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Francis Lindsay WHYTE

Regimental number7114
Place of birthBrechin Scotland
ReligionPresbyterian
OccupationMotor mechanic
AddressRockhampton, Queensland
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation22
Next of kinMother, Mrs H B Whyte, Central Fire Station, Rockhampton, Queensland
Enlistment date11 October 1916
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name9th Battalion, 23rd Reinforcement
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/26/4
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Brisbane, Queensland, on board HMAT A55 Kyarra on 17 November 1916
Rank from Nominal RollSergeant
Unit from Nominal Roll9th Battalion
Recommendations (Medals and Awards)

Mention in Despatches


Awarded, and promulgated, 'London Gazette' No. 31448 (11 July 1919); 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 124 (30 October 1919).

FateReturned to Australia 18 July 1919
Family/military connectionsBrother: 2774 Pte David Scott WHYTE, Australian Flying Corps, effective abroad.
Other details

War service: Western Front

Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal

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