Regimental number | 6044 |
Place of birth | Helsingfors, Finland |
Religion | Roman Catholic |
Occupation | Motor mechanic |
Address | 19 Seddon Street, Subiaco, Western Australia |
Marital status | Married |
Age at embarkation | 26 |
Height | 5' 6.5" |
Weight | 143 lbs |
Next of kin | Wife, Mrs Elizabeth Bergroth, 375 Bagot Road, Subiaco, Western Australia |
Previous military service | Served in the Royal Australian Navy for 2 months. |
Enlistment date | |
Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | |
Rank on enlistment | Private |
Unit name | 28th Battalion, 17th Reinforcement |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/45/3 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Fremantle, Western Australia, on board HMAT A8 Argyllshire on |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
Unit from Nominal Roll | Australian Motor Transport Section |
Fate | Returned to Australia |
Other details |
War service: embarked Fremantle, 9 November 1916; disembarked Devonport, England, 10 January 1917. Taken on strength, Australian Motor Transport Section, Chelsea, 25 February 1917. Admitted to Tidworth Military Hospital, 2 June 1917 (rheumatism); marched out to Convalescent Depot, Weymouth, 8 August 1917; and to No. 2 Command Depot, Weymouth, 8 August 1917. Commenced return to Australia on board 'Pakeha' for discharge, 27 August 1917; discharged, 2 November 1917. Medal: British War Medal |