Regimental number | 536 |
Place of birth | Norwich, England |
Religion | Church of England |
Occupation | Gardener |
Address | 38 City Road, Lakenham, Norwich, England |
Marital status | Single |
Age at embarkation | 18 |
Next of kin | Mother, Mrs Katie West, 38 City Road, Lakenham, Norwich, England |
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Rank on enlistment | Private |
Unit name | 21st Battalion, B Company |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/38/1 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A38 Ulysses on |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 24th Battalion |
Fate | Returned to Australia |
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War service: Egypt, Gallipoli, Western Front Proceeded to Gallipoli, 29 August 1915. Transferred to hospital ship (enteric), 10 November 1915; transferred to Alexandria, 15 November 1915 and admitted to hospital. Discharged from hospital to commence return to Australia, 8 February 1916. Commenced return to Australia on board 'Nestor' from Suez, 9 February 1916. Re-embarked from Melbourne on board 'Argyllshire', 3 July 1916. Taken on strength, 21st Bn, 22 November 1916. Wounded in action, 4 October 1917; rejoined unit, 22 November 1917. Transferred to 5th Bn, 29 September 1918; to 24th Bn, 25 November 1918. Commenced return to Australia, 4 June 1919; disembarked, 17 July 1919; discharged, 31 August 1919. Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
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