| Regimental number | 2912 |
| Place of birth | Sydney New South Wales |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Bootmaker |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 26 |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs W.J. Drinkwater, 18 Victoria Street, Lewisham, Sydney, New South Wales |
| Enlistment date | |
| Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 31st Battalion, 5th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/48/3 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A68 Anchises on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Lieutenant |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 31st Battalion |
| Fate | Effective abroad (still overseas) |
| Medals |
Military Medal 'Corporal DRINKWATER was conspicuous for his good work in the enemy trenches during the stay there. He remained after the withdrawal to search for our wounded and assisted several back; he also killed two of the enemy.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 103 Date: |
| Family/military connections | Brothers: 206 Sergeant George Mahoney DRINKWATER, 1st Bn, returned to Australia, 5 November 1919; Captain Leo Sidney DRINKWATER, 13th Bn, killed in action, 7 August 1916. |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: Military Medal, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
