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Algernon Cedric FRANCIS

Regimental number4435
Place of birthCunnamulla, Western Queensland
SchoolBrisbane and Maryborough Grammar Schools
Other trainingGatton Agricultural College course
ReligionChurch of England
OccupationClerk
AddressBrisbane, Queensland
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation19
Next of kinMother, Mrs Emily Jane Francis, 'Beresford', Barley Road, Centennial Park, Randick
Previous military serviceSchool Cadets and Citizens Military Forces
Enlistment date30 November 1915
Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll30 October 1915
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name25th Battalion, 11th Reinforcement
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/42/3
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT Star of Victoria on 31 March 1916
Rank from Nominal RollPrivate
Unit from Nominal Roll25th Battalion
FateKilled in Action 14 November 1916
Place of death or woundingFlers, France
Age at death20.11
Place of burialWarlencourt British Cemetery (Plot III, Row F, Grave No. 6), France
Panel number, Roll of Honour,
  Australian War Memorial
104
Miscellaneous information from
  cemetery records
Parents: Christopher and Emilie Jane FRANCIS, Blakeley Street, South Brisbane, Queensland. Native of Cunnamulla, Queensland
Other details

War service: Western Front

Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal

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