Regimental number | 3460 |
Place of birth | Glasgow, Scotland |
Religion | Presbyterian |
Occupation | Labourer |
Address | Gordon Vale, Cairns, Queensland |
Marital status | Single |
Age at embarkation | 44.9 |
Height | 5' 10" |
Weight | 156 lbs |
Next of kin | Sister, c/o Mrs Ethel Eddie, Gordon Vale, Cairns, Queensland |
Previous military service | Served for 1 year 285 days in South Africa (Boer War). |
Enlistment date | |
Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | |
Place of enlistment | Brisbane, Queensland |
Rank on enlistment | Private |
Unit name | 25th Battalion, 8th Reinforcement |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/42/2 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Brisbane, Queensland, on board HMAT A55 Kyarra on |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 25th Battalion |
Fate | Returned to Australia |
Discharge date | |
Other details |
War service: Egypt, Western Front Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Ulyesses', 13 February 1917; discharged (medically unfit: myalgia, back muscles), Brisbane, 1 May 1917. Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal |
Miscellaneous details | Second given name incorrectly entered on Embarkation Roll as Gibson. |
Date of death | |
Place of burial | Lutwyche Cemetery, Brisbane, Queensland |
Sources | NAA: B2455, BALLARDIE Charles Gibbon |