Regimental number | 1426 |
Date of birth | |
Place of birth | Albany, Western Australia |
Religion | Presbyterian |
Occupation | Groom |
Address | Leongatha, South Gippsland, Victoria |
Marital status | Single |
Age at embarkation | 24 |
Height | 5' 10" |
Weight | 167 lbs |
Next of kin | Sister, Miss E Tolmie, c/o Mrs D Lyons, Leongatha, South Gippsland, Victoria |
Enlistment date | |
Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | |
Place of enlistment | Sydney, New South Wales |
Rank on enlistment | Private |
Unit name | 2nd Battalion, 2nd Reinforcement |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A48 Seang Bee on |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Sergeant |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 56th Battalion |
Fate | Returned to Australia |
Discharge date | |
Other details |
War service: Egypt, Gallipoli, Western Front Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Aeneas', 18 December 1918; discharged (medically unfit: claw right hand; old injury), 2 May 1919. Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal Subsequently served in Special Service, as No 85965: enlisted, 16 June 1919; commenced return to Australia from London on board HT 'Cap Verde', 5 January 1920. |
Sources | NAA: B2455, TOLMIE James Charles |