Harry Robert DOHNT

Regimental number2167
Place of birthBlyth, South Australia
ReligionMethodist
OccupationFarm labourer
AddressBlyth, South Australia
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation20.2
Height5' 3.75"
Weight120 lbs
Next of kinMother, Mrs Maria Rosina Dohnt, Blyth, South Australia
Previous military serviceNil (exempt area under Compulsory Military Training scheme)
Enlistment date9 May 1916
Place of enlistmentAdelaide, South Australia
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name50th Battalion, 4th Reinforcement
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/67/3
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Adelaide, South Australia, on board HMAT A70 Ballarat on 12 August 1916
Rank from Nominal RollLance Corporal
Unit from Nominal Roll50th Battalion
FateReturned to Australia 12 May 1919
Discharge date13 August 1919
Other details

War service: Western Front

Commenced return to australia on board HT 'Port Napier', 12 May 1919; discharged (termination of period of enlistment), Adelaide, 13 August 1919.

Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal
Date of death22 January 1976
Place of burialCheltenham Cemetery, South Australia
SourcesNAA: B2455, DOHNT Harry Robert