Regimental number | 413 |
Place of birth | London, England |
Religion | Church of England |
Occupation | Mounted constable |
Marital status | Single |
Age at embarkation | 32 |
Height | 5' 9" |
Weight | 151 lbs |
Next of kin | Mrs. Amy Kiddell, 372 High Street, Plumstead, Kent, England |
Previous military service | Served for 12 years in the 1st Royal Dragoons, British Army; time expired. |
Enlistment date | |
Place of enlistment | Brisbane, Queensland |
Rank on enlistment | Private |
Unit name | 2nd Light Horse Regiment, B Squadron |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 10/7/1 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Brisbane, Queensland, on board Transport A15 Star of England on |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 2nd Light Horse Regiment |
Fate | Returned to Australia |
Discharge date | |
Other details |
War service: Egypt, Gallipoli Embarked Alexandria to join the Mediterranean Expeditionary Force, Gallipoli, 9 May 1915. Wounded in action, 14 May 1915 (gun shot wound, left buttock, thigh and right foot); admitted to 15th General Hospital, Alexandria, 20 May 1915; transferred to England, 3 July 1915. Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Suevic' 11 March 1916; discharged, Brisbane, 17 May 1916. Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
Sources | NAA: B2455, KIDDELL William |