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Albert Christopher Julius GRAFFUNDER

Regimental number462
Place of birthMackay Queensland
ReligionChurch of England
OccupationFarmer
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation24
Next of kinMrs Gomersall, 'The Palms,' St. Helen's, Mackay, Queensland
Enlistment date21 August 1914
Rank on enlistmentCorporal
Unit name2nd Light Horse Regiment, C Squadron
AWM Embarkation Roll number10/7/1
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Brisbane, Queensland, on board HMAT A15 Star Of England on 24 September 1914
Rank from Nominal RollCorporal
Unit from Nominal Roll2nd Light Horse Regiment
Recommendations (Medals and Awards)

Mention in Despatches


Not awarded.
Recommendation date: 19 October 1915

Medaille Militaire


Not awarded.
Recommendation date: 16 November 1915

FateKilled in Action 14 May 1915
Age at death from cemetery records26
Place of burialQuinn's Post Cemetery (Row D, Grave No. 2), Gallipoli, Turkey
Panel number, Roll of Honour,
  Australian War Memorial
3
Miscellaneous information from
  cemetery records
Parents: Julius GRAFFUNDER and Sylvia HARRISON (formerly GRAFFUNDER), Tierney Street, Queenton, Charters Towers, Queensland. Native of Mackay, Queensland
Other details

War service: Egypt, Gallipoli

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

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