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Cedric George DRAKE

Regimental number57248
Date of birth29 December 1898
Place of birthBrisbane, Queensland
ReligionMethodist
OccupationStockman
AddressWilson Street, West End, South Brisbane, Queensland
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation19
Height5' 6.5"
Weight142 lbs
Next of kinFather, Mr George Drake, Wilson Street, West End, South Brisbane, Queensland
Previous military serviceServed for 3 years in Senior Cadets
Enlistment date23 May 1918
Place of enlistmentBrisbane, Queensland
Unit name4th General Service Reinforcements (Egypt) (Queensland)
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 Roll5th Light Horse Regiment
FateReturned to Australia 28 June 1919
Discharge date20 August 1919
Other details

War service: Egypt

Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Madras', 28 June 1919; disembarked Sydney, 3 August 1919; discharged (termination of period of enlistment), Brisbane, 20 August 1919.

Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal
SourcesNAA: B2455, DRAKE Cedric George

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