Alfred AYRE

Regimental number1312
Date of birth30 July 1887
Place of birthGoulburn, New South Wales
ReligionChurch of England
OccupationLabourer
AddressMartins Creek, New South Wales
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation27.4
Height5' 8"
Weight152 lbs
Next of kinMother, Mrs H Ayre, Mungonia, via Marulan, New South Wales
Previous military serviceNil
Enlistment date10 November 1914
Place of enlistmentLiverpool, New South Wales
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name4th Battalion, 2nd Reinforcement
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/21/2
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A48 Seang Bee on 11 February 1915
Regimental number from Nominal Roll1465
Rank from Nominal RollPrivate
Unit from Nominal Roll1st Machine Gun Company
FateReturned to Australia 16 December 1917
Discharge date28 June 1918
Other details

War service: Egypt, Gallipoli, Western Front

Wounded in action, 4 October 1917 (gun shot wound, left knee).

Commenced return to Australia on board HS 'Kanowna', 16 December 1917; discharged (wounded), Sydney, 28 June 1918.

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

Also served in World War II: Service No N266748.
SourcesNAA: B2455, AYRE Alfred