Regimental number | 5141 |
Religion | Presbyterian |
Occupation | Labourer |
Address | Mark Street, Mount Gambier, South Australia |
Marital status | Single |
Age at embarkation | 18 |
Height | 5' 8.5" |
Weight | 142 lbs |
Next of kin | Mother, Mrs M Laidlaw, Mark Street, Mount Gambier, South Australia |
Enlistment date | |
Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | |
Rank on enlistment | Private |
Unit name | 10th Battalion, 16th Reinforcement |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/27/4 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Adelaide, South Australia, on board HMAT A9 Shropshire on |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 10th Battalion |
Fate | Returned to Australia |
Discharge date | |
Other details |
War service: Egypt, Western Front Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Osterley', 31 January 1918; discharged (medically unfit: gun shot wound, left side of face), Adelaide, 29 April 1918. Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal Also served in World War II: Service No SX2467. |
Sources | NAA: B2455, LAIDLOW Morris Lawson |