Alexander ALLAN

Regimental number2356
Place of birthMittagong, New South Wales
ReligionPresbyterian
OccupationIron worker
AddressLithgow, New South Wales
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation21
Height5' 6.25"
Weight154 lbs
Next of kinFather, William Allan, Hayley Street, Lithgow, New South Wales
Enlistment date24 January 1917
Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll23 January 1917
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit nameFebruary 1917 Reinforcements, Imperial Camel Corps
AWM Embarkation Roll number11/14/1
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board RMS Morea on 17 February 1917
Rank from Nominal RollPrivate
Unit from Nominal Roll14th Light Horse Regiment
FateReturned to Australia 27 April 1919
Discharge date18 December 1919
Other details

War service: Egypt, Palestine

Commenced return to Australia from Suez on board HT 'Dongala', 24 July 1919; discharged (medically unfit: malaria), Sydney, 18 December 1919.

Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal

Also served in World War II: Service No NX16526.