| Regimental number | 1246 |
| Date of birth | |
| Place of birth | Burnley, Victoria |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Butcher |
| Address | 277 Barker Road, Subiaco, Western Australia |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 22.9 |
| Height | 5' 2.5" |
| Weight | 127 lbs |
| Next of kin | Father, Charles E Cuckson, Adelaide Terrace, Perth, Western Australia |
| Previous military service | Nil (previously rejected for AIF enlistment on account of height) |
| Enlistment date | |
| Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | |
| Place of enlistment | Perth, Western Australia |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 32nd Battalion, D Company |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/49/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Adelaide, South Australia, on board HMAT A2 Geelong on |
| The 32nd Bn (Headquarters, Signallers, A, B, C, and D Companies) embarked from Adelaide, South Australia, on two ships, HMAT A2 'Geelong', on 18 November 1915, and HMAT A13 'Katuna', on 24 November 1915. The Embarkation Roll does not distinguish between these ships, and it is therefore not possible from the Embarkation Roll to ascertain on which ship an individual embarked. | |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Adelaide, South Australia, on board HMAT A13 Katuna on |
| The 32nd Bn (Headquarters, Signallers, A, B, C, and D Companies) embarked from Adelaide, South Australia, on two ships, HMAT A2 'Geelong', on 18 November 1915, and HMAT A13 'Katuna', on 24 November 1915. The Embarkation Roll does not distinguish between these ships, and it is therefore not possible from the Embarkation Roll to ascertain on which ship an individual embarked. | |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Corporal |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | Camel Corps |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Discharge date | |
| Other details |
War service: Egypt Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Aenea', 2 September 1916; discharged (medically unfit: cardiac dilation), Perth, 9 January 1917. Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal Also served in World War II: service No Q186565. |
| Date of death | |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, CUCKSON Norman Francis |
Postal Address:
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Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
