Regimental number | 6 |
Place of birth | Lancefield Victoria |
Religion | Church of England |
Occupation | Labourer |
Address | 86 Duke Street, Richmond, Victoria |
Marital status | Married |
Age at embarkation | 34 |
Next of kin | Wife, Mrs D Scoggins, 86 Duke Street, Richmond, Victoria |
Enlistment date | |
Rank on enlistment | Sergeant (Transport) |
Unit name | 6th Battalion, Headquarters |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/23/1 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A20 Hororata on |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 6th Battalion |
Fate | Returned to Australia |
Discharge date | |
Other details |
War service: Egypt, Gallipoli, Western Front Proceeded from Alexandria to join the British Expeditionary Force, 25 March 1916; disembarked Marseilles, 30 March 1916. Appointed Company Sergeant Major, in the field, 1 April 1916. Wounded in action (gun shot wound, left foot), 26 July 1916; transferred to England, 1 August 1916. Proceeded overseas to France, 28 March 1917; rejoined Bn, 2 April 1917. Wounded in action (gun shot wound, right arm, chest), 20 December 1917; transferred to England and admitted to War Hospital, Warren Road, Guildford, 29 December 1917. Transferred to 3rd Australian Auxiliary Hospital, Dartford, 10 January 1918; discharged to No. 3 Command Depot, Hurdcott, 14 January 1918. Proceeded overseas to France, 17 April 1918; rejoined Bn, 22 April 1918. Marched out to England to commence return to Australia, 10 August 1918; commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Medic', 24 August 1918; disembarked Melbourne, 11 October 1918; discharged, 10 December 1918. Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |