Regimental number | 2603 |
Place of birth | Derry, Ireland |
Religion | Presbyterian |
Occupation | Stockman |
Address | Brisbane GPO, Brisbane, Queensland |
Marital status | Single |
Age at embarkation | 45 |
Height | 5' 10" |
Weight | 168 lbs |
Next of kin | Brother, John Bruce, Co Derry, Ireland |
Previous military service | Nil |
Enlistment date | |
Place of enlistment | Brisbane, Queensland |
Rank on enlistment | Private |
Unit name | 25th Battalion, 6th Reinforcement |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/42/2 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Brisbane, Queensland, on board HMAT A48 Seang Bee on |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 1st Pioneer Battalion |
Fate | Returned to Australia |
Discharge date | |
Other details |
War service: Egypt, Gallipoli, Western Front Enlisted in the Australian Imperial Force, 19 October 1915; allotted to and proceeded to join the 9th Bn, Zeitoun, Egypt, 27 February 1916; joined 9th Bn, Habeita, 28 February 1916; taken on strength of 1st Pioneer Bn from 9th Bn, Serapeum, 11 March 1916. Embarked, Alexandria, to join the British Expeditionary Force, 26 March 1916; disembarked, Marseilles, France, 2 April 1916. Admitted to 3rd Field Ambulance (asthma), 15 April 1916; transferred to No 12 Divisional Rest Station, 17 April 1916; to 17th Ambulance Train, 7 May 1916; to 26th General Hospital, Etaples, France, 7 May 1916; to England, 14 May 1916; admitted to 1st Australian Auxiliary Hospital, Harefield, England, 25 May 1916. Commenced return to Australia from Plymouth on board HS 'Euripides' for Home Service, 24 June 1916; disembarked, Melbourne, 5 August 1916; discharged (medically unfit), Brisbane, 20 September 1916. Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
Sources | NAA: B2455, BRUCE William |