Archie Raymond BIGNELL

Regimental number111
Place of birthDungog, New South Wales
ReligionChurch of England
OccupationSleeper cutter
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation22
Height5' 10"
Weight149 lbs
Next of kinFather, Alfred Bignell, Rocky Hill, Dungog, New South Wales
Previous military serviceNil
Enlistment date26 September 1914
Place of enlistmentSydney, New South Wales
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name7th Light Horse Regiment, A Squadron
AWM Embarkation Roll number10/12/1
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A33 Ayrshire on 20 December 1914
Rank from Nominal RollDriver
Unit from Nominal Roll7th Light Horse Regiment
FateReturned to Australia 15 November 1918
Family/military connectionsBrothers: 1068 Lance Corporal James Alfred BIGNELL, 34th Bn, returned to Australia, 31 March 1919; 3368 Pte Frank BIGNELL, 34th Bn, returned to Australia, 12 June 1919.
Other details

War service: Egypt, Gallipoli, Palestine

Commenced return to Australia from Suez on board HT 'Port Darwin', 15 November 1918; discharged (termination of period of enlistment), Sydney, 24 February 1919.

Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal
SourcesNAA: B2455, BIGNELL Archie Raymond