Regimental number | 17963 |
Date of birth | |
Place of birth | Semaphore, South Australia |
Religion | Church of England |
Occupation | Clerk |
Address | Millswood, South Australia |
Marital status | Single |
Age at embarkation | 32.6 |
Height | 5' 4.5" |
Weight | 166 lbs |
Next of kin | Mother, Mrs V R Syme, 33 Avenue Street, Millswood, South Australia |
Previous military service | Member for 2 years, Elder Smith & Co Rifle Club. |
Enlistment date | |
Place of enlistment | Adelaide, South Australia |
Rank on enlistment | Private |
Unit name | May 1917 Reinforcements |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 26/99/2 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A32 Themistocles on |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 3rd Division Headquarters |
Fate | Returned to Australia |
Discharge date | |
Other details |
War service: Western Front Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Persic', 13 September 1919; discharged (termination of period of enlistment), Adelaide, 26 September 1919. Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal Also served in World War II: Service No S69598. |
Sources | NAA: B2455, SYME William Douglas |