Regimental number | 5730 |
Place of birth | Littlehampton, South Australia |
Religion | Church of England |
Occupation | Ganger |
Address | Littlehampton, South Australia |
Marital status | Single |
Age at embarkation | 39 |
Height | 5' 7.25" |
Weight | 140 lbs |
Next of kin | Father, T Miels, Littlehampton, South Australia |
Previous military service | Nil |
Enlistment date | |
Place of enlistment | Adelaide, South Australia |
Rank on enlistment | Private |
Unit name | 10th Battalion, 18th Reinforcement |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/27/4 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A37 Barambah on |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 43rd Battalion |
Fate | Returned to Australia |
Discharge date | |
Other details |
War service: Western Front Wounded in action, 4 October 1917 (gun shot wound, left shoulder). Wounded in action (second occasion), 25 May 1918 (gas). Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Themistocles', 12 June 1919; discharged (termination of period of enlistment), Adelaide, 23 September 1919. Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal |
Date of death | |
Place of burial | Murray Bridge Cemetery, South Australia |
Sources | NAA: B2455, MIELS David Alfred |