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We remember Allan Benjamin John Freeman
We remember Allan Benjamin John Freeman
Timeline
Timeline
1890
sibling
Neil Mackenzie Freeman
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21st April 1890
1893
1906
education
Geelong College
Geelong, Vic
Australia
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1906
1915
enlistment
Melbourne, Victoria
Australia
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31st July 1915
1915
service
Australian Imperial Force
Private
3517
2nd A.I.F. Division
22nd Battalion
Source:8990179
31st July 1915 - 7th July 1916
1916
service
Australian Imperial Force
Private
3517
2nd A.I.F. Division
22nd Battalion
Source:8990179
7th July 1916 - 18th July 1917
1916
hospitalisation
Wound in Action
Hospital/Institution
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5th August 1916
1917
service
Australian Imperial Force
Private
3517
5th A.I.F. Division
58th Battalion
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18th July 1917 - 15th September 1918
1918
awards
Military Medal (MM)
British Award/Decoration
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2nd September 1918
1918
service
Australian Imperial Force
Corporal
3517
5th A.I.F. Division
58th Battalion
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15th September 1918 - 5th January 1919
1919
service
Australian Imperial Force
Second Lieutenant
3517
5th A.I.F. Division
58th Battalion
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5th April 1919 - 29th September 1919
1919
discharge
Source:8990179
29th September 1919
employment
Bank Clerk
Bank of New South Wales
Collins Street, Melbourne, Vic
Australia
Source:8990179
1964
death
Unknown
Australia
Source:9009626
1964
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Allan Benjamin John |
| Initials | ABJ |
| Last Name | Freeman |
| Source | 5035122 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Australian Imperial Force | 3517 | 2nd A.I.F. Division | 22nd Battalion | Private | |
| Australian Imperial Force | 3517 | 5th A.I.F. Division | 58th Battalion | Private | |
| Australian Imperial Force | 3517 | 2nd A.I.F. Division | 22nd Battalion | Private | |
| Australian Imperial Force | 3517 | 5th A.I.F. Division | 58th Battalion | Corporal | |
| Australian Imperial Force | 3517 | 5th A.I.F. Division | 58th Battalion | Second Lieutenant |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Military Medal (MM) | British Award/Decoration | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thomas William Freeman | father | ||
| Mary Brown Freeman | mother |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Neil Mackenzie Freeman | brother | 21st April 1890 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fair | Blue | Dark Brown |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1915-07-31 | 5'11" |
Religion
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Presbyterian - inc Church of Scotland |
Media
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Allan Benjamin John Freeman in 1908Allan Freeman is shown here in his running attire after racing.Contributed by:
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| First Australian Imperial Force Personnel Dossier Index 1914-1968 Transcription | Jess120243 | |
| Australian Imperial Force Embarkation Roll 1914-1918 Transcription | Jess120243 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Allan Benjamin John Freeman Biography | Jess120243 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Photograph of Allan Benjamin John Freeman | Jess120243 | |
| Allan Benjamin John Freeman in 1908 | Jess120243 |
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