| Regimental number | 156 |
| Place of birth | Orroroo, South Australia |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Farmer |
| Address | Tintinara, South Australia |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 23 |
| Height | 5' 7.25" |
| Weight | 156 lbs |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs Alice Northcott, Tintinara, South Australia |
| Previous military service | Member for 3 months, Tintinara Rifle Club |
| Enlistment date | |
| Place of enlistment | Keswick, South Australia |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 32nd Battalion, A Company |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/49/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Adelaide, South Australia, on board HMAT A2 Geelong on |
| The 32nd Bn (Headquarters, Signallers, A, B, C, and D Companies) embarked from Adelaide, South Australia, on two ships, HMAT A2 'Geelong', on 18 November 1915, and HMAT A13 'Katuna', on 24 November 1915. The Embarkation Roll does not distinguish between these ships, and it is therefore not possible from the Embarkation Roll to ascertain on which ship an individual embarked. | |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from |
| The 32nd Bn (Headquarters, Signallers, A, B, C, and D Companies) embarked from Adelaide, South Australia, on two ships, HMAT A2 'Geelong', on 18 November 1915, and HMAT A13 'Katuna', on 24 November 1915. The Embarkation Roll does not distinguish between these ships, and it is therefore not possible from the Embarkation Roll to ascertain on which ship an individual embarked. | |
| Regimental number from Nominal Roll | 156A |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 5th Pioneer Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Discharge date | |
| Other details |
War service: Egypt, Western Front. Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Zealandic', 3 July 1919; discharged (termination of period of enlistment), Adelaide, 13 October 1919. Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal Also served in World War II: Service No S75336. |
| Date of death | |
| Age at death | 68 |
| Place of burial | Tintinara Cemetery, South Australia |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, NORTHCOTT Albert Edward |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
