Regimental number | 1392 |
Place of birth | Stranraer, Scotland |
True Name | GALBRAITH, John Biggam |
Religion | Presbyterian |
Occupation | Farm work |
Marital status | Single |
Age at embarkation | 26 |
Height | 5' 4" |
Weight | 140 lbs |
Next of kin | A Galbraith, West Glen, Stockdale, Stranair, Wytonshire, Scotland |
Previous military service | Nil |
Enlistment date | |
Place of enlistment | Albert Park, Victoria |
Rank on enlistment | Driver |
Unit name | Field Artillery Brigade 2, Brigade Ammunition Column |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 13/30/1 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A27 Southern on |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Sergeant |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 2nd Field Artillery Brigade |
Fate | Returned to Australia |
Discharge date | |
Other details |
War service: Egypt, Western Front Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Euripdes', 28 January 1918; discharged (medically unfit: nerve deafness), Melbourne, 25 April 1918. Statutory Declaration, 19 May 1919, stated true name to be John Biggam GALBRAITH. Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
Sources | NAA: B2455, GALBRAITH Ean |