| Regimental number | 2940 |
| Place of birth | Thornton Heath, Surrey, England |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Farmer |
| Address | c/o F Gleeson, Rosehill, Victoria |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 21 |
| Height | 5' 5.5" |
| Weight | 145 lbs |
| Next of kin | Sister, Miss Elizabeth Kingston, 49 Bridgestock Road, Salterene Heath, Surrey, England |
| Previous military service | Nil |
| Enlistment date | |
| Place of enlistment | Warrnambool, Victoria |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 29th Battalion, 6th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/46/2 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A14 Euripides on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 32nd Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Miscellaneous information from cemetery records | Plaque in Victorian Garden of Remembrance |
| Other details |
War service: Egypt, Western Front Embarked Alexandria, 6 June 1916; disembarked Plymouth, England, 16 June 1916, and marched into 8th Training Bn. Proceeded overseas to France, 5 September 1916; marched in to 5th Australian Division Base Depot, 6 September 1916; taken on strength, 29th Bn, 22 September 1916. Admitted to 15th Australian Field Ambulance, 10 February 1917 (septic sores); discharged to duty, 19 February 1917. On leave, 2 September 1917; rejoined unit from leave, 16 September 1917. On leave in France, 20 September 1918; rejoined unit from leave, 3 October 1918. Transferred to 32nd Bn, 12 October 1918. Proceeded on English leave, 29 October 1918; rejoined unit from leave, 18 November 1918. Embarked for England for Non Military Employment, 27 March 1919. Granted leave with pay only from 1 April-1 July 1919; reason: surgical bootmaker, attending W. Aldons, 117 Beulah Road, Thornton Heath, Croydon, Surrey. Subsistence of 37/- per week subsequently approved for period 1 April-1 July 1919. Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Argyllshire', 1 August 1919; disembarked Melbourne, 22 September 1919; discharged, 31 December 1919. Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal Miss M Brady, Chatsford, 3 Connor Street, Geelong, Victoria, wrote to Base Records, 22 May 1917: 'Can you give me any information regarding Number 2940 Pte Fred Kingston, 29th Battalion. He left Australia with the 6th Reinforcements of 29th Battalion on April 4.16. As I have had no word from him, since January last, I am feeling anxious.' |
| Date of death |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
