Regimental number | 358 |
Place of birth | Devonport, Tasmania |
Religion | Church of England |
Occupation | Labourer |
Address | c/o Mrs Neilson, East Devonport, Tasmania |
Marital status | Single |
Age at embarkation | 20 |
Height | 5' 8" |
Weight | 150 lbs |
Next of kin | Father, T Neilson, East Devonport, Tasmania |
Previous military service | Served in the 91st Infantry, Citizen Military Forces. |
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Place of enlistment | Pontville, Tasmania |
Rank on enlistment | Private |
Unit name | 12th Battalion, C Company |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/29/1 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Hobart, Tasmania, on board HMAT A2 Geelong on |
Miscellaneous details (Nominal Roll) | Name does not appear on Nominal Roll |
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Other details |
War service: Egypt, Gallipoli, Western Front Commenced return to Australia from Suez on board HT 'Port Sydney', 26 October 1918; disembarked Melbourne, 2 December 1918; discharged, Tasmania, 31 January 1919. Medals: Military Medal, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
Sources | NAA: B2455, NEILSON Poinitz Valdimer |