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Alfred Ernest SPIERS

Regimental number1796
Place of birthGoulburn New South Wales
ReligionMethodist
OccupationApprentice, standard electrical engineer
AddressConcord, New South Wales
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation21
Next of kinFather, W Spiers, 'Lindon', Carrington Street, Concord, New South Wales
Enlistment date28 September 1915
Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll14 August 1915
Rank on enlistmentSapper
Unit nameSignal Troop 2, Reinforcement 12
AWM Embarkation Roll number22/20/4
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A62 Wandilla on 9 November 1915
Rank from Nominal RollCorporal
Unit from Nominal Roll2nd Signal Company
Recommendations (Medals and Awards)

Mention in Despatches


Awarded, and promulgated, 'London Gazette' No. 31138 (22 January 1919); 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 61 (23 May 1919).

FateReturned to Australia 12 April 1919
Other details

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

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