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Frederick ALLISON

Regimental number3360
Place of birthAdelaide, South Australia
ReligionChurch of England
OccupationEngine fitter
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation33
Height5' 6.5"
Weight137 lbs
Next of kinStep father, William Brady, Gower Road, Glanville, South Australia
Previous military serviceNil
Enlistment date8 September 1916
Place of enlistmentAdelaide, South Australia
Unit name48th Battalion, 9th Reinforcement
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Adelaide, South Australia, on board HMAT Seang Bee on 10 February 1917
Rank from Nominal RollPrivate
Unit from Nominal Roll48th Battalion
FateReturned to Australia 9 February 1919
Discharge date7 April 1919
Other details

War service: Western Front

Embarked Adelaide, 10 February 1917; disembarked Devonport, England, 2 May 1917, and marched in to 12th Training Bn, Codford.

Proceeded overseas to France, 16 July 1917; taken on strength, 48th Bn, in the field, 3 August 1917.

Reported missing, 6 April 1918; subsequently reported Prisoner of War, Germany.

Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Ascanius', 9 February 1919; disembarked Adelaide, 21 March 1919; discharged (termination of period of enlistment), Adelaide, 7 April 1919.

Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal
SourcesNAA: B2455, ALLISON Frederick

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