| Regimental number | 3351 |
| Place of birth | Sunderland, England |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Bank clerk |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 20 |
| Height | 5' 6.25" |
| Weight | 120 lbs |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs Sarah Arrowsmith, Maitland, South Australia |
| Previous military service | Served for 1 year in the Senior Cadets; transferred to 81st Infantry, Citizen Military Forces; still serving at time of AIF enlistment. |
| Enlistment date | |
| Unit name | 48th Battalion, 9th Reinforcement |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Adelaide, South Australia, on board HMAT Seang Bee on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 48th Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Discharge date | |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Ajana', 19 August 1919; disembarked Sydney, 9 October 1919; discharged (termination of period of enlistment), Adelaide, 20 November 1919. Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Miscellaneous details | Name does not appear on Embarkation Roll. |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, ARROWSMITH Robert William |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
