12th Field Ambulance
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Joseph Bickart (SN 9387) born in Ballarat, was a 19 year old watch maker when he enlisted at Ballarat on July 8th 1915. He trained with the Medical Corps before embarking aboard the Ulysses on March 1st 1916. He served with the 12th Field Ambulance, and apart from some minor illness and discipline issues, he completed his service safely. Before returning home he was granted leave to enable him to undertake a three-month course in watch making. He returned to Australia on October 9th 1919 aboard the Ajana as a member of the nursing staff and was discharged on December 3rd.
