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Francis Gerald FITZGERALD

Regimental number2311
Place of birthBurra, South Australia
ReligionMethodist
OccupationPermanent way packer
AddressCleve, South Australia
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation26.7
Height5' 8"
Weight148 lbs
Next of kinBrother, P.G. Fitzgerald, Cleve, South Australia
Previous military serviceNil
Enlistment date18 January 1916
Place of enlistmentAdelaide, South Australia
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name3rd Light Horse Regiment, 16th Reinforcement
AWM Embarkation Roll number10/8/4
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Adelaide, South Australia, on board HMAT A59 Botanist on 26 April 1916
Rank from Nominal RollLance Corporal
Unit from Nominal Roll3rd Light Horse Regiment
FateDied of disease 31 October 1918
Place of burialGaza War Cemetery (Plot XXVII, Row G, Grave No. 7), Palestine
Panel number, Roll of Honour,
  Australian War Memorial
3
Other details

War service: Egypt, Palestine

Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal
SourcesNAA: B2455, FITZGERALD Francis Gerald

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