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| Personal Information | |
|---|---|
| Date of Birth | 1 Dec 1890 |
| Place of Birth | Berkshill, England |
| Death | 10 May 1915 |
| Place of Death | Quinn's Post, Gallipoli, Turkey |
| Age at Enlistment | 24 years, 9 months |
| Description | 5'5½" ( m) tall; weight 138 lbs ( kg); fair complexion, grey eyes, brown hair. |
| Occupation | labourer |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Address | Jarrahdale, Western Australia |
| Next of Kin | Father Mr A.G. Aldred |
| Military Information | |
| Reg Number | 238 |
| Date of Enlistment | 14 Sep 1914 |
| Rank | Private |
| Unit/Formation | 16th Battalion D Company/4th Brigade, 1st Division |
| Date of Embarkation | 22 Dec 1914 - ? Jan 1915 |
| Ship Embarked On | HMAT A40 Ceramic |
| Fate | Killed in Action 10 May 1915 |
| Monument | Jarrahdale |
| Medals |
1914-15 Star British War Medal Victory Medal |
Contents
Pre War
War Service
The Daily News Sat 1 Apr 1916 159th List of Casualties - Missing H.W. Aldred 16th Battalion (England). Also published in the West Australian and the Western Mail. The Daily News Thu 25 May 1916 Casualty List 171 Killed In Action, previously reported Wounded Private H.W. Aldred (England)
Notes
It wasn't until a Court of Enquiry was held at Serapeum on the 6th, 8th and 28th Apr 1916 that he was officially declared to be Killed in Action.