Regimental number | 2910 |
Date of birth | |
Place of birth | Irvinebank, Queensland |
Religion | Church of England |
Occupation | Miner |
Marital status | Single |
Age at embarkation | 18.1 |
Height | 5' 7.5" |
Weight | 112 lbs |
Next of kin | Father, J Tait, Irvinebank, Queensland |
Previous military service | Nil |
Enlistment date | |
Place of enlistment | Brisbane, Queensland |
Rank on enlistment | Private |
Unit name | 9th Battalion, 9th Reinforcement |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/26/2 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A33 Ayrshire on |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 49th Battalion |
Fate | Returned to Australia |
Discharge date | |
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. |
Sources | NAA: B2455, TAIT Alfred |