Christian James HAAS

Regimental number6280
Place of birthRingarooma, Tasmania
ReligionChurch of England
OccupationFarm hand
AddressRingarooma, Tasmania
Marital statusMarried
Age at embarkation31
Height5' 10"
Weight168 lbs
Next of kinWife, Mrs E L Haas, Ringarooma, Tasmania
Previous military serviceNil
Enlistment date11 May 1916
Place of enlistmentClaremont, Tasmania
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name12th Battalion, 20th Reinforcement
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/29/4
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A59 Botanist on 24 August 1916
Rank from Nominal RollPrivate
Unit from Nominal Roll12th Battalion
FateReturned to Australia 6 July 1919
Discharge date25 October 1919
Other details

War service: Western Front

Wounded in action, 5 May 1917 (gun shot wound, right arm).

Wounded in action (second occasion), 23 August 1918 (gun shot wound, left buttock).

Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Boonara', 6 July 1919; discharged (termination of period of enlistment), Hobart, 25 October 1919.

Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal

Also served in World War II: Service No T23492.
Date of death7 October 1957
Age at death72
Place of burialQueenstown Old Cemetery, Tasmania
SourcesNAA: B2455, HAAS Christian James