| Regimental number | 21107 |
| Date of birth | |
| Place of birth | Toowoomba, Queensland |
| Religion | Presbyterian |
| Occupation | Articled clerk |
| Address | Harlaxton, Toowoomba Line, Queensland |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 21.5 |
| Height | 6' 0" |
| Weight | 158 lbs |
| Next of kin | Father, A J Symes, Lands Office, Toowoomba, Queensland |
| Previous military service | Nil |
| Enlistment date | |
| Place of enlistment | Toowoomba, Queensland |
| Rank on enlistment | Gunner |
| Unit name | 9th Field Artillery Brigade, 35th Battery |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board H.M.A.T. A8 Argyllshire on |
| Regimental number from Nominal Roll | Commissioned |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Lieutenant |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 7th Field Artillery Brigade |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Discharge date | |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Kaiser-i-Hind', 6 May 1919; appointment terminated (discharged), Brisbane, 4 August 1919. Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal Also served in World War II: Service No Q214578. |
| Date of death | |
| Age at death | 79 |
| Place of burial | Blackall Cemetery, Queensland |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, SYMES Arthur Evelyn |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
