John HELMER

Regimental number519
Place of birthNorth Dakota USA
ReligionRoman Catholic
OccupationSeaman
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation28
Next of kinFather, Helmer, Sion, Alberta, Canada
Enlistment date17 August 1914
Rank on enlistmentDriver
Unit name2nd Battalion, Headquarters
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/19/1
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board TRANSPORT A23 Suffolk on 18 October 1914
Rank from Nominal RollSergeant
Unit from Nominal Roll2nd Battalion
FateReturned to Australia 8 October 1918
Date of death9 January 1963
Place of burialEastern Suburbs Memorial Park Cemetery