Hallidon (Ernest) McAliece
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 Sunday Times 26 Sep 1915 page 1 S | |
| Personal Information | |
|---|---|
| Date of Birth | not known |
| Place of Birth | Wangaratta, Victoria |
| Death | 7 Aug 1915, aged 22 |
| Place of Death | Walker's Ridge (The Neck), Gallipoli Peninsula, Turkey |
| Age at Enlistment | 22 years, 1 month |
| Occupation | grocer |
| Religion | Presbyterian |
| Address | Serpentine School, Western Australia |
| Next of Kin | Mother Mrs Isabella McAliece |
| Military Information | |
| Reg Number | 170 |
| Date of Enlistment | 5 Oct 1914 |
| Rank | Sergeant |
| Unit/Formation | 10th Light Horse Regiment, A Squadron / ANZAC Mounted Division |
| Date of Embarkation | 8 Feb 1915 |
| Ship Embarked On | HMAT A477 Mashobra |
| Fate | Killed in Action 7 Aug 1915 (The Neck) |
| Monument | Serpentine |
| Medals |
1914-15 Star British War Medal Victory Medal |
Contents
Pre War
War Service
Enlisted as a Sergeant. His correct name was Hallidon Ernest McAliece. Ernest is declared KIA by a Board of Enquiry as along with 36 others from his unit, his body is not recovered. Letter from Mother on file discrediting his father, who later writes pleading poverty and asking for financial recompense for the loss of his son - denied.
Lone Pine Memorial - Panel 9
Notes