Regimental number | 3708 |
Date of birth | |
Place of birth | Port Germein, South Australia |
Religion | Church of England |
Occupation | Labourer |
Address | Port Germein, South Australia |
Marital status | Single |
Age at embarkation | 25 |
Height | 5' 5.5" |
Weight | 149 lbs |
Next of kin | Mother, Mrs M J Erickson, Port Germein, South Australia |
Previous military service | Nil |
Enlistment date | |
Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | |
Place of enlistment | Adelaide, South Australia |
Rank on enlistment | Private |
Unit name | 12th Battalion, 12th Reinforcement |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/29/3 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Adelaide, South Australia, on board HMAT RMS Malwa on |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 4th Machine Gun Battalion |
Fate | Returned to Australia |
Discharge date | |
Family/military connections | Brother: 2112 Pte Ernest Reuben ERICKSON, 43rd Bn, killed in action, 30 March 1918. |
Other details |
War service: Egypt, Western Front Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Armagh', 5 April 1919; discharged (termination of period of enlistment), Adelaide, 8 July 1919. Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
Date of death | |
Place of burial | Port Pirie Cemetery, South Australia |
Sources | NAA: B2455, ERICKSON Alexander Benjamin |