Ray Neil BETHUNE

Regimental number1116
Place of birthAdelaide, South Australia
ReligionMethodist
OccupationMotor mechanic
AddressGumeracha, South Australia
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation19.1
Height5' 6.5"
Weight142 lbs
Next of kinMother, Mrs E A Bethune, Gumeracha, South Australia
Previous military serviceNil
Enlistment date29 September 1914
Place of enlistmentAdelaide, South Australia
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit nameStationary Hospital 1
AWM Embarkation Roll number26/70/1
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A55 Kyarra on 5 December 1914
Rank from Nominal RollDriver
Unit from Nominal RollAusralian Motor Transport Section
FateReturned to Australia 23 October 1918
Discharge date23 February 1919
Other details

War service: Egypt, Western Front

Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Port Lyttleton', 23 October 1918; discharged (termination of period of enlistment), Adelaide, 23 February 1919.

Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal
Date of death21 June 1944
Place of burialGumeracha North Cemetery, South Australia
SourcesNAA: B2455, BETHUNE Ray Neil