| Regimental number | 559 |
| Place of birth | Ararat, Victoria |
| Other Names | Herbert Joseph S. |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Labourer |
| Address | Barkley Street, Ararat, Victoria |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 33 |
| Height | 5' 9" |
| Weight | 156 lbs |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs Battye, Barkley Street, Ararat, Victoria |
| Enlistment date | |
| Place of enlistment | Ararat, Victoria |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 21st Battalion, C Company |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/38/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A38 Ulysses on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 21st Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Discharge date | |
| Other details |
War service: Egypt, Gallipoli Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Armadale', 21 May 1916; discharged (medically unfit; blindness in left eye), Melbourne, 13 August 1916. Re-enlisted and re-embarked, 26 October 1916. War service: England Married Mary Margaret DOWLING, spinster, St Matthew's Church, Fulham, 22 December 1917. Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Osterley', 11 January 1919; discharged (medically unfit), Melbourne, 17 June 1919. Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Date of death | |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, BATTYE Herbert |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
