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Ralph ADAMSON

Regimental number1411
Place of birthAdelaide, South Australia
ReligionMethodist
OccupationLabourer
Addressc/o Mrs. S. Adamson, Orroroo, South Australia
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation21.7
Height5' 8.25"
Weight146 lbs
Next of kinMother, Mrs. Sarah Adamson, Orroroo, South Australia
Previous military serviceServed for 2 years in the 17th and 24 Light Horse Volunteers; disbanded.
Enlistment date17 June 1915
Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll17 June 1915
Place of enlistmentAdelaide, South Australia
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name3rd Light Horse Regiment, 11th Reinforcement
AWM Embarkation Roll number10/8/3
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Adelaide, South Australia, on board HMAT A24 Benalla on 27 October 1915
Rank from Nominal RollPrivate
Unit from Nominal Roll3rd Light Horse Regiment
FateReturned to Australia 15 May 1919
Discharge date19 August 1919
Other details

War service: Egypt, Palestine

Commenced return to Australia from Kantara on board HT 'Orari', 15 May 1919; discharged (termination of period of enlistment), Adelaide, 19 August 1919.

Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal
SourcesNAA: B2455, ADAMSON Ralph

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