Regimental number | 5291 |
Place of birth | Kirkintilloch Scotland |
Religion | Presbyterian |
Occupation | Farmer |
Address | 'Ballendalla', Rochester, Victoria |
Marital status | Single |
Age at embarkation | 20 |
Next of kin | Father, R Aitken, 'Ballendalla', Rochester, Victoria |
Previous military service | 17th Light Horse |
Enlistment date | |
Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | |
Rank on enlistment | Gunner |
Unit name | Field Artillery Brigade 2, Reinforcement 10 |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 13/30/2 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A20 Hororata on |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 2nd Field Artillery Brigade |
Fate | Returned to Australia |
Family/military connections | Brother: 5292 Corporal George AITKEN, 6th Bty, Field Artillery, returned to Australia, 12 April 1919. |
Other details | Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |