William Claude DRAKE

Regimental number11857
Date of birth2 August 1896
Place of birthUlverstone, Tasmania
ReligionMethodist
OccupationTailor
AddressWestbury, Tasmania
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation23.5
Height5' 4"
Weight112 lbs
Next of kinMother, Mrs A Drake, Westbury, Tasmania
Previous military serviceNil (previously rejected for enlistment on account of chest measurement)
Enlistment date2 March 1916
Place of enlistmentClaremont, Tasmania
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit nameMay 1916 Reinforcements
AWM Embarkation Roll number26/99/2
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A32 Themistocles on 28 July 1916
Miscellaneous details (Nominal Roll)Name does not appear on Nominal Roll
Discharge date7 November 1919
Other details

War service: Western Front

Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Argyllshire', 1 August 1919; discharged (termination of period of enlistment), Hobart, 7 November 1919.

Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal

Also served in World War II: Service No T22582.
Date of death08091969
Place of burialCornelian Bay Cemetery and Crematorium, Hobart, Tasmania
SourcesNAA: B2455, DRAKE William Claude