| Regimental number | 1661 |
| Date of birth | |
| Place of birth | New Craig Hall, Scotland |
| Religion | Presbyterian |
| Occupation | Miner |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 22 |
| Height | 5' 5" |
| Weight | 140 lbs |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs Janet Sutherland, 100 Piesse Street, Boulder, Western Australia |
| Previous military service | Nil |
| Enlistment date | |
| Place of enlistment | Kalgoorlie, Western Australia |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 16th Battalion, 3rd Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/33/2 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Fremantle, Western Australia, on board HMAT A50 Itonus on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 16th Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Discharge date | |
| Other details |
War service: Egypt, Gallipoli Commenced return to Australia from Plymouth on board HT 'Suevic', 8 October 1915; discharged (medically unfit: gun shot wound, right leg), Perth, 24 July 1919. Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal Re-enlisted for service, 25 February 1917; discharged (medically unfit), 24 March 1917. Also served in World War II: Service No N69622. |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, SUTHERLAND Alexander |
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