Regimental number | 918 |
Date of birth | |
Place of birth | Koolunga, South Australia |
Religion | Methodist |
Occupation | Farm labourer |
Address | Crystal Brook, South Australia |
Marital status | Single |
Age at embarkation | 22 |
Height | 5' 9.25" |
Weight | 129 lbs |
Next of kin | Mother, Mrs E J Chesson, Crystal Brook, South Australia |
Previous military service | Nil |
Enlistment date | |
Place of enlistment | Oaklands, Adelaide, South Australia |
Rank on enlistment | Private |
Unit name | 9th Light Horse Regiment, 5th Reinforcement |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 10/14/2 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Adelaide, South Australia, on board HMAT A59 Botanist on |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 9th Light Horse Regiment |
Fate | Returned to Australia |
Family/military connections | Brother: 1434 Pte Stanley Mitchell CHESSON, 32nd Bn, returned to Australia, 3 May 1919. |
Other details |
War service: Egypt, Gallipoli, Palestine Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
Date of death | |
Age at death | 82 |
Place of burial | Centennial Park Cemetery, Adelaide, South Australia |
Sources | NAA: B2455, CHESSON Hurtle William |