Place of birth | Bourke, New South Wales |
Religion | Church of England |
Occupation | Tramway driver |
Address | 9 Newland Street, Waverley, New South Wales |
Marital status | Single |
Age at embarkation | 28 |
Next of kin | Sister, Mrs K Hambleton, 9 Newland Street, Waverley, New South Wales |
Enlistment date | |
Rank on enlistment | 2nd Lieutenant |
Unit name | 13th Battalion, 19th Reinforcement |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/30/4 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A18 Wiltshire on |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Lieutenant |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 13th Battalion |
Fate | Returned to Australia |
Discharge date | |
Other details |
War service: Western Front Embarked from sydney, 22 August 1916; disembarked Durban, South Africa (mumps), 15 September 1916. Embarked on 'Mashobra' for England, 7 October 1916; disembarked Plymouth, 2 November 1916. Proceeded overseas to France, 26 April 1917; taken on strength, 13th Bn in the field, 30 April 1917. Promoted Lieutenant, in the field, 16 August 1917. Wounded in action (gun shot wound, back, severe), 4 July 1918; transferred to England, 20 July 1918; admitted to 3rd London General Hospital, 29 July 1918. Discharged to Overseas Training Brigade, 10 September 1918. Proceeded overseas to France, 30 September 1918; rejoined unit, 7 October 1918. Marched out to England to commence return to Australia, 10 June 1919; commenced return to Australia on board 'Nestor', 1 November 1919; discharged, 30 January 1920. Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal |