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Alexander Hunter

Sapper

2nd Field Company Engineers

Medals Earned

  • British War Medal
  • Victory Medal

Tree Information

  • Species: Ulmus Sp.
  • Planted By: Miss E. Pitts
  • Plaque: 3027

Additional Info

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Biography

Alexander Eyres Hunter was born in Mt Clear, VIC and was an Engineer by trade when he enlisted in the Engineering Field Companies, General Reinforcements on 6 September 1917 at the age of 18. His unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A54 Runic on 22 March 1918. In October 1918, just a month before the end of the war, he crossed to France. After the war he returned home on the Barambah, disembarking at Melbourne on October 25th 1919.
Tree No. 3027

Location in Ballarat Avenue of Honour