Albert Ernest MEAD

Regimental number20583
Date of birth16 March 1885
Place of birthUlverstone, Tasmania
ReligionChurch of England
OccupationClerk
AddressHobart, Tasmania
Marital statusMarried
Age at embarkation31.7
Height5' 9"
Weight160 lbs
Next of kinWife, Mrs Wilhemina Grace Mead, 20 Colville Street, Battery Point, Hobart, Tasmania
Previous military serviceNil
Enlistment date18 October 1916
Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll2 November 1916
Place of enlistmentHobart, Tasmania
Rank on enlistmentSapper
Unit nameLight Motor Set Wireless Troop
AWM Embarkation Roll number22/34/1
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A38 Ulysses on 19 December 1917
Rank from Nominal RollSapper
Unit from Nominal RollWireless Section
FateReturned to Australia 22 March 1919
Discharge date25 June 1919
Other details

Commenced return to Australia from Calcutta on board HT 'Janus', 22 March 1919; discharged (medically unfit), Hobart, 25 June 1919.

Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal

Also served in World War II: Service No T29530.
SourcesNAA: B2455, MEAD Albert Ernest