Regimental number | 6949 |
Place of birth | Melbourne, Victoria |
Religion | Church of England |
Occupation | Baker |
Address | Geelong, Victoria |
Marital status | Single |
Age at embarkation | 28.11 |
Height | 5' 5" |
Weight | 148 lbs |
Next of kin | Mother, Mrs R Akers, 44 Little Malop Street, Geelong, Victoria |
Previous military service | Nil |
Enlistment date | |
Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | |
Place of enlistment | Geelong, Victoria |
Rank on enlistment | Private |
Unit name | 6th Battalion, 23rd Reinforcement |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/23/5 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A20 Hororata on |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 6th Battalion |
Fate | Returned to Australia |
Discharge date | |
Other details |
War service: Western Front Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Leicestershire', 9 December 1918; disembarked Melbourne, 22 January 1919; discharged (medically unfit: injury to left hand), Melbourne, 6 April 1919. Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal |
Sources | NAA: B2455, AKERS Richard Staton |