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Alexander ANTHONY

Regimental number2102
Place of birthEdinburgh Scotland
ReligionPresbyterian
OccupationLabourer
Addressc/o John Anthony, c/o Daskeen, Bean Tree, Kyogle PO, Kyogle, New South Wales
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation23
Next of kinFather, John Anthony, c/o H Goulding, Fausett's Plain, Kyogle River, Casino, New South Wales
Enlistment date18 June 1915
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name25th Battalion, 4th Reinforcement
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/42/2
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Brisbane, Queensland, on board HMAT A26 Armadale on 18 September 1915
Rank from Nominal RollPrivate
Unit from Nominal Roll26th Battalion
Recommendations (Medals and Awards)

Mention in Despatches


For courage and good work done as runner from Brigade to Battalion Headquarters during the attack on Pozieres Ridge.
Recommendation date: 17 September 1916

FateReturned to Australia 3 May 1919

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