| Regimental number | 6046 |
| Place of birth | Shepparton Victoria |
| Religion | Roman Catholic |
| Occupation | Hairdresser |
| Address | Murray Street, Colac, Victoria |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 21 |
| Next of kin | Father, Mr C E Moon, 17 Keppel Street, Carlton, Victoria |
| Enlistment date | |
| Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 5th Battalion, 19th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/22/3 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A32 Themistocles on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 60th Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Discharge date | |
| Family/military connections | Brother: 2732 Driver Albert MOON, 2nd Pioneer Bn, returned to Australia, 13 April 1919. |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Embarked from Melbourne, 28 July 1916; disembarked Plymouth, England, 11 September 1916. Proceeded overseas to France, 22 October 1916. Wounded in action, 17 May 1917 (gassed and partially buried three times by shells). Transferred to England, 29 May 1917, and admitted to 3rd London General Hospital, Wandsworth, London. Granted furlough, 18 August 1917, to report to No. 2 Command Depot, Weymouth, 1 September 1917. Commenced return to Australia on board 'Borda', 26 September 1917; discharged (shell shock), 15 February 1918. Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal ~ |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
