Regimental number | 300 |
Place of birth | Killyleagh, near Belfast, Co Down, Ireland |
Religion | Presbyterian |
Occupation | Motor mechanic |
Marital status | Single |
Age at embarkation | 25 |
Height | 5' 8.5" |
Weight | 148 lbs |
Next of kin | Mother, Mrs W McWhirter, Crossgar, Co Down, Ireland |
Previous military service | Nil |
Enlistment date | |
Place of enlistment | Sydney, New South Wales |
Rank on enlistment | Private |
Unit name | 13th Battalion, C Company |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/30/1 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A38 Ulysses on |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 13th Battalion |
Fate | Returned to Australia |
Discharge date | |
Other details |
War service: Egypt, Gallipoli Wounded in action, Gallipoli, 29 April 1915 (gun shot wound, both thighs). Transferred on board HS 'Derflinger' to Egypt, 29 April 1915, and admitted to Kasr-el-Aini Hospital, 1 May 1915; transferred to No 1 General Hospital, Heliopolis, 28 June 1915. Commenced return to Australia from Suez on board HT 'Ulysses', 3 September 1915; discharged (medically unfit), 4 November 1916. Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
Date of death | |
Sources | NAA: B2455, McWHIRTER William |