Hedley Clifford VIDEON

Regimental number2474
Date of birth4 May 1897
Place of birthBlyth, South Australia
ReligionChurch of England
OccupationFarmer
AddressCleve, South Australia
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation18
Height5' 2.75"
Weight144 lbs
Next of kinFather, John Videon, Cleve, South Australia
Previous military serviceNil
Enlistment date10 February 1916
Place of enlistmentAdelaide, South Australia
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name9th Light Horse Regiment, 17th Reinforcement
AWM Embarkation Roll number10/14/4
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A58 Kabinga on 8 May 1916
Rank from Nominal RollLance Corporal
Unit from Nominal Roll3rd Machine Gun Squadron
FateReturned to Australia 17 July 1919
Discharge date7 October 1919
Other details

War service: Egypt, Sinai, Palestine

Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Dunbar Castle', 18 July 1919; discharged (termination of period of enlistment), Adelaide, 7 October 1919.

Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal

Also served in World War II: Service No S865
Date of death18 April 1953
Age at death55
Place of burialMitcham Cemetery, South Australia
SourcesNAA: B2455, VIDEON Hedley Clifford