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Alexander FLEMING

Regimental number3630
Place of birthGlasgow, Scotland
ReligionPresbyterian
OccupationMiner
AddressLeonora, Western Australia
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation48.9
Height5' 8"
Weight168 lbs
Next of kinBrother, William Fleming, Townsville PO, Townsville, Queensland
Previous military serviceNil
Enlistment date23 January 1917
Place of enlistmentBlackboy Hill, Western Australia
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name2nd Pioneer Battalion, Reinforcement 9
AWM Embarkation Roll number14/14/4
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A9 Shropshire on 11 May 1917
Discharge date1 November 1917
Other details

War service: England

Commenced return to Australia, 27 August 1917, for discharge (valvular disorder of the heart, senility); discharged, Perth, 1 November 1917.

Medal: British War Medal
SourcesNAA: B2455, FLEMING Alexander

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