Regimental number | 3477 |
Date of birth | |
Place of birth | Terry Hie-Hie, New South Wales |
Religion | Church of England |
Occupation | Labourer |
Address | Terry Hie-Hie via Moree, New South Wales |
Marital status | Married |
Age at embarkation | 35 |
Height | 5' 5" |
Weight | 160 lbs |
Next of kin | Mother, Mrs Harriet Duncan, Terry Hie-Hie via Moree, New South Wales |
Previous military service | Nil |
Enlistment date | |
Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | |
Place of enlistment | Tamworth, New South Wales |
Rank on enlistment | Private |
Unit name | 1st Light Horse Regiment, 30th Reinforcement |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 10/6/5 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A73 Commonwealth on |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 1st Light Horse Regiment |
Fate | Returned to Australia |
Discharge date | |
Other details |
War service: Egypt, Palestine Embarked Melbourne, 28 October 1917; disembarked Suez, 10 December 1917; marched in to 1st Light Horse Training Regiment, Moascar, 11 February 1918. Taken on strength, 1st Light Horse Regiment, in the field, 5 May 1918. Admitted to 1st Light Horse Field Ambulance, 2 July 1918; transferred to Desert Corps Ambulance Rest Station, 3 July 1918 (debility); discharged to duty, 13 July 1918; rejoined unit, in the field, 15 July 1918. Admitted to 76th Casualty Clearing Station, 25 July 1918; transferred to 36th Stationary Hospital, Gaza, 29 July 1918 (malaria); to 24th Stationary Hospital, 1 August 1918; to 31st General Hospital, Abbassia, 2 August 1918; to Convalescent Depot, Boulac, 15 August 1918; discharged to duty, 30 August 1918; rejoined 1st Light Horse Regiment, in the field, 20 September 1918. Admitted to 47th Stationary Hospital, Gaza, 11 October 1918 (malaria); transferred to 24th Stationary Hospital, 12 October 1918; to 14th Australian General Hospital, Port Said, 13 October 1918; to Rest Camp, Port Said, 7 November 1918; rejoined 1st Light Horse Regiment, in the field, 18 November 1918. Commenced return to Australia from Kantara on board HT 'Ulimaroa', 13 March 1919; arrived Melbourne, 19 April 1919, for onward travel to Sydney; discharged (termination of period of enlistment), Sydney, 17 May 1919. Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal Commenced return to Australia from Kantara on board HT 'Ulimaroa', 13 March 1919; arrived Melbourne, 19 April 1919, for onward travel to Sydney; discharged (termination of period of enlistment), Sydney, 17 May 1919. Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal |
Date of death | |
Place of burial | Moree Cemetery, New South Wales |
Sources | NAA: B2455, DUNCAN Walter Herbert |