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Alfred Bignell

Private

4th Light Horse Regiment

Medals Earned

  • British War Medal
  • 1914-15 Star
  • Victory Medal

Tree Information

  • Species: Ulmus Sp.
  • Planted By: Cr. Berry
  • Plaque: 347

Additional Info

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Biography

Alfred Bignell enlisted in Melbourne, Victoria at the age of 24 on the 1st of December 1914. He had been born in Ballarat, Victoria, was single, and was employed as a Labourer. He volunteered and was stationed with the 4th Light Horse Regiment, 3rd Reinforcements with the Regimental Number 781. He was discharged and returned to Australia on the 6th of December 1919.

Lucas’s Staffs Appreciation of Brave Men, the original Avenue register, records his name as Alfred Bignall.

Location in Ballarat Avenue of Honour