Lancelot's backgroundLancelot Reginald Alderson was born in Strathalbyn, SA on the 3rd of November 1895. His parents were Henry and Annie Myra Alderson and attended the church of England. He also had some siblings; Jonathon James Alderson, William Arthur Alderson, Harold Alfred Alderson, Leslie Alderson and Violet Dodd. He attended the Solomantown model school. Before signing up to be part of this campaign, Lance had the trade of being a cabinet maker. He was only 18 years and 10 months, which can explain the fact that he was single.
AppearanceBefore going to war, Lance weighed 117lbs, 5'4 in height and was 32-34 inches around the chest. He had brown eyes and brown hair complemented with a healthy complexion.
Reason behind joiningThe most common reason in which people joined up was that they were told they were going to see the world. Although, if they were part of the British Commonwealth, as most of them were, it was considered their 'duty' to fight Britain on a distant land they'd never heard of.
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