Alfred Edward Berteau Timeline

By ArlinMarsden

  • Birth

    Alfred was born in Jersey, United Kingdom.

  • Enlistment

    Berteau enlisted at Liverpool, NSW and was placed in the 1st light-horse regiment
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    12th Light Horse Regiment

    Berteau was transferred to the 12th light horse on the 1st of June 1916 and served until the 18th of February 1917

  • Departure

    Berteau left for Egypt aboard the HMAT-A25 Anglo-Egyptian.

  • Arrival

    Trooper Berteau landed at Suez, Egypt

  • Training

    Joined the 2nd light horse training regiment.

  • 1st Squadron

    Transferred to the 1st Field Squadron of Engineers, ANZAC Mounted Division.

  • Hospital

    Sapper Berteau was sent to the 24th Stationary Hospital suffering from gonorrhoea.

  • Healthy

    After a total 104 days absence, Sapper Berteau rejoined his unit.

  • 2nd Squadron

    Berteau joined the 2nd Field Squadron of Engineers where he served through the first half of that year.

  • Pyroxia

    Berteau was granted leave to the rest camp in Moscar. 1 week later he reported to the 14th australian hospital with pyrexia.

  • Healthy Again

    Berteau cured of pyrexia rejoined 2nd Field Squadron of Engineers

  • Medical Care

    Berteau was in medical care for 4 days

  • Leave

    Berteau left his unit to await a ship for UK leave.

  • Caledonia

    Berteau boarded the Caledonia set for a return to the UK.

  • Furlough

    Berteau was granted leave by the Furlough Department at heytesbury.

  • Australia

    Berteau left for Australia aboard the Delta, while at sea he was in hospital for 10 days due to dhobi itch.

  • Home

    Berteau arrived in Australia

  • Discharge

    Berteau was discharged from the A.I.F
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    Fruit Grower

    Berteau was recorded as a fruit grower in electoral rolls in beerburrum

  • Death

    Berteau passed at the age of 76