane, Ealing - Occupation: Baker Mercantile Marine - Age: 22 - Condition: Batchelor - Father: Chard, William (deceased) - 2nd Lieutenant R.F.A.

Bride: Name: Olver, Emily Elizabeth Address (at time of marriage): 54, Bakers Lane, Ealing - Occupation: - - Age: 21 years - Condition: Spinster - Father: Olver, William Henry, Plasterer

Registration District: Ealing, Middlesex
Marriage solemnized at: St Saviour's Church according to the rites and ceremonies of the Church of England by: Banns
Registrar's reference: No 24.
Extracted from marriage certificate by L A Denker on 14 February 1919.

Certificate of discharge: No 17962 Rank: Sapper - Name: Chard, Ernest - Corps: 1st Field Squadron, Engineers - Born: Ealing, Middlesex. Attested at: Rockhampton, Queensland on 13 March 1917 for the Australian Imperial Force at the age of 23.8 years.
He is discharged in consequence of being Demobilised with effect from 8 October 1919.
Service towards engagement: 2 year 210 days
Service abroad: 2 year 153 days
Medals: British War Medal & Victory Medal
Place: London, England - date: 8 September 1919
Description on discharge: Age: 27 Years 2 months - Height: 5 ft 11½ ins - Complexion: Fresh - Eyes: Brown (sic) - Hair: Brown - Trade: Baker - Marks: Tattoo Right forearm - Vacation L. Arm
Intended place of residence: 54 Baker's Lane, Ealing W.5.

On Proceedings on Discharge - Eyes: Grey

1939 Registration (England & Wales)

On right hand side says: M.N.R. At the same address one closed record.