Frank AKERS

Regimental number1244
Place of birthCobar, New South Wales
ReligionRoman Catholic
OccupationLabourer
AddressCobar, New South Wales
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation28.8
Height5' 9"
Weight160 lbs
Next of kinFather, M J Akers, Cobar, New South Wales
Previous military serviceNil
Enlistment date9 November 1914
Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll9 November 1914
Place of enlistmentLiverpool, New South Wales
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name13th Battalion, 1st Reinforcement
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/30/2
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A35 Berrima on 22 December 1914
Rank from Nominal RollPrivate
Unit from Nominal Roll13th Battalion
FateReturned to Australia 29 July 1915
Discharge date6 December 1915
Other details

War service: Egypt, Gallipoli

Wounded in action, Gallipoli, 12 May 1915.

Commenced return to Australia from Suez on board HT 'Hororata', 29 July 1915; discharged (medically unfit), Sydney, 10 December 1915.

Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal
Date of death19 May 1963
Place of burialOrange General Cemetery, New South Wales
SourcesNAA: B2455, AKERS Frank