Regimental number | 1902 |
Place of birth | Ballarat, Victoria |
Religion | Presbyterian |
Occupation | Labourer |
Address | Portland PO, Portland, Victoria |
Marital status | Single |
Age at embarkation | 21 |
Height | 5'4.25" |
Next of kin | Mother, Mrs Mary Ann Robins, Portland PO, Portland, Victoria |
Previous military service | Nil |
Enlistment date | |
Place of enlistment | Ballarat, Victoria |
Rank on enlistment | Private |
Unit name | 39th Battalion, 2nd Reinforcement |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/56/2 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board RMS Orontes on |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 39th Battalion |
Fate | Returned to Australia |
Discharge date | |
Other details |
War service: Western Front Wounded in action, 4 August 1917 (left leg amputated). Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Czaritza', 16 March 1919; disembarked HT 'Dunluce Castle', Melbourne, 15 May 1919; discharged (medically unfit), 18 July 1919. Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal |
Miscellaneous details | Full name: William Henry ROBINS |
Date of death | |
Age at death | 30 |
Place of burial | Fawkner Cemetery |
Sources | NAA: B2455, ROBINS William |