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Francis Allen BLOOMFIELD

Regimental number1281
Place of birthNarrabri New South Wales
ReligionRoman Catholic
OccupationHorse-breaker
AddressDangar Village, Wee Waa, New South Wales
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation21
Next of kinFather, Francis Allen Bloomfield, Narrabri, New South Wales
Enlistment date7 March 1915
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name1st Light Horse Regiment, 9th Reinforcement
AWM Embarkation Roll number10/6/2
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A8 Argyllshire on 30 September 1915
Rank from Nominal RollDriver
Unit from Nominal Roll10th Field Artillery Brigade
Recommendations (Medals and Awards)

Military Medal


Work near Cerisy on 8 August 1918.
Recommendation date: 16 August 1918

FateReturned to Australia 18 December 1918
Miscellaneous information from
  cemetery records
Listed on Narrabri District School Roll of Honour, New South Wales.
Medals

Military Medal


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

Other details

War service: Egypt, Gallipoli, Western Front

Medals: Military Medal, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal

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