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Alan Clifford GILSON

Regimental number261
Place of birthBlumberg, South Australia
Other NamesAllan Clifford
ReligionPresbyterian
OccupationMachinist
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation23.2
Height5' 8"
Weight176 lbs
Next of kinFrederick William Gilson, Blumberg, South Australia
Previous military serviceNil
Enlistment date20 October 1914
Place of enlistmentMorphettville, South Australia
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name9th Light Horse Regiment, B Squadron
AWM Embarkation Roll number10/14/1
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board Transport A10 Karroo on 11 February 1915
Rank from Nominal RollPrivate
Unit from Nominal Roll9th Light Horse Regiment
FateReturned to Australia 25 September 1919
Discharge date10 January 1920
Other details

War service: Egypt, Gallipoli, Palestine, England

Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Port Denison', 25 September 1919; discharged (termination of period of enlistment), Adelaide, 10 January 1920.

Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal
Date of death11 December 1930
SourcesNAA: B2455, GILSON Alan Clifford

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