William Samuel Wilfred SAVORY

Regimental number1932
Place of birthTavistock England
ReligionMethodist
OccupationDraughtsman
Address'Taunton', High Street, Mont Albert, Victoria
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation23.3
Height5' 11.5"
Weight124 lbs
Next of kinFather, Captain S R Savory, 'Taunton', High Street, Mont Albert, Victoria
Previous military serviceNil
Enlistment date8 February 1916
Place of enlistmentMelbourne, Victoria
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name3rd Pioneer Battalion, Reinforcement 2
AWM Embarkation Roll number14/15/2
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A32 Themistocles on 28 July 1916
Rank from Nominal RollSergeant
Unit from Nominal Roll3rd Pioneer Battalion
FateReturned to Australia 6 June 1918
Miscellaneous information from
  cemetery records
Father: Captain S.R. SAVORY (d. 16 July 1926; bu. Burwood Cemetery, Victoria). Plaque in Victorian Garden of Remembrance.
Other details

War service: Western Front

Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal
Date of death5 July 1970
Age at death77
Place of burialBurwood Cemetery, Melbourne, Victoria
SourcesNAA: B2455, SAVORY William Samuel Wilfred