Regimental number | 2653 |
Place of birth | Borung, Victoria |
Religion | Presbyterian |
Occupation | Labourer |
Address | Buckley Swamp, Hamilton, Victoria |
Marital status | Single |
Age at embarkation | 21 |
Height | 5' 5.25" |
Weight | 126 lbs |
Next of kin | Father, N McGilp, Hamilton, Victoria |
Previous military service | Nil |
Enlistment date | |
Place of enlistment | Hamilton, Victoria |
Rank on enlistment | Private |
Unit name | 6th Battalion, 8th Reinforcement |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/23/2 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A68 Anchises on |
Miscellaneous information from cemetery records | Photo: Kent Fedorowich |
Discharge date | |
Other details |
Warrant issued for his arrest, 17 July 1915, on the grounds of being a deserter from Seymour Camp, 12 July 1915. War service: Egypt, Gallipoli, Western Front Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Nestor', 12 December 1918; discharged (medically unfit), Melbourne, 14 October 1919. Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
Date of death | |
Age at death | 59 |
Place of burial | Melbourne General Cemetery, Victoria |
Sources | NAA B2455 1944260 |