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Alexander SEXTON

Regimental number1011
Place of birthGuildford, Western Australia
SchoolChristian Brothers College, Perth, WA (Catholic)
ReligionChurch of England
OccupationButcher
AddressCosterfield, Victoria
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation20
Next of kinFather, William Sexton, Costerfield, Victoria
Previous military serviceNil
Enlistment date30 March 1915
Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll3 March 1915
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name21st Battalion, D Company
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/38/1
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A38 Ulysses on 10 May 1915
Rank from Nominal RollPrivate
Unit from Nominal Roll21st Battalion
FateReturned to Australia 10 June 1916
Place of death or woundingPozieres, Somme Sector, France
Age at death23
Family/military connectionsNil

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