WHITAKER, Frederick Alfred
(Service number 616)
| First Rank | Private | Last Rank | Private |
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Birth
| Date | 03/08/1880 | Place of Birth | Temuka |
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Enlistment Information
| Date | 26 August 1914 | Age | 34 years |
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| Address at Enlistment | 3 Irving Street, Footscray, Victoria, Australia | ||
| Occupation | Engineer | ||
| Previous Military Experience | South Africa, 1900 - 14 months | ||
| Marital Status | Single | ||
| Next of Kin | M. Sullivan BOOKER (sister), Papakura, Auckland, New Zealand | ||
Military Service
| Served with | Australian Imperial Forces | Served in | Army |
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| Service Medals | 1914-1915 Star; British War Medal; Victory Medal | ||
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Death
| Date | *1923 | Age | 41 years |
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| Place of Death | Melbourne, Victoria, Australia | ||
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Biographical Notes
Frederick Alfred Whitaker was born at Timaru or Temuka, the son of Frederick Alexander (born in Brazil) and Kate (née Cox; South Canterbury born) Whitaker. His father died in 1887. He had served five years as an apprentice. He enlisted on the outbreak of war at Broadmeadows, Victoria, Australia.He was discharged in March 1917 at Melbourne.
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