| 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 |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
