Regimental number | 6507 |
Date of birth | |
Place of birth | Erskinville, New South Wales |
Religion | Methodist |
Occupation | French polisher |
Address | 485 King Street, St Peter's, Sydney, New South Wales |
Marital status | Single |
Age at embarkation | 18 |
Next of kin | Mother, Mrs C Froud, 485 King Street, St. Peter's, Sydney, New South Wales |
Previous military service | Served in the Cadets for 2 years. |
Enlistment date | |
Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | |
Rank on enlistment | Private |
Unit name | 1st Battalion, 21st Reinforcement |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/18/4 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A40 Ceramic on |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 1st Battalion |
Fate | Returned to Australia |
Discharge date | |
Other details |
War service: Western Front Embarked from Sydney, 7 October 1916; disembarked Plymouth, England, 21 November 1916. Proceeded overseas to France, 15 February 1917; taken on strength, 1st Bn, 24 February 1917. Sick to hospital, 19 April 1917; transferred to 56th Casualty Clearing Station, 22 April 1917 (trench feet). Embarked for England on board 'Warilda', 29 April 1917; admitted to 5th Southern General Hospital, Portsmouth, 30 April 1917. Transferred to 1st Auxiliary Hospital, 18 July 1917; granted furlough, 21 July 1917, to report to No. 3 Command Depot, Hurdcott, 23 August 1917. Marched out to Overseas Training Bn, Perham Downs, 29 September 1917. Marched out to No. 1 Command Depot, Sutton Veny, 5 November 1917; thence to No. 2 Command Depot, Weymouth. Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Persic', 21 December 1917; disembarked Melbourne, 12 February 1918; discharged, 21 May 1918. Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal |
Date of death | |
Age at death | 76 |
Place of burial | Palmdale Cemetery, Ourimba, New South Wales |