William Edward SHORT

Regimental number6119
Place of birthMattong New South Wales
ReligionChurch of England
OccupationEngine driver
AddressMatong, New South Wales
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation19
Next of kinFriend, Mrs W Evans, Matong, New South Wales
Enlistment date31 August 1916
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name21st Battalion, 17th Reinforcement
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/38/3
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A19 Afric on 3 November 1916
Rank from Nominal RollPrivate
Unit from Nominal Roll2nd Machine Gun Battalion
FateEffective abroad (still overseas)