Difference between revisions of "Norman Alfred Constantine"
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| Date of Birth | not known |
| Place of Birth | Wallaroo, South Australia |
| Death | 10 Dec 1953 |
| Age at Enlistment | 31 years, 4 months |
| Description | 5'9½" (1.77m) tall; weight 143 lbs (64.9kg); fresh complexion, blue eyes, brown hair. |
| Occupation | accountant |
| Religion | Congregational |
| Address | Keysbrook, Western Australia |
| Next of Kin | Son Charles Edward Constantine |
| Military Information | |
| Reg Number | 29466 |
| Date of Enlistment | 30 Dec 1915 |
| Rank | Corporal |
| Unit/Formation | Howitzer Brigade |
| Date of Embarkation | 3 Oct 1916 - 19 Nov 1916 |
| Ship Embarked On | HMAT A60 Aeneas |
| Date of Return | 27 Jul 1917 - 18 Sep 1917 |
| Ship Returned On | HMAT A64 Demosthenes |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Monument | Keysbrook |
| Medals | British War Medal |
Pre War
A widower with 4 children when he enlisted.
War Service
On entry to Blackboy Hill camp, Victor was allocated to the West Australian Artillery reinforcement draft. As such he was sent to Maribyrnong in Victoria to finish his training.
For eight days in June 1916 Victor was in an isolation camp at Ascot Vale. On 31 Aug 1916 Victor as a Corporal was transferred to the 118th Howitzer Battery and he travelled with them to England.
On 8 Jan 1917 he proceeded overseas to France from Folkestone on the SS Princess Henriette. On 7 Mar 1917 Victor was found to be in a redundant. On 30 May 1917 he was appointed acting Sergeant.
In July 1917 he was found to be suffering with Otitis Media (severe middle ear inflammation). On 26 Jun 1917 Victor reverted to Corporal and then disembarked in Southampton from France. Examined by a Medical Board at Verne Citadel, and found to be suffering with Otitis Citadel
He joined the No.2 Command Depot in Weymouth to prepare for return to Australia and a medical discharge. On arrival in Fremantle he was allocated to the 8th Australian General Hospital in Fremantle.Discharged 5th Military District 26 Oct 1917 as permanently unfit.
Granted a pension of 34/6 per fortnight from 27 Oct 1917; daughter Olive Marjorie receives 10/- pf, son Charles Edward 7/6 pf, son Norman Alfred 5/- pf., and son Arthur Leslie also 5/- pf.
Post War
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