Regimental number | 2408 |
Place of birth | Finland |
Religion | Lutheran |
Occupation | Fisherman |
Address | Adelaide, South Australia |
Marital status | Single |
Age at embarkation | 43 |
Height | 5' 5.25" |
Weight | 148 lbs |
Next of kin | Friend, James Jenkins, Birkenhead, Port Adelaide, South Australia |
Enlistment date | |
Rank on enlistment | Private |
Unit name | 48th Battalion, 5th Reinforcement |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/65/3 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Adelaide, South Australia, on board HMAT A68 Anchises on |
Regimental number from Nominal Roll | 2408A |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 48th Battalion |
Fate | Returned to Australia |
Discharge date | |
Other details |
War service: Western Front Embarked from Adelaide, 28 August 1916; disembarked Plymouth, 11 October 1916. Proceeded overseas to France, 28 December 1916; taken on strength, 48th Bn, 6 February 1917. On leave to England, 25 January 1918; rejoined unit, 19 February 1918. On leave, 6-20 February 1919. Marched out to England for return to Australia, 15 April 1919; marched into No. 4 Group, Hurdcott, 16 April 1919. Commenced return to Australia from Devonport on board HT 'Beltana', 2 June 1919; disembarked Adelaide, 15 July 1919; discharged, 29 August 1919. Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal |