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Ferdinand ELKAN

Regimental number2795
Place of birthSemaphore, South Australia
ReligionChurch of England
OccupationFarmer
Addressc/o Brecknock Hotel King William Street, Adelaide, South Australia
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation23
Next of kinFather, E Elkan, Union Street, Semaphore, South Australia
Enlistment date12 July 1915
Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll13 July 1915
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name16th Battalion, 9th Reinforcement
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/33/3
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Adelaide, South Australia, on board HMAT A15 Star Of England on 21 September 1915
Rank from Nominal RollLieutenant
Unit from Nominal Roll48th Battalion
Promotions

2nd Lieutenant


Unit: Unallotted (Abroard)
Promotion date: 6 January 1919

Lieutenant


Unit: INF48
Promotion date: 6 April 1919

FateReturned to Australia 18 July 1919

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