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Alexander Waugh PANTON

Regimental number2747
Place of birthKempsey New South Wales
ReligionChurch of England
OccupationFarmer
AddressWandanong, Basin Plains, Gunnedah, New South Wales
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation21
Next of kinMother, Mrs E A W Panton, Wandanong, Basin Plains, Gunnedah, New South Wales
Enlistment date27 July 1915
Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll2 August 1915
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name17th Battalion, 6th Reinforcement
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/34/2
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A14 Euripides on 2 November 1915
Regimental number from Nominal RollCommissioned
Rank from Nominal RollLieutenant
Unit from Nominal Roll55th Battalion
Recommendations (Medals and Awards)

Mention in Despatches


Awarded, and promulgated, 'London Gazette', second Supplement, No. 30107 (1 June 1917); 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 169 (4 October 1917).
Recommendation date: 5 March 1917

Mention in Despatches


Recommendation date: 18 January 1919

FateReturned to Australia 2 June 1919
Other details

War service: Egypt, Western Front

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

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