Alexander CATO

Regimental number154
Place of birthMalvern, Victoria
True NameCATO, Edward Alexander
ReligionMethodist
OccupationSalesman
AddressTooronga Road, Hawthorn, Victoria
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation25
Height5' 5.5"
Weight140 lbs
Next of kinF J Cato, Tooronga Road, Hawthorn, Victoria
Previous military serviceNil
Enlistment date5 February 1915
Place of enlistmentMelbourne, Victoria
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name13th Light Horse Regiment, C Squadron
AWM Embarkation Roll number10/18/1
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board Transport A34 Persic on 28 May 1915
Rank from Nominal RollLieutenant
Unit from Nominal RollAustralian Flying Corps
FateReturned to Australia 6 May 1919
Discharge date15 August 1919
Family/military connectionsBrother: Captain Edwin Thomas CATO MC, Australian Army Medical corps, returned to Australia, 3 September 1919.
Other details

War service: Egypt, Gallipoli, Western Front

Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal
Miscellaneous detailsSurname incorrectly entered on Embarkation Roll as CATS.
SourcesNAA: B2455, CATO Alexander