| Regimental number | 6318 |
| Date of birth | |
| Place of birth | Bathurst, New South Wales |
| True Name | SPENCE, Cecil Melrose |
| Religion | Presbyterian |
| Occupation | Photographer |
| Address | C/o Mrs H G Gatland, Laurence Street, Freshwater, New South Wales |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 21 |
| Height | 5' 5" |
| Weight | 134 lbs |
| Next of kin | Sister, Violet Gatland, Claremont ,Laurance Street, Freshwater, New South Wales |
| Previous military service | Served for 3 years in the Militia. |
| Enlistment date | |
| Place of enlistment | Sydney, New South Wales |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 13th Battalion, 20th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/30/4 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A14 Euripides on |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Discharge date | |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Nestor', 12 December 1918; discharged (medically unfit: cellulitis, right knee), 30 March 1919. Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal Also served in World War II: enlisted 23 May 1940; discharged, 5 October 1944, as NX16945. Prisoner of War. |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, SPENCE Melrose |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
