Robert Egbert KNAPMAN

Regimental number1886
Place of birthOkehampton, Devonshire, England
ReligionChurch of England
OccupationFarm hand
AddressWickepin, Western Australia
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation40.1
Height5' 3.5"
Weight155 lbs
Next of kinSister, Mrs Louisa Madders, Shrowleigh Road, South Zeal, Okehampton, England
Previous military serviceNil
Enlistment date22 October 1915
Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll15 October 1915
Place of enlistmentBlackboy Hill, Western Australia
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name10th Light Horse Regiment, 13th Reinforcement
AWM Embarkation Roll number10/15/2
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Fremantle, Western Australia, on board HMAT A30 Borda on 17 January 1916
Rank from Nominal RollSergeant
Unit from Nominal Roll4th Division Ammunition Column
FateReturned to Australia 6 October 1919
Discharge date8 January 1920
Other details

War service: Egypt, Western Front

Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Pakeha', 6 October 1919; discharged (termination of period of enlistment), Perth, 8 January 1920.

Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal

Also served in World War II: Service No W68887.
SourcesNAA: B2455, KNAPMAN Robert Egbert