| Regimental number | 3635 |
| Place of birth | Williamtown, South Australia |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Butcher |
| Address | Kapunda, South Australia |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 18 |
| Height | 5' 3.25" |
| Weight | 113 lbs |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs Cordelia Vinall, High Street, Kapunda, South Australia |
| Previous military service | 80th Infantry; Served in the Senior Cadets (80th Bn) for 4 years; still serving at time of AIF enlistment. |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 32nd Battalion, 8th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/49/2 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Adelaide, South Australia, on board HMAT A70 Ballarat on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 32nd Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Discharge date | |
| Other details |
War service: embarked Adelaide, 12 August 1916; disembarked Devonport, England, 30 September 1916. Proceeded overseas to France, 30 December 1916; taken on strength, 32nd Bn, 11 February 1917. On leave to the United Kingdom, 14 October 1917; rejoined unit, 28 October 1917. Wounded in action, 29 July 1918; admitted to 15th Australian Field Ambulance (shell wound, right arm). Transferred to 20th Casualty Clearing Station, 29 July 1918; by Ambulance Train to 16th General Hospital, Le Treport, 30 July 1918; to Australian Corps Depot, 10 August 1918; to Base Depot, 27 August 1918; rejoined unit, 30 August 1918. Proceeded on English leave, 7 November 1918; rejoined unit, 24 November 1918. Routine Order No. 265, 3 November 1918, Congratulatory Message from Corps Commander for 'gallant services rendered ... during the recent operations'. Embarked for England, 23 April 1919; commenced return to Australia on board 'Port Lyttleton', 10 June 1919;disembarked Melbourne, 5 August 1919, for onward travel to Adelaide; discharged, 21 September1919. Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal |
Postal Address:
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Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
