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Norman ALCORN

Regimental number2002
Date of birth5 December 1892
Place of birthMilton, New South Wales
ReligionPresbyterian
OccupationFarmer
AddressLismore, New South Wales
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation22.10
Height5' 8"
Weight138 lbs
Next of kinFather, Joseph Armer Alcorn, Ballina Road, Lismore, New South Wales
Previous military serviceServed for 2 years 10 months in the 5th Australian Light Horse, Citizen Military Forces.
Enlistment date11 October 1915
Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll11 October 1915
Place of enlistmentLismore, New South Wales
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name2nd Light Horse Regiment, 14th Reinforcement
AWM Embarkation Roll number10/7/3
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Brisbane, Queensland, on board HMAT A62 Wandilla on 31 January 1916
Rank from Nominal RollPrivate
Unit from Nominal Roll2nd Light Horse Regiment
FateReturned to Australia 12 April 1916
Discharge date23 August 1916
Other details

War service: Egypt

Admitted to 1st Australian General Hospital, Heliopolis, 14 March 1916 (fractured thigh: serious).

Commenced return to Australia from Suez on board HS 'Karoola', 12 April 1916; discharged (medically unfit), Brisbane, 23 August 1916.

Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal

Also served in World War II: Service No Q205287.
Date of death14 January 1954
Age at death61
Place of burialWitta Cemetery, Queensland
SourcesNAA: B2455, ALCORN Norman

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