Arthur WALKER

Regimental number7078
Place of birthSandgate Queensland
ReligionBaptist
OccupationMotor mechanic
AddressOxford Street, Sandgate, Brisbane, Queensland
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation18
Next of kinMother, Mrs A Walker, Oxford Street, Sandgate, Queensland
Enlistment date24 July 1916
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name9th Battalion, 23rd Reinforcement
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/26/4
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Brisbane, Queensland, on board HMAT A55 Kyarra on 17 November 1916
Rank from Nominal RollLance Corporal
Unit from Nominal Roll9th Battalion
FateReturned to Australia 4 July 1919
Family/military connectionsBrothers: 6826 Pte Maurice WALKER, 49th Bn, returned to Australia, 21 March 1919; 4905 Pte Henry WALKER, 9th Bn, killed in action, 20 September 1917.
Other details

War service: Western Front

Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal
Date of death2 December 1973
Place of burialAlbany Creek Crematorium