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Alexander Coles CHILD

Regimental number6490
Place of birthArmidale New South Wales
ReligionChurch of England
OccupationUniversity student
Addressc/o Mrs McCrae, Mount Lamby House, Rydal, New South Wales
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation24
Next of kinMother, M Child, c/o Mrs E McCrae, Mount Lamby House, Rydal, New South Wales
Enlistment date27 May 1916
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name1st Battalion, 21st Reinforcement
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/18/4
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A40 Ceramic on 7 October 1916
Rank from Nominal RollPrivate
Unit from Nominal Roll1st Machine Gun Battalion
FateReturned to Australia 28 February 1919
Other details

War service: Western Front

Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal

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