Regimental number | 2204 |
Place of birth | Horsham, Victoria |
Religion | Baptist |
Occupation | Baker |
Address | Drysdale, Victoria |
Marital status | Single |
Age at embarkation | 21 |
Height | 5' 5.5" |
Weight | 140 lbs |
Next of kin | Mother, Mrs C Austin, Alithira, Gleneira Road, Elsternwick, Victoria |
Enlistment date | |
Place of enlistment | Drysdale, Victoria |
Rank on enlistment | Private |
Unit name | 8th Battalion, 6th Reinforcement |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/25/2 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A62 Wandilla on |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Sapper |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 1st Divisional Signal Company |
Fate | Returned to Australia |
Discharge date | |
Other details |
War service: Egypt, Gallipoli, Western Front Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Kildonian Castle', 21 March 1919; disembarked Melbourne, 7 May 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 | Ballarat Crematorium, Victoria |
Sources | NAA: B2455, AUSTIN William Ambrose |