Regimental number | 152 |
Place of birth | Fraine, Athboy, Co Meath, Ireland |
Religion | Roman Catholic |
Occupation | Fireman |
Address | Junee, New South Wales |
Marital status | Single |
Age at embarkation | 35 |
Height | 5' 8.5" |
Weight | 178 lbs |
Next of kin | Sister, Mrs Annie McCormack, Friane, Athboy, Co Meath, Ireland |
Previous military service | Nil |
Enlistment date | |
Place of enlistment | Sydney, New South Wales |
Rank on enlistment | 2nd Corporal |
Unit name | Section 1 |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 15/9/1 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A18 Wiltshire on |
Rank from Nominal Roll | 2nd Corporal |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 60th Railway Company |
Fate | Returned to Australia |
Discharge date | |
Other details |
War service: Western Front Embarked Sydney on 'Wiltshire', 7 February 1917; disembarked Devonport, 11 April 1917, and marched into 1st Australian Railway Section. Proceeded to France with 6th Australian Railway Operations Company, 14 May 1917. On leave to United Kingdom, 10 August 1918; rejoined unit from leave, 25 August 1918; to Paris on leave, 16 February 1919; rejoined unit from leave, 27 February 1919. Proceeded to England from Australian Divisional Base Depot, Havre, 1 May 1919; marched into No 3 Group, Codford, 2 May 1917. Commenced return to Australia on HT 'Valencia', 20 July 1919; disembarked Sydney, 14 September 1919; discharged, Sydney, 15 November 1919. Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal |
Sources | NAA: B2455, McCORMACK Walter |