| Regimental number | 6620 |
| Place of birth | Romsey, England |
| Religion | Baptist |
| Occupation | Farmer |
| Address | Gnowangerup, Western Australia |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 30 |
| Height | 5' 7.25" |
| Weight | 143 lbs |
| Next of kin | Father, George Symes, Gatehouse, Romsey, Hampshire, England |
| Previous military service | Nil |
| Enlistment date | |
| Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | |
| Place of enlistment | Blackboy Hill, Western Australia |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 16th Battalion, 21st Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/33/4 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Fremantle, Western Australia, on board HMAT A23 Suffolk on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 16th Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Miscellaneous information from cemetery records | Plaque in Western Australia Garden of Remembrance |
| Discharge date | |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Embarked Fremantle, 13 October 1916; disembarked Plymouth, England, 12 December 1916, and marched into 4th training Bn. Proceeded overseas to France, 8 February 1917; taken on strength, 16th Bn, in the field, 13 February 1917. Reported missing in action, 11 April 1917. Subsequently reported prisoner of war, captured at Reincourt (wounded left leg, broken). Repatriated to England, 15 December 1918. Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Cape Verde', 5 January 1920; disembarked Fremantle, 16 February 1920; discharged, Perth, 25 April 1920. Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Date of death | |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, SYMES Frederick Charles |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
