Regimental number | 1964 |
Place of birth | Launceston, Tasmania |
Religion | Church of England |
Occupation | Blacksmith |
Address | Granville Street, South Launceston, Tasmania |
Marital status | Single |
Age at embarkation | 19 |
Height | 5' 6" |
Weight | 130 lbs |
Next of kin | Mrs J A Christmas, GPO Launceston, Launceston, Tasmania |
Previous military service | Served in the Senior Cadets and the Militia (1894 Quota). |
Enlistment date | |
Place of enlistment | Pontville, Tasmania |
Rank on enlistment | Driver |
Unit name | Field Artillery Brigade 3, Battery 9 |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 13/31/1 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Hobart, Tasmania, on board Transport A2 Geelong on |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Driver |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 3rd Field Artillery Brigade |
Fate | Returned to Australia |
Discharge date | |
Other details |
War service: Egypt, Gallipoli, Western Front Commenced return to Australia from Taranto, Italy, on board HT 'Kasir-a-Hind', 24 September 1918; disembarked Melbourne 23 November 1918, for onward travel to Tasmania; discharged, 24 January 1919. Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
Sources | NAA: B2455, CHRISTMAS Thomas Renshaw |