Alfred TAIT

Regimental number2910
Date of birth6 June 1897
Place of birthIrvinebank, Queensland
ReligionChurch of England
OccupationMiner
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation18.1
Height5' 7.5"
Weight112 lbs
Next of kinFather, J Tait, Irvinebank, Queensland
Previous military serviceNil
Enlistment date29 July 1915
Place of enlistmentBrisbane, Queensland
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name9th Battalion, 9th Reinforcement
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/26/2
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A33 Ayrshire on 1 September 1915
Rank from Nominal RollPrivate
Unit from Nominal Roll49th Battalion
FateReturned to Australia 16 October 1916
Discharge date24 January 1917
Other details

War service: Egypt, Western Front

Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Karoola', 16 October 1916; discharged (wounded: severe shrapnel wound, right hand), Brisbane, 24 January 1917.

Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal

Also served in World War II: Service No N71322.
SourcesNAA: B2455, TAIT Alfred