Henry Joseph MORPHETT

Regimental number1211
Place of birthStepney, South Australia
ReligionChurch of England
OccupationBlacksmith
AddressFarina, South Australia
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation29.9
Height5' 5"
Weight136 lbs
Next of kinSister, Mrs Amy Gully, Cann Street off McLaren Street, Adelaide, South Australia
Previous military serviceNil
Enlistment date13 March 1916
Place of enlistmentAdelaide, South Australia
Rank on enlistmentDriver
Unit name3rd Pioneer Battalion, D Company
AWM Embarkation Roll number14/15/1
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A62 Wandilla on 6 June 1916
Rank from Nominal RollDriver
Unit from Nominal Roll28th Company, Australian Army Service Corps
FateReturned to Australia 9 July 1919
Discharge date20 October 1919
Other details

War service: Western Front

Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Prinz Ludwig', 9 July 1919; discharged (termination of period of enlistment), Adelaide, 20 October 1919.

Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal
SourcesNAA: B2455, MORPHETT Henry Joseph