Walter Francis John OAKES

Regimental number6587
Place of birthGretna Tasmania
ReligionChurch of England
OccupationFarmer
AddressGretna, Tasmania
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation19
Next of kinFather, Mr J 0akes, Gretna, Tasmania
Enlistment date6 March 1916
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name12th Battalion, 21st Reinforcement
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/29/4
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A17 Port Lincoln on 20 October 1916
Rank from Nominal RollPrivate
Unit from Nominal Roll12th Battalion
FateEffective abroad (still overseas)