| Regimental number | 62179 |
| Date of birth | |
| Place of birth | Hawker, South Australia |
| Religion | Methodist |
| Occupation | Chemist's apprentice |
| Address | Hawker, South Australia |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 19.9 |
| Height | 5' 4.5" |
| Weight | 124 lbs |
| Next of kin | Father, A H Rhymer, Hawker, South Australia |
| Previous military service | Served for 3 years in the Cadets; in 31st Australian Army Medical Corps in camp. |
| Enlistment date | |
| Place of enlistment | Quorn, South Australia |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 5th South Australian Reinforcements |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/111/4 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A37 Barambah on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 27th Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Discharge date | |
| Other details |
War service: England, France and Belgium (post-Armistice) Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Ulysses', 22 July 1919; discharged (termination of period of enlistment), Adelaide, 16 September 1919. Medal: British War Medal Also served in World War II: Service No S41249. |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, RHYMER Joseph Albert |
Postal Address:
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Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
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Campbell, ACT 2600
