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Robert ALEXANDER

Regimental number484
Place of birthMelbourne, Victoria
ReligionChurch of England
OccupationSeaman
Address69 Stewart Street, Manly, New South Wales
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation31
Next of kinMother, Mrs Kate Alexander, 69 Stewart Street, Manly, New South Wales
Enlistment date9 March 1915
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name17th Battalion, B Company
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/34/1
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A32 Themistocles on 12 May 1915
Regimental number from Nominal Roll897
Rank from Nominal RollSapper
Unit from Nominal Roll5th Field Company Engineers
FateReturned to Australia 21 July 1918
Other details

War service: Egypt, Gallipoli, Western Front

Wounded, Gallipoli, invalided to Enyland. Returned to Australia, 12 December 1915. Re-enlisted, 12 March 1917.

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

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