Arthur Maurice HAACK

Regimental number7075
Date of birth31 March 1899
Place of birthKanowa, Western Australia
ReligionChurch of England
OccupationFarmer
AddressWickepin, Western Australia
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation18
Height5' 5.75"
Weight126 lbs
Next of kinFather, James Haack, Wickepin, Western Australia
Previous military serviceNil
Enlistment date14 April 1917
Place of enlistmentKatanning, Western Australia
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name28th Battalion, 21st Reinforcement
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/45/4
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Albany, Western Australia, on board HMAT A16 Port Melbourne on 24 July 1917
Rank from Nominal RollPrivate
Unit from Nominal Roll51st Battalion
FateReturned to Australia 8 January 1919
Discharge date14 March 1919
Other details

War service: Western Front

Wounded in action, 25 April 1918 (gassed).

Wounded in action, second occasion (gun shot wound, arm), 19 September 1918.

Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Orsova', 8 January 1919; discharged (medically unfit), Perth, 14 March 1919.

Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal

Also served in World War II: Service No W27482.
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