Regimental number | 507 |
Place of birth | Dorsetshire, England |
Religion | Protestant |
Occupation | Carpenter |
Address | c/o Mrs D B Peter, Sherlock, South Australia |
Marital status | Single |
Age at embarkation | 29 |
Height | 5' 8" |
Weight | 161 lbs |
Next of kin | Father, J T Gaen, Theodore Road, Port Talbot, Galm., Wales |
Previous military service | Nil |
Enlistment date | |
Place of enlistment | Oaklands, South Australia |
Rank on enlistment | Private |
Unit name | 11th Light Horse Regiment, C Squadron |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 10/16/1 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Brisbane, Queensland, on board HMAT A7 Medic on |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Brisbane, Queensland, on board HMAT A30 Borda on |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 9th Light Horse Regiment |
Fate | Returned to Australia |
Discharge date | |
Other details |
War service: Egypt, Gallipoli Commenced return to Australia from England on board Ht 'Themistocles', 8 May 1916; discharged (wounded: gun shot wound, abdomen), Adelaide, 7 September 1916. Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
Sources | NAA: B2455, GAEN Frank |