William George COX

Regimental number3736
Place of birthBroken Hill, New South Wales
ReligionPresbyterian
OccupationLabourer
AddressMilparinka, New South Wales
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation23.4
Height5' 6"
Weight134 lbs
Next of kinFather, G Cox, Milparinka, New South Wales
Previous military serviceNil
Enlistment date14 August 1915
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name3rd Battalion, 12th Reinforcement
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/20/2
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A7 Medic on 30 December 1915
Rank from Nominal RollPrivate
Unit from Nominal Roll3rd Battalion
FateReturned to Australia 10 September 1917
Discharge date16 March 1918
Other details

War service: Western Front

Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Ulysses', 10 September 1917; discharged (wounded: neck, left arm and hand), Sydney, 16 March 1918.

Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal
SourcesNAA: B2455, COX William George