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Francis CHEATER

Regimental number207
Place of birthNewcastle, New South Wales
True NameHerman Francis
SchoolPublic School, New South Wales
Other trainingNil
ReligionChurch of England
OccupationFarmer
AddressLithgow, New South Wales
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation26
Height5' 10.5"
Weight162.5 lbs
Next of kinMrs Anne Cheater, Lithgow, New South Wales
Enlistment date9 September 1914
Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll8 September 1914
Place of enlistmentSydney, New South Wales
Rank on enlistmentCorporal
Unit name6th Light Horse Regiment, B Squadron
AWM Embarkation Roll number10/11/1
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board Transport A29 Suevic on 21 December 1914
Rank from Nominal RollWarrant Officer (Class II)
Unit from Nominal Roll6th Light Horse Regiment
Other details from Roll of Honour CircularDied of accidental injuries, Wilds Meadow near Moss Vale, New South Wales.
FateReturned to Australia 15 November 1918
Age at death31
Medals

Legion D'Honneur : Medaille militaire (France)


Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 174
Date: 11 October 1917

Other details

War service: Egypt, Gallipoli, Palestine

Medals: Medaille Militaire, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal
Date of death10 January 1919
Age at death31
Place of burialWaverely General Cemetery, Sydney, New South Wales
SourcesNAA: B2455, CHEATER Francis

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