Regimental number | 4140 |
Place of birth | Murtoa, Victoria |
Religion | Methodist |
Occupation | Labourer |
Address | Stawell Post Office, Stawell, Victoria |
Marital status | Single |
Age at embarkation | 23.3 |
Height | 5' 11" |
Weight | 168 lbs |
Next of kin | Father, J Bates, Murtoa, Victoria |
Previous military service | Nil |
Enlistment date | |
Place of enlistment | Melbourne, Victoria |
Rank on enlistment | Private |
Unit name | 14th Battalion, 13th Reinforcement |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/31/4 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A64 Demosthenes on |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 14th Battalion |
Fate | Returned to Australia |
Discharge date | |
Other details |
War service: Egypt, Western Front Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Nestor', 22 July 1917; discharged (medically unfit: gun shot wound, left abdomen), Melbourne, 22 July 1917. Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal |
Sources | NAA: B2455, BATES Bernard |