Regimental number | 21260 |
Place of birth | Witcombe, Gloucestershire, England |
Religion | Church of England |
Occupation | Teamster |
Address | Whiporie, Grafton Line, via Casino, New South Wales |
Marital status | Married |
Age at embarkation | 27 |
Height | 5' 4.25" |
Weight | 126 lbs |
Next of kin | Wife, Mrs L J Newman, Whiporie, Grafton Line, via Casino, New South Wales |
Previous military service | Nil |
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Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | |
Place of enlistment | Lismore, New South Wales |
Rank on enlistment | Gunner |
Unit name | 9th Field Artillery Brigade, 36th Battery |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A8 Argyllshire on |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Gunner |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 8th Field Artillery Brigade |
Fate | Returned to Australia |
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Other details |
War service: Western Front Embarked Sydney, 11 May 1916; disembarked Devonport, England, 10 July 1916. Proceeded overseas to France, 1 January 1917; taken on strength, 9th Field Artillery Brigade (108th Battery), 6 January 1917. On leave to England, 7 February 1918. Admitted to 7th General Hospital, Bristol, while on leave, 22 February 1918; transferred to 3rd Australian Auxiliary Hospital, Dartford, 28 March 1918 (tachycardia); discharged to No 2 Command Depot, Weymouth, 2 May 1918. Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Essex', 7 June 1918; disembarked Sydney, 1 August 1918; discharged Brisbane (medically unfit), 19 August 1918 (chromatic cardiocosis). Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal |
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Place of burial | Coraki Cemetery |