The AIF Project

John Harding CHAMBERS

Regimental number112
Place of birthGodalming, Surrey, England
ReligionChurch of England
OccupationFarmer
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation22
Next of kinMother, Mrs Alice Chambers, Ebor, Prestbury, Cheltenham, England
Enlistment date6 September 1914
Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll16 September 1914
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name9th Light Horse Regiment, A Squadron
AWM Embarkation Roll number10/14/1
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A26 Armadale on 12 February 1915
Rank from Nominal RollLance Corporal
Unit from Nominal Roll2nd Field Squadron Engineers
FateReturned to Australia 18 December 1919
Discharge date10 March 1920
Other details

War service: Egypt, Gallipoli, Middle East

Proceeded to join forces at Gallipoli, 16 May 1915.

Commenced return to Australia, 18 December 1919; disembarked, 2 February 1920; discharged, 10 March 1920.

Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal

Print format    


© The AIF Project 2024, UNSW Canberra. Not to be reproduced without permission.