| Regimental number | 8521 |
| Place of birth | Bundaberg, Queensland |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Bank clerk |
| Address | East Brisbane, Queensland |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 26 |
| Height | 5' 9" |
| Weight | 144 lbs |
| Next of kin | Father, J Keys, Norman Park, Brisbane, Queensland |
| Enlistment date | |
| Place of enlistment | Brisbane, Queensland |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 1st Australian General Hospital, 13th Reinforcements |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A19 Afric on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 2nd Australian Stationary Hospital |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Discharge date | |
| Other details |
War service: Egypt, Western Front Commenced return to Australia from Kantara on board HT 'Essex', 15 June 1919; disembarked Sydney, 25 July 1919; discharged (medically unfit), Brisbane, 21 September 1919. Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Miscellaneous details | First given name incorrectly entered on Embarkation Roll as Vernon. |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, KEYS Verner Douglas |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
