Regimental number | 3359 |
Place of birth | Holnsford, Finland |
Religion | Church of England |
Occupation | Labourer |
Address | Prince of Wales Hotel, Tamworth, New South Wales |
Marital status | Single |
Age at embarkation | 22 |
Height | 5' 10" |
Weight | 150 lbs |
Next of kin | Mother, Mrs Adelia Ericksson, Fradrilzation 18, Finland |
Previous military service | Nil |
Enlistment date | |
Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | |
Rank on enlistment | Private |
Unit name | 1st Light Horse Regiment, 28th Reinforcement |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 10/6/5 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A17 Port Lincoln on |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 1st Light Horse Regiment |
Fate | Returned to Australia |
Other details |
War service: India, Egypt Joined Signal Service Depot, Poona, 9 February 1918. Proceeded to Bombay for embarkation for Egypt, 22 March 1918; embarked for Egypt, 31 March 1918; disembarked Suez, 10 April 1918. Found guilty, 14 June 1918, of while on active service (1) forcing a sentry, (2) attempting to escape while under arrest on 11 June: awarded forfeiture of 14 days' pay. Marched out to 1st Light Horse Training Regiment, Moascar, 29 June 1918; transferred to 1st Light Horse Regiment, 1 July 1918. Detached to Duran Area Stores Guard, 17 August 1918; rejoined Regiment, 24 August 1918. Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Ulimaroa' from Kantara, 13 March 1919; arrived Melbourne, 19 April 1919, to disembark Sydney; discharged, 24 May 1919. Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal |