Regimental number | 1292 |
Place of birth | Williamstown, South Australia |
Religion | Methodist |
Occupation | Driver |
Marital status | Single |
Age at embarkation | 28.9 |
Height | 5' 8" |
Weight | 150 lbs |
Next of kin | Mother, Mrs Annie Kohlen, Blumberg, South Australia |
Previous military service | Nil |
Enlistment date | |
Place of enlistment | Morphettville, South Australia |
Rank on enlistment | Private |
Unit name | 16th Battalion, H Company |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/33/1 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A40 Ceramic on |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Gunner |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 11th Field Artillery Brigade |
Fate | Returned to Australia |
Discharge date | |
Other details |
War service: Egypt, Gallipoli, Western Front Commenced return to Australia from Taranto, Italy, on board HT 'Kasir a Hind', 8 October 1918; discharged (termination of period of enlistment), Adelaide, 31 January 1919. Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
Date of death | |
Age at death | 34 |
Place of burial | AIF Cemetery (Row 5 East, Grave 9), West Terrace, Adelaide, South Australia |
Sources | NAA: B2455, KOHLER William Joseph |