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David ALEXANDER

Regimental number1409
Place of birthSt. Mullens, Borris, Co Carlow, Ireland
ReligionChurch of England
OccupationBarman
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation24
Height5' 5"
Weight148 lbs
Next of kinMother, Mrs A S Alexander, Ballytiglea, Borris, Co Carlow, Ireland
Previous military serviceNil
Enlistment date21 December 1914
Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll23 December 1914
Place of enlistmentLiverpool, New South Wales
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name13th Battalion, 3rd Reinforcement
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/30/2
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A49 Seang Choon on 11 February 1915
Regimental number from Nominal Roll1509
Rank from Nominal RollPrivate
Unit from Nominal Roll13th Battalion
FateDied of wounds 15 August 1915
Other details

War service: Egypt, Gallipoli

Embarked Sydney on 'Seang Choon', 11 February 1915.

Wounded in action, Gallipoli Peninsula, 14 August 1915 (Battle of Suvla Bay); admitted to 16th Casualty Clearing Station, 15 August 1915 (shrapnel wound, right side).

Died of wounds at sea, HS 'Rewa', 15 August 1915.

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

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