The AIF Project

John Alexander LOVE

Date of birth31 March 1894
Place of birthStrathalbyn, South Australia
ReligionPresbyterian
OccupationMedical practitioner
AddressStrathalbyn, South Australia
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation21
Next of kinFather, Rev G C Love, Strathalbyn, South Australia
Previous military service31st Australian Army Medical Corps
Enlistment date30 September 1915
Rank on enlistmentCaptain
Unit name11th Field Ambulance
AWM Embarkation Roll number26/54/1
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Adelaide, South Australia, on board HMAT A29 Suevic on 31 May 1916
Rank from Nominal RollCaptain
Unit from Nominal RollAustralian Army Medical Corps
Promotions

Captain


Unit: MED 11 Fld Amb
Promotion date: 1 March 1916

Recommendations (Medals and Awards)

Military Cross


Mention in Despatches awarded, and promulgated, 'London Gazette' No. 30706, 25 May 1918; 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 165, 24 October 1918.
Recommendation date: 23 October 1917

Mention in Despatches


Awarded, and promulgated, 'London Gazette' No. 30706 (28 May 1918); 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 165 (24 October 1918).

FateReturned to Australia 8 August 1919
Other detailsMedals: British War Medal, Victory Medal

Print format    


© The AIF Project 2024, UNSW Canberra. Not to be reproduced without permission.