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Abel Sydney POINTON

Regimental number866
Place of birthKingaroy Queensland
ReligionChurch of England
OccupationStockman
AddressLangside Road, Hamilton, Brisbane, Queensland
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation19
Next of kinMother, Mrs Alice Pointon, Langside Road, Hamilton, Brisbane, Queensland
Enlistment date12 April 1915
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name11th Light Horse Regiment, 2nd Reinforcement
AWM Embarkation Roll number10/16/2
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A9 Shropshire on 20 August 1915
Rank from Nominal RollSergeant
Unit from Nominal Roll11th Light Horse Regiment
FateReturned to Australia 23 July 1919
Medals

Military Medal


Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 19
Date: 14 February 1918

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