Difference between revisions of "Frank Ball"
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| − | Transferred from the 1st Reinforcement draft to the battalion proper on 22 Mar 1915, and allocated to A Company. On 11 Apr 1915 Frank travelled by train with the rest of the battalion to Alexandria where they arrived early the next morning. On arrival they | + | Transferred from the 1st Reinforcement draft to the battalion proper on 22 Mar 1915, and allocated to A Company. On 11 Apr 1915 Frank travelled by train with the rest of the battalion to Alexandria where they arrived early the next morning. On arrival they waited on the wharf until early afternoon to board the Haida Pascha. |
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| Personal Information | |
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| Date of Birth | unknown March 1893 |
| Place of Birth | Perth, Western Australia |
| Death | 2 May 1915 |
| Place of Death | Gallipoli Peninsular, Turkey |
| Age at Enlistment | 21 years, 7 months |
| Description |
5'6" (1.52m) tall ; 133lbs 60.328 kg ; dark complexion ; brown eyes ; brown hair |
| Occupation | Labourer |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Next of Kin | Father , Mt W Ball |
| Military Information | |
| Date of Enlistment | 21 Sep 1914 |
| Unit/Formation | 16th Battalion. 1st Reinforcements |
| Fate | Killed in Action 2 May 1915 |
| Monument | Gosnells RSL Honour Roll Lone Pine Memorial |
| Medals |
1914-15 Star British War Medal Victory Medal |
Contents
Pre War
War Service
Transferred from the 1st Reinforcement draft to the battalion proper on 22 Mar 1915, and allocated to A Company. On 11 Apr 1915 Frank travelled by train with the rest of the battalion to Alexandria where they arrived early the next morning. On arrival they waited on the wharf until early afternoon to board the Haida Pascha.
Reported missing at Gallipoli on 2 May 1915.
Court of Enquiry - 6-8-18 Apr 1916
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