Walter Emery (Seville): Leaves his family’s property at Woori Yallock and his job as a gardener in Seville to enlist in the AIF, he is 18 years old. This is the second time he has tried to enlist; the previous time he had been rejected on account of his teeth.

William Hawkey (Lilydale): Leaves his job as a barman and enlists in the AIF, he is 31 years old. It is his second attempt to enlist, the first time he was rejected on account of his short height.

Albert Rouget (Wandin): Leaves his Aunt’s property in Wandin, where he had been working, and enlists in the AIF, he is 18 years old.