Regimental number | 4242 |
Date of birth | |
Place of birth | Hansborough, South Australia |
Religion | Methodist |
Occupation | Farmer |
Address | Eudunda, South Australia |
Marital status | Single |
Age at embarkation | 23 |
Height | 5' 9.75" |
Weight | 168 lbs |
Next of kin | Mother, Mrs Ellen Boxall, Eudunda, South Australia |
Previous military service | Member, Eudunda Rifle Club for 4 months; served for 15 months in the 23rd Australian Light Horse Regiment, Kapunda; still serving at time of AIF enlistment. |
Enlistment date | |
Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | |
Place of enlistment | Adelaide, South Australia |
Rank on enlistment | Lance Sergeant |
Unit name | 32nd Battalion, 11th Reinforcement |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/49/2 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Adelaide, South Australia, on board HMAT A19 Afric on |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Sergeant |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 32nd Battalion |
Fate | Returned to Australia |
Discharge date | |
Other details |
War service: Western Front Embarked Adelaide, 7 November 1916; disembarked Plymouth, England, 9 January 1917 marched in to 8th Training Bn, Hurdcott, 10 January 1917. Proceeded overseas to France, 5 April 1917; reverted to Private, 7 April 1917; taken on strength, 32nd Bn, in the field, 12 April 1917. Detached to Lewis Gun School, 14 May 1917; rejoined Bn, in the field, 28 May 1917. Appointed Lance Corporal, 3 June 1917. Detached to 5th Division Demonstration Platoon, 17 January 1918; rejoined Bn, in the field, 14 May 1918. Promoted Corporal, 1 July 1918. Promoted Sergeant, 5 July 1918. Detached to Musketry Instruction Course, Hayling Island, Hampshire, England, 19 July 1918. Admitted to VAD Hospital, Hayling Island, 27 July 1918 (synovitis, left knee: slight); discharged to School of Musketry, 30 July 1918. Proceeded overseas to France, 24 August 1918, on completion of course: 'Fair knowledge of musketry on arrival at School; made very good progress during attendance. Is fit for position of Musketry Instructor'; rejoined Bn, in the field, 26 August 1918. On leave to Paris, 8 February 1919; rejoined Bn from leave, 22 February 1918. Marched out for return to Australia, 17 April 1919. Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Karmala', 1 July 1919; disembarked Adelaide, 14 August 1919; discharged, 22 September 1919. Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal |
Miscellaneous details | Address entered incorrectly on Embarkation Roll as Eudinda. |
Date of death | |
Age at death | 72 |
Place of burial | Red Cliffs Pioneer Cemetery, Victoria |
Sources | NAA: B2455, BOXALL Charles Murray |