Regimental number | 206 |
Place of birth | Tamworth New South Wales |
Religion | Church of England |
Occupation | Mechanical Engineer |
Address | 90 Norton Street, Leichhardt, New South Wales |
Marital status | Single |
Age at embarkation | 28 |
Next of kin | Mrs E J Drinkwater, 90 Norton Street, Leichhardt, New South Wales |
Previous military service | 29th Infantry |
Enlistment date | |
Rank on enlistment | Sergeant |
Unit name | 1st Battalion, B Company |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/18/1 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board Transport A19 Afric on |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Sergeant |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 1st Battalion |
Fate | Returned to Australia |
Family/military connections | Brothers: Captain Leo Sidney DRINKWATER, 13th Bn, killed in action, 7 August 1916; [2912] Lt Bertie Leslie DRINKWATER MM, 31st Bn, effective abroad (still overseas). |
Other details |
War service: Egypt, Gallipoli, Western Front Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |