| Regimental number | 4577 |
| Place of birth | Meringandan Queensland |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Teamster |
| Address | Toowoomba, Queensland |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 24 |
| Next of kin | Father, J W Sweedman, Inglewood, Queensland |
| Enlistment date | |
| Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 9th Battalion, 14th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/26/4 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Brisbane, Queensland, on board HMAT A62 Wandilla on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Sergeant |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 49th Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Military Medal 'During the period 26th March to 18th September 1918, this N.C.O. has done continuous good work as leader of a Lewis gun Section. In action he has invariably shown marked skill and bravery in handling his Lewis gun team, and his work generally has been most satisfactory. He has invariably set a splendid example of bravery and cheerfulness to all with whom he came in contact.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 75 Date: |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: Military Medal, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
