Regimental number | 6030 |
Place of birth | Brixham, Devon, England |
School | National Boys School, Church of England, England |
Age on arrival in Australia | 15 |
Occupation | Ironworker |
Address | Lavonee, Earl Street, Randwick, New South Wales |
Marital status | Single |
Age at embarkation | 20 |
Next of kin | Cousin, Mrs Susan Lavis, Lavonee, Earl Street, Randwick, New South Wales |
Previous military service | Served for 4 years in Senior Cadets, 2 years in 22nd Infantry still serving |
Enlistment date | |
Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | |
Place of enlistment | Sydney, New South Wales |
Rank on enlistment | Private |
Unit name | 17th Battalion, 17th Reinforcement |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/34/3 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A11 Ascanius on |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 17th Battalion |
Fate | Killed in Action |
Place of death or wounding | Amiens, France |
Age at death | 19.6 |
Place of burial | Moreuil Communal Cemetery Allied Extension (Row E, Grave No. 20), France |
Panel number, Roll of Honour, Australian War Memorial | 82 |
Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal |
Sources | NAA: B2455, ACKRALL William John |