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Adam BUCHAN

Regimental number81
Date of birth14 January 1894
Place of birthEdinburgh, Scotland
ReligionPresbyterian
OccupationStockman
AddressThe Strand Milk Depot, Croydon, New South Wales
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation22.1
Height5' 10"
Weight169 lbs
Next of kinFriend, Louis Hart, The Strand Milk Depot, Croydon, New South Wales
Previous military serviceNil
Enlistment date5 February 1915
Place of enlistmentLiverpool, New South Wales
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name12th Light Horse Regiment, A Squadron
AWM Embarkation Roll number10/17/1
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A29 Suevic on 13 June 1915
Rank from Nominal RollPrivate
Unit from Nominal Roll12th Light Horse Regiment
FateReturned to Australia 9 July 1919
Discharge date8 October 1919
Other details

War service: Egypt, Gallipoli, Palestine

Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Prinz Ludwig', 9 July 1919; discharged (termination of period of enlistment), Sydney, 8 October 1919.

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

Also served in World War II: Service No N105982.
SourcesNAA: B2455, BUCHAN Adam

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