| Service number | 6581 |
|---|---|
| Birth Place | Australia: South Australia, Moonta |
| Death Date | 1917-05-10 |
| Death Place | France |
| Final Rank | Private |
| Service | Australian Imperial Force |
| Unit | 5th Australian Infantry Battalion |
| Places | |
| Conflict/Operation | First World War, 1914-1918 |
Private Joseph Theodore Sleep
Description
Private Joseph Theodore Sleep (6581, 5th Battalion) was born at Moonta Mines, SA, on 30 May 1900. He enlisted in Melbourne in July 1916 giving his occupation as labourer, although his brother later wrote that he was a tinsmith. Joseph claimed both parents were deceased and named his brother William as his next of kin, although his father was still living at the time. Joseph was killed in action near Bullecourt, France, on 10 May 1917 at the age of 16 years 11 months. He is commemorated on the Villers-Bretonneux Memorial, France.
Collection items
Rolls
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First World War Nominal Roll:
- Unit
- 5th Australian Infantry Battalion
- Conflict
- First World War, 1914-1918
- Rank
- Private
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First World War Embarkation Roll:
- Conflict
- First World War, 1914-1918
- Rank
- Private
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Roll of Honour:
- Unit
- 5th Australian Infantry Battalion
- Conflict
- First World War, 1914-1918
- Rank
- Private
Timeline
| Date of enlistment | 17 July 1916 | |
|---|---|---|
| Date of embarkation | 02 October 1916 | |
| Date of death | 10 May 1917 | |
| Date of fate | 10 May 1917 |