Regimental number | 3102 |
Date of birth | |
Place of birth | Kingscote,South Australia |
Religion | Church of England |
Occupation | Labourer |
Address | Wanbi, South Australia |
Marital status | Single |
Age at embarkation | 23.5 |
Height | 5' 0" |
Weight | 117 lbs |
Next of kin | Father, James Melvelle, Wanbi, South Australia |
Previous military service | Nil (previously rejected for AIF enlistment; no reason stated) |
Enlistment date | |
Place of enlistment | Adelaide, South Australia |
Rank on enlistment | Private |
Unit name | 43rd Battalion, 7th Reinforcement |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/60/3 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Adelaide, South Australia, on board HMAT A30 Borda on |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 43rd Battalion |
Fate | Returned to Australia |
Discharge date | |
Other details |
War service: Western Front Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'City of York', 14 January 1919; discharged (termination of period of enlistment), Adelaide, 19 March 1919. Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal Also served in World War II: Service No S212241. |
Sources | NAA: B2455, MELVELLE Rob Roy |