Regimental number | 1387 |
Date of birth | |
Place of birth | Wallsend, New South Wales |
Religion | Presbyterian |
Occupation | Grocers assistant |
Address | Station Street, Waratah, Newcastle, New South Wales |
Marital status | Single |
Age at embarkation | 20 |
Next of kin | Mother, Mrs E McIlroy, Station Street, Waratah, Newcastle, New South Wales |
Previous military service | 16th Infantry, Newcastle - 5 years |
Enlistment date | |
Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | |
Rank on enlistment | Private |
Unit name | 2nd Battalion, 2nd Reinforcement |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A48 Seang Bee on |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 2nd Battalion |
Fate | Returned to Australia |
Discharge date | |
Other details |
War Service: Gallipoli. Wounded in action at Dardanelles on 7 May and 17 August 1915. Lacerated left hand resulting in the loss of thumb. Admitted to New Zealand Stationary Hospital, Port Said on 24 August 1915 Invalided home to Australia per 'Aeneas' Death due to being hit by a car |
Date of death | |
Age at death | 65 |
Place of burial | Roman Catholic Cemetery, Toronto, New South Wales on 6 July 1960 |