Regimental number | 734 |
Place of birth | Warrnambool, Victoria |
Religion | Roman Catholic |
Occupation | Cabinet maker |
Address | 82 Nelson Road, South Melbourne, Victoria |
Marital status | Married |
Age at embarkation | 44.5 |
Height | 5' 6" |
Weight | 146 lbs |
Next of kin | Mrs K Carey, 82 Nelson Road, South Malbourne, Victoria |
Previous military service | Served for 1 year 3 months in the 5th Contingent, South Africa (Boer War); 8 years in the 8th Australian Infantry Regiment; C Battery, Australian Field Artillery; 3 years in the 51st Infantry. |
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Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | |
Place of enlistment | Albert Park, Victoria |
Rank on enlistment | Private |
Unit name | 5th Battalion, D Company |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/22/1 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board Transport A3 Orvieto 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 Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Carpentaria', 8 August 1918; disembarked, Melbourne, 4 October 1918; discharged (termination of period of enlistment), Melbourne, 3 December 1918. Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
Sources | NAA: B2455, CAREY Andrew |