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Alexander David Edward

Private

39th Battalion

Medals Earned

  • British War Medal
  • Victory Medal

Tree Information

  • Species: Ulmus X holl. Purpurescens
  • Planted By: I. Walton
  • Plaque: 2509

Additional Info

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Biography

Alexander David Edward enlisted in Melbourne, Victoria at the age of 23 on the 30th of August 1916. He had been born in Ballarat, Victoria, was single, and was employed as a Window Dresser. He volunteered and was stationed with the 39th Battalion, 4th Reinforcement as Regimental number 2305. He was discharged and Returned to Australia on the 15th of April 1918. Tree number 2509.

Location in Ballarat Avenue of Honour