Regimental number | 3679 |
Place of birth | Newcastle, New South Wales |
Religion | Church of England |
Occupation | Joiner |
Address | 569 Rathdown Street, Carlton, Victoria |
Marital status | Married |
Age at embarkation | 29.1 |
Height | 5' 8" |
Weight | 152 lbs |
Next of kin | Wife, Mrs Emma Arkley, 569 Rathdown Street, Carlton, Victoria |
Previous military service | Served for 18 months in the Militia, South Australia, and 18 months in the 12th Regiment, Launceston, Tasmania. Previously rejected for enlistment on account of teeth. |
Enlistment date | |
Place of enlistment | Melbourne, Victoria |
Rank on enlistment | Private |
Unit name | 6th Battalion, 12th Reinforcement |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/23/3 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A40 Ceramic on |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Lance Corporal |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 1st Pioneer Battalion |
Fate | Returned to Australia |
Discharge date | |
Other details |
War service: Egypt, Western Front Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'City of Poona', 28 March 1919; discharged (termination of period of enlistment), Melbourne, 6 July 1919. Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
Date of death | |
Place of burial | Beechworth Cemetery, Victoria |
Sources | NAA: B2455, ARKLEY George |