Regimental number | 5991 |
Place of birth | Sheffield, Tasmania |
Religion | Church of England |
Occupation | Labourer |
Address | Sassafras, Tasmania |
Marital status | Single |
Age at embarkation | 20 |
Height | 5' 7.75" |
Weight | 151 lbs |
Next of kin | Father, A Tregoning, Sassafras, Tasmania |
Previous military service | Surname incorrectly entered on Embarkation Roll as TREGONNING. Served for 1 year in Senior Cadets; 3 years in 91st Infantry, Citizen Military Forces; still serving at time of AIF enlistment. Previously rejected for AIF enlistment on account of defective teeth. |
Enlistment date | |
Place of enlistment | Melbourne, Victoria |
Rank on enlistment | Gunner |
Unit name | Field Artillery Brigade 2, Reinforcement 12 |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 13/30/2 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A62 Wandilla on |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Driver |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 12th Field Artillery Brigade |
Fate | Returned to Australia |
Miscellaneous details (Nominal Roll) | Name entered on Nominal Roll as David Smithers TREGONING. |
Other details |
War service: Egypt, Western Front Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |