"Greater love hath no one than this, that he lay down his life for his friends"
BEAGLEHOLE, Percy
Service No 3760
Private 50th Battalion Born 8th March 1891 at Moonta, SA Son of John BEAGLEHOLE and Clara Priscilla nee CRUTCHETT Of George Street, Moonta, SA Occupation prior to enlistment Wheat agent's clerk Enlisted 12 September 1915 at Adelaide, SA Embarked 7th February 1916, Adelaide, 27th Battalion, HMAT Miltiades Served in France Killed in action 16th August 1916, Mouquet Farm, France Commemorated Villers-Bretonneux, France Observer Newspaper |
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BEAN, Alan Reid
Captain
12th Field Ambulance Born 1895 in Essendon, Melbourne, Vic Son of George Alfred BEAN and Amelia Florence nee DAVEY Of 10 Lana Avenue, Goodwood, SA Occupation prior to enlistment Medical Practicioner Served in France Returned to Australia 20 May 1920 per 'Zealandic' Resided and practised in Western Australia Occupation Fremantle Police Surgeon Died 21 March 1958 Aged 63 years Buried Fremantle Cemetery, WA Presbyterian Monumental EE 0061 State Records of SA GRG 26/5/4/1422 |
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BEAN, Edgar Layton
Service no S69476
Born 15 October 1893 in Melbourne, Vic. Enlisted Adelaide, SA State Library of South Australia B 7052 |
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BEARD, Allan Frank
Service no 1871
Lance Corporal 50th Battalion Born 02 July 1894 at Brompton Park, SA Son of Frank William BEARD and Agnes nee HOLLINGWORTH Of Hindmarsh, SA Occupation prior to enlistment Bootmaker Enlisted 14 January 1916 Killed in action 16 October 1917 in Belgium Aged 23 years Commemorated Ypres Menin Gate Memorial, Belgium Chronicle Newspaper |
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Chronicle 1st December 1917
Private ALLAN FRANK BEARD, second son of Mr. and Mrs. F. W. Beard, Torrens-road, Croydon, was killed in action on October 16, in France. He enlisted in January, 1916, and joining the non- commissioned officers' school, gained two stripes. He left for England in July and joined his battalion in France in November, 1916, serving there for twelve months. He was born at Croydon and was employed by Messrs. Robinson & Co.; of Hindmarsh. He was educated at Brompton school. His elder brother, Arthur, has been serving with the Light Horse for two and a half years. Private Beard was highly esteemed by many friends.
Private ALLAN FRANK BEARD, second son of Mr. and Mrs. F. W. Beard, Torrens-road, Croydon, was killed in action on October 16, in France. He enlisted in January, 1916, and joining the non- commissioned officers' school, gained two stripes. He left for England in July and joined his battalion in France in November, 1916, serving there for twelve months. He was born at Croydon and was employed by Messrs. Robinson & Co.; of Hindmarsh. He was educated at Brompton school. His elder brother, Arthur, has been serving with the Light Horse for two and a half years. Private Beard was highly esteemed by many friends.
