Regimental number | 3975 |
Place of birth | Kiepoie, New Zealand |
Religion | Methodist |
Occupation | Labourer |
Address | Goondiwindi, Queensland |
Marital status | Sq |
Age at embarkation | 26 |
Height | 5' 8" |
Weight | 182 lbs |
Next of kin | Mother, Mrs Alice Lenskie, Kiepoie, New Zealand |
Previous military service | Nil |
Enlistment date | |
Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | |
Place of enlistment | Brisbane, Queensland |
Rank on enlistment | Private |
Unit name | 26th Battalion, 9th Reinforcement |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/43/3 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Brisbane, Queensland, on board HMAT A62 Wandilla on |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 26th Battalion |
Fate | Returned to Australia |
Other details |
War service: Egypt, Western Front Wounded in action, 28 April 1917 (shrapnel wound, face). Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Anchises', 1 November 1917; discharged (medically unfit), Brisbane, 12 February 1918. Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal |
Sources | NAA: B2455, LENSKIE Frederick |