Regimental number | 4 |
Place of birth | Melbourne, Victoria |
Religion | Congregational |
Occupation | Soldier |
Address | Jordan Street, Malvern, Melbourne, Victoria |
Marital status | Single |
Age at embarkation | 21 |
Height | 5' 5" |
Weight | 114 lbs |
Next of kin | Father, R Balfour, Jordan Street, Malvern, Melbourne, Victoria |
Enlistment date | |
Place of enlistment | Melbourne, Victoria |
Rank on enlistment | Staff Sergeant |
Unit name | Head Quarters 1st Australian Division |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 1/42/1 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A3 Orvieto on |
Date of embarkation incorrectly entered on Embarkation Roll as 22 October 1914. | |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Lieutenant |
Unit from Nominal Roll | AIF Headquarters |
Fate | Returned to Australia |
Medals |
OBE (Military) Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 30 Date: |
Other details |
Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
Sources | NAA: B2455, BALFOUR John |