Regimental number | 57351 |
Date of birth | |
Place of birth | Uralla, New South Wales |
Religion | Presbyterian |
Occupation | Jackeroo |
Address | 'Woodlands', Uralla, New South Wales |
Marital status | Single |
Age at embarkation | 20 |
Height | 5' 8" |
Weight | 142 lbs |
Next of kin | Father, Mr James Swales, 'Woodlands', Uralla, New South Wales |
Previous military service | Served for 4 years in Senior Cadets; 6 months in Citizen Forces |
Enlistment date | |
Place of enlistment | Sydney, New South Wales |
Unit name | 4th General Service Reinforcements (Egypt) (New South Wales) |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A15 Port Sydney on |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 1st Light Horse Regiment |
Fate | Returned to Australia |
Discharge date | |
Other details |
War service: Egypt Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Ulimaroa', 13 March 1919; arrvied Melbourne, 19 April 1919, for onward travel to Sydney; discharged (termination of period of enlistment), Sydney, 8 May 1919. Medal: British War Medal |
Sources | NAA: B2455, SWALES Alan Cleghorn |