| Regimental number | 1864 |
| Place of birth | Christchurch, New Zealand |
| Religion | Presbyterian |
| Occupation | Labourer |
| Address | Sydney GPO, Sydney, New South Wales |
| Marital status | Married |
| Age at embarkation | 34 |
| Height | 5' 11" |
| Weight | 157 lbs |
| Next of kin | Wife, Mrs Lucy Welsh, 60 Mary Street off Albion Street, Surry Hills, Sydney, New South Wales |
| Previous military service | 10th New Zealanders S. Africa 4 years E. Battery Field Artillery. Left to join A.I.F. |
| Enlistment date | |
| Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | |
| Place of enlistment | Sydney, New South Wales |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 35th Battalion, 2nd Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/52/2 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A15 Port Sydney on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 35th Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Miscellaneous information from cemetery records | Parents: Matthew and Catherine WELSH |
| Discharge date | |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Kanowna', 16 December 1917; disembarked Sydney; discharged (wounded), Sydney, 9 August 1918. Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal Death attributed to war service. |
| Date of death | |
| Age at death | 52 |
| Place of burial | Rookwood Necropolis, New South Wales |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, WELSH Joseph |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
