Regimental number | 1774 |
Place of birth | Nathalia, Victoria |
Other Names | William Samuel |
Religion | Church of England |
Occupation | Farmer |
Marital status | Single |
Age at embarkation | 25 |
Height | 6' 0" |
Weight | 151 lbs |
Next of kin | Father, William Flanner, Nathalia, Victoria |
Previous military service | Nil |
Enlistment date | |
Place of enlistment | Nathalia, Victoria |
Rank on enlistment | Private |
Unit name | 14th Battalion, 4th Reinforcement |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A9 Shropshire on |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 14th Battalion |
Fate | Returned to Australia |
Discharge date | |
Other details |
War service: Egypt Embarked Melbourne, 20 March 1915. Commenced return to Australia from Suez on board HT 'Ulysses', 3 September 1915; disembarked Melbourne, 30 September 1915; discharged (medically unfit: disability to knee), Melbourne, 17 February 1916. Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
Date of death | |
Age at death | 82 |
Place of burial | Streatham Cemetery, Victoria |
Sources | NAA: B2455, FLANNER William Steven |