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David's Birth:
David's birth date was not listed however, he was 35 years when embarked in 1915. This means he should of been born around 1879. -
The start of The Western Front:
The Western Front was opened by the German Army invading Belgium and Luxembourg to then gain later military control, over regions in France. -
Embarked 1st
• David embarked at Sydney per “Berrime” -
Transferred:
Transferred from 1st Battalion to 3rd. -
Discharged:
Discharged from the A.N. &.M.E.F at Sydney Termination period of enlistment 25/9/15 1 a year and 6 days later. -
The 3 war medals:
Another personal accomplishment was that David achieved the war medals. They are called the 1914-15 Star, British War Medal and Victory Medal respectively that were awarded to all the British Expeditionary Force that are later survivors or to the family’s of those who passed away. -
5th division where they fought:
David's overall division which was the 5th Australian, participated in the defence of Egypt after the ANZAC division returned from Gallipoli. -
Illness that led to leave the war - medically unfit.
David was medically unfit with the disability of Chronic Rheumatism diagnosed May 1916 shown on the medical reports. -
Occupation before War 2nd time:
Before re enlisting for war David was a Motor Mechanic and passed Engineering school. -
Re-enlisted:
• He re-enlisted 2/10/15 in the A.I.F. Embarked ceramet Sydney active service abroad. -
Disembarked:
David then disembarked at Plymouth to then be discharged 21/8/17 because of his illness of Chronic Rheumatism. -
Promoted/reverted to Sargent:
During the war David got promoted/reverted to Sargent a higher unit on 22.11.16. -
Marched:
David Marched into Parkhouse from Overseas. -
Returned to Australia:
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Received a pension:
David returned to Australia on the 23rd of May 1917 to then receive a war pension
