Regimental number | 3815 |
Place of birth | Wedderburn, Victoria |
Religion | Methodist |
Occupation | Miner |
Address | 13 Phillip Street, Long Gully, Bendigo, Victoria |
Marital status | Married |
Age at embarkation | 37 |
Height | 5' 9" |
Weight | 186 lbs |
Next of kin | Wife, Mrs N Fone, 13 Phillip Street, Long Gully, Bendigo, Victoria |
Previous military service | Nil |
Enlistment date | |
Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | |
Place of enlistment | Bendigo, Victoria |
Rank on enlistment | Private |
Unit name | 5th Battalion, 12th Reinforcement |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/22/2 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A40 Ceramic on |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 5th Battalion |
Fate | Returned to Australia |
Discharge date | |
Family/military connections | Son: 3282 Pte George Henry FONE, 3rd Pioneer Bn, killed in action, 29 September 1918. |
Other details |
War service: Egypt, Western Front Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Gaika', 8 November 1918; disembarked Melbourne, 29 December 1918; discharged (medically unfit), Melbourne, 17 February 1919. Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
Miscellaneous details | Parents: Henry William (d. 19 December 1922, aged 44; bu. Bendigo Cemetery) and Nanny Williams FONE (d. 5 July 1956, aged 79; bu. Bendigo Cemetery) |
Date of death | |
Place of burial | Bendigo Cemetery, Victoria |
Sources | NAA: B2455, FONE Henry William |