Regimental number | 982 |
True Name | SUTHERLAND, Harry |
Religion | Presbyterian |
Occupation | Fireman |
Marital status | Single |
Age at embarkation | 30.6 |
Height | 5' 5" |
Weight | 148 lbs |
Next of kin | Mother, Mrs H. Smith, 14 Fountain Street, Edinburgh, Scotland |
Previous military service | Served for 2 years in 2nd Bn, Black Watch. |
Enlistment date | |
Rank on enlistment | Private |
Unit name | 3rd Battalion E Company |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/20/1 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A14 Euripides on |
No details of embarkation for HQ and A-H Companies entered on Embarkation Roll. | |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 3rd Battalion |
Fate | Returned to Australia |
Other details |
War service: Egypt Discharged in Melbourne, 11 March 1915, for misconduct: OC Company reported: 'This man was given to drink, frequently overstayed leave, and [was] unreliable, and unlikely to become an efficient soldier.' Not eligible for War Medals. |
Miscellaneous details | See 12728 Gunner Harry SUTHERLAND for second period of service. |
Sources | NAA: B2455, SMITH Harry |