John Ellis ANGUS

Regimental number1027
Place of birthMelbourne, Victoria
ReligionMethodist
OccupationBrass finisher
Address17 McCracken Avenue, Northcote, Victoria
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation22
Next of kinFather, John Angus, 17 McCracken Avenue, Northcote, Victoria
Enlistment date25 May 1915
Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll24 May 1915
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name8th Light Horse Regiment, 7th Reinforcement
AWM Embarkation Roll number10/13/2
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A57 Malakuta on 23 September 1915
Regimental number from Nominal RollCommissioned
Rank from Nominal RollLieutenant
Unit from Nominal Roll2nd Field Squadron Engineers
Promotions

2nd Lieutenant


Unit: ENG 1st Fld Sqn
Promotion date: 27 May 1917

Lieutenant


Unit: ENG 2nd Fld Sqn
Promotion date: 27 August 1917

Recommendations (Medals and Awards)

Mention in Despatches


Awarded, and promulgated, 'London Gazette' No. 3138 (5 June 1919); 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 113 (6 October 1919).

FateReturned to Australia 26 July 1919
Other details

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