| Regimental number | 61576 |
| Date of birth | |
| Place of birth | Belfast, Co Antrim, Ireland |
| Religion | Presbyterian |
| Occupation | Farmer |
| Address | Bo Peep, Loose Bag via Ballarat, Victoria |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 28 |
| Height | 5' 3" |
| Weight | 120 lbs |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs M Alexander, Bo Peep, Loose Bag via Ballarat, Victoria |
| Previous military service | Nil (previoulsy rejected for enlistment on account of being medically unfit) |
| Enlistment date | |
| Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | |
| Place of enlistment | Ararat, Victoria |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 12th General (Victorian) Reinforcements |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/111/3 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A37 Barambah on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | Australian Army Medical Corps Details |
| Fate | Effective abroad (still overseas) |
| Discharge date | |
| Other details |
War service: embarked Melbourne, 31 August 1918; disembarked London, England, 14 November 1918; marched into No 2 Details Camp, and alloted to 58th Bn, 14 November 1918. Marched into 14th Training Bn, Hurdcott, 14 December 1918. Transfered to Australian Army Medical Corps Details, 10 January 1919, and marched into AAMC Training Depot, Fovant. Admitted to No 2 Group Clearing Hospital, 22 January 1919 (measles); discharged, and rejoined unit, 7 February 1919. Marched out for duty with No 4 Group Clearing Hospital, Codford, 17 February 1919. Marched out to No 1 Australian General Hospital, Sutton Veny, 6 August 1919, and posted to 9th Field Ambulance. Granted leave, 14 January 1920, subject to recall. Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Friedrichsruh', 22 January 1920; disembarked Melbourne, 9 March 1920; discharged, 1 April 1920. Medal: British War Medal |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, ALEXANDER Samuel |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
