Archibald ECCLES

Regimental number504
Date of birth5 January 1891
Place of birthCottesloe, Western Australia
ReligionChurch of England
OccupationFarm labourer
AddressVictoria Park PO, Victoria Park, Western Australia
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation24
Height5' 8.5"
Weight142 lbs
Next of kinSister, Bella Bailey, Victoria Park PO, Victoria Park, Perth, Western Australia
Previous military serviceNil
Enlistment date24 September 1914
Place of enlistmentHelena Vale, Western Australia
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name16th Battalion, C Company
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/33/1
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A40 Ceramic on 22 December 1914
Rank from Nominal RollPrivate
Unit from Nominal Roll1st Camel Corps
FateReturned to Australia 21 May 1917
Discharge date1 October 1917
Other details

War service: Egypt, Gallipoli, Palestine

Wounded in action, Gaza, 19 April 1917 (gun shot wound, left knee).

Commenced return to Australia on board HS 'Neuralia', 21 May 1917; discharged, Perth, 1 October 1917.

Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal

Also served in World War II: Service No W26537.
SourcesNAA: B2455, ECCLES Archibald