Regimental number | 7967 |
Place of birth | Zeehan, Tasmania |
Religion | Presbyterian |
Occupation | Fitter |
Address | Cue, Western Australia |
Marital status | Single |
Age at embarkation | 27.5 |
Height | 6' 0" |
Weight | 160 lbs |
Next of kin | Father, J N Dewar, Cue, Western Australia |
Previous military service | Nil |
Enlistment date | |
Place of enlistment | Geraldton, Western Australia |
Rank on enlistment | Private |
Unit name | 16th Battalion, 27th Reinforcement |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/33/6 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Fremantle, Western Australia, on board SS Canberra on |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 16th Battalion |
Fate | Returned to Australia |
Discharge date | |
Other details |
War service: Western Front Wounded in action, 14 July 1918 (shell wound, right and left thighs: severe). Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Ulysses', 18 January 1919; discharged (medically unfit), Melbourne, 22 January 1920. Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal |
Date of death | |
Place of burial | Meekatharra Cemetery, Western Australia |
Sources | NAA: B2455, DEWAR James Weir |