David Alfred MIELS

Regimental number5730
Place of birthLittlehampton, South Australia
ReligionChurch of England
OccupationGanger
AddressLittlehampton, South Australia
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation39
Height5' 7.25"
Weight140 lbs
Next of kinFather, T Miels, Littlehampton, South Australia
Previous military serviceNil
Enlistment date16 March 1916
Place of enlistmentAdelaide, South Australia
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name10th Battalion, 18th Reinforcement
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/27/4
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A37 Barambah on 27 June 1916
Rank from Nominal RollPrivate
Unit from Nominal Roll43rd Battalion
FateReturned to Australia 12 June 1919
Discharge date23 September 1919
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 death21 July 1961
Place of burialMurray Bridge Cemetery, South Australia
SourcesNAA: B2455, MIELS David Alfred