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Alfred Sydney GOLDTHORPE

Regimental number590
Date of birth17 March 1893
Place of birthLondon, England
Other NamesLondon
ReligionChurch of England
OccupationShip's steward
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation22
Next of kinFather, Frederick Goldthorpe, 89 Harpenden Road, Wanstead Park, London, England
Enlistment date27 October 1914
Rank on enlistmentSapper
Unit name3rd Light Horse Brigade, 3rd Signal Troop
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A51 Chilka on 1 February 1915
Rank from Nominal RollCorporal
Unit from Nominal Roll3rd Signal Troop
Recommendations (Medals and Awards)

Military Medal


Recommendation date: 20 September 1918

FateDischarged 20 October 1919
Medals

Military Medal


Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 119
Date: 17 October 1919

Other details

Medals: Military Medal, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal

Also served in World War II: enlisted, 17 June 1941, Royal Park, Victoria; discharged, 19 September 1944, as V16185 Sergeant, 3rd Garrison Bn.

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