| Regimental number | 586 |
| Place of birth | Sydney, New South Wales |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Stockman |
| Address | White Street, Balmain, New South Wales |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 42 |
| Height | 5' 7" |
| Weight | 144 lbs |
| Next of kin | Brother, H Sommerville, White Street, Balmain, New South Wales |
| Previous military service | Yes 12th L.H. previously discharged |
| Enlistment date | |
| Place of enlistment | Sydney, New South Wales |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 12th Light Horse Regiment, A Squadron |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 10/17/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A29 Suevic on |
| Regimental number from Nominal Roll | 2388 |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 12th Light Horse Regiment |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Discharge date | |
| Other details |
Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Karoola', 20 January 1916; disembarked 21 February 1916; discharged (medically unfit), Sydney, 22 January 1919. Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Date of death | |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, SOMMERVILLE John |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
