| Regimental number | 5755 |
| Place of birth | Hedley, Yorkshire, England |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Fettler |
| Address | Parkes Street, Corrimal, New South Wales |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 31 |
| Next of kin | Father, Mr R. Pallister, 2 West View, Easington, Durham, England |
| Previous military service | Nil |
| Enlistment date | |
| Place of enlistment | Liverpool, New South Wales |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 4th Battalion, 18th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/21/4 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A55 Kyarra on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 4th Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Discharge date | |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Embarked Sydney, 3 June 1916; disembarked Plymouth, England, 3 August 1916, and marched into 1st Training Bn. Proceeded overseas to France, 22 September 1916; taken on strength, 4th Bn, in the field, 5 October 1916. On leave to United Kingdom, 3 October 1917; rejoined Bn from leave, 15 October 1917. Detached to 1st Australian Corps Gas School, 27 January 1918; rejoined Bn, in the field, 28 February 1918. Marched in to 4th Army Rest Camp, 16 August 1918; rejoined Bn, in the field, 27 August 1918. Detached to 1st Infantry Bn Guard, 27 January 1919; rejoined Bn, 3 February 1919. Marched out to England for return to Australia, 12 February 1919. Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Boonah', 20 April 1919; discharged, Sydney, 26 July 1919. Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Miscellaneous details | Father's address incorrectly recorded on Embarkation Roll as Essington, Durham, England. |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, PALLISTER John |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
