Regimental number | 1549 |
Place of birth | Eldorado, Victoria |
Religion | Roman Catholic |
Occupation | Motor engine attendant |
Marital status | Single |
Age at embarkation | 41 |
Height | 5'8.75" |
Weight | 182 lbs |
Next of kin | Mother, Mrs C Scanlan, Albury, New South Wales |
Previous military service | Not at present serving 12 years N.S.W. V Force 12 moths 1st N.S.W. MR. St. Africa 6 month cycle corporal |
Enlistment date | |
Place of enlistment | Sydney, New South Wales |
Rank on enlistment | Sergeant |
Unit name | 301st (Mechanical Transport), 8th Company, Army Service Corps (17th Divisional Ammunition Park) |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 25/98/1 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A40 Ceramic on |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Staff Sergeant |
Unit from Nominal Roll | A Corps Troop Motor Transport Company |
Fate | Returned to Australia |
Discharge date | |
Other details |
Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Runic', 23 September 1918; disembarked Melbourne, 26 November 1918, for onward travel to Sydney; discharged Sydney, 26 January 1919. Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
Date of death | |
Place of burial | Albury Cemetery, New South Wales |
Sources | NAA: B2455, SCANLAN James |