Regimental number | 1576 |
Date of birth | |
Place of birth | Nackara, South Australia |
Religion | Salvation Army |
Occupation | Labourer |
Address | North Kensington, South Australia |
Marital status | Married |
Age at embarkation | 31 |
Height | 5' 2.5" |
Weight | 136 lbs |
Next of kin | Wife, Mrs Edith Hannah Symens, Birnie Avenue, North Kensington, South Australia |
Previous military service | Nil |
Enlistment date | |
Place of enlistment | Keswick, South Australia |
Rank on enlistment | Private |
Unit name | 32nd Battalion, 1st Reinforcement |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/49/2 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Adelaide, South Australia, on board HMAT A2 Geelong on |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 32nd Battalion |
Fate | Returned to Australia |
Discharge date | |
Other details |
War service: Egypt, Western Front Wounded in action, 19 July 1916 (gun shot wound, abdomen). Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Kildonian Castle', 21 March 1919; discharged (termination of period of enlistment), Adelaide, 29 June 1919. Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal Also served in World War II: Service No S212666. |
Date of death | |
Age at death | 74 |
Place of burial | Dudley Park Cemetery, Adelaide, South Australia |
Sources | NAA: B2455, SYMENS Michael Andrew |