Rex Victor ALEXANDER

Regimental number2677
Place of birthLaunceston, Tasmania
ReligionChurch of England
OccupationElectric wireman
AddressVictoria Parade, Devonport, Tasmania
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation18.7
Height5' 3.25"
Weight135 lbs
Next of kinMother, Mrs Annie Alexander, Victoria Parade, Devonport, Tasmania
Previous military serviceServed for 4 years in the Senior Cadets.
Enlistment date26 July 1915
Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll26 July 1915
Place of enlistmentHobart, Tasmania
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name12th Battalion, 8th Reinforcement
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/29/2
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT Makarini on 10 September 1915
Rank from Nominal RollPrivate
Unit from Nominal Roll12th Battalion
FateReturned to Australia 18 July 1919
Discharge date9 November 1917
Other details

War service: Egypt, Gallipoli, Western Front

Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Takada', 18 July 1919; discharged (termination of period of enlistment), Hobart, 9 November 1919.

Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal
SourcesNAA: B2455, ALEXANDER Rex Victor