William John GEARING

Regimental number2695
Place of birthHobart Tasmania
ReligionRoman Catholic
OccupationMill hand
Address231 Harrington Street, Hobart, Tasmania
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation27
Next of kinMother, Mrs Annie Gearing, 213 Harrington Street, Hobart, Tasmania
Enlistment date17 July 1915
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name12th Battalion, 8th Reinforcement
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/29/2
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT Makarini on 10 September 1915
Rank from Nominal RollPrivate
Unit from Nominal Roll52nd Battalion
FateReturned to Australia 16 March 1919