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Algernon VERNON

Regimental number162
Place of birthOxfordshire England
ReligionChurch of England
OccupationFarmer
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation29
Next of kinFather, E J Vernon, Park Corner Farm, Swyncombe, Henty-on-Thames, England
Enlistment date15 December 1914
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit nameVeterinary Section 1
AWM Embarkation Roll number27/26/1
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board Transport A31 Ajana on 19 December 1914
Rank from Nominal RollSergeant
Unit from Nominal Roll1st Veterinary Section
Recommendations (Medals and Awards)

Mention in Despatches


Awarded, and promulgated, 'London Gazette' No. 31089 (31 December 1918); 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 61 (23 May 1919).

FateReturned to Australia 23 October 1918
Other details

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

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