Regimental number | 287 |
Place of birth | Sydney, New South Wales |
Religion | Church of England |
Occupation | Railway employe |
Address | Cabramatta, New South Wales |
Marital status | Married |
Age at embarkation | 30 |
Height | 6' 2" |
Weight | 202 lbs |
Next of kin | Wife, Mrs May A Robins, Ferry Street, St Peters, Sydney, New South Wales |
Previous military service | 2 years Sydney Police. 3 years Cadets (Cleveland A). 3mo Murrunndi Rifle Club Left District |
Enlistment date | |
Place of enlistment | Sydney, New South Wales |
Rank on enlistment | Lance Corporal |
Unit name | 1st Battalion, H Company |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/18/1 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board Transport A19 Afric on |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Company Sergeant Major |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 1st Battalion |
Fate | Returned to Australia |
Miscellaneous information from cemetery records | Plaque in Queensland Garden of Remembrance |
Discharge date | |
Other details |
War service: Egypt, Gallipoli, Western Front Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Benalla', 13 February 1917; disembarked Sydney, 10 April 1917; discharged (medically unfit), Rabaul, 3 March 1921. Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal Death attributed to war service. |
Date of death | |
Age at death | 39 |
Sources | NAA: B2455, ROBINS William George |