Alfred Graham

(Confirmed)

Born: 1 January, 1874

Died: 20 May, 1947

Biographical Summary:

Enlisted in the AIF in November 1915 by understating his age by six years.  His previous military service had been with the British Imperial Yeomanry in South Africa during the Boer War.

He left Australia in September 1916 and arrived in England in November 1916.  He remained at the 1st Australian Training Battalion until he joined the 2nd Battalion in January 1918.

He was slightly wounded in his neck during a night time operation by the battalion on 24 June 1918 near Strazeele, France.  He did not return to the front as his medical fitness level was downgraded due to his age and "debility".  He returned to the 1st Australian Training Battalion until his embarkation in December 1918 to return to Australia. 

Uncle of Frederick Archibald Graham.  [JSB]

Service Number: 6262

Ranks:

• Held rank of Private
• Held rank of Corporal
• Held rank of Sergeant

Birth Records:

• 1 January, 1874 in Gravesend

Death Records:

• 20 May, 1947 in Concord

Address:

• The Spit Mosman NSW Australia

Relationships:

• father - William Michael Graham
• brother - Frederick William Graham
• wife - Sarah Sophia Webb

Organisations:

• Member of - 1st Australian Training Battalion
• Member of - 2nd Battalion, AIF

Main Sources:

• Graham Alfred SERN 6262 POB Gravesend England POE Liverpool NSW NOK B Graham Frederick William (NAA File)
• Graham Alfred SERN 6262 POB Gravesend England POE Liverpool NSW NOK B Graham Frederick William (Website)
• First World War Embarkation Rolls Alfred Graham (Website)
• Death Notice (Newspaper Article)

Commemorations:

• GRAHAM A. on the East Face of the
• Graham on the St Luke's Anglican Church Mosman memorial panels