| Regimental number | 5669 |
| Place of birth | St Kilda, Victoria |
| Religion | Presbyterian |
| Occupation | Tram conductor |
| Address | 9 Valentine Grove, Malvern, Victoria |
| Marital status | Married |
| Age at embarkation | 25,5 |
| Height | 5' 5.5" |
| Weight | 142 lbs |
| Next of kin | Wife, Mrs Annie Pummeroy, 5 Inkerman Grove, St. Kilda, Victoria |
| Previous military service | Nil |
| Enlistment date | |
| Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | |
| Place of enlistment | Melbourne, Victoria |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 23rd Battalion, 15th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/40/4 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A9 Shropshire on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 23rd Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Miscellaneous information from cemetery records | Plaque in Victorian Garden of Remembrance |
| Discharge date | |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Persic', 11 December 1917; disembarked Melbourne, 12 February 1918; discharged, Melbourne, 30 April 1918. Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal Death attributed to War Service. |
| Miscellaneous details | First given name incorrectly entered on Embarkation Roll as Herber. |
| Date of death | |
| Place of burial | St Kilda Cemetery, Victoria |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, PUMMEROY Herbert Laidlaw |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
