Alexander Whitford
Personal details
| Mother's name | Margaret Whitford nee Camero. |
| Father's name | George Whitford |
| Date of death | Monday 9 August 1915 |
| Place of death | Lone Pine, Gallipoli |
| Cause of death | Killed in action |
Service details
| Date enlisted | Wednesday 27 January 1915 |
| Rank at enlistment | Private |
| Rank at discharge | Private |
| Service | Infantry |
| Unit | 1st Battalion |
| Awards | 1914/1915 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
Story
Alexander Whitford (Service No 3465) was born in Wagga Wagga, NSW around 1891.
At enlistment he was single, 24 years old, and worked as a telegraphist at Wollongong, NSW
He embarked from Sydney on board HMAT A40 Ceramic with 5th Reinforcements, 1st Battalion on 25th June 1915.
Alexander was one of the battalion signallers. He was sent to Gallipoli and was involved in the battle at Lone Pine where he was killed just weeks after his arrival.
Alexander is buried in Lone Pine Cemetery, Row C, Grave 76.
Alexander's brother, George, also served.
Information sources
NAA: B2455, WHITFORD ALEXANDERRelated links
http://www.cwgc.org/find-war-dead/casualty/604444/WHITFORD,%20ALEXANDER
https://www.awm.gov.au/people/rolls/R1666506/