9th Field Ambulance
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Samuel Alexander (SN 61576) born in Belfast, Ireland, was a 28 year old farmer when he enlisted at Ararat on June 20th 1918. He embarked aboard the Barambah on August 31st and reached England three days after the Armistice was signed. Before returning to Australia, he spent time with the 58th Infantry Battalion and the 9th Field Ambulance. He returned to Australia aboard the Friedrichsruh, disembarked at Melbourne on March 9th 1920 and was discharged on April 1st.
His brother James also served in the AIF and is honoured with a tree in the Avenue.