BEARD, Fisher
Service No 3005
Corporal 6th reinforcements 3rd Pioneers Enlisted 25th September 1916 at Blackboy Hill. He was born in Semaphore, South Australia in 1892 to parents Walter Fisher Beard and Emma Eliza Heath. He came to W.A with his family in 1904 where his father had set up a Drapery Business in Fremantle. His occupation was farmer. Left Fremantle on the “Persic” 29th December 1916. Fisher went to England and trained at Fovant before arriving in France on 8th September 1917. He was awarded the Military Medal on 22nd August 1918. The citation read “On the early morning of the 22nd August, 1918, between Etinhem and the Front Line immediately West of Bray-Sur-Somme, No 3005 Private Fisher Beard, who was a Runner attached to Battalion Headquarters, had to be sent with Despatches from D.H.Q to the Companies in the line. This work was of a very important nature, owing to heavy enemy artillery fire, communication was extremely difficult, as lines were continuously broken. On three occasions Private Beard made this trip, not only in the early morning, but later in the day when he was under full observation. Although subjected to very heavy artillery fire, and on approaching the Line, under direct rifle and machine gun fire, he successfully accomplished his task, showing exceptional courage and devotion to duty and setting a fine example to all ranks. His coolness throughout, and the promptness and despatch with which he carried out his duties are worthy of the very highest praise”. Sadly in November 1918 Fisher’s father died suddenly. Fisher returned to Australia on 28th February 1919 on the “Anchises”. He returned to Kulin, his wife and farming. Fisher’s wife was Gertrude Wilson the sister of Albert and John Wilson who also served in WW1. In 1931 on the death of his older brother and mother Fisher returned to Fremantle and the family Drapery business. He and his wife had three adopted children. Fisher died in 1961 and is buried in the Fremantle Cemetery. Courtesy of Lyn Myles |
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BEARD, Jack Roland Stanley Grose MC
Major
AAMC 11th Field Ambulance Born 04 October 1890 Next of kin Mrs. A W HART Of Milne Terrace, Moonta, SA Occupation prior to enlistment Enlisted 19 May 1915 Served in France Awarded Military Cross 06 July 1917 'For conspicuous bravery and devotion to duty on many occasions. He carried out his duties in attending the wounded under the most trying and difficult circumstances under heavy enfilading Artillery fire, afterwards refusing to leave his aid post, although it was blown in and he was buried. On the following day he went out into the hostile barrage and brought in two Stretcher-bearers who had been wounded. At all times his fearless example had the most inspiring effect on his Medical Staff.' Returned to Australia per 'Pakeha' 24 November 1919 The Observer Newspaper |
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BEARE, Arthur Hudson
Service no 56166
Private 10th Battalion Born 31 March 1899 at Wallaroo, SA Son of Edwin Arthur BEARE and Charlotte Jane nee DOWNING Of 'Netley' The Grove, Dulwich, SA Occupation prior to enlistment Motor Mechanic Enlisted 20 May 1918 at Adelaide, SA Served in France Returned to Australia 18 September 1919 per 'Argylshire' State Records of SA GRG 26/5/4/269 |
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BEATON, Angus MM
Service no 3652
Lance Corporal 7th Field Ambulance Born 17 August 1890 at Dergholm, Vic. Son of Eliza and Rodrick BEATON Husband of Mrs. Doris M BEATON of Mount Gambier Enlisted 25 January 1915 in Adelaide, SA Served in Egypt, France and Belgium Wounded at Villers Bretonneux August 1918 Recovered and returned to duty Awarded Military Medal at Ypres 1917 Returned to Australia 27 May 1919 per 'Wyrooma' All Australia Memorial SA Edition Section J |
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BEATON, Lance Roy
Service no 3019
Private 8th Light Trench Mortar Battery Born 28 January 1898 at Glenroy, SA Son of John BEATON and Christiana nee JOHNSTONE Of Naracoorte, SA Occupation prior to enlistment Labourer Enlisted 04 August 1915 Killed in action 03 May 1917 at France Aged 20 years Commemorated Villers-Bretenneux, France Chronicle Newspaper |
