Regimental number | 60208 |
Place of birth | Pettigo, Co Donegal, Ireland |
Religion | Roman Catholic |
Occupation | Horse clipper |
Address | Rozelle, New South Wales |
Marital status | Single |
Age at embarkation | 25 |
Height | 5' 10.5" |
Weight | 150 lbs |
Next of kin | Mother, Mrs R Doherty, Grouse Hall, Pettigo, Co Donegal, Ireland |
Previous military service | Nil |
Enlistment date | |
Place of enlistment | Sydney, New South Wales |
Rank on enlistment | Private |
Unit name | New South Wales Reinforcement 16 |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/111/6 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A41 Bakara on |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 1st Battalion |
Fate | Effective abroad (still overseas) |
Discharge date | |
Other details |
War service: Western Front Embarked Sydney on HT 'Bakara', 4 September 1918; disembarked London, 14 November 1918, and marched into 5th Training Bn, Fovant; allotted to 1st Bn Reinforcements; 14 November 1918. Proceeded to France through Southampton, 28 January 1919; marched into Australian General Base Depot, Havre, 31 January 1919; poseted for duty with 2/MCA, 2 February 1919; marched into Australian Inrantry Base Depot, Havre, 13 March 1919; moved out to 1st Divisional Wing, 15 March 1919; rejoined Bn, 17 March 1919; maoved out from field, 6 May 1919. Proceeded to England, 15 May 1919; disembarked Southampton, 16 May 1919, and marched into No 1 Group, Heytesbury, 16 May 1919; marched into Australian Imperial Force Depot, Tidworth, 11 June 1919; granted leave, 21 July 1919, to attend School of Motoring, South Coventry; rejoined 1st Bn, 21 October 1919; marched out to Australian Imperial Force Depot, Sutton Veny, 22 October 1919. Commenced return to Australia on 'Konig-in-Luise', 18 December 1919; disembarked Sydney, 7 February 1920. Discharged Sydney, 1 March 1920. Medals: British War Medal. |
Sources | NAA: B2455, DOHERTY John |