Regimental number | 8136 |
Date of birth | |
Place of birth | Melbourne, Victoria |
Religion | Presbyterian |
Occupation | Labourer |
Address | Sydney, New South Wales |
Marital status | Single |
Age at embarkation | 33 |
Height | 5' 2" |
Weight | 126 lbs |
Next of kin | Mother, Mrs Florence Mary Yates, Rowena Parade, Richmond, Victoria |
Previous military service | Nil |
Enlistment date | |
Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | |
Place of enlistment | Sydney, New South Wales |
Rank on enlistment | Sapper |
Unit name | Tunnelling Companies (September 1916-February 1918): June 1917 Reinforcements |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board SS Indarra on |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Sapper |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 1st Tunnelling Company |
Fate | Returned to Australia |
Discharge date | |
Other details |
War service: Western Front Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Norman', 4 July 1919; discharged (termination of period of enlistment), Sydney, 12 September 1919. Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal Also served in World War II: Service No N70600. |
Sources | NAA: B2455, YATES Josiah Rodway |