Regimental number | 1043 |
Date of birth | |
Place of birth | Brisbane, Queensland |
Religion | Church of England |
Occupation | Farmer |
Address | Church Street, Red Hill, Brisbane, Queensland |
Marital status | Single |
Age at embarkation | 20.5 |
Height | 5' 9" |
Weight | 140 lbs |
Next of kin | Samuel Bacon, Church Street, Red Hill, Brisbane, Queensland |
Previous military service | Served for 1 year in the Senior Cadets. |
Enlistment date | |
Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | |
Rank on enlistment | Private |
Unit name | 9th Battalion, B Company |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/26/1 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Brisbane, Queensland, on board Transport A5 S.S. Omrah on |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
Unit from Nominal Roll | INF9CB |
Fate | Returned to Australia |
Discharge date | |
Other details |
War service: Egypt, Gallipoli, Western Front Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Ceramic', 25 January 1919; discharged (wounded), Brisbane, 25 May 1919. Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal Also served in World War II: Service No Q164927. |
Sources | NAA: B2455, BACON Harold James |