| Regimental number | 3744 |
| Place of birth | Bungaree, Victoria |
| Religion | Congregational |
| Occupation | Farmer |
| Address | Allambee 'Loose Bag', Kerang, Victoria |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 30.6 |
| Height | 6' 0" |
| Weight | 142 lbs |
| Next of kin | Mother, J Chalmers, Allambee 'Loose Bag', Kerang, Victoria |
| Previous military service | Member for 12 years, Rifle Club. |
| Enlistment date | |
| Place of enlistment | Bendigo, Victoria |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 5th Battalion, 12th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/22/2 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A40 Ceramic on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Lance Corporal |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 5th Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Discharge date | |
| Family/military connections | Brother: 3743 Driver James Reynolds CHALMERS, 5th Bn, returned to Australia, 28 March 1919. |
| Other details |
War service: Egypt, Western Front Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'City of Poona' 28 March 1919; discharged (termination of period of enlistment), Melbourne, 6 July 1919. Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Miscellaneous details | Second given name incorrectly entered on Embarkation Roll as Dixon. |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, CHALMERS Robert Dickson |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
