Pte Joseph Goodall (Lilydale), 10^th Battalion: Is admitted to hospital in England suffering from measles. While here it is discovered he is just 17 years old and underage for active service.

The following local soldiers leave Australia bound for Europe on the HMAT Wiltshire:

Pte Arthur Padgett (Lilydale), 39^th Battalion

Trp William Hayes (Mt Dandenong), 13^th Light Horse Regiment

Pte Joseph Bell (Lilydale), No 4 Section Sea Transport: His role in the AIF would be to accompany the HMAT Wiltshire on its journeys back and forth to Europe.

Frank Warwick (Lilydale): Leaves his job as a grocer and enlists in the AIF, he is 18 years old.

Frederick Brierty (Lilydale): Re-enlists in the AIF, he was discharged in 1916 when his unit was disbanded.