Alexander Roy PATTEN

Regimental number2298
Place of birthMoorina Tasmania
ReligionMethodist
OccupationSaddler
AddressPenguin, Tasmania
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation18
Next of kinMother, Mrs Sarah Patten, Penguin, Tasmania
Enlistment date14 May 1915
Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll20 May 1915
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name15th Battalion, 6th Reinforcement
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/32/2
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A31 Ajana on 4 June 1915
Rank from Nominal RollGunner
Unit from Nominal Roll11th Field Artillery Brigade
FateReturned to Australia 23 March 1919
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Plaque in Hobart Garden of Remembrance
Other details

War service: Egypt, Gallipoli, Western Front

Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal
Date of death10 May 1972