Regimental number | 2165 |
Place of birth | Eden Valley, South Australia |
Religion | Church of England |
Occupation | Labourer |
Address | Angaston, South Australia |
Marital status | Single |
Age at embarkation | 21.10 |
Height | 5' 10.75" |
Weight | 153 lbs |
Next of kin | Mother, Mrs Elizabeth Hamilton, Angaston, South Australia |
Previous military service | Nil |
Enlistment date | |
Place of enlistment | Keswick, South Australia |
Rank on enlistment | Private |
Unit name | 10th Battalion, 6th Reinforcement |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/27/2 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Adelaide, South Australia, on board HMAT A30 Borda on |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 10th Battalion |
Fate | Returned to Australia |
Miscellaneous information from cemetery records | Photo: Peter Dennis |
Discharge date | |
Other details |
War service: Egypt, Gallipoli Commenced return to Australia from Suez on board HS 'Karoola', 4 November 1915; discharged (medically unfit: rheumatism), Adelaide, 31 May 1916. War service: 1 year 102 days (of which 162 days were abroad) Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
Date of death | |
Age at death | 72 |
Place of burial | Karoonda Cemetery, South Australia |
Sources | NAA: B2455, HAMILTON George William |