| Regimental number | 1321 |
| Place of birth | Sydney, New South Wales |
| Religion | Roman Catholic |
| Occupation | Letterpress machinist |
| Address | 203 Albion Street, Surry Hills, Sydney, New South Wales |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 21 |
| Height | 5' 8" |
| Weight | 134 lbs |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs R Saunders, 203 Albion Street, Surry Hills, Sydney, New South Wales |
| Previous military service | Served for 3.5 years with 16th Signal Troop Army Engineers; still serving at time of AIF enlistment. |
| Enlistment date | |
| Place of enlistment | Sydney, New South Wales |
| Rank on enlistment | Sapper |
| Unit name | 3rd Divisional Signal Company, 2nd Reinforcements |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A23 Suffolk on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Sapper |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 3rd Signal Section |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Discharge date | |
| Other details |
War service: Egypt, Gallipoli Proceeded from Egypt to join the Mediterranean Expeditionary Force, Gallipoli, 21 October 1915; reported for duty, Gallipoli, 2 November 1915. Admitted to HS 'Oxfordshire', 12 December 1915; transferred to 5th Field Ambulance, Mudros, 13 December 1915 (influenza); to 3rd Auxiliary Hospital, Cairo, 15 December 1915; to Ras el Tin Convalescent Hospital, Alexandria, 9 January 1916; discharged to duty, 20 January 1916. Transferred to 4th Divisional Signal Company, 10 March 1916. Admitted to 3rd Australian General Hospital, Abbassia, 12 June 1916 (eye trouble). Commenced return to Australia from Suez on board HT 'Seang Boon', 17 July 1916, for discharge (amblyopia); discharged (medically unfit), Sydney, 19 September 1916. Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
