Regimental number | 1285 |
Date of birth | |
Place of birth | Everard, South Australia |
Religion | Church of England |
Occupation | Labourer |
Address | Bute, South Australia |
Marital status | Married |
Age at embarkation | 31 |
Height | 5' 8.5" |
Weight | 172 lbs |
Next of kin | Wife, Mrs. Gladys Ellen Josephs, Bute, South Australia |
Previous military service | Served for 14 months in the 6th South Australian Imperial Bushmen, Boer War; discharged at the end of the war. |
Enlistment date | |
Place of enlistment | Oaklands, South Australia |
Rank on enlistment | Acting Lance Corporal |
Unit name | 3rd Light Horse Regiment, 9th Reinforcement |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 10/8/2 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Adelaide, South Australia, on board HMAT A15 Star Of England on |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 3rd Light Horse Regiment |
Fate | Returned to Australia |
Discharge date | |
Other details |
War service: Egypt, Palestine Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Dorset', 29 April 1919; discharged (termination of period of enlistment), Adelaide, 3 August 1919. Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
Date of death | |
Age at death | 78 |
Place of burial | Centennial Park Cemetery, Adelaide, South Australia |
Sources | NAA: B2455, JOSEPHS Francis William |