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Allan Lancelott Hammell KING

Regimental number3682
Place of birthHopetoun, Victoria
ReligionBaptist
OccupationFarm labourer
AddressRannock via Coolamon, New South Wales
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation24
Height5' 8.5"
Weight163 lbs
Next of kinFather, C King, Rannock via Coolamon, New South Wales
Previous military serviceNil
Enlistment date14 May 1917
Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll17 May 1917
Place of enlistmentCootamundra, New South Wales
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit nameCamel Corps, July 1917 Reinforcements
AWM Embarkation Roll number11/14/1
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board SS Port Darwin on 30 April 1918
Rank from Nominal RollPrivate
Unit from Nominal Roll1st Light Horse Regiment
FateReturned to Australia 13 March 1919
Discharge date9 May 1919
Family/military connectionsBrother: 3683 Corporal Gordon Charles KING, 1st Light Horse Regiment, returned to Australia, 13 March 1919.
Other details

War service: Egypt, Palestine

Commenced return to Australia from Kantara on board HT 'Ulimaroa', 13 March 1919; discharged (termination of period of enlistment), Sydney, 9 May 1919.

Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal
SourcesNAA: B2455, KING Allan Lancelott Hammell

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