Regimental number | 1132 |
Place of birth | Port Pirie, South Australia |
Religion | Roman Catholic |
Occupation | Bricklayer |
Address | c/o Mrs B T Blatchford, Waterworks, Town Port Pirie, South Australia |
Marital status | Single |
Age at embarkation | 23.3 |
Height | 5' 7" |
Weight | 140 lbs |
Next of kin | Mother, Mrs B T Blatchford, Waterworks, Town, Port Pirie, South Australia |
Previous military service | Nil |
Enlistment date | |
Place of enlistment | Morphettville, South Australia |
Rank on enlistment | Private |
Unit name | 16th Battalion, G Company |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/33/1 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A40 Ceramic on |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 16th Battalion |
Fate | Returned to Australia |
Other details |
War service: Egypt, Gallipoli, Western Front Commenced return to Australia from Suez on board HT 'Kanowna', 9 |
Date of death | |
Place of burial | Port Pirie Cemetery, South Australia |
Sources | NAA: B2455, BLATCHFORD William George |