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Stewart Reeve ALCHIN

Regimental number2648
Date of birth2 December 1888
Place of birthSpringsure, Queensland
ReligionMethodist
OccupationWell borer
AddressSpringsure, Queensland
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation27.4
Height5' 11"
Weight168 lbs
Next of kinFather, George Alchin, Springsure, Queensland
Previous military serviceNil
Enlistment date1 April 1915
Place of enlistmentSpringsure, Queensland
Rank on enlistmentDriver
Unit name4th Light Horse Field Ambulance
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from on board HMAT A30 Borda on 16 June 1915
Rank from Nominal RollLance Corporal
Unit from Nominal Roll4th Mechanical Transport Company
FateReturned to Australia 12 May 1919
Discharge date5 September 1919
Other details

War service: Egypt, Western Front

Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Port Napier', 12 May 1919; discharged (termination of period of enlistment), Brisbane, 5 September 1919.

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

Also served in World War II: Service No Q214631.
Date of death25 November 1977
Age at death88
Place of burialRockhampton Crematorium Garden of Remembrance, North Rockhampton, Queensland
SourcesNAA: B2455, ALCHIN Stewart Reeve

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