Regimental number | 40 |
Place of birth | Fifth Creek, South Australia |
Religion | Church of England |
Occupation | Gardener |
Address | Norton Summit, South Australia |
Marital status | Single |
Age at embarkation | 20 |
Height | 5' 8.25" |
Weight | 130 lbs |
Next of kin | Step-Mother, Mr H Wolbers, Norton Summit, South Australia |
Previous military service | Served for 1.5 years in the 23rd Light Horse Regiment, Citizen Military Forces; still serving at time of AIF enlistment. |
Enlistment date | |
Place of enlistment | Adelaide, South Australia |
Rank on enlistment | Private |
Unit name | 43rd Battalion, A Company |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/60/1 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Adelaide, South Australia, on board HMAT A19 Afric on |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 43rd Battalion |
Fate | Returned to Australia |
Discharge date | |
Other details |
War service: Western Front Wounded in action, 3 June 1917 (shrapnel wound, scalp: severe; compound fracture of skull). Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Persic', 21 December 1917; discharged (wounded), Adelaide, 27 February 1918. Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal |
Date of death | |
Age at death | 84 |
Place of burial | Enfield Memorial Park, Adelaide, South Australia |
Sources | NAA: B2455, BIRCH George Thomas |