Regimental number | 1947 |
Place of birth | Queensland, Australia |
Religion | Roman Catholic |
Occupation | Labourer |
Address | Moree, New South Wales |
Marital status | Single |
Age at embarkation | 34 |
Height | 5' 7" |
Weight | 138 lbs |
Next of kin | Sister, Mrs M.M. Carr, Moree, New South Wales |
Previous military service | Served for 3 months in the Australian Light Horse; discharged on failing the riding test. |
Enlistment date | |
Place of enlistment | Brisbane, Queensland |
Rank on enlistment | Private |
Unit name | 26th Battalion, 3rd Reinforcement |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/43/2 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Brisbane, Queensland, on board HMAT A55 Kyarra on |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 26th Battalion |
Fate | Returned to Australia |
Discharge date | |
Other details |
War service: Egypt, Western Front Commenced return to Australia from Plymouth on board HT 'Ulysses', 13 February 1917; discharged (medically unfit: shell shock), Sydney, 23 October 1917. Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal Death attributed to War Service. |
Date of death | |
Place of burial | Helensburgh Cemetery |
Sources | NAA: B2455, MURRAY Michael Joseph |