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Francis BILLAM

Regimental number476
Place of birthTownsville Queensland
ReligionChurch of England
OccupationClerk
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation20
Next of kinMrs S. Billam, Alexandra Street, Townsville, Queensland
Enlistment date21 August 1914
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
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 RollWarrant Officer (Class II)
Unit from Nominal Roll2nd Light Horse Regiment
Recommendations (Medals and Awards)

Mention in Despatches


Refers 1 March to 11 September 1918.
Awarded, and promulgated, 'London Gazette' No. 31383, 5 June 1919; 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 113, 6 October 1919.
Recommendation date: Date unspecified

FateReturned to Australia 15 November 1918
Other details

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

Miscellaneous detailsAddress incorrectly entered on Embarkation Roll as Alexander Street.

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