Alfred Victor ABSOLUM

Regimental number6030
Place of birthMaidenhead, England
ReligionChurch of England
OccupationElectrician
AddressWarwick, Queensland
Marital statusMarried
Age at embarkation29.3
Height5' 9"
Weight150 lbs
Next of kinWife, Mrs Hannah Absolum, Warwick, Queensland
Previous military serviceNil (previously rejected for AIF enlistment on account of 'slight heart trouble')
Enlistment date4 September 1916
Place of enlistmentWarwick, Queensland
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name26th Battalion, 17th Reinforcement
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/43/4
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Brisbane, Queensland, on board HMAT A75 Marathon on 27 October 1916
Unit from Nominal Roll4th Mechanical Transport Company
FateReturned to Australia 6 March 1920
Discharge date21 April 1920
Other details

War service: Western Front

Commenced return to Australia from Liverpool on board HT 'Megantic', 6 March 1920; discharged (termination of period of enlistment), Brisbane, 21 April 1920.

Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal
SourcesNAA: B2455, ABSOLUM Alfred Victor