Regimental number | 306 |
Place of birth | Inverell, New South Wales |
Religion | Methodist |
Occupation | Farmer |
Address | Thanes Creek, Thane, Goondiwindi Line, Queensland |
Marital status | Single |
Age at embarkation | 22 |
Height | 5' 11" |
Weight | 135 lbs |
Next of kin | Richard Cooper, Allora, Queensland |
Previous military service | Served for 3 years in the 3rd Light Horse Regiment, Citizen Military Forces; still serving at time of AIF enlistment. |
Enlistment date | |
Place of enlistment | Warwick, Queensland |
Rank on enlistment | Private |
Unit name | 2nd Light Horse Regiment, B Squadron |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 10/7/1 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Brisbane, Queensland, on board Transport A15 Star of England on |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Company Quartermaster Sergeant |
Unit from Nominal Roll | Camel Transport Corps |
Fate | Discharged |
Discharge date | |
Other details |
War service: Egypt, Gallipoli Discharged in Egypt on appointment to local rank as Temporary 2nd Lieutenant, Egyptian Camel Transport Corps. 11 March 1917. Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal British War Medal and Victory Medal issued by the Egyptian Army. |
Sources | NAA: B2455, COOPER Bert |