Regimental number | 6299 |
Place of birth | Glenarn, Ireland |
Religion | Presbyterian |
Occupation | Miner |
Address | Kanowna PO, Kanowna, Western Australia |
Marital status | Single |
Age at embarkation | 45 |
Height | 5' 7.5" |
Weight | 197 lbs |
Previous military service | Nil |
Enlistment date | |
Place of enlistment | Kalgoorlie, Western Australia |
Rank on enlistment | Private |
Unit name | 28th Battalion, 18th Reinforcement |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/45/3 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Fremantle, Western Australia, on board HMAT A34 Persic on |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 28th Battalion |
Fate | Returned to Australia |
Discharge date | |
Other details |
War service: Western Front Embarked Fremantle on HMAT 'Persic', 29 December 1916; disembarked Devonport, 3 March 1917, and marched into 7th Training Bn, Rollestone. Admitted to Military Hospital, Fargo, 28 March 1917 (put under observation); discharged to 7th Training Bn, 9 April 1917; adjudged medically unfit for service, 8 June 1917; marched into No 2 Command Depot, Weymouth, 1 September 1917. Commenced return to Australia on HMAT 'Berrima', 31 October 1917; disembarked Fremantle, 22 December 1917. Discharged as being medically unfit for service, Perth, 12 January 1918 (senility). Medals: British War Medal |
Sources | NAA: B2455, CRAIG Robert |