Regimental number | 2014 |
Place of birth | Belfast, Co Antrim, Ireland |
Religion | Church of England |
Occupation | Jockey |
Address | Louisa Street, Goodwood, South Australia |
Marital status | Married |
Age at embarkation | 30 |
Height | 5' 3.75" |
Weight | 137 lbs |
Next of kin | Wife, Mrs kate Andrews, Louisa Street, Goodwood, South Australia |
Previous military service | 69 days, 9th Light Horse Brigade, Australian Imperial Force. |
Enlistment date | |
Rank on enlistment | Private |
Unit name | 27th Battalion, 3rd Reinforcement |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/44/2 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Adelaide, South Australia, on board RMS Morea on |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 27th Battalion |
Fate | Returned to Australia |
Discharge date | |
Other details |
War service: Egypt, Gallipoli Taken on strength of 27th Bn from 3rd reinforcements, Gallipoli peninsula, 12 October 1915. Admitted to 7th Field Ambulance, 23 October 1915 (deafness); transferred to 16th Casualty Clearing Station, 23 October 1915; to Mudros on board HS 'Formosa', 23 October 1915; to England, 25 October 1915, and admitted to Brook War Hospital, 9 November 1915. Embarked Plymouth and commenced return to Australia on HT 'Euripides' for home service, 24 June 1916. Disembarked Adelaide and discharged on account of being medically unfit for continued service, 17 October 1916 (deafness and deformed left foot). Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |