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Charles ELLIFSON

Regimental number191
Date of birth30 September 1897
Place of birthNatimuk, Victoria
ReligionMethodist
OccupationBoundary rider
Address24 Master Street, Caulfield, Victoria
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation23
Next of kinMary Ellifson, 24 Master Street, Caulfield, Victoria
Enlistment date6 January 1915
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name13th Light Horse Regiment, C Squadron
AWM Embarkation Roll number10/18/1
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board Transport A34 Persic on 28 May 1915
Rank from Nominal RollPrivate
Unit from Nominal Roll13th Light Horse Regiment
FateReturned to Australia 11 May 1919
Other details

Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal

Also served in World War II: enlisted, 5 November 1940; discharged, 19 April 1943, as V26330, Trooper, 19th Machine Gun Bn.
Miscellaneous detailsSurname entered incorrectly on Embarkation Roll as ELLYSON.
Date of death6 March 1969
Age at death76
Place of burialTooan Cemetery, Victoria

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