Regimental number | 5773 |
Place of birth | Tarcowie, South Australia |
Religion | Methodist |
Occupation | Labourer |
Address | Millicent, South Australia |
Marital status | Married |
Age at embarkation | 30 |
Next of kin | Wife, Mrs E S White, Millicent, South Australia |
Enlistment date | |
Rank on enlistment | Private |
Unit name | 10th Battalion, 18th Reinforcement |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/27/4 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A37 Barambah on |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 27th Battalion |
Fate | Returned to Australia |
Discharge date | |
Other details |
War service: embarked from Melbourne, 27 June 1916; disembarked Plymouth, 25 August 1916. Proceeded overseas to France, 17 December 1916; taken on strength, 27th Bn, 23 January 1917. On leave to England from Belgium, 12 January 1918. Sick to hospital in England, 22 January 1918; rejoined Bn, 13 June 1918. Accidentally injured (burns, both hands), 9 October 1918; trasnferred to England, 16 October 1918. Discharged from hospital, 3 March 1919; granted furlough until 17 March 1919. Commenced return to Australia on board 'Nestor', 1 November 1919; disembarked, 12 December 1919; discharged, 4 February 1920. Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal |