| Regimental number | 2830 |
| Place of birth | Stowting, Kent, England |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Wheelwright and motor driver |
| Address | Grandchester, Queensland |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 29 |
| Height | 5' 4" |
| Weight | 122 lbs |
| Next of kin | Father, Stephen Banks, Grandchester, Queensland |
| Previous military service | Nil |
| Enlistment date | |
| Place of enlistment | Brisbane, Queensland |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 4th Pioneer Battalion, Reinforcement 6 |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 14/16/3 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Brisbane, Queensland, on board HMAT A36 Boonah on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 4th Pioneer Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Family/military connections | Brothers: 2436 Driver Archa BANKS, 10 Army Service Corps, died of disease, Egypt, 20 April 1915; 2826 Pte Douglas Alfred BANKS, 49th Bn, returned to Australia, 17 March 1919; also had two brothers in the British Army. |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Embarked Brisbane, 21 October 1916; disembarked Plymouth, 10 January 1917. Marched into Pioneer Training Bn, Rovant, 1 September 1917. Proceeded overseas to France, 25 September 1917; marched into 4th Australian Division Base Depot, Havre, 26 September 1917; marched out to unit, 5 October 1917; taken on strength, 4th Pioneer Bn, 7 October 1917. [no record of service from 7 October 1917 to 25 June 1918]. With unit, 25 June 1918. On leave to England, 8 October 1918; returned from leave, 25 October 1918. Marched out to Australian General Base Depot, 13 April 1919; transferred to England, 22 April 1919 Commenced return to Australia from England on board HT 'Swakopmund', 15 June 1919; disembarked Melbourne, 2 August 1919; discharged, 11 September 1919. Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, BANKS Venson |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
