Regimental number | 3678 |
Place of birth | Richmond, Victoria |
Religion | Church of England |
Occupation | Confectioner |
Address | 55 Gillies Street, Fairfield Park, Victoria |
Marital status | Married |
Age at embarkation | 38 |
Height | 5' 4.5" |
Weight | 131 lbs |
Next of kin | Wife, Mrs. E.G. Alexander, 53 Gillies Street, Fairfield Park, Victoria |
Previous military service | Served for 15 months in the Senior Cadets; 11 months active service in the Victorian Naval Contingent; 7 years in the Royal Australian Navy. |
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Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | |
Place of enlistment | Melbourne, Victoria |
Rank on enlistment | Private |
Unit name | 8th Battalion, 12th Reinforcement |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/25/4 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Adelaide, South Australia, on board HMAT A40 Ceramic on |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 48th Battalion |
Fate | Returned to Australia |
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Other details |
War service: Egypt, Western Front Commenced return to Australia from Avonmouth on board HS 'Karoola', 22 February 1917; disembarked Melbourne, 10 April 1917; discharged (medically unfit), Melbourne, 9 May 1917. Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
Date of death | |
Sources | NAA: B2455, ALEXANDER George Robert |