Regimental number | 562 |
Date of birth | |
Place of birth | Glasgow, Scotland |
Other Names | OLSON, Einar James |
Religion | Church of England |
Occupation | Labourer |
Marital status | Single |
Age at embarkation | 22.8 |
Height | 5' 7" |
Weight | 160 lbs |
Next of kin | Mother, Mrs A Olsen, 25 Nelson Street, Glasgow, Scotland |
Previous military service | Nil |
Enlistment date | |
Place of enlistment | Oaklands, South Australia |
Rank on enlistment | Private |
Unit name | 11th Light Horse Regiment, C Squadron |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 10/16/1 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Brisbane, Queensland, on board HMAT A7 Medic on |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Brisbane, Queensland, on board HMAT A30 Borda on |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Driver |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 4th Machine Gun Squadron |
Fate | Returned to Australia |
Discharge date | |
Other details |
War service: Egypt, Gallipoli, Palestine Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Dongala', 24 July 1919, ; discharged (termination of period of enlistment), Adelaide, 22 October 1919. Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
Date of death | |
Age at death | 75 |
Sources | NAA: B2455, OLSON James |