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Alexander Robert BUCKLE

Regimental number57381
Date of birth27 August 1899
Place of birthAnnandale, New South Wales
ReligionPresbyterian
OccupationCustoms clerk
Address'Carina', Rawson Street, Mosman, Sydney, New South Wales
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation18
Height5' 7"
Weight124 lbs
Next of kinFather, Mr Alexander Buckle, 'Carina', Rawson Street, Mosman, Sydney, New South Wales
Previous military serviceServed for 4 years in Senior Cadets, 1 year in Citizen Forces
Enlistment date1 July 1918
Place of enlistmentSydney, New South Wales
Unit name4th General Service Reinforcements (Egypt) (New South Wales)
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A15 Port Sydney on 17 August 1918
Rank from Nominal RollPrivate
Unit from Nominal Roll1st Light Horse Regiment
FateReturned to Australia 13 March 1919
Discharge date8 May 1919
Other details

War service: Egypt

Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Ulimaroa', 13 March 1919; arrived Melbourne for Sydney, 19 April 1919; discharged (termination of period of enlistment), Sydney, 8 May 1919.

Medal: British War Medal
SourcesNAA: B2455, BUCKLE Alexander Robert

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