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Frank William ALBERTSON

Regimental number1056
Date of birth26 March 1893
Place of birthTamworth, New South Wales
ReligionChurch of England
OccupationGrocer
AddressCasuarina, Dungowan, Tamworth, New South Wales
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation22.9
Height5' 6.5"
Weight155 lbs
Next of kinFather, W Albertson, Dungowan, Tamworth, New South Wales
Previous military serviceNil
Enlistment date25 January 1916
Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll25 January 1916
Place of enlistmentArmidale, New South Wales
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name33rd Battalion, D Company
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/50/1
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A74 Marathon on 4 May 1916
Rank from Nominal RollPrivate
Unit from Nominal Roll35th Battalion
FateReturned to Australia 11 May 1919
Discharge date12 August 1919
Other details

War service: Western Front

Wounded in action, 4 April 1918 (gun shot wound, right thigh).

Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Borda', 11 May 1919; discharged (termination of period of enlistment), Sydney, 12 August 1919.

Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal

Also served in World War II: Service No N102104.
Date of death7 July 1969
Age at death76
Place of burialEastern Suburbs Memorial Park, Matraville, New South Wales
SourcesNAA: B2455, ALBERTSON Frank William

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