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Alfred Robert FROST

Regimental number2427
Date of birth8 March 1898
Place of birthGoondiwindi, Queensland
ReligionChurch of England
OccupationLabourer
AddressTroy, Goondiwindi, Queensland
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation19
Height5' 9.5"
Weight144 lbs
Next of kinFather, Robert Frost, Troy, Goondiwindi, Queensland
Previous military serviceNil
Enlistment date25 January 1916
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name52nd Battalion, 5th Reinforcement
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/69/3
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Brisbane, Queensland, on board HMAT A49 Seang Choon on 19 September 1916
Rank from Nominal RollPrivate
Unit from Nominal Roll50th Battalion
FateReturned to Australia 15 June 1919
Discharge date18 September 1919
Other details

War service: Western Front

Wounded in action, 7 June 1917 (gun shot wound, left leg).

Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Swakopmund', 15 June 1919; discharged (termination of period of enlistment), Brisbane, 18 September 1919.

Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal

Also served in World War II: Service No Q50704.
SourcesNAA: B884, FROST Alfred Robert

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