Regimental number | 51 |
Place of birth | Christchurch, New Zealand |
Religion | Church of England |
Occupation | Chauffeur |
Address | Enfield, New South Wales |
Marital status | Single |
Age at embarkation | 27.7 |
Height | 5' 8.25" |
Weight | 150 lbs |
Next of kin | Brother, Lionel Eagles, George Street, Enfield, New South Wales |
Previous military service | Served for 5 years in the Royal Naval Reserve; still serving at time of AIF enlistment. |
Enlistment date | |
Place of enlistment | Bathurst, New South Wales |
Rank on enlistment | Private |
Unit name | 3rd Divisional Cyclist Company |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 12/6/1 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A64 Demosthenes on |
Regimental number from Nominal Roll | 51A |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 2nd Battalion |
Fate | Returned to Australia |
Miscellaneous information from cemetery records | Photo: Robert and Sandra Crofts |
Discharge date | |
Other details |
War service: Western Front Commenced return to Australia from Devonport on board HT 'Boonah', 20 April 1919; discharged (termination of period of enlistment), 26 July 1919. Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal |
Date of death | |
Age at death | 74 |
Place of burial | St Thomas Cemetery (Section 33 Grave 17), Enfield, New South Wales |
Sources | NAA: B2455, EAGLES Harold Blandford |