Alec Swales WARD

Regimental number1121
Place of birthInverell New South Wales
ReligionMethodist
OccupationGrazier
Addressc/o mrs Swales, "Conubia", Beresford Road, Homebush
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation25
Next of kinMother, Mrs C B Ward, Smallwood, Bundarra, New South Wales
Enlistment date11 March 1915
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name7th Light Horse Regiment, 7th Reinforcement
AWM Embarkation Roll number10/12/2
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A51 Chilka on 7 June 1915
Rank from Nominal RollSergeant
Unit from Nominal Roll7th Light Horse Regiment
Recommendations (Medals and Awards)

Mention in Despatches


Awarded, and promulgated, 'London Gazette' No. 31728 (12 January 1920); 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 133 (1 April 1920).

FateReturned to Australia 28 June 1919
Miscellaneous details (Nominal Roll)*Spelt Alex Swales Ward on NR
Other details

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