John Frederick DREDGE

Regimental number4791
Place of birthMauritius Islands
ReligionChurch of England
OccupationFarming student
AddressRokewood, Victoria
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation20
Height6' 2"
Weight155 lbs
Next of kinFather, Lt Fawcett Dredge, 13 Vernon Road, Hornsey, London, E, England
Previous military serviceNil
Enlistment date9 March 1917
Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll16 February 1917
Place of enlistmentBallarat, Victoria
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name29th Battalion, 13th Reinforcement
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/46/4
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A29 Suevic on 21 June 1917
Rank from Nominal RollPrivate
Unit from Nominal Roll14th Battalion
FateReturned to Australia 25 February 1920
Miscellaneous details (Nominal Roll)*Spelt John Frederic Dredge on NR
Discharge date15 October 1920
Other details

War service: Western Front

Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Kigoma', 25 February 1920; discharged (medically unfit), Melbourne, 15 October 1920.

Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal
Date of death30 June 1976
Place of burialNorthern Suburbs Crematorium, Sydney, New South Wales
SourcesNAA: B2455, DREDGE John Frederick