Victor Lovell WESTLAKE

Regimental number2597
Date of birth14 January 1891
Place of birthBute, South Australia
ReligionMethodist
OccupationFarmer
AddressBute, South Australia
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation25
Height5' 8.5"
Weight142 lbs
Next of kinMother, Mrs. Fannie Westlake, Bute, South Australia
Previous military serviceNil
Enlistment date15 February 1916
Place of enlistmentAdelaide, South Australia
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name9th Light Horse Regiment, 19th Reinforcement
AWM Embarkation Roll number10/14/4
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Adelaide, South Australia, on board RMS Mongolia on 13 July 1916
Rank from Nominal RollSergeant
Unit from Nominal Roll15th Light Horse Regiment
FateReturned to Australia 24 July 1919
Discharge date7 October 1919
Other details

War service: Egypt, Palestine

Commenced return to Australia from Suez on board HT 'Dongola', 24 July 1919; discharged (termination of period of enlistment), Adelaide, 7 October 1919.

Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal
Date of death23 August 1963
Age at death72
Place of burialClare General Cemetery, South Australia
SourcesNAA: B2455, WESTLAKE Victor Lovell