Alexander Chiffith Flashcards

1
Q

When was Private Alexander Chiffith born?

A

On the 15th of May 1892

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1
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Where was Private Alexander Chiffith born?

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In Spartes, Greece

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2
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What was Private Alexander Chiffith nationality?

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He was Greek

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3
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Who was Alexander Chiffiths brother?

A

George Chiffith

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4
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When did Alexander Chiffith immigrate to Australia?

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In 1910

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5
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How old was Alexander Chiffith when he came to Australia?

A

He was 18 year old

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6
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When he came to Australia what state did he go to?

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Melbourne, VIC

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7
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What job did Alexander Chiffith do when he came to Austraila?

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He was a labourer and then eventually became a clerk.

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8
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when did he enlisted in the Australian imperial force?

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1915 the 13th of September

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9
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How old was he when he enlisted in the Australian imperial forces?

A

He was 23 years old.

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10
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What was his serves number?

A

4465

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11
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Where did he first go?

A

Alexandria, Egypt

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12
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What was his battalion?

A

The 5th infantry battalion

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13
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Where did he go next?

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He was sent to Marseilles, France

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14
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When did he go to France?

A

on the 8th June, 1916.

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15
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What did he did that got him written up for crime?

A

“Neglect of duty in failing to keep dugout clean on 10.7.16.”

16
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What was the next infantry battalion he was apart of?

A

46th infantry battalion

17
Q

Where was he injured?

A

“Wounded at the battle of Pozieres”

18
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Where did he see action?

A

He saw action at Gallipoli, the Western Front in France, the battle of the Somme and the Battle of Pozières.

19
Q

Where was he shot?

A

His buttock and left thigh

20
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What Hospital was he sent to?

A

He was sent to the Royal Victoria hospital.

21
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Where did he die?

A

The Royal Victoria hospital where he died.

22
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When did he die?

A

The 15th of august 1916

23
Q

How many medals of honor was he awarded?

A

2

24
Q

What were medals of honor he got?

A

The British War Medal & the Victory Medal.