Regimental number | 3748 |
Date of birth | |
Place of birth | Glenshiel, Scotland |
Religion | Presbyterian |
Occupation | Booksellers' assistant |
Address | c/o J Walch and Son, Hobart, Tasmania |
Marital status | Single |
Age at embarkation | 28.7 |
Height | 5' 6" |
Weight | 133 lbs |
Next of kin | Father, John Boa, Glen Cannie, Beauly, Scotland |
Previous military service | Nil |
Enlistment date | |
Place of enlistment | Claremont, Tasmania |
Rank on enlistment | Private |
Unit name | Infantry Brigade 7, Field Ambulance 7, Section C |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 26/50/1 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Brisbane, Queensland, on board HMAT A11 Ascanius on |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Sergeant |
Unit from Nominal Roll | Army Service Corps |
Fate | Returned to Australia |
Discharge date | |
Other details |
War service: Egypt, Gallipoli, Western Front Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Ypiringa', 15 November 1919; discharged (termination of period of enlistment), Hobart, 9 April 1919. Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal Also served in World War II: Service No T258819. |
Date of death | |
Age at death | 67 |
Place of burial | Cornelian Bay Cemetery and Crematorium, Hobart, Tasmania |
Sources | NAA: B2455, BOA James |