Alfred SUCKLING

Regimental number2252
Date of birth4 November 1894
Place of birthEssex, England
ReligionChurch of England
OccupationFarm hand
AddressNorthampton, Western Australia
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation21
Height5' 9.25"
Weight157 lbs
Next of kinFather, Frederick Suckling, Great Bardfield, Essex, England
Previous military serviceNil
Enlistment date5 January 1916
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name10th Light Horse Regiment, 15th Reinforcement
AWM Embarkation Roll number10/15/3
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Fremantle, Western Australia, on board HMAT A38 Ulysses on 1 April 1916
Rank from Nominal RollPrivate
Unit from Nominal Roll15th Light Horse Regiment
FateReturned to Australia 5 March 1919
Family/military connectionsBrother: 2251 Pte William SUCKLING, 3rd Anzac Bn, Imperial Camel Brigade, returned to Australia.
Other details

War service: Egypt, Palestine

Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Port Sydney', 5 March 1919; discharged (medically unfit: malaria), Perth, 17 May 1919.

Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal

Also served in World War II: Service No W91111.
SourcesNAA: B884, SUCKLING Alfred