| Regimental number | 500 |
| Place of birth | Kerang, Victoria |
| Religion | Presbyterian |
| Occupation | Farm assistant |
| Address | Macorna, Victoria |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 20 |
| Height | 5' 11" |
| Weight | 160 lbs |
| Next of kin | Father, David Wishart, Macorna, Victoria |
| Previous military service | Served for 2 years in Australian Light Horse, Citizen Military Forces, Kerang; still serving at time of AIF enlistment. |
| Enlistment date | |
| Place of enlistment | Sydney, New South Wales |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 9th Light Horse Regiment, C Squadron |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 10/14/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A10 Karroo on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 9th Light Horse Regiment |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Miscellaneous details (Nominal Roll) | Alexander spelt Alex on Nominal Roll. |
| Discharge date | |
| Family/military connections | Brothers: 1060 Pte Henry Sproule WISHART, 38th Bn, died of wounds, 9 April 1918; 4335 Pte David WISHART, 7th Bn, killed in action, 25 July 1916. |
| Other details |
War service: Egypt, Gallipoli Commenced return to Australia from Suez on board HT 'Karoola', 4 December 1916 (shrapnel wound, back); discharged, Melbourne, 1 June 1916. Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Date of death | |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, WISHART Gordon Alexander |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
