Regimental number | 215 |
Religion | Church of England |
Occupation | Shop assistant |
Address | Avoca, Tasmania |
Marital status | Single |
Age at embarkation | 20.1 |
Height | 5' 5" |
Weight | 117 lbs |
Next of kin | Father, J Conway, Avoca, Tasmania |
Previous military service | Nil |
Enlistment date | |
Place of enlistment | Brighton, Tasmania |
Rank on enlistment | Private |
Unit name | 12th Battalion, B Company |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/29/1 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Hobart, Tasmania, on board Transport A2 Geelong on |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 12th Battalion |
Fate | Returned to Australia |
Other details |
War service: Egypt, Gallipoli Wounded in action; admitted to 15th General Hospital, Alexandria, 3 May 1915 (woiund: thigh). Transferred to England, 17 June 1915. Admitted to Australian Auxiliary Hospital, Harefield, 20 September 1915 (diptheria). Commenced return to Australia from Plymouth on board HT 'Suevic', 8 October 191 (invlaid: shortening of left thigh). Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
Miscellaneous details | See R215 Albert Ernest CONWAY for second period of service. |
Sources | NAA: B2455, CONWAY Albert |