Herbert George Wiseman

(Confirmed)

Born: 8 July, 1881

Died: 24 August, 1950

Biographical Summary:

A storekeeper who had served in the South African War and who enlisted in the AIF on 13 October 1915 then was appointed a Second Lieutenant on 17 February 1916. He embarked for England on 16 June and arrived on 25 August 1917.

He joined the 18th Battalion then in a rest area in Belgium on 11 December 1917. He was evacuated to hospital in France on 24 March with a sprained ankle and, after treatment and convalescence, returned to his unit then in a rear area at Frechencourt, France on 6 May.

He was evacuated from the front line near Ville-sur-Ancre, France to hospital on 22 May with a fever. After initial treatment in France, he was evacuated to England. He was transferred to a convalescent home on 2 August 1918. He was diagnosed with neurasthenia and it was decided that he should return to Australia.

He embarked on 15 September 1918 and arrived on 4 November then his appointment in the AIF was terminated on 27 June 1919. [JSB]

Recorded Names:

• Herbert George Wiseman

Ranks:

• Held rank of Second Lieutenant
• Held rank of Lieutenant

Address:

• Kelburn 27 Musgrave Street Mosman NSW Australia

Organisations:

• Member of - 18th Battalion, AIF

Main Sources:

• WISEMAN Herbert George Service Number Lieutenant Place of Birth Sydney NSW Place of Enlistment NA Next of Kin Wife WISEMAN Jean Martha May (Webpage)
• First World War Embarkation Roll Herbert George Wiseman (Webpage)
• Pre First World War Conflicts Nominal Rolls Herbert George Wiseman (Webpage)

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