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Alexander KIRBY

Regimental number303
Place of birthWoodford Queensland
ReligionChurch of England
OccupationLabourer
AddressWoodford, Queensland
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation31
Next of kinMother, Mrs Elizabeth Jane Kirby, Woodford, Queensland
Enlistment date27 October 1914
Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll22 October 1914
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name5th Light Horse Regiment, 2nd Reinforcement
AWM Embarkation Roll number10/10/2
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A44 Vestalia on 19 December 1914
Rank from Nominal RollPrivate
Unit from Nominal RollAIF Canteens
FateReturned to Australia 26 December 1918
Family/military connectionsBrother: 4159 Lance Corporal William John KIRBY, 25th Bn, returned to Australia, 18 December 1918.
Other details

Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal

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