Regimental number | 3678 |
Date of birth | |
Place of birth | Kapunda, South Australia |
School | Petersburgh and Hamley Bridge Public Schools, South Australia |
Religion | Church of England |
Occupation | Labourer |
Address | No 12 George Street, Adelaide, South Australia |
Marital status | Single |
Age at embarkation | 18 |
Next of kin | Mother, Mrs S J C Balchin, 12 George Street, Adelaide, South Australia |
Enlistment date | |
Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | |
Rank on enlistment | Private |
Unit name | 16th Battalion, 12th Reinforcement |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/33/3 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Adelaide, South Australia, on board RMS Malwa on |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 48th Battalion |
Fate | Returned to Australia |
Discharge date | |
Other details |
War service: Egypt, Western Front Wounded in action, Albert, France, 5 April 1918; invalided to Birmingham War Hospital; thence to 3rd Auxiliaty Hospital, Dartford; rejoined unit until cessation of hostilities. Discharged, 13 August 1919. Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |