| Regimental number | 6086 |
| Place of birth | Laura, South Australia |
| Religion | Methodist |
| Occupation | Ironmonger |
| Address | Crystal Brook, South Australia |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 21.5 |
| Height | 5' 8.5" |
| Weight | 150 lbs |
| Next of kin | Father, H J Claridge, Crystal Brook, South Australia |
| Previous military service | Served for 2 years in the School Cadets (Voluntary). |
| Enlistment date | |
| Place of enlistment | Keswick, South Australia |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 2nd Australian General Hospital, Special Reinforcements |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A68 Anchises on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 13th Field Ambulance |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Discharge date | |
| Other details |
War service: Egypt, Western Front Officially reported Prisoner of War: captured Pozieres, 31 August 1916; repatriated to Holland, 16 February 1918; arrived England, 23 February 1918. Admitted to !st Australian Dermatological Hospital, Bulford, 17 May 1918; discharged, 24 June 1918; total period of treatment for venereal disease: 39 days. Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Demosthenes', 26 July 1919; discharged (termination of period of enlistment), Adelaide, 19 November 1919. Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
