John Peter WADE

Regimental number2455
Place of birthMerriton, South Australia
ReligionRoman Catholic
OccupationLabourer
AddressIron Knob, South Australia
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation35.4
Height5' 8.5"
Weight140 lbs
Next of kinMother, Mrs Johannah Wade, Carreton, South Australia
Previous military serviceMember for 2 years, Hummocks Hill Rifle Club
Enlistment date2 June 1916
Place of enlistmentAdelaide, South Australia
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name5th Pioneer Battalion, Reinforcement 4
AWM Embarkation Roll number14/17/3
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Adelaide, South Australia, on board HMAT A55 Itria on 14 August 1916
Rank from Nominal RollPrivate
Unit from Nominal Roll5th Pioneer Battalion
FateReturned to Australia 2 June 1919
Discharge date29 August 1919
Other details

War service: Western Front

Wounded in action, 18 May 1917 (gassed).

Wounded in action (second occasion), 19 September 1917 (gun shot wound, left hand).

Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Beltana', 2 June 1919; discharged (termination of period of enlistment0, Adelaide, 29 August 1919.

Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal
SourcesNAA: B2455, WADE John Peter