Arthur John TUCKER

Regimental number2380
Place of birthSprington, South Australia
ReligionMethodist
OccupationFarm hand
AddressWillowie, South Australia
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation38.8
Height5' 8.25"
Weight180 lbs
Next of kinSister, Miss Lottie Tucker, Willowie, South Australia
Previous military serviceNil
Enlistment date16 September 1914
Place of enlistmentMorphettville, South Australia
Rank on enlistmentDriver
Unit nameAustralian Reserve Park 1, Company 10
AWM Embarkation Roll number25/34/1
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A26 Armadale on 20 October 1914
Rank from Nominal RollLance Corporal
Unit from Nominal Roll28th Company, Australian Army Service Corps
FateReturned to Australia 13 October 1918
Discharge date23 February 1919
Other details

War service: Egypt, Western Front

Admitted to hospital, Alexandria, 15 March 1916; discharged to duty, 4 May 1916; total period of treatment for venereal disease: 51 days.

Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Port Lyttleton', 13 October 1918; discharged (termination of period of enlistment), Adelaide, 23 February 1919.

Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal
SourcesNAA: B2455, TUCKER Arthur John