Walter James VICKERS

Regimental number566
Date of birth19 September 1887
Place of birthGlen Innes, New South Wales
ReligionPresbyterian
OccupationGrazier
AddressBellview, Yarrowyck, Armidale, New South Wales
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation31.1
Height5' 11"
Weight144 lbs
Next of kinFather, J Vickers, Bellview, Yarrowyck, Armidale, New South Wales
Previous military serviceNil
Enlistment date3 January 1916
Place of enlistmentArmidale, New South Wales
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name33rd Battalion, B Company
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/50/1
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A74 Marathon on 4 May 1916
Rank from Nominal RollPrivate
Unit from Nominal Roll33rd Battalion
FateReturned to Australia 11 May 1919
Discharge date12 August 1919
Other details

War service: Western Front

Wounded in action, 5 February 1918 (gun shot wound, left hand).

Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Borda', 11 May 1919; discharged (termination of period of enlistment), Sydney, 12 August 1919.

Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal

Also served in World War II: Service No N102484.
Date of death20 May 1952
SourcesNAA: B2455, VICKERS Walter James