| Regimental number | 5331 |
| Place of birth | St Arnaud, Victoria |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Grocer |
| Address | Hagelthorne Street, Wonthaggi, Victoria |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 18 |
| Height | 5' 5.5" |
| Weight | 123 lbs |
| Next of kin | Father, W Baughurst, Hagelthorne Street, Wonthaggi, Victoria |
| Previous military service | Served in the Senior Cadets, Wonthaggi, for 4 years. |
| Enlistment date | |
| Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | |
| Place of enlistment | Melbourne, Victoria |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 14th Battalion, 17th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/31/4 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A14 Euripides on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 14th Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Other details |
War service: Egypt, Western Front Proceeded from Alexandria to join the British Expeditionary Force, 1 June 1916; disembarked Marseilles, France, 8 June 1916. Wounded in action, 10 August 1916; admitted to 4th Field Ambulance, 11 August 1916 (gun shot wound, left shoulder, left forearm, left thigh); transferred to England, 22 August 1916, and admitted to 3rd London General Hospital, Wandsworth, 23 August 1917; transferred to 2nd Australian Auxiliary Hospital, Southall, 29 November 1916; to No 2 Command Depot, Weymouth, 7 December 1916. Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Kanowna' from Southampton, 17 January 1917; disembarked Melbourne, 8 March 1917; discharged (wounded), Melbourne, 12 April 1917. Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
