| Regimental number | 51590 |
| Place of birth | Down, Ireland |
| Religion | Presbyterian |
| Occupation | Tramway employee |
| Address | 56 Neptune Street, Richmond, Victoria |
| Marital status | Married |
| Age at embarkation | 32 |
| Height | 5' 7" |
| Weight | 146 lbs |
| Next of kin | Wife, Mrs A Geddis, 56 Neptune Street, Richmond, Victoria |
| Previous military service | Nil |
| Enlistment date | |
| Place of enlistment | Richmond, Victoria |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 3rd General (Victorian) Reinforcements |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/111/3 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board RMS Orontes on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 39th Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Discharge date | |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Embarked Sydney, 5 June 1918; disembarked Liverpool, England, 11 August 1918; marched in to 9th Training Bn, Fovant, 13 August 1918. Found guilty, 25 September 1918, of being absent without leave from midnight, to 11:00 pm, 206 September 1918: no punishment awarded. Proceeded overseas to France, 22 November 1918; marched in to Australian Infantry Base Depot, Rouelles, France, 23 November 1918; marched out to unit, 2 December 1918; taken on strength of 39th Bn, 3 December 1918. Marched out for return to Australia, 3 May 1919; marched out to England, 8 May 1919; marched in to No 3 Group, Codford, England, 9 May 1919. Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Valencia', 20 July 1919; disembarked Melbourne, 11 September 1919; discharged, 26 September 1919. Medal: British War Medal |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, GEDDIS John |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
