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Alexander Robertson BEINKE

Regimental number2804
Date of birth29 September 1888
Place of birthCowell, South Australia
ReligionChurch of England
OccupationFarmer
AddressCowell, South Australia
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation27
Next of kinMother, Mrs Annie Ingram Beinke, Narridy Creek via Cowell, South Australia
Enlistment date28 February 1916
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name9th Light Horse Regiment, 20th Reinforcement
AWM Embarkation Roll number10/14/4
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Adelaide, South Australia, on board RMS Malwa on 27 July 1916
Rank from Nominal RollPrivate
Unit from Nominal Roll9th Light Horse Regiment
FateReturned to Australia 10 July 1919
Other details

War service: Egypt, Palestine

Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal

Also served in World War II: Service No S213586.
Date of death12 October 1978
Age at death90
Place of burialCowell Cemetery, South Australia
SourcesNAA: B884, BEINKE Alexander Robertson

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