Regimental number | 20857 |
Date of birth | |
Place of birth | Homebush via Mackay, Queensland |
Religion | Roman Catholic |
Occupation | Labourer |
Address | Nebo, via Mackay, Queensland |
Marital status | Single |
Age at embarkation | 24 |
Next of kin | Sister, Mrs M MacDonald, Nebo, via Mackay, Queensland |
Enlistment date | |
Rank on enlistment | Gunner |
Unit name | 9th Field Artillery Brigade, 33rd Battery |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A8 Argyllshire on |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Gunner |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 12th Field Artillery Brigade |
Fate | Returned to Australia |
Discharge date | |
Other details |
War service: Western Front Embarked from Sydney, 11 May 1916; disembarked Devonport, England, 10 July 1916. Proceeded overseas to France, 30 December 1916. Taken on strength, 12th Field Artillery Brigade, and posted to 46th Battery, 9 February 1917. Marched out to commence return to Australia, 6 April 1919; commenced return to Australia on board 'Port Melbourne', 5 July 1919; disembarked Melbourne, 20 August 1919; discharged, 7 October 1919. Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal |
Date of death | |
Place of burial | Townsville Cemetery (Belgian Gardens), Queensland |