Regimental number | 4252 |
Place of birth | Quorn, South Australia |
Religion | Methodist |
Occupation | Labourer |
Address | Mildura, Victoria |
Marital status | Single |
Age at embarkation | 19 |
Height | 5' 7.25" |
Weight | 122 lbs |
Next of kin | Father, Joachim Becker, Mildura, Victoria |
Previous military service | Nil |
Enlistment date | |
Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | |
Place of enlistment | Mildura, Victoria |
Rank on enlistment | Private |
Unit name | 24th Battalion, 10th Reinforcement |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/41/3 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A18 Wiltshire on |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 24th Battalion |
Fate | Returned to Australia |
Discharge date | |
Other details |
War service: Western Front Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Demosthenes', 27 July 1917;discharged (medically unfit), 29 October 1917. Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal Also served in World War II: Service No S213240. |
Sources | NAA: B2455, BECKER William Henry |