Regimental number | 1093 |
Place of birth | North Adelaide, South Australia |
Religion | Church of England |
Occupation | Labourer |
Address | 2 Byron Place, off Franklin Street, Adelaide, South Australia |
Marital status | Single |
Age at embarkation | 19 |
Height | 5' 10.5" |
Weight | 152 lbs |
Next of kin | Mother, Mrs Theresa Sheldrake, 2 Byron Place, off Franklin Street, Adelaide, South Australia |
Previous military service | 2 1/2 years 76th Infantry Still serving |
Enlistment date | |
Place of enlistment | Morphettville, South Australia |
Rank on enlistment | Private |
Unit name | 10th Battalion, F Company |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/27/1 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Adelaide, South Australia, on board Transport A11 Ascanius on |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 10th Battalion |
Fate | Returned to Australia |
Discharge date | |
Other details |
Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Ascanius', 17 March 1916; disembarked 30 April 1916; discharged (medically unfit), Adelaide, 19 June 1916. Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
Date of death | |
Age at death | 30 |
Place of burial | AIF Cemetery, West Terrace, Adelaide, South Australia |
Sources | NAA: B2455, SHELDRAKE William James |