Alfred Charles Levings Story

Corporal Alfred Charles Levings - Regimental number 989

Born in Gravesend, Kent, England. Alfred was a blacksmith of 28 years old when he enlisted on the 9th September 1914 as a Shoeing Smith. His next of kin was his Mother, Mrs Julia Levings, Forge House, Green Street, Green near Dartford, Kent, England. His religion was Church of England.

He was assigned to Field Artillery Brigade 2, Brigade Ammunition Column.
Alfred embarked from from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A27 Southern on 20th October 1914
HMAT A27 Southern
Embarkment Roll
Alfred served in Egypt and the Western Front where he was promoted to Corporal. Alfred returned to Australia 23 October 1918

Alfred Charles Levings was awarded three medals: the 1914-15 Star, the British War Medal, and the Victory Medal.

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