Regimental number | 294 |
Date of birth | |
Place of birth | Ballarat, Victoria |
Religion | Protestant |
Occupation | High school teacher |
Address | 422 Lydiard Street, Ballarat, Victoria |
Marital status | Single |
Age at embarkation | 24 |
Next of kin | R T Brookes, 422 Lydiard Street, Ballarat, Victoria |
Enlistment date | |
Rank on enlistment | Sergeant |
Unit name | 7th Battalion, C Company |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/24/1 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board Transport A20 Hororata on |
Promotions |
2nd Lieutenant Promotion date: Lieutenant Promotion date: Quarter-Master and Honorary Captain Promotion date: |
Discharge date | |
Other details |
War service: Egypt, Gallipoli, Western Front Discharged to British Army, 19 April 1915; joined 5th Bn, Highland Light Infantry, Cape Helles, 4 September 1915. Taken on strength, 21st Bn, AIF, Gallipoli, 22 October 1915. Evacuated to hospital, 5 December 1915. Commenced return to Australia, 20 January 1916. Re-embarked from Melbourne on board HT 'Nestor', 2 October 1916. Rejoined 21st Bn in the field, 28 December 1916. Commenced return to Australia on board 'Orontes', 20 December 1918. Discharged, 21 March 1919. Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |