Regimental number | 6842 |
Place of birth | Mangalore, Victoria |
Religion | Presbyterian |
Occupation | Farmer |
Address | Murchison, Victoria |
Marital status | Single |
Age at embarkation | 43 |
Height | 5' 9" |
Weight | 165 lbs |
Next of kin | Mother, Mrs Jessie Leyte, Mangalore, Victoria |
Previous military service | Enlistment previously deferred for piles operation. |
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Place of enlistment | Melbourne, Victoria |
Rank on enlistment | Private |
Unit name | 22nd Battalion, 19th Reinforcement |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/39/5 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A11 Ascanius on |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
Unit from Nominal Roll | Australian Army Service Corps |
Fate | Returned to Australia |
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Underwent operation for haemorrhoids at 5th Australian General Hospital, Melbourne: OC reported, 25 October 1916, that he was 'fit for discharge and enlistment'. War service: Western Front Embarked Melbourne, 11 May 1917; disembarked Devonport, England, 20 July 1917. and marched into 6th Training Bn. Proceeded overseas to France, 11 October 1917. Admitted to 2nd General Hospital, Havre, 11 October 1917 (gastritis); transferred to England, 21 December 1917, and admitted to Beaufort War Hospital, Bristol, 22 December 1917; transferred to 1st Australian Auxiliary Hospital, Harefield, 11 January 1918. Marched into No 2 Command Depot, Weymouth, 17 January 1918. Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Osterley', 31 January 1918; discharged, Melbourne (medically unfit), 18 May 1918. Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal |
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