HOMER, Alfred Charles
| Service Number: | 63995 |
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| Enlisted: | 13 July 1918 |
| Last Rank: | Private |
| Last Unit: | Reinforcements WW1 |
| Born: | Kington, Herefordshire, England, 1898 |
| Home Town: | Indooroopilly, Brisbane, Queensland |
| Schooling: | Not yet discovered |
| Occupation: | Clerk |
| Memorials: |
World War 1 Service
| 13 Jul 1918: | Enlisted AIF WW1, Private, 63995 , Reinforcements WW1 |
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Add my storyBiography contributed by Geoffrey Gillon
Births Dec 1898 Homer Alfred Charles Kington 6a 511
Mother’s maiden name was Williams-she and her husband, Benjamin are interred in Toowong Cemetery [Also known as Brisbane General Cemetery]
His brothers Harry Raymond and Herbert William also fell. His other brothers also served in the AIF. Ernest Thomas and Lauderdale George.
Biography contributed by Geoffrey Gillon
FRED Homer was the last son to enlist, aged 19.His mother’s declaration attests to her willingness to let him join. In July 1918 Fred was assigned to the 5th General Service Reinforcements and left Australia in September. Ten days after he arrived in Egypt the Armistice of Mudros was signed, ending hostilities between the Ottoman Empire and the Allies of World War 1.
Fred remained at AIF Headquarters where he was attached to the Canteen Services, which made available supplies through bulk stores, snack bars, and banking services. Profits were often distributed to units to enhance facilities and entertainment opportunities for servicemen and women.
Fred eventually returned to Brisbane in April 1920, and became involved in the budding musical and artist societies of the time.
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