| Regimental number | 2909 |
| Place of birth | Capetown, South Africa |
| Religion | Presbyterian |
| Occupation | Designer |
| Address | c/o Mr G R Veitch, Casterton, Victoria |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 22 |
| Height | 5' 7.5" |
| Weight | 138 lbs |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs Elsie Veitch, Clee Road, Observatory, Cape Town, South Africa |
| Previous military service | Served for 15 months in German South West Africa; discharged when unit was disbanded. |
| Enlistment date | |
| Place of enlistment | Melbourne, Victoria |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 37th Battalion, 6th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/54/2 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A7 Medic on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 37th Battalion |
| Fate | Discharged in Capetown, South Africa |
| Discharge date | |
| Other details |
Discharged at Capetown, 22 January 1917 (Tried by District Court Martial, Capetown for having fraudulently enlisted in the AIF while still a member of the Cape Garrison Artillery). Not eligible for War Medals. |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, VEITCH Robert Howard |
Postal Address:
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Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
