Regimental number | 113 |
Place of birth | Warwick, Queensland |
Religion | Church of England |
Occupation | Coach trimmer |
Address | Glen Innes, New South Wales |
Marital status | Single |
Age at embarkation | 20 |
Height | 5' 11" |
Weight | 143 lbs |
Next of kin | Father, W Flitcroft, PO Box 48, Warwick, Queensland |
Previous military service | Member of the Rifle Reserve (Club), Glen Innes; still serving at time of AIF enlistment. |
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Place of enlistment | Sydney, New South Wales |
Rank on enlistment | Private |
Unit name | 1st Light Horse Regiment, A Squadron |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 10/6/1 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A16 Star of Victoria on |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 1st Light Horse Regiment |
Fate | Returned to Australia |
Miscellaneous information from cemetery records | Plaque in New South Wales Garden of Remembrance |
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War service: Egypt, Gallipoli Embarked Alexandria to join the Mediterranean Expeditionary Force, Gallipoli, 9 May 1915. Wounded in action, 7 August 1915 (bayonet wound, left shoulder: severe); admitted to Valetta Hospital, Malta, 12 August 1915; transferred to England, 23 August 1915, and admitted to Endell Street Military Hospital, London, 31 August 1915. Commenced return to Australia from Portland on board HS 'Star of Victoria', 19 January 1916 (compound fracture: left scapula); discharged, sydney, 11 April 1916. Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
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