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Alexander RICHARDS

Regimental number53
Place of birthBerry, New South Wales
ReligionPresbyterian
OccupationClerk
Address91 Great Buckingham Street, Redfern, Sydney, New South Wales
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation26
Next of kinMother, Mrs A S Foster, 91 Great Buckingham Street, Redfern, Sydney, New South Wales
Enlistment date14 September 1914
Rank on enlistmentCorporal
Unit name8th Light Horse Regiment, A Squadron
AWM Embarkation Roll number10/13/1
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board Transport A16 Star of Victoria on 25 February 1915
Other details

Failed to embark on HMAT A16 'Star of Victoria', 25 February 1915; struck off strength as a deserter.

Not eligible for war medals.
Miscellaneous detailsAlso served as 2770 Arthur James HARRIS.
SourcesNAA: B2455, RICHARDS Alexander

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