| Regimental number | 357 |
| Date of birth | |
| Place of birth | Dunedin, New Zealand |
| Religion | Presbyterian |
| Occupation | Butcher |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 30 |
| Height | 5' 9" |
| Weight | 161 lbs |
| Next of kin | Mr. James Tait, Mornington, Keil Path, R.A., Dunedin, New Zealand |
| Previous military service | Served for 4 years in the [?] Rifles, Dunedin; resigned. |
| Enlistment date | |
| Place of enlistment | Sydney, New South Wales |
| Rank on enlistment | Corporal |
| Unit name | 6th Light Horse Regiment, C Squadron |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 10/11/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A29 Suevic on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 5th Divisional Ammunition Column |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Discharge date | |
| Other details |
War service: Egypt, Gallipoli, Western Front Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Euripides', 21 July 1917; discharged (medically unfit: dysentery), Sydney, 12 November 1917. Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal Also served in World War II: Service No Q187079. |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, TAIT Peter |
Postal Address:
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Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
