John Foster PRIMMER

Regimental number6550
Place of birthAshburton New Zealand
ReligionRoman Catholic
OccupationButcher
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation27
Next of kinMrs H Hewson, 'Geraldine,' Canterbury, New Zealand
Enlistment date5 March 1915
Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll1 March 1915
Rank on enlistmentDriver
Unit nameInfantry Brigade Train 7, Company 17
AWM Embarkation Roll number25/36/1
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Brisbane, Queensland, on board HMAT A11 Ascanius on 24 May 1915
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Brisbane, Queensland, on board HMAT A36 Melbourne on 12 June 1915
Rank from Nominal RollPrivate
Unit from Nominal Roll5th Division Train
FateReturned to Australia 9 March 1919
Date of death25 November 1947
Place of burialLutwyche Cemetery