Regimental number | 7123 |
Place of birth | Belfast, Co Antrim, Ireland |
Religion | Presbyterian |
Occupation | Plumber |
Address | 48 New Street, Annandale, New South Wales |
Marital status | Single |
Age at embarkation | 21 |
Height | 5' 4" |
Weight | 134 lbs |
Next of kin | Mother, Mrs Louisa Wilson, 49 New Street, Annandale, New South Wales |
Previous military service | Nil |
Enlistment date | |
Place of enlistment | Sydney, New South Wales |
Rank on enlistment | Sapper |
Discharge date | |
Other details |
War service: Egypt, Western Front Embarked Sydney, 1 April 1916; disembarked Egypt and joined Miscellaneous Reinforcements, Tel el Kebir, 3 May 1916. Proceeded from Alexandria to join the British Expeditionary Force, 25 May 1916; disembarked England, date not recorded. Proceeded overseas to France, 12 November 1916; disembarked France, 13 November 1916; taken on strength 15th Field Company, Australian Engineers, 23 November 1916. Admitted 15th Australian Field Ambulance, 8 September 1917 (biliousness); discharged to duty 11 September 1917; rejoined unit, 13 September 1917. Awarded the Military Medal for bravery in the field, 20 November 1917. Proceeded on leave to England 13 December 1917 1 January 1918. Wounded in action, 14 July 1918 (gun shot wound in the back); admitted to 15th Australian Field Ambulance, 14 July 1918; transferred to 61st Casualty Clearing Station, 14 July 1918; admitted to 12th General Hospital, Rouen, 16 July 1918; evacuated to England and admitted to the Kitchener Military Hospital, Brighton, 26 July 1918; transferred to 1st Auxiliary Hospital, Harefield, 3 August 1918; discharged to 3rd Command Depot, Harefield, 14 August 1918; transferred to 2nd Command Depot, Hurdcott, 10 September 1918. Found guilty of being absent without leave from 1500hrs, 11 November 1918, to 1700hrs, 15 November 1918; awarded an admonishment and forfeiture of 5 days pay. Commenced return to Australia on board HT City of Exeter, 22 January 1919; disembarked Melbourne, 2 March 1919; discharged, Sydney, 2 February 1920. Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal |
Date of death | |
Place of burial | Woronora Crematorium |
Sources | NAA: B2455, WILSON Adam Johnston |