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Sydney LUXFORD

Regimental number118
Date of birth--/03/1887
Place of birthMaidstone England
ReligionChurch of England
OccupationInsurance agent
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation27
Next of kinMother, Mrs E Luxford, Maidstone, Kent, England
Enlistment date24 September 1914
Rank on enlistmentSquadron Quartermaster Sergaent
Unit name5th Light Horse Regiment, A Squadron
AWM Embarkation Roll number10/10/1
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board Transport A34 Persic on 21 December 1914
Rank from Nominal RollMajor
Unit from Nominal Roll5th Light Horse Regiment
Promotions

QMR & HON LT


Unit: LH5
Promotion date: 20 October 1916

QMR & HON CAPT


Unit: LH5
Promotion date: 20 October 1917

Recommendations (Medals and Awards)


Awarded, and promulgated, 'London Gazette' No. 31448, 11 July 1919; 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 124, 30 October 1919.

Mention in Despatches


Awarded, and promulgated, 'London Gazette' No. 31728 (12 January 1920); 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 133 (1 April 1920).

FateReturned to Australia 28 June 1919
Other details

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

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