Walter Ernest NORTHEY

Regimental number18771
Place of birthCroydon, South Australia
ReligionCongregational
OccupationTheological student
AddressKilkenny, South Australia
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation21.8
Height5' 7"
Weight156 lbs
Next of kinMother, Mrs M E Lihou, Phillip Street, Kilkenny, South Australia
Previous military serviceServed for 3 years in the Volunteer Cadets; 5 years in the Senior Cadets.
Enlistment date3 October 1916
Place of enlistmentAdelaide, South Australia
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit nameArmy Medical Corps, August 1917 Reinforcements
AWM Embarkation Roll number26/99/2
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A38 Ulysses on 22 December 1917
Rank from Nominal RollGunner
Unit from Nominal Roll36th Heavy Artillery Brigade
FateDischarged in London 3 September 1920
Discharge date3 September 1920
Other details

War service: Western Front

Discharged in London, 3 September 1920; subsequently returned to Australia.

Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal
Date of death17 February 1973
SourcesNAA: B2455, NORTHEY Walter Ernest