Henry John WALTERS

Regimental number5873
Place of birthLaura, South Australia
ReligionRoman Catholic
OccupationRailway porter
AddressHart Street, Glanville, South Australia
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation28.2
Height5' 7.5"
Weight157 lbs
Next of kinBrother, Wm Walters, Port Augusta, South Australia
Previous military serviceNil
Enlistment date2 January 1915
Place of enlistmentOaklands, South Australia
Rank on enlistmentDriver
Unit nameLight Horse Brigade Train 4
AWM Embarkation Roll number25/102/1
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Adelaide, South Australia, on board HMAT A19 Afric on 26 May 1915
Regimental number from Nominal Roll8801
Rank from Nominal RollDriver
Unit from Nominal Roll27th Battalion
FateReturned to Australia 17 March 1917
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Commenced return to Australia from Plymouth on board HS 'Beltana', 17 March 1917; discharged (medically unfit: amputated left arm), Adelaide, 13 June 1917.

Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal
Date of death12121954
Age at death68
Place of burialCheltenham Cemetery, Adelaide, South Australia
SourcesNAA: B2455, WALTERS Henry John