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BEATON, Neil
Service no 489
Private 7th Light Horse Regiment Born 06 April 1888 at Casterton, Vic. Son of Eliza and Roderick BEATON of Mt. Gambier, SA Enlisted 12 September 1914 in Sydney, NSW Served in Egypt and Gallipoli Died of wounds on hospital ship, 13 October 1915 Buried at sea All Australia Memorial SA Edition Section J |
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BEATON, Robert John
Service No: 3241A
Private 50th Battalion Born: Bendigo, Victoria Husband of Rose Eva Beaton of No. 3 Ballarat St., Mile End, Sth Aust Occupation prior to Enlistment: Labourer Enlisted 16th August 1915, Adelaide, Sth Aust Served in: Egypt and France Awarded the Military Medal on 14th October 1917 Died of Wounds at the 5th Casualty Clearing Station, France 2nd July 1918 Buried: Crouy British Cemetery near Amiens, France Plot 3 Row C Grave 24 |
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BEATTIE, George
Service no 3458
Private 27th and 10th Battalions Born 22 July 1881 at Adelaide, SA Son of Arthur BEATTIE and Elizabeth nee CRAIG Of Dunn Street, Lower North Adelaide, SA Occupation prior to enlistment Railway Shunter Enlisted 23 August 1915 Embarked 11 January 1916 Served in France Developed Stomach Cancer Returned to Australia per 'Themistocles' Died 10 July 1917 at No 7 General Hospital, Adelaide, SA Buried North Road Anglican Cemetery State Records of SA GRG 26/5/4/2468 |
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BEATTIE, Robert Anderson
Service No.2282
Private 48th Battalion Born 24 Aug 1885 at Pt. Lincoln, SA Son of John Beattie and Louisa nee Ettridge Occupation [prior to enlistment Farmer Enlisted 31 Jan 1916 in Adelaide Served in: France Received Gunshot wound in elbow, the bullet travelled up his arm into his shoulder and was never removed. Returned to Australia 18 Nov 1917 aboard the Suevic. Died 12 Sep 1962 Fowlers Bay, SA Courtesy of Joy McGrath |
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BEATY, Sydney James
Service No 4007
Private 23rd Battalion Born 01 November 1892 at Gawler South, SA Son of Edward BEATY & Margaret nee KAINEY Studio portrait of 4007 Private (Pte) Sydney Beattie, 9th Reinforcements, 23rd Battalion, of Glenelg, SA. Pte Beattie enlisted on 20 September 1915 and embarked aboard HMAT Warilda in Melbourne on 8 February 1916. He returned to Australia on 25 March 1919. www.awm.gov.au DA13899 |
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BEAUCHAMP, Charles Gordon
Service No 8409
Gunner 18th Field Artillery Brigade Born 15th April 1896 at Naracoorte, SA Son of Charles BEAUCHAMP and Jessie Emma nee HACK Of Wyatt Street, Mount Gambier, SA Occupation prior to enlistment Letter carrier Enlisted 14th June 1915 at Adelaide, SA Embarked Melbourne, Victoria, HMAT Persic on 22nd November 1915 Served in France Killed in action 7th August 1916 Commemorated Gordon Dump Cemetery, Ovillers-La Boiselle, France State Records of SA GRG 26/5/4/2362 |
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BEAUCHAMP, Percy Albert
Service No. 7617
Gunner Field Artillery Reinforcements Born on November 30, 1887 at Port Augusta, South Australia Husband of Daisy Beauchamp of Prospect, South Australia Occupation prior to enlistment – Baker Enlisted on September 17, 1915 at Adelaide and served with the Field Artillery in Melbourne before being discharged as medically unfit on March 28, 1916 suffering from severe sciatica. All Australia Memorial SA Edition Section I |
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BEAUCHAMP, Percy Aylmer
Service No 4140
Private 50th Battalion Born 27 October 1894 at Edwardstown, SA Son of Lindsay Humphrys BEAUCHAMP and Albertina nee ADEY Of Essex Street, Goodwood, SA Occupation prior to enlistment Labourer Enlisted 13 April 1915 at Adelaide, SA Embarked Adelaide, 10th Battalion, per HMAT Borda, 11 January 1916 Served in Western Front Killed in Action 2 April 1917, Noreuil, France Commemorated Noreuil Australian Cemetery, France www.awm.gov.au P09291.066 |
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BEAUMONT, Harold Lionel
Service no 2778
