| Regimental number | 2889 |
| Date of birth | |
| Place of birth | Tysell, England |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Labourer |
| Address | Dorrigo, New South Wales |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 20 |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs Annie Preece, 'Trysell', Wolverhampton, Staffordshire, England |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 33rd Battalion, 6th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/50/2 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A72 Beltana on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 33rd Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Embarked from Sydney, 26 November 1916; disembarked Devonport, 29 January 1917. Proceeded overseas to France, 9 July 1917. Wounded in action, 10 April 1918; discharged to duty, 10 April 1918. Wounded in action, second occasion (gun shot wound, left foot, severe), 8 August 1918. Evacuated to England, 18 August 1918. Granted furlough, 18 September-2 October 1918. Granted leave for general farming with James Marsh, Wolverhampton, 9 June-9 September 1919. Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal Also served in World War II. |
| Date of death | |
| Age at death | 75 |
| Place of burial | Cremated: Woronora Crematorium, Sydney, New South Wales |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
