Regimental number | 808 |
Place of birth | Port Germein, South Australia |
Religion | Church of England |
Occupation | Labourer |
Address | Port Germein, South Australia |
Marital status | Single |
Age at embarkation | 25.3 |
Height | 5' 9.5" |
Weight | 130 lbs |
Next of kin | Mother, Mrs Louisa Bessen, Port Germein, South Australia |
Previous military service | Nil |
Enlistment date | |
Place of enlistment | Port Pirie, South Australia |
Rank on enlistment | Private |
Unit name | 43rd Battalion, B Company |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/60/1 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Adelaide, South Australia, on board HMAT A19 Afric on |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 16th Battalion |
Fate | Returned to Australia |
Other details |
War service: Western Front Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Port Napier', 12 May 1919; discharged (termination of period of enlistment), Adelaide, 13 August 1917. Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal |
Date of death | |
Place of burial | AIF Cemetery, West Terrace, Adelaide, South Australia |
Sources | NAA: B2455, BESSEN Ernest Rudolph |