WILKES Alexander James

Rank	Private 1970, 2nd AN&MEF
Born	Carbaralah, Queensland
Enlisted	Re- 29th September 1915
Enlisted In	Re- 29th September 1915
Address	next of kin Tingoora, Queensland
Occupation at Enlistment	Auctioneer
Embarked From	Cairns 8th August 1914 for Thursday Island (War Station) Garrison Duty. Re-embarked from Thursday Island 16th August 1914 “Kanowana” to take part in the capture of German New Guinea
Remark	No attestation papers received. Mobilised for War Service August 1914. Promoted to Corporal 6th April 1916. Embarked Brisbane “ITONUS” 14th May 1916. Promoted to Sergeant 1st September 1916. Promoted to 2nd Lieutenant 20th December 1917. Wounded 25th April 1918.
Returned to Australia	“City of Karachi” 24th August 1918
Discharged	8th September 1919
Listed on	“Heartbreak, Hope and Harmony” by T. Matthews

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