Basic Information:

• Name: Frederick Robert Jamieson
• Born: 1894, Bowral, New South Wales
• Parents: Frederick William Jamieson and Mary J. Jamieson
• Next of Kin: Father, Frederick William Jamieson, Murwillumbah, New South Wales
• Last Rank: Driver
• Last Unit: 2nd Light Horse Regiment

Pre-War Background: Frederick was a member of the Eungella Rifle Club prior to his enlistment, indicating prior familiarity with firearms and marksmanship.

Military Service: Frederick enlisted in the Australian Imperial Force on 26th August 1914 in Lismore, New South Wales, joining the 2nd Light Horse Regiment. He embarked from Sydney on the Ceramic on 24th September 1914, arriving in Plymouth on 21st November 1914. He was promoted to Driver on 1st June 1916.

Campaigns:

• Dardanelles
• Egypt
• Gallipoli

Combat and Injuries: Frederick sustained multiple injuries during his service:

• 29th May 1915: Wounded slightly but returned to duty shortly after.
• 7th June 1915: Wounded in the Dardanelles at Anzac Cove.
• 20th March 1917: Admitted to hospital due to injuries affecting his legs and arms (specific details unclear).

Due to his general disability from these injuries, Frederick was repatriated to Australia aboard HMS Tofua on 27th May 1918 and subsequently discharged on 24th January 1919.

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