| Regimental number | 24446 |
| Place of birth | Boyle, Co Roscommon, Ireland |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Bank clerk |
| Address | Emmett Street, Smithton, North Coast, Tasmania |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 21 |
| Height | 5' 10" |
| Weight | 160 lbs |
| Next of kin | Father, G Acheson, Emmett Street, Smithton, North Coast, Tasmania |
| Previous military service | 91st Infantry, Citizen Military Forces (still serving at time of AIF enlistment) |
| Enlistment date | |
| Place of enlistment | Hobart, Tasmania |
| Rank on enlistment | Sergeant |
| Unit name | Divisional Ammunition Column 3, Section 2 |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 25/91/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A37 Barambah on |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 3rd Divisional Ammunition Column |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Discharge date | |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Embarked Melbourne, 27 June 1916; disembarked Plymouth, England, 25 August 1916; proceeded overseas to France, 24 November 1916; reverted to Corporal of 3rd Divisional Ammunition Column, 1 January 1917. Admitted to 2nd Casualty Clearing Station, 17 December 1917 (sick); rejoined unit from hospital, 23 December 1917; 'classified A.C.C. injury', 15 December 1917; granted leave to England, 23 February 1918; rejoined unit from leave, 12 March 1918; detached to Australian Corps Lewis Gun School, 25 May 1918; rejoined unit, 3 June 1918. On leave to United Kingdom, 9 February 1919; rejoined unit, 27 February 1919; marched out to England quota 39, 28 April 1919; marched in to Codford, 29 April 1919. Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Themistocles', 12 June 1919; disembarked Melbourne, 8 August 1919; discharged, 7 October 1919. Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal |
Postal Address:
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Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
