Phillip Joseph HEINJUS

Regimental number6521
Place of birthBrinkworth, South Australia
ReligionLutheran
OccupationFarmer
AddressBrinkworth, South Australia
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation23.1
Height5' 10"
Weight174 lbs
Next of kinMother, Mrs L Heinjus, Brinkworth, South Australia
Previous military serviceNil
Enlistment date28 August 1916
Place of enlistmentAdelaide, South Australia
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name10th Battalion, 21st Reinforcement
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/27/4
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A16 Port Melbourne on 21 October 1916
Rank from Nominal RollLance Corporal
Unit from Nominal Roll10th Battalion
FateReturned to Australia 25 January 1919
Discharge date21 April 1919
Other details

War service: Western Front

Commenced return to australia on board HT 'Ceramic', 25 January 1919; discharged (termination of period of enlistment), Adelaide, 21 April 1919.

Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal
Date of death7 April 1965
Age at death71
Place of burialBrinkworth Cemetery, South Australia
SourcesNAA: B2455, HEINJUS Phillip Joseph