Regimental number | 7417 |
Place of birth | Launceston, Tasmania |
Religion | Presbyterian |
Occupation | Labourer |
Address | 34 Windsor Street, Launceston, Tasmania |
Marital status | Single |
Age at embarkation | 19 |
Height | 5' 5.5" |
Weight | 140 lbs |
Next of kin | Mother, Mrs Violet Lilian Cottam, 34 Windsor Street, Launceston, Tasmania |
Previous military service | 'Evaded service'; previously rejected for AIF enlistment on account of teeth. |
Enlistment date | |
Place of enlistment | Claremont, Tasmania |
Rank on enlistment | Sapper |
Unit name | 8th Field Company Engineers, Reinforcement 5 |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 14/27/3 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT Star Of Victoria on |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Driver |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 6th Field Company Engineers |
Fate | Returned to Australia |
Discharge date | |
Other details |
War service: Egypt, Western Front Commenced return to Australia on board Ht 'Maheno', 4 June 1919; discharged (termination of period of enlistment), 4 October 1919. Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal |
Sources | NAA: B2455, COTTAM Cyril George |