Regimental number | 1147 |
Date of birth | |
Place of birth | Richmond, Victoria |
Religion | Presbyterian |
Occupation | Driver |
Address | Station Road, Mont Albert, Victoria |
Marital status | Single |
Age at embarkation | 18 |
Height | 5' 11" |
Weight | 133.5 lbs |
Next of kin | Mother, Mrs Young, Carrum, Victoria |
Previous military service | Served for 9 months in the 48th Infantry, Citizen Military Forces. |
Enlistment date | |
Place of enlistment | Melbourne, Victoria |
Rank on enlistment | Private |
Unit name | 23rd Battalion, A Company |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/40/1 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A14 Euripides on |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 23rd Battalion |
Fate | Returned to Australia |
Discharge date | |
Other details |
War service: Egypt, Gallipoli Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Kanowna', 28 January 1916; discharged (medically unfit: wounded, gun shot wound, right shoulder), Melbourne, 26 December 1915. Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal Also served in World War II: Service No W48472. |
Sources | NAA: B2455, YOUNG Claude Henry |