Date of birth | |
Religion | Church of England |
Occupation | Soldier |
Address | c/o J. Dymock, Balmain Road, Leichhardt, New South Wales |
Marital status | Single |
Age at embarkation | 21 |
Height | 5' 7.5" |
Weight | 158 lbs |
Next of kin | W J Broadbent, Bank of New South Wales, Corowa, New South Wales |
Previous military service | Corps of Staff Cadets, RMC Duntroon, 1911-1914. |
Enlistment date | |
Rank on enlistment | Lieutenant |
Unit name | 1st Light Horse Regiment, Machine Gun Section |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 10/6/1 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board Transport A16 Star Of Victoria on |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Captain |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 3rd Infantry Brigade |
Fate | Returned to Australia |
Discharge date | |
Other details |
War service: Egypt, Gallipoli Proceeded to join the Meditrranean Expeditionary Force, Gallipoli, 9 May 1915. Promoted Captain, 8 August 1915. Embarked Mudros for England, 4 November 1915. Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Suevic', 11 March 1919 (valvular diseased heart); appointment terminated (medically unfit), 31 August 1916. Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal Attached to British Embassy, Tokyo, 1920-1922. Also served in World War II: Service No NX34728. |
Sources | NAA: B883, BROADBENT John Raymond |