NAME: BALLINGER, John Frederick
SERVICE NO: 120
UNIT: 2nd Light Horse Regiment
PLACE OF BIRTH: Toowoomba, Queensland
DATE ENLISTED: 22/8/1914
AGE: 19
PLACE OF ENLISTMENT: Brisbane, Queensland
OCCUPATION ON ENLISTMENT: Labourer
DATE OF DEATH: 22/5/1947
PLACE OF BURIAL: Lutwyche, Queensland
PERIOD AT KYOOMBA: 1925-1928
NOTES: Wounded at Quinn’s Post but returned to the lines. John was presented with his War Service medals by His Excellency the Governor while recuperating at the Red Cross ANZAC Convalescent Farm. Fellow Kyoomba inmate William Joseph LOHFIN also received his War Service Medals at the same ceremony.
NAA File: John Frederick BALLINGER
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