Douglas John ALCORN

Regimental number2552
Place of birthBoonah Queensland
ReligionMethodist
OccupationCarpenter
AddressKingaroy, Queensland
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation22
Next of kinMother, Mrs Ann Gunn Alcorn, Kingaroy, Queensland
Enlistment date24 May 1915
Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll24 May 1915
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name15th Battalion, 8th Reinforcement
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/32/2
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Brisbane, Queensland, on board HMAT A55 Kyarra on 16 August 1915
Rank from Nominal RollLance Corporal
Unit from Nominal Roll15th Battalion
Recommendations (Medals and Awards)

Military Medal


Work at Crisy on 8 August 1918.
Recommendation date: 11 August 1918

FateReturned to Australia 23 July 1919
Medals

Military Medal


Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 61
Date: 23 May 1919

Other detailsMedals: Military Medal, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal