Regimental number | 20731 |
Date of birth | |
Place of birth | Swansea, Wales |
Religion | Church of England |
Occupation | Engineer and surveyor |
Address | 'Moira', South Pine Road, Enoggera, Queensland |
Marital status | Married |
Age at embarkation | 28 |
Next of kin | Wife, Mrs M Edwards, 'Moira', South Pine Road, Enoggera, Queensland |
Previous military service | Served 4 years in the Royal Garrison Artillery, Staffordshire. |
Enlistment date | |
Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | |
Place of enlistment | Brisbane, Queensland |
Rank on enlistment | BSM (WO Class I) |
Unit name | 9th Field Artillery Brigade 1 - 8 Reinforcements |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A8 Argyllshire on |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Lieutenant |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 9th Field Artillery Brigade |
Promotions |
2nd Lieutenant Promotion date: Lieutenant Promotion date: |
Fate | Returned to Australia |
Discharge date | |
Other details |
War service: Western Front Proceeded overseas to France from England, 30 November 1916. Transferred to 3rd Divisional Ammunition Column, 30 July 1918. Invalided sick to England (sciatica), 7 September 1918; admitted to 3rd London General Hospital, 8 September 1918; discharged to No. 1 Command Depot, 6 November 1918. Commenced return to Australia on board 'Ceramic', 4 February 1919; transhipped at Suez to 'Ascanius', 21 February 1919; disembarked in Melbourne, 26 March 1919; discharged, 14 June 1919. Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal |
Date of death | |
Age at death | 68 |