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Alexander Chisholm

Driver

3rd Divisional Train

Medals Earned

  • British War Medal
  • Victory Medal

Tree Information

  • Species: Quercus palustris
  • Planted By: M. Trevenen
  • Plaque: 1738

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Biography

Alexander Chisholm (SN 10818) born in Ballarat, was a 27 year old clerk when he enlisted in Ballarat on July 12th 1915. He embarked from Melbourne aboard the Persic on June 3rd 1916 and sailed to England. In November he crossed to France where he served as a driver with the 3rd Division Train. During his service he had a couple of short-term detachments to other units but came through the war with no record of suffering significant injury or illness. He returned to Australia aboard the Wiltshire, disembarked at Melbourne on August 19th 1919 and was discharged on October 3rd.

Location in Ballarat Avenue of Honour