William Edward MEAD

Regimental number3285
Place of birthCrystal Brook South Australia
ReligionMethodist
OccupationFarmer
AddressLameroo, South Australia
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation20
Next of kinFather, T G Mead, Lameroo, South Australia
Enlistment date30 July 1915
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name16th Battalion, 11th Reinforcement
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/33/3
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Adelaide, South Australia, on board HMAT A24 Benalla on 27 October 1915
Rank from Nominal RollPrivate
Unit from Nominal Roll48th Battalion
FateDied of disease 9 April 1916
Place of burialIsmailia War Memorial Cemetery (Row B, Grave No. 51), Egypt
Panel number, Roll of Honour,
  Australian War Memorial
146
Other details

War service: Egypt

Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal