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Alexander ADAMS

Regimental number1573
Place of birthNeuarpurr, Victoria
ReligionMethodist
OccupationFarmer
AddressFrances, South Australia
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation24
Next of kinMother, Mrs Mary McKinnon Adams, Frances, South Australia
Enlistment date29 September 1915
Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll29 September 1915
Place of enlistmentAdelaide, South Australia
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name3rd Light Horse Regiment, 12th Reinforcement
AWM Embarkation Roll number10/8/3
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Adelaide, South Australia, on board HMAT A2 Geelong on 18 November 1915
Rank from Nominal RollDriver
Unit from Nominal Roll4th Division Ammunition Column
FateReturned to Australia 10 September 1917
Other details

War service: Egypt, Western Front

Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal
Date of death26 September 1964
Place of burialCentennial Park Cemetery, Adelaide, South Australia

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