Regimental number | 5831 |
Place of birth | Leyburn, Queensland |
Religion | Church of England |
Occupation | Blacksmith |
Address | Boggabilla via Goondiwindi, Queensland |
Marital status | Single |
Age at embarkation | 27 |
Height | 5' 6" |
Weight | 113 lbs |
Next of kin | Mother, Mrs Frances Falla, Boggabilla via Goondiwindi, Queensland |
Previous military service | Nil |
Enlistment date | |
Place of enlistment | Warwick, Queensland |
Rank on enlistment | Private |
Unit name | 26th Battalion, 16th Reinforcement |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/43/4 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Brisbane, Queensland, on board HMAT A36 Boonah on |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 26th Battalion |
Fate | Returned to Australia |
Discharge date | |
Other details |
War service: Western Front Wounded in action (gun shot wound, left shoulder: severe). Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Runic', 20 December 1917; discharged (medically unfit), Brisbane, 22 March 1918. Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal |
Sources | NAA: B2455, FALLA John |