John WALKER

Regimental number2193
Place of birthSydney New South Wales
ReligionChurch of England
OccupationEngine cleaner
AddressNew Canterbury Road, Hurlstone Park, Sydney, New South Wales
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation21
Next of kinFather, N Walker, New Canterbury Road, Hurlstone Park, Sydney, New South Wales
Enlistment date4 May 1915
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name13th Battalion, 6th Reinforcement
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/30/2
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A62 Wandilla on 14 June 1915
Rank from Nominal RollSergeant
Unit from Nominal Roll45th Battalion
Recommendations (Medals and Awards)

Mention in Despatches


Awarded, and promulgated, 'London Gazette', second Supplement, No. 29890 (2 January 1917); 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 103 (29 June 1917).

FateReturned to Australia 10 September 1917
Other details

War service: Egypt, Gallipoli, Western Front

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