| Regimental number | 542 |
| Place of birth | Bridgewater, South Australia |
| Religion | Methodist |
| Occupation | Bricklayer |
| Address | Yallum Terrace, Kilkenny, South Australia |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 22 |
| Height | 5' 9.5" |
| Weight | 183 lbs |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs J Jordan, Yallum Terrace, Kilkenny, South Australia |
| Previous military service | Nil |
| Enlistment date | |
| Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | |
| Place of enlistment | Keswick, South Australia |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 32nd Battalion, B Company |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/49/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Adelaide, South Australia, on board HMAT A2 Geelong on |
| The 32nd Bn (Headquarters, Signallers, A, B, C, and D Companies) embarked from Adelaide, South Australia, on two ships, HMAT A2 'Geelong', on 18 November 1915, and HMAT A13 'Katuna', on 24 November 1915. The Embarkation Roll does not distinguish between these ships, and it is therefore not possible from the Embarkation Roll to ascertain on which ship an individual embarked. | |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from |
| The 32nd Bn (Headquarters, Signallers, A, B, C, and D Companies) embarked from Adelaide, South Australia, on two ships, HMAT A2 'Geelong', on 18 November 1915, and HMAT A13 'Katuna', on 24 November 1915. The Embarkation Roll does not distinguish between these ships, and it is therefore not possible from the Embarkation Roll to ascertain on which ship an individual embarked. | |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Driver |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 14th Field Artillery Brigade |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Discharge date | |
| Family/military connections | Brother: 2391 Pte Frank JORDAN, 10th Bn, returned to Australia, 14 December 1918. |
| Other details |
War service: Egypt, Western Front Embarked Adelaide, 18 November 1915; disembarked Suez, 18 December 1915. Transferred to 5th Division Artillery, Tel el Kebir, and taken on strength, 54th Battery, 15 March 1916. Mustered as Driver, Ferry Post, 6 April 1916. Embarked Alexandria to join the British Expeditionary Force, 20 June 1916; disembarked Marseilles, France, 30 June 1916. Admitrtted to 4th Field Ambulance, 12 November 1916 (pyrexia unknown origin); transferred to 37th Casualty Clearing Station, 15 November 1916; to 6th Stationary Hospital, 16 November 1916; to 6th Convalescent Depot, Rouen, 27 November 1916 (bronchitis); to 1st Canadian General Hospital, Etaples, 30 November 1916; to Australian General Base Depot, Etaples, 2 December 1916 (fit); marched out to 5th Division Artillery, 4 December 1916. Admitted to 6th Field Ambulance, 14 March 1917 (dental), and transferred same day to Divisional Rest Station; discharged to duty, 8 April 1917; rejoined unit, 10 April 1917. To England on leave, 10 September 1917; rejoined unit from leave, 24 September 1917. Wounded in action, 25 March 1918 (shrapnel wound, right elbow and leg), and admitted to 2nd Australian Casualty Casualty Clearing Station; transferred by Ambulance Train to 59th General Hospital, St Omer, 13 April 1918, and embarked for England; admitted to Military Hospital, Southall, 14 April 1918; transferred to No 2 Auxiliary Hospital, Southall, 10 May 1918; discharged on furlough, 11 June 1918, to report to No 4 Command Depot, Hurdcott, 25 June 1918. Admitted to Military Hospital, Fovant, 1 July 1918 (old wound); discharged to Training Depot, 11 July 1918. Admitted to Group Clearing hospital, 15 August 1918 (old wound); marched in to Overseas Training Brigade, 7 November 1918. Marched out to Reserve Brigade Australian Artillery, Heytesbury, 28 December 1918. Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Ceramic', 25 January 1919; disembarked, 14 March 1919; discharged, 16 May 1919. Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Date of death |
Postal Address:
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Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
