| Regimental number | 611 |
| Place of birth | Brighton, England |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Clerk |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 35 |
| Height | 5' 4" |
| Weight | 126 lbs |
| Next of kin | Father, William Kipping, 2 Holly Villas, Thundersley, Essex, England |
| Previous military service | Served in Paget's Horse, Boer War. |
| Enlistment date | |
| Place of enlistment | Broadmeadows, Victoria |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 9th Light Horse Regiment, 2nd Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 10/14/2 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A26 Armadale on |
| Regimental number from Nominal Roll | 611A |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 9th Light Horse Regiment |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Other details |
War service: Egypt, Gallipoli Proceeded from Alexandria to join the Mediterranean Expeditionary Force, Gallipoli, 16 May 1915. Sick to hospital, Gallipoli, 21 October 1915; returned to duty, 25 October 1915 (no further details recorded). Disembarked Alexandria, 26 December 1915; detached to School of Instruction, Heliopolis, 8 January 1916;rejoined unit, 29 January 1916. Transferred to AIF School of Instruction, 29 April 1916, and promoted Corporal. Promoted Temporary Sergeant, 5 August 1916. Admitted to hospital, Choubra (measles), and reverted to rank of Trooper, 20 March 1918; transferred to Convalescent Depot, Abbassia, 15 April 1918; discharged to unit, 17 April 1918, and rejoined Imperial School of Instruction, Zeitoun. Marched in to Machine Gun Training Squadron, Moascar, 18 August 1918. Promoted Temporary Corporal, 4 September 1918; marched out to Moascar and reverted to rank of Trooper, 18 August 1918. Detached to AIF Headquarters, 9 May 1919 Commenced return to Australia from Kantara on board HT 'Essex', 15 June 1919 ; disembarked Melbourne, 25 July 1919; discharged, Melbourne, 23 September 1919. Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Date of death | |
| Age at death | 85 |
| Place of burial | Warncoort Cemetery, Victoria |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
