William BLACK

Regimental number288
Place of birthPrestonpans Scotland
ReligionPresbyterian
OccupationMiner
AddressStafford Street, Booval near Ipswich, Queensland
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation28
Next of kinMother, Mrs M Black, Stafford Street, Booval near Ipswich, Queensland
Enlistment date23 October 1914
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name5th Light Horse Regiment, A Squadron
AWM Embarkation Roll number10/10/1
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board Transport A34 Persic on 21 December 1914
Rank from Nominal RollPrivate
Unit from Nominal Roll5th Light Horse Regiment
FateReturned to Australia 7 November 1915
Date of death17 June 1953
Place of burialLutwyche Cemetery