Regimental number | 5050 |
Place of birth | Annandale, Sydney, New South Wales |
Place of birth | Sydney, New South Wales |
True Name | SIMPSON, Robert Henry |
Religion | Roman Catholic |
Occupation | Labourer |
Address | Bridge Street, Drummoyne, Sydney, New South Wales |
Marital status | Single |
Age at embarkation | 18.2 |
Height | 5' 4" |
Weight | 120 lbs |
Next of kin | Father, J Lucas, Bridge Street, Drummoyne, Sydney, New South Wales |
Previous military service | Nil |
Enlistment date | |
Place of enlistment | Holsworthy, New South Wales |
Rank on enlistment | Private |
Unit name | 19th Battalion, 13th Reinforcement |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/36/2 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A31 Ajana on |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 36th Battalion |
Fate | Returned to Australia |
Miscellaneous information from cemetery records | Parents: R and Caroline SIMPSON (Roll of Honour records states SIMPSON as true family name). Photo: Peter Dennis |
Discharge date | |
Other details |
War service: Western Front Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Argyllshire', 1 August 1919; discharged (termination of period of enlistment), Sydney, 21 November 1919. Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal DEath attributed to War Service. |
Date of death | |
Age at death | 38 |
Place of burial | Rookwood Necropolis, Sydney, New South Wales |
Sources | NAA: B2455, LUCAS Robert |