Alfred Slee
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| Personal Information | |
|---|---|
| Date of Birth | unknown |
| Place of Birth | Okehampton, Devon, England |
| Death | 17 Aug 1957, aged 81 |
| Place of Death | Kelmscott, Western Aaustralia |
| Age at Enlistment | 39 years, 6 months |
| Description | 5' 2" (1.57m) tall; weight 126 lbs (57.2 kg); fair complexion, grey eyes, fair hair. |
| Occupation | bricklayer |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Address | Kelmscott, Western Australia |
| Next of Kin | Wife Mrs Mary Ann Slee |
| Military Information | |
| Reg Number | 359 |
| Date of Enlistment | 7 Feb 1916 |
| Rank | Private |
| Unit/Formation | 44th Battalion, B Company / 11th Brigade, 3rd Division |
| Date of Embarkation | 6 Jun 1916 - 21 Jul 1916 |
| Ship Embarked On | HMAT A29 Suevic |
| Date of Return | 1 Feb 1918 - 18 Mar 1918 |
| Ship Returned On | SS Balmoral Castle |
| Fate |
Wounded in Action 7 Jul 1917 Messines Returned to Australia |
| Monument | Kelmscott War Memorial (South panel) |
| Medals |
British War Medal Victory Medal |
Pre War
Lived in Third avenue, Kelmscott.
War Service
Three days after enlistment, Alfred is posted to the newly formed B Coy, 44th Battalion.
During Oct 1916 at Larkhill in England, Alfred takes 3 days unauthorised leave and loses 6 days pay and was given three days No2 Field Punishment.
On 25 Nov 1916 he proceeded with the battalion overseas to France by way of Southampton. On 7 Jul 1917 the unit War Diary makes no specific mention of casualties that day, but for the month, the unit lost 21 KIA, and 70 WIA. Alfred's injury was a GSW to his scrotum, and after treatment from 9th Aust Field Ambulance, and the 2nd Australian Casualty Clearing Station he is admitted to the 54th General Hospital. Following treatment he spent three weeks in No 7 Convalescent Depot at Boulogne.
He rejoined the battalion on 26 Aug 1917. A month later he fell ill and was seen by 10th Australian Field Ambulance, and the 7th Canadian Stationary Hospital before being medical boarded in England and sent back to Australia (reason given is overage).
Discharged 5th Military District 2 Apr 1918.
Post War
Electoral Roll entries - 1916 - 1937 Alfred and Mary Ann in Third avenue Kelmscott, bricklayer. Mary Ann died 13 Sep 1942 aged 69. 1943 - 1957 Norman remains in Kelmscott. No children.
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