Regimental number | 375 |
Date of birth | |
Place of birth | Balaklava, South Australia |
Religion | Methodist |
Occupation | Farmer |
Address | Whitwarta, South Australia |
Marital status | Single |
Age at embarkation | 31 |
Height | 6' 2" |
Weight | 203 lbs |
Next of kin | Mother, Mrs C Liersch, Whitwarta, South Australia |
Previous military service | Nil |
Enlistment date | |
Place of enlistment | Keswick, South Australia |
Rank on enlistment | Private |
Unit name | 27th Battalion, B Company |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/44/1 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Adelaide, South Australia, on board HMAT A2 Geelong on |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Corporal |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 5th Division Sanitation Section |
Fate | Returned to Australia |
Discharge date | |
Other details |
War service: Egypt, Gallipoli, Western Front Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Ceramic', 9 August 1919; discharged (termination of period of enlistment), Adelaide, 23 November 1919. Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
Sources | NAA: B2455, LIERSCH Walter Albert |