Regimental number | 2704 |
Place of birth | South Yarra, Victoria |
Religion | Presbyterian |
Occupation | Farm hand |
Address | Royston, Dandenong Road, Caulfield, Victoria |
Marital status | Single |
Age at embarkation | 19 |
Height | 5' 6.5" |
Weight | 147 lbs |
Next of kin | Mother, Mrs D S Wanliss, Royston, Dandenong Road, Caulfield, Victoria |
Enlistment date | |
Place of enlistment | Melbourne, Victoria |
Rank on enlistment | Private |
Unit name | 5th Battalion, 8th Reinforcement |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/22/2 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board SS Makarini on |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 5th Battalion |
Fate | Returned to Australia |
Discharge date | |
Family/military connections | Father: Lt Colonel David Sydney WANLISS CMG, 5th Bn, returned to Australia, 12 May 1918. |
Other details |
War service: Egypt, Gallipoli, Western Front Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Ruahini', 12 May 1918; disembarked Sydney, 5 July 1918, for onward travel to Melbourne; discharged (medically unfit: synovitis, right knee), Melbourne, 13 August 1918, Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
Sources | NAA: B2455, WANLISS Jack Guthrie |