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Alfred Percival PACKER

Regimental number2645
Place of birthElliston, South Australia
ReligionMethodist
OccupationMotor-driver
AddressPort Elliston, South Australia
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation31.5
Height5' 8"
Weight170 lbs
Next of kinMother, Mrs. Annie Packer, c/o F.Jellet, Sussex Terrace, Westbourne Park, Adelaide, South Australia
Previous military serviceNil
Enlistment date28 January 1916
Place of enlistmentAdelaide, South Australia
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name3rd Light Horse Regiment, 21st Reinforcement
AWM Embarkation Roll number10/8/5
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Adelaide, South Australia, on board RMS Mooltan on 24 August 1916
Rank from Nominal Roll1st Air Mechanic
Unit from Nominal Roll2nd Squadron Australian Flying Corps
FateReturned to Australia 6 May 1919
Discharge date22 July 1919
Other details

Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Kaiser i Hind', 6 May 1919; discharged (termination of period of enlistment), Adelaide, 22 July 1919.

Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal
SourcesNAA: B2455, PACKER Alfred Percival

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