| Regimental number | 117 |
| Place of birth | Dowlais, South Wales |
| Religion | Methodist |
| Occupation | Storeman |
| Address | Thompson Street, Mayne Junction, Brisbane, Queensland |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 34 |
| Height | 5' 4" |
| Weight | 130 lbs |
| Next of kin | Mrs A Rees, Thompson Street, Mayne Junction, Brisbane, Queensland |
| Previous military service | A.F.A. 6 years, time expired |
| Enlistment date | |
| Place of enlistment | Brisbane, Queensland |
| Rank on enlistment | Driver |
| Unit name | 5th Company Army Service Corps, 1st Light Horse Brigade Train |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Brisbane, Queensland, on board Omrah on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Driver |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 5th Division Train |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Miscellaneous information from cemetery records | Parents: Evon and Ann REES |
| Discharge date | |
| Other details |
Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Carpentaria', 8 August 1918; disembarked Melbourne, 4 October 1918, for onward travel to Brisbane; discharged (duty), Brisbane, 5 December 1918. Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Date of death | |
| Age at death | 48 |
| Place of burial | Toowong Cemetery, Queensland |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, REES David John |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
