Regimental number | 843 |
Date of birth | |
Place of birth | Morgan, South Australia |
Religion | Church of England |
Occupation | S/Sgt |
Address | Kensington Road, Kensington, South Australia |
Marital status | Single |
Age at embarkation | 22 |
Height | 5' 9.5" |
Weight | 135 lbs |
Next of kin | Mother, Mrs Mary Jane Nixon, Kensington Road, Kensington, South Australia |
Previous military service | Nil |
Enlistment date | |
Place of enlistment | Morphettville, South Australia |
Rank on enlistment | Staff Sergeant |
Unit name | (1st) Divisional Train, 4th Company, Army Service Corps |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 25/14/1 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Adelaide, South Australia, on board HMAT A1 Hymettus on |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Lieutenant |
Unit from Nominal Roll | Australian Army Service Corps |
Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Mention in Despatches Awarded, and promulgated, 'London Gazette' No. 30706 (28 May 1918); 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 165 (24 October 1918). Mention in Despatches Awarded, and promulgated, 'London Gazette' No. 31448 (11 July 1919); 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 124 (30 October 1919). |
Fate | Returned to Australia |
Miscellaneous information from cemetery records | Photo: Peter Dennis |
Discharge date | |
Other details |
War service: Egypt, Gallipoli, Western Front Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Karmala', 2 January 1919; disembarked Fremantle, 8 February 1919, for onward travel to Adelaide by HT 'Morvada'; appointment terminated (discharged), Adelaide, 20 April 1919. Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
Date of death | |
Age at death | 80 |
Place of burial | Berri Cemetery, South Australia |
Sources | NAA: B2455, NIXON Francis Horace |