Harold OFFNER

Regimental number4572
Date of birth22 October 1891
Place of birthBrisbane, Queensland
ReligionCongregational
OccupationTailor
AddressGordon Street, Milton, Brisbane, Queensland
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation23.10
Height5' 6.25"
Weight128 lbs
Next of kinFather, J Offner, Gordon Street, Brisbane, Queensland
Previous military serviceNil
Enlistment date2 September 1915
Place of enlistmentBrisbane, Queensland
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name15th Battalion, 14th Reinforcement
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/32/2
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Brisbane, Queensland, on board HMAT A62 Wandilla on 31 January 1916
Rank from Nominal RollSergeant
Unit from Nominal Roll11th Field Artillery Brigade
FateReturned to Australia 1 May 1919
Discharge date4 August 1919
Other details

War service: Egypt, Western Front

Wounded in action, 8 June 1917 (wound, right leg).

Wounded in action (second occasion), 10 June 1917 (gun shot wound, back).

Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'China', 1 May 1919; discharged (termination of period of enlistment), Brisbane, 4 August 1919.

Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal

Also served in World War II: service No Q201300.
Date of death23 February 1950
Age at death58
Place of burialMount Thompson Memorial Gardens and Crematorium, Brisbane, Queensland
SourcesNAA: B2455, OFFNER Harold