| Regimental number | 2720 |
| Place of birth | Maitland New South Wales |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Stockman |
| Address | Mayfield, Waratah, New South Wales |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 21 |
| Next of kin | Father, W Symington, Mayfield, Waratah, New South Wales |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 4th Battalion, 8th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/21/2 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A54 Runic on |
| Regimental number from Nominal Roll | Commissioned |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Lieutenant |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 4th Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Distinguished Conduct Medal 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty in guiding men into position under heavy shell fire. Although wounded himself, he, single handed, attacked four of the enemy, killing them with his revolver, when he was wounded a second time and put out of action.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 110 Date: |
| Family/military connections | Brother: [2719] Lt William Albert SYMINGTON, 4nd Bn, killed in action, 18 April 1917. |
| Other details |
War service: Egypt, Gallipoli, Western Front Medals: Distinguished Conduct Medal, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
