William Henry Armfield

By sienacavanna

  • Enlistment

    William Armfield enlisted in war on the 28th of March, 1916

  • Embarkation

    William Henry embarked from Brisbane, Queensland, on board HMAT A49 Seang Choon on 19 September 1916

  • Training

    William arrived in Plymouth, England on 9 December, 1916 and in all likelihood would have been sent to Cod ford for further training in trench warfare

  • Certificate

    William received a certificate for the 1st Australian Dermatological Hospital at Park House on 15 January with VD (Venereal Disease)

  • Rejoin

    On the 12 March William rejoined his unit in the field in France.

  • Injury

    William was caused to faint after helping out, He was to remain in hospital for 87 days and was discharged on 11 April, 1917 to proceed back to Codford for training.

  • Segregation camp

    On 25 June, 1917 William proceeded from Southampton to Havre by ship where he was in a segregation camp until 20 July.

  • Joined 49th Bn

  • Death

    William Armfield was killed in action, in France, 5th April 1918