Regimental number | 3499 |
Date of birth | |
Place of birth | Wilcannia, New South Wales |
Religion | Methodist |
Occupation | Blacksmith |
Address | Chappell Street, Broken Hill, New South Wales |
Marital status | Single |
Age at embarkation | 18.3 |
Height | 5' 7.25" |
Weight | 130 lbs |
Next of kin | Mother, Mrs M M Sykes, Chappell Street, Broken Hill, New South Wales |
Previous military service | Served for 4 years in the Senior Cadets. |
Enlistment date | |
Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | |
Place of enlistment | Keswick, South Australia |
Rank on enlistment | Private |
Unit name | 10th Battalion, 11th Reinforcement |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/27/3 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Adelaide, South Australia, on board HMAT A24 Benalla on |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 4th Field Ambulance |
Fate | Returned to Australia |
Miscellaneous details (Nominal Roll) | *Ferrier spelt Fimir |
Discharge date | |
Other details |
War service: Egypt, Western Front Commenced return to Australia on board SS 'Aeneas', 31 May 1919 (nursing staff); discharged (termination of period of enlistment), Sydney, 5 September 1919. Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal Also served in World War II: Service No N105876. |
Sources | NAA: B2455, SYKES Albert Ferrier |