Regimental number | 321 |
Place of birth | Broken Hill, New South Wales |
Religion | Presbyterian |
Occupation | Carpenter |
Address | Spencer Street, Albury, New South Wales |
Marital status | Single |
Age at embarkation | 23 |
Height | 5' 10" |
Weight | 160 lbs |
Next of kin | Mother, Mrs Belinda Campbell, Spencer Street, Albury, New South Wales |
Previous military service | Served in Senior Cadets, New South Wales. |
Enlistment date | |
Place of enlistment | Melbourne, Victoria |
Rank on enlistment | Private |
Unit name | 5th Battalion, E Company |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/22/1 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board Transport A3 Orvieto on |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 5th Battalion |
Fate | Returned to Australia |
Discharge date | |
Other details |
War service: Egypt, Gallipoli Commenced return to Australia from Portland, England, on board HT 'Suevic', 11 March 1916; discharged (wounded: gun shot wound, left hand), Melbourne, 8 December 1916. Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
Miscellaneous details | Surname incorrectly entered on Embarkation Roll as GOURLEY. |
Sources | NAA: B2455, GOWRLEY William |