Regimental number | 3154 |
Place of birth | Wellington, New Zealand |
Religion | Jewish |
Occupation | Druggist |
Address | c/o A.M. Salek, 219 Lampton Quay, Wellington, New Zealand |
Marital status | Single |
Age at embarkation | 23.11 |
Height | 5' 10" |
Weight | 159 lbs |
Next of kin | Father, Isaac Salek, c/o A.M. Salek, 219 Lampton Quay, Wellington, New Zealand |
Previous military service | Served in Electric Light and Garrison Artillery, Territorial Force, New Zealand; in Reserves at time of AIF enlistment. |
Enlistment date | |
Rank on enlistment | Private |
Unit name | 2nd Field Ambulance, Section C |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 26/49/1 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A31 Ajana on |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
Unit from Nominal Roll | Australian Army Medical Corps |
Fate | Returned to Australia |
Discharge date | |
Other details |
War service: Egypt, Gallipoli, Palestine. 'The first man to fly the Star of David Flag over Jerusalem. Commenced return to Australia from Suex on board HT 'Wiltshire', 30 August 1918 (nursing staff duty); disembarked Melbourne, 3 October 1918; discharged (termination of period of enlistment), Melbourne, 2 December 1918. Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
Sources | NAA: B2455, SALEK Louis |