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John Cherry

Driver

1st Light Horse Field Ambulance

Medals Earned

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

Tree Information

  • Species: Fraxinus Americana
  • Planted By: Mayor W. D. Hill
  • Plaque: 512

Additional Info

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Biography

John Charles Cherry enlisted in Melbourne, Victoria at the age of 26 on the 18th of August 1914. He had been born in Glennferrie, Victoria, was single, and was employed as a Commercial Traveller. He volunteered and was stationed with the 1st Light Horse Field Ambulance, A Squadron with the Regimental Number 80. He was discharged and was Returned to Australia on the 23rd of July 1919. Tree No. 512.

Location in Ballarat Avenue of Honour