William MELKSHAM

Regimental number2211
ReligionMethodist
OccupationLabourer
AddressTeddington Waterworks via Maryborough, Queensland
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation20
Next of kinMother, Mrs Bertha Melksham, Teddington Waterworks via Maryborough, Queensland
Enlistment date7 March 1916
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name49th Battalion, 4th Reinforcement
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/66/3
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Brisbane, Queensland, on board HMAT A42 Boorara on 16 August 1916
Rank from Nominal RollPrivate
Unit from Nominal Roll49th Battalion
FateReturned to Australia 31 January 1918
Date of death24 January 1964
Place of burialMaryborough Cemetery