John Frank McARTHUR

Regimental number3386
Place of birthSt George, Queensland
Other NamesJack Frank Miller
ReligionPresbyterian
OccupationStation overseer
AddressNorth Pandawanna, Bungunya Goondiwindi, Queensland
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation24.7
Height6' 0"
Weight166 lbs
Next of kinMother, Mrs E McArthur, North Pandawanna, Bungunya Goondiwindi, Queensland
Previous military serviceNil
Enlistment date27 July 1915
Place of enlistmentBrisbane, Queensland
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name15th Battalion, 11th Reinforcement
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/32/2
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Brisbane, Queensland, on board HMAT A48 Seang Bee on 21 October 1915
Rank from Nominal RollCorporal
Unit from Nominal Roll15th Battalion
FateReturned to Australia 11 December 1918
Discharge date1 April 1919
Family/military connectionsBrother: 3387 Sergeant James McARTHUR, 15th Bn, returned to Australia, 27 September 1917.
Other details

War service: Egypt, Western Front

Wounded in action, 1 February 1917 (gun shot wound, hips, legs, feet).

Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Saxon', 11 December 1918; discharged (wounded: bomb wounds, left leg), Brisbane, 1 April 1919.

Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal
SourcesNAA: B2455, McARTHUR John Frank