Regimental number | 1661 |
Date of birth | |
Place of birth | New Craig Hall, Scotland |
Religion | Presbyterian |
Occupation | Miner |
Marital status | Single |
Age at embarkation | 22 |
Height | 5' 5" |
Weight | 140 lbs |
Next of kin | Mother, Mrs Janet Sutherland, 100 Piesse Street, Boulder, Western Australia |
Previous military service | Nil |
Enlistment date | |
Place of enlistment | Kalgoorlie, Western Australia |
Rank on enlistment | Private |
Unit name | 16th Battalion, 3rd Reinforcement |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/33/2 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Fremantle, Western Australia, on board HMAT A50 Itonus on |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 16th Battalion |
Fate | Returned to Australia |
Discharge date | |
Other details |
War service: Egypt, Gallipoli Commenced return to Australia from Plymouth on board HT 'Suevic', 8 October 1915; discharged (medically unfit: gun shot wound, right leg), Perth, 24 July 1919. Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal Re-enlisted for service, 25 February 1917; discharged (medically unfit), 24 March 1917. Also served in World War II: Service No N69622. |
Sources | NAA: B2455, SUTHERLAND Alexander |