Regimental number | 6873 |
Place of birth | North Adelaide South Australia |
Religion | Methodist |
Occupation | Clerk |
Address | Torrens Street, Gilberton, South Australia |
Marital status | Single |
Age at embarkation | 25 |
Next of kin | Mother, Mrs Elizabeth Keeves, Torrens Street, Gilberton, South Australia |
Enlistment date | |
Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | |
Rank on enlistment | Private |
Unit name | 8th Infantry Brigade, 8th Field Ambulance Sections B and C |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A11 Ascanius on |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Squadron Quartermaster Sergeant |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 15th Field Ambulance |
Fate | Returned to Australia |
Miscellaneous details (Nominal Roll) | Stated to be Ernest William KEENES on Embarkation Roll |
Medals |
Meritorious Service Medal 'This N.C.O. has served on the staff of the A.D.M.S. since the formation of the 5th Australian Division in March 1916. He has at all times shown devotion to duty and intelligence of a high order. By his keenness, tact, and intimate knowledge of detail he has been of incalculable assistance to me throughout a busy and difficult period.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 67 Date: |