Frederick Harry HUMBY

Regimental number1275
Place of birthBrunswick, Victoria
ReligionChurch of England
OccupationLabourer
Address52 Barkly Street, East Brunswick, Victoria
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation18.7
Height5' 3.5"
Weight121 lbs
Next of kinMother, Mrs Sophia Humby, 282 Beaconsfield Parade, Middle Park, Victoria
Previous military serviceServed for 1 year in the Senior Cadets, Wagga Wagga, New South Wales. Previously rejected for enlistment on account of height.
Enlistment date30 June 1915
Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll8 September 1915
Place of enlistmentMelbourne, Victoria
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name8th Light Horse Regiment, 10th Reinforcement
AWM Embarkation Roll number10/13/2
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A70 Ballarat on 9 September 1915
Rank from Nominal RollPrivate
Unit from Nominal Roll8th Light Horse Regiment
FateReturned to Australia 3 July 1919
Discharge date6 October 1919
Other details

War service: Egypt, Gallipoli, Palestine England

Commenced return to Australia from Kantara on board HT 'Malta', 3 July 1919; discharged (termination of period of enlistment), Melbourne, 6 October 1919.

Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal
SourcesNAA: B2455, HUMBY Frederick Harry