Regimental number | 1071 |
Place of birth | Buchan, Victoria |
Religion | Presbyterian |
Occupation | Telegraphist |
Address | Dunn Street, Wonthaggi, Victoria |
Marital status | Single |
Age at embarkation | 23 |
Height | 5' 8.5" |
Weight | 156 lbs |
Next of kin | Mother, Mrs. Anna Margaret McAllister, Wonthaggi, Victoria |
Previous military service | Nil |
Enlistment date | |
Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | |
Place of enlistment | Melbourne, Victoria |
Rank on enlistment | Private |
Unit name | 31st Battalion, A Company |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/48/1 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A62 Wandilla on |
Two ships sailed from Melbourne carrying men from the 31st Battalion Headquarters and Companies A, B, C, and D: HMAT A62,'Wandilla', on 9 November 1915, and HMAT A41, 'Bakara', on 5 November 1915. | |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Sergeant |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 5th Divisional Signal Company |
Fate | Returned to Australia |
Other details |
War service: Egypt, Western Front Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |