Norman ALEXANDER

Regimental number3281
Date of birth22 August 1891
Place of birthLaunceston, Tasmania
ReligionRoman Catholic
OccupationBootmaker
AddressLaunceston, Tasmania
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation24.7
Height5' 7.5"
Weight149 lbs
Next of kinFather, Thomas Alexander, Devonport, Tasmania
Previous military serviceNil (previously rejected on account of teeth)
Enlistment date8 March 1916
Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll6 March 1916
Place of enlistmentMelbourne, Victoria
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name59th Battalion, 8th Reinforcement
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/76/4
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A7 Medic on 16 December 1916
Rank from Nominal RollPrivate
Unit from Nominal Roll59th Battalion
FateReturned to Australia 21 December 1917
Discharge date3 August 1918
Other details

War service: Western Front

Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Persic', 21 December 1917; discharged (medically unfit: asthma), Melbourne, 3 August 1918.

Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal
Date of death16 February 1951
Place of burialFawkner Cemetery, Melbourne, Victoria
SourcesNAA: B2455, ALEXANDER Norman