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William Edward HAMMOND

Regimental number206
Place of birthDonelly's Creek, Victoria
ReligionRoman Catholic
OccupationFarmer
AddressCowwarr, Victoria
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation25.7
Height5' 10.25"
Weight157 lbs
Next of kinMother, Mrs Rebecca Dare Hammond, Cowwarr, Victoria
Previous military serviceNil
Enlistment date4 February 1916
Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll4 March 1916
Place of enlistmentSale, Victoria
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name3rd Pioneer Battalion, A Company
AWM Embarkation Roll number14/15/1
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A62 Wandilla on 6 June 1916
Rank from Nominal RollPrivate
Unit from Nominal Roll3rd Pioneer Battalion
FateReturned to Australia 12 June 1919
Discharge date22 September 1919
Other details

War service: Western Front

Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Themistocles', 12 June 1919; discharged (termination of period of enlistment), Melbourne, 22 September 1919.

Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal
SourcesNAA: B2455, HAMMOND William Edward

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