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Alexander John CRUICKSHANK

Regimental number3061
Place of birthHeathcote Victoria
ReligionPresbyterian
OccupationBlacksmith
AddressGavon Street, Broadford, Victoria
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation20
Next of kinFather, James L Cruickshank, Gavon Street, Broadford, Victoria
Enlistment date23 July 1914
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name23rd Battalion, 7th Reinforcement
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/40/2
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A73 Commonwealth on 26 November 1915
Rank from Nominal RollGunner
Unit from Nominal Roll13th Field Artillery Brigade
FateReturned to Australia 15 May 1919
Other details

War service: Egypt, Western Front

Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal
Date of death20 December 1965
Place of burialFawkner Cemetery

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