| Regimental number | 9147A |
| Place of birth | Flemington, Victoria |
| Religion | Presbyterian |
| Occupation | Warehouse salesman |
| Address | Flemington, Victoria |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 18 |
| Height | 5' 5.5" |
| Weight | 129 lbs |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs Rosa E Urie, 35 Finsbury Street, Flemington, Victoria |
| Previous military service | Served for 4 years in the Compulsory Military Training scheme. |
| Enlistment date | |
| Place of enlistment | Melbourne, Victoria |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | Convalescent Depot, Harefield Park, London, and Special Reinforcements (Feb 1915 - March 1916) |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Vic, on board HMAT A63 Karoola on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 5th Field Ambulance |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Discharge date | |
| Other details |
War service: Egypt, Western Front Embarked Alexandria for England, 28 January 1916. Taken on strength, 1st Australian Auxiliary Hospital, Harefield, 18 February 1916. Transferred to 16th Field Ambulance, 4 April 1917. Proceeded overseas to France, 12 October 1917; taken on strength, 5th Field Ambulance, in the field, 26 October 1917. Admitted to 6th Australian Field Ambulance, 4 July 1918; transferred same day to 47th Casualty Clearing Station (influenza); discharged to duty, 4 August 1918; rejoined unit, 8 August 1918. On leave to United Kingdom, 16 October 1918; rejoined unit from leave, 2 November 1918. Marched out to England for return to Australia, 26 February 1919. Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Armagh', 5 April 1919; disembarked Melbourne, 18 May 1919; discharged, Melbourne, 17 July 1919. Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, URIE Ralph William |
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Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
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