William John PALMER

Regimental number5162
Place of birthMaryborough Queensland
ReligionMethodist
OccupationFarmer
AddressGin Gin, Queensland
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation23
Next of kinAunt, Mrs A McKenzie, Gin Gin, Queensland
Enlistment date18 October 1915
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name9th Battalion, 16th Reinforcement
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/26/4
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A16 Star of Victoria on 31 March 1916
Rank from Nominal RollPrivate
Unit from Nominal Roll49th Battalion
FateDied of wounds 3 September 1916
Other details

War service: Western Front

Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal