Regimental number | 7036 |
Date of birth | |
Place of birth | Randalstown, Ireland |
Religion | Church of England |
Occupation | Horse trainer |
Address | Geurie, New South Wales |
Marital status | Single |
Age at embarkation | 22 |
Height | 5' 8" |
Weight | 144 lbs |
Next of kin | Friend, Mrs clare E Moreley, Geurie, New South Wales |
Previous military service | Nil |
Enlistment date | |
Place of enlistment | Dubbo, New South Wales |
Rank on enlistment | Private |
Unit name | 19th Battalion, 21st Reinforcement |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/36/4 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A71 Nestor on |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 34th Battalion |
Fate | Returned to Australia |
Other details |
War service: Western Front Embarked from Melbourne, 28 February 1917; disembarked Liverpool, England, 20 April 1918. Proceeded overseas to France, 15 July 1918. Transferred to and taken on strength of 34th Bn, 21 July 1918. Accidentally injured, 28-29 July 1918 (fell while carrying rations; fractured left tibia); admitted to 5th Casualty Clearing Station, 3 August 1918; transferred to 3rd General Hospital, Le Treport, 4 August 1918; to England, 8 August 1918, and admitted to Beaufort War Hospital, Bristol, 9 August 1918; to 3rd Auxiliary Hospital, Dartford, 8 November 1918. Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Nestor', 12 December 1918; disembarked Melbourne, 1 February 1919; discharged, 5 March 1919. Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal |
Sources | NAA: B2455, BELL Robert |