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Alexander REA

Regimental number3108
Place of birthLyonville Victoria
ReligionChurch of England
OccupationPlumber
Address28 Henryville Street, St Kilda, Victoria
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation20
Next of kinFather, W J Red, 28 Henryville Street, St Kilda, Victoria
Enlistment date8 July 1915
Rank on enlistmentSapper
Unit name5th Field Company Engineers
AWM Embarkation Roll number14/24/1
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A40 Ceramic on 24 November 1915
Recommendations (Medals and Awards)

Military Medal


'(Pozieres) Valuable reconnaissance work, displaying conspicuous courage under fire.'
Recommendation date: 15 August 1916

Medals

Military Medal


Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 62
Date: 19 April 1917

Miscellaneous detailsName given on Embarkation Roll as Alexander RED.
Date of death14 March 1976
Place of burialSpringvale Cemetery

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