Private 16th Battalion Born Copenhagen, Denmark Occupation prior to enlistment Labourer Resided Port Pirie, SA Enlisted 02 June 1915 at Keswick, SA Served in Gallipoli, Egypt & France Awarded Military Medal Wounded in Action in France on 30 August 1916 Died of wounds in Edmonton Military Hospital, London on 25 September 1916 Buried Heroes Corner, Tottenham Cemetery, London, England State Records of SA GRG 26/5/4/2273 |
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BEAUMONT, Paul Charles
Service No: 244
Private 27th Battalion Born 13 July 1896 at Jamestown, SA Son of Charles Saultmarsh BEAUMONT and Emily Mary nee EKERS Of 53 Cambridge Terrace, Malvern, SA Enlisted: 5 February 1915 Age: 18 years Occupation prior to enlisting:nothing listed Served: Gallipoli, Egypt, France Wounded in Action: France: 6 October 1917 Returned to Australia: 1 September 1918 per 'Kanowna' Discharged: 7 February 1919 as Medically unfit State Records of SA GRG 26/5/4/276 |
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BECK, Gordon Wentworth
Service no 274
Private 27th Battalion Born January 31, 1897 at Clare Son of Herbert Humphrey & Mary Elizabeth (nee Prior) BECK Occupation prior to enlistment Farmer Enlisted January 23, 1915 at Adelaide aged 19 Returned to Australia in March, 1919 aboard "Kashmir". Died 1974 Courtesy of Kerryl Gardner |
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BECK, Horace Anthony
Service No 1091
Corporal 3rd Light Horse Regiment then 4 Division Trench Mortar Battery Born at Watervale, SA Son of Henry BECK and Catherine nee RYAN Of Watervale, SA Occupation prior to enlistment Storekeeper Enlisted 8 January 1915 at Adeliade, SA Embarked from Adelaide on board HMAT Kanowna on 24 June 1915 Served in Gallipoli & France Killed in Action 3 May 1917, Bullecourt, France Commemorated Villers-Bretonneux, France Observer Newspaper |
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BECK, Irvine Samuel
Service Number 6562
Private 50th Battalion Born 22 December 1897 in Sheffield, Tasmania. Son of Hebert John & Susan Beck of Cunliffe, South Australia Occupation prior to Enlistment: Farmer Enlisted 28 July, 1916, at Adelaide, South Australia; enlisted as part of the 27th Battalion, 19th reinforcements, then was transferred to the 50th Battalion in France Served in France Killed in action 25th April 1918. His body was buried 500 yards south of the village of Villiers – Bretonneaux. However due to further heavy bombardment in the area after his body was buried, the War Graves unit were unable to recover his remains, and concluded that all traces of the grave were obliterated. He is remembered with honour on the Villiers-Bretonneaux Memorial and on the Roll of Honour at the Australian War Memorial. Commemorated in perpetuity. Photograph obtained from "Hurcombes Hungry Half Hundred" A history of the 50th Battalion AIF in South Australia Courtesy of Maxine Tully State Records of SA GRG 26/5/4/1951 |
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BECK, Victor Oliver
Service no 146
Corporal 3rd Pioneer Battalion Born 24 May 1885 at Merriton, SA Son of Oliver BECK and Elizabeth nee WARD Of Black Rock, Vic. Occupation prior to enlistment Building Contractor Enlisted 11 February 1916 in Melbourne, Vic. Killed in action 07 June 1917 at Messines, Belgium Aged 32 years Buried Strand Military Cemetery, Ploegsteert, Belgium Chronicle Newspaper |
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BECKER, Walter Oswald
Service No: 504
Private 27th Battalion Born 20 August 1896 at Brownlow, Sth Aust Son of Carl Henrich BECKER and Elizabeth Pauline nee HONDOW Of Saddleworth, Sth Aust. Occupation prior to Enlistment: Labourer Enlisted 23 February 1915, Keswick, Sth. Aust. Served in: Gallipoli, Belgium, France Died 5th November 1916, France Memorialised Villers Bretonneux Memorial, France |
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BECKWITH, Sidney Arthur William
Service no 4141
Driver 50th Battalion Born 07 February 1893 at Adelaide, SA Son of Sidney Herbert Frederick BECKWITH and Mary Ada nee LOVELL Of 17 Wright Street, Adelaide, SA Occupation prior to enlistment Horse Driver Enlisted 16 August 1915 at Adelaide, SA Served in Egypt and France Returned to Australia 16 May 1919 per 'Armagh' State Records of SA GRG 26/5/4/280 |
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BEE, Alfred Jefferson
Service no 3411
ER Sergeant 43rd Battalion and Administration Headquarters Born 06 July 1898 at Millicent, SA Son of Tom BEE and Amy Russell nee SMITH of Millicent, SA Occupation prior to enlistment Clerk Enlisted 17 December 1917 at Adelaide, SA Embarked 07 March 1918 Served in England Demobilised 25 February 1921 in London Resided 8 Chesterton Road, North Kensington W10, England State Records of SA GRG 26/5/4/2655 |
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BEE, Arthur Hamilton
Service no 29497
Driver 3rd DAC Australian Army Pay Corps. Born 25 May 1889 at Adelaide, SA Son of Tom BEE and Amy Russell nee SMITH Of Millicent, SA Occupation prior to enlistment Bank Clerk Enlisted 07 March 1916 Embarked 03 October 1916 per 'Aeneas' Married in England 01 September 1919 to Isabella Emily nee MUGSON Served in France Returned to Australia 27 November 1919 per 'Orsova' Discharged 14 February 1920 State Records of SA GRG 26/5/4/2656 |
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BEECKEN, Herman Ernest
Service no 3001
Private 10th Battalion Born 09 August 1884 at Mitcham, SA Son of Johannes Franz Heinrich BEECKEN and Naomi nee HOWARD Of Largs Bay, SA Occupation prior to enlistment Plasterer Enlisted 15 June 1915 Died of wounds whilst prisoner of war 08 April 1917 at Feld Lazarette, Bugnecourt, German Aged 32 years Buried Caberet-Rouge British Cemetery, Souchez, France Chronicle Newspaper |
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BEER, Ernest William
Service no 2515
Private 27th Battalion Born 12 April1882 at Dublin, SA Husband of Florence Ellen BEER nee EYLWARD Of Bute, SA Occupation prior to enlistment Farm labourer Enlisted 3 April 1916 at Kadina, SA Embarked Adelaide, South Australia, on board HMAT Commonwealth, 21 September 1916 Served in Western Front Killed in action 20 September 1917, Polygon Wood, France Commemorated The Ypres (Menin Gate) Memorial (Panel 23), Belgium. Observer Newspaper |
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BEER, William Leonard Colton
Service no 4142
Private 4th Pioneer Battalion Born Carlton, Kilkenny, SA Son of Andrew John BEER and Elizabeth Ann nee MOGG Of Rosewater, SA Occupation prior to enlistment Naval Duties Enlisted 16 June 1915 Killed in action 13 June 1917 at Messines, Belgium Aged 22 years Buried St. Quentin Cabaret Military Cemetery, Ploegsteert, Belgium Chronicle Newspaper |
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BEEVOR, Miles Fitzroy
Lieutenant Colonel
52nd Battalion Born 27 February 1883 at North Adelaide, SA Son of Miles Horatio BEEVOR and Teresa Victoria nee MANTEGANI Of 43 Commercial Road, Hyde Park Occupation prior to enlistment Accountant Served in Gallipoli, France & Belgium Returned to Australia 11 October 1916 per ‘Orsova’ State Records of SA GRG 26/5/4/2274 |
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BEGG, Frederick James
Service no 5668
Private 16th Battalion Born 13 March 1877 at Semaphore, SA Son of William BEGG & Sarah Eleanor nee ALLSOP Occupation prior to enlistment Assayer Studio portrait of Australian Prisoner of War (POW) 5668 Private (Pte) Frederick James Begg, 16th Battalion, from Picton, Western Australia, taken at Schneidemuhl, POW camp, Germany. Pte Begg enlisted at the age of 39 on 21 March 1916 and embarked for overseas on 18 July 1918 aboard HMAT Seang Bee. He was reported missing on 11 April 1917 and later identified as a POW. He was repatriated to England on 1 December 1918 and arrived back in Australia on 2 August 1919. One of a series of over 80 photographs of Allied POWs in the camp at Schneidemuhl, given to 3235 Corporal (Cpl) James Skelly, 55th Battalion, from Rockdale, NSW, by fellow POWs as a souvenir of their time together. Cpl Skelly was a self-described "special correspondent" for the Australian Red Cross while at Schneidemuhl and originally donated these photographs to the Ramsgate R.S.L. The original is stored in the AWM archive store. www.awm.gov.au P05901.051 |
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BEGLEY, Bruce (Prince) Charles Edward
Service no 2556
Private 50th Battalion Born 04 May 1885 at Mitcham, SA Son of George BEGLEY and Elizabeth nee MATHEWS Occupation prior to enlistment Station Hand Enlisted 12 April 1915 Served in Gallipoli and France Killed in Action 02 April 1917 Commemorated Villers-Bretonneux Memorial State Records of SA GRG 26/5/4/2528 |
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BEINKE, Berthold Walter MM
Service no 3361
Private 43rd Battalion Born 04 October 1895 at Walloway, SA Son of Adolph BEINKE and Johanna Bertha nee HABEL Of Walloway, SA Occupation prior to enlistment Farm Labourer Enlisted 26 October 1916 at Adelaide, SA Served in France Awarded Military Medal 29 September 1918 near Bony, France 'On 29th September 1918, during operation South of BONY, France, Private Beinke was a Company Stretcher Bearer and throughout the operation he worked without spell or rest devoting himself to rescuing and dressing and evacuating wounded, and at times going forward almost up to enemy positions in face of very heavy enemy fire in order to attend to wounded men. His actions saved many lives and his splendid heroism was admired by all.' Returned to Australia 26 March 1919 per 'Lancashire' Courtesy of Glenn Beinke, Clare SA and John Mannion, Orroroo, SA |
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BEINKE, Julius Wilhelm
Service no 5556
Private 27th Battalion Born 26 March 1894 at Walloway, SA Son of Adolph BEINKE and Johanna Bertha nee HABEL Of Walloway, SA Occupation prior to enlistment Farmer Enlisted 30 March 1916 Died of wounds accidentally received 28 June 1917 at 3rd Casualty Clearing Station, France Aged 23 years Buried Grevillers British Cemetery, France Chronicle Newspaper |
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BELCHAMBER, John Henry William
Service no 231
Private 43rd Battalion Born London, England Son of Mary Anne BELCHAMBER Of Phoebe Street, Poplar, London, England Occupation prior to enlistment Farm Labourer Enlisted 25 January 1916 in Adelaide, SA Embarked 09 June 1916 Served in France Wounded in action 31 July 1917 Returned to Australia 10 May 1918 per 'Orontes' Discharged 27 May 1918 State Records of SA GRG 26/5/4/2593 |
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BELL, Alfred James
Service no 3134A
Private 50th Battalion Born 06 March 1890 at Quorn, SA Son of William Wallace BELL and Elizabeth Ann nee ROWE Of Quorn, SA Occupation prior to enlistment Labourer Enlisted 09 October 1916 Died of wounds 26 August 1917 at 2nd Australian Casualty Clearing Station, France Aged 27 years Buried Trois-Arbres Cemetery, Steenwerck, France Chronicle Newspaper |
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BELL, Allan Hugh
Service no 1037
Sergeant 11th Field Ambulance Born 26 May 1893 at St. Peters, SA Son of David BELL & Grace nee FRASER of Payneham Road, St. Peters, SA Occupation prior to enlistment Plumber Enlisted 22 August 1914 at Adelaide, SA Served in Egypt, Gallipoli, France & Belgium. Returned to Australia 25 December 1918 per "Port Lyttleton" All Australia Memorial SA Edition Section D |
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BELL, Clive Bently
Service No 3110
Private 3rd Light Horse Regiment Born 25 January 1894 at Mount Torrens, South Australia. Son of James BELL & Louisa Annie nee WOOD Occupation prior to enlistment Laborer Returned to Australia |
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BELL, John Samuel
Service no 3365
Private 50th Battalion Born 24 August 1895 at McLaren Flat Son of Francis John Paterson and Elizabeth Hannah BELL OF McLaren Vale Occupation prior to enlistment Vigneron Enlisted 29 November 1916 Served in France and Belgium Killed in action at Polygon Wood 02 September 1917 Buried at Buttes New British Cemetery, Polygon Wood XXVI A 17 All Australia Memorial SA Edition Section J |
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BELL, Mayo Cuthbert
Service no 5003
Private 32nd Battalion Born 22 December 1898 at Friedrichwalde, SA Son of William BELL and Laura nee BROAD Husband of Mrs. Ida M. Bell of Cowell, SA Enlisted 6 August 1917 Occupation prior to enlistment Baker Served in France and Belgium Returned to Australia 13 May 1919 All Australia Memorial SA Edition Section K |
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BELL, Percy Howard
Service No: 1101
Corporal 12th Battalion Born 01 November 1894 at Norwood, SA Son of John BELL and Dorcas nee TUPPER Of Fulham, SA Enlisted: 5 November 1914 Embarkation: 22 December 1914 Age: 20 years Occupation prior to enlisting: Painter Served in Gallipoli, the Dardenelles, France & Belgium Wounded in Action at Gallipoli: 25 April 1915 Wounded in Action in France: 24 July 1916 Returned to Australia: 23 December 1918 per 'Durham' Discharged: 21 February 1919 Cessation of hostilities. State Records of SA GRG 26/5/4/63 |
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BELL, Roderick James
Service no 4733
Private 15th Reinforcements 10th Battalion Born 26 December 1892 at McLaren Flat Son of Francis John Paterson and Elizabeth Hannah BELL of McLaren Vale Occupation prior to enlistment Vigneron Enlisted 14 October 1915 Served in France and Belgium Killed in action at Messines 11 June 1917 Buried N E Messines Commemorated Ypres Menin Gate Memorial All Australia Memorial SA Edition Section J |
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BELLSHAW, Richard William
Service no 1418
Private 11th Light Horse, 4th Camel Regiment, 15th Light Horse Born 29 April 1890 at Walkerville, SA Son of Edward BELLSHAW and Elizabeth nee ROWLAND Occupation prior to enlistment Drover Enlisted 25 August 1915 Embarked 18 November 1915 Served in Egypt Returned to Australia 23 August 1919 per 'Dongala' Discharged 08 January 1920 State Records of SA GRG 26/5/4/2283 |
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BEMOLD, Cyril Andrearnst DCM
Service no 4255
Lance Corporal 32nd Battalion Born 13 May 1896 at Marion, SA Son of Lambertus BEMOLD and Ellen Maud nee WEBB Husband of Ada BEMOLD Of 16 Harriott St., Off Halifax Street, Adelaide, SA Occupation prior to enlistment Fruit Hawker Enlisted 03 October 1916 at Adelaide, SA Served in France Awarded Distinguished Conduct Medal 17 June 1919 'For conspicuous gallantry and initiative during the operations near Bellicourt, between 29th September and 1st October, 1918. While his company was advancing near Nagny-la-Fosse, he, single-handed, rushed forward and attacked an enemy machine-gun post, securing the entire crews, comprising one officer and thirteen other ranks, together with a machine gun. He also did splendid work as observer and platoon runner. Throughout he showed marked courage and ability.' Returned to Australia 25 March 1919 per 'Port Denison' Died 18 September 1938 Buried West Terrace Cemetery, Adelaide, SA Courtesy of Charmaine Cotton |
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BENHAM, Clarence Booth
Service No: 311
Corporal Australian Imperial Force Service No: 9575 Service No: 1984 Born 20 April 1876 at Glenelg Son of John James & Agnes Mary Matilda BENHAM nee NESBIT of Silvan Victoria. Service No: 311 Enlisted 9 December 1914 at Liverpool NSW Discharged 31 December 1915 Served South West Pacific Area with Naval & Military Expeditionary Force From 25 January 1915 to 6 December 1915 Re-Enlisted in Adelaide 17 January 1916 Service No: 9575 Discharged 16 February 1919 as Medically unfit Served with 11th Australian Field Co. Engineers in England & France From 31 May 1916 to 18 November 1918 Re-Enlisted in Melbourne 28 June 1920 Service No: 1984 Discharged 9 October 1920 Medically unfit Served over seas in South West Pacific Area with Naval & Military Expeditionary Force 30th June 1920 to 24th September 1920 State Records of SA GRG 26/5/4/2906 and GRG 26/5/4/2231 |
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BENNETT, Allen Fulscher
Service No. 6726
Private 10th Battalion Mother Blanche GLADES (no birth registered) born at Wallaroo, South Australia. Occupation prior to enlistment Laborer. Returned to Australia www.spirits-of-gallipoli.com |
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BENNETT, Arthur Edmund John
Service No. 2615
Private 50th Battalion Born 03 November, 1896 at Evandale, South Australia Son of Arthur BENNET and Eliza Ann nee GILMOUR Occupation prior to enlistment – Clerk Enlisted on April 30, 1917 at Adelaide, South Australia Served in France and Belgium Mentioned in Sir Douglas Haig’s dispatch of March 16, 1919. Returned to Australia aboard the “Argylshire” in August, 1919. All Australia Memorial SA Edition Section H |
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BENNETT, Charles Gordon
Service no 12596
Private 2nd Field Ambulance Born 25 September 1889 at Salisbury, SA Son of William BENNETT and Annie Caroline nee BENNETTS Of Watson Avenue, Toorak, SA Occupation prior to enlistment School Teacher Enlisted 18 December 1915 at Adelaide, SA Served in France Returned to Australia 30 May 1918 per 'Borda' State Records of SA GRG 26/5/4/299 |
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BENNETT, Colin Charles
Private
Born 04 November, 1899 at North Adelaide, SA Son of Thomas Charles BENNETT & Julia Bertha nee TURNER of Buller Street, Prospect, SA Enlisted 08 November 1918 Accepted but not required for service, owing to cessation of hostilities. National Bank of Australasia Record of War Service of Bank and Staff 1914-1918 |
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BENNETT, Cyril Ernest Douglas
Service No. 56044
Private 2nd Australian Field Ambulance Born on May 30, 1889 at Port Pirie, South Australia Son of Mary and Alfred Edward Bennett of Peterborough, South Australia. Occupation prior to enlistment – Cleaner with the South Australian Railways. Enlisted on May 10, 1918 at Peterborough, South Australia Served in England. Returned to Australia aboard the “Matartau” in December, 1919. All Australia Memorial SA Edition Section I |
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BENNETT, Francis
Service No 6110
Private 10th Battalion Born 06 April 1879 at Kadina SA. Son of Thomas Sandy BENNETT & Phillipa nee GLAVILL Studio portrait of 6110 Private (Pte) Francis Bennett, 10th Battalion, of Kadina, SA. A mason prior to enlisting in June 1916, Pte Bennett embarked from Adelaide on board HMAT Ballarat (A70) on 12 August 1916. Pte Bennett served on the Western Front and was killed in action at Lihon, the Somme, France on 10 August 1918. He was 38 years of age. Buried HEATH CEMETERY, HARBONNIERES VII B 20 www.awm.gov.au P08125.001 |
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BENNETT, Frederick Reginald
Service No. 1860
Private 32 Battallion, 2 Reinforcements Born 2 June 1883, Magill, South Australia Son of Charles BENNETT & Jane nee ROBINSON Occupation Baker Address Byant Road, Magill, South Australia Marital status Single Age at embarkation 32 Enlistment date 26 August 1915 Miscellaneous details from Nominal Roll Unit embarked from Adelaide, South Australia, on board HMAT A30 Borda on 11 January 1916 Taken on strength to the 16th Battalion A.I.F., Tel-el-Kibir, Egypt on 10 March 1916, disembarked HMAT ‘Canada’ Marseilles, France on 9 June 1916. Killed in action in the field, France on 23 August 1916 No known grave Viller-Bretonneux War Memorial, France Courtesy of Marlene Prigent (Adelaide) The Observer Newspaper |
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BENNETT, George
Service No. 20536
Corporal 4th Broad Gauge Railway Operating Company Born on January 29, 1897 in London, England Son of Mrs. Mary Bennett Husband of M.E. Bennett of Renmark, South Australia Occupation prior to enlistment – Farm hand Enlisted on December 2, 1917 at Naracoorte, South Australia Served in France and Belgium Returned to Australia aboard the “Karmala” in September, 1919 All Australia Memorial SA Edition Section I |
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BENNETT, Herbert Charles
Service no 15997
Gunner Field Artillery Born 11 December 1892 at Norwood Son of Mark Smith BENNETT and Minnie Morrison nee BLUNCK Occupation prior to enlistment Wood Merchant Enlisted 22 September 1915 at Adelaide, SA Served in France and Belgium Returned to Australia 05 August 1919 per 'Miltiades' All Australia Memorial SA Edition Section K |
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BENNETT, Jack Robertson
Service No 11131
Private Australian Army Service Corps. Born 16 July 1892 at Walkerville, SA Son of Arthur Berkly BENNETT & Mary nee ROBERTSON Occupation prior to enlistment clerk from North Wakerville, South Australia Enlisted on 30 August 1915. He embarked for overseas with the 25th Company, 3rd Divisional Train from Adelaide on 9 June 1916 aboard HMAT Afric. After serving on the Western Front in France, he arrived back in Australia on 16 August 1919 with rank of Corporal. www.awm.gov.au P07159.130 |
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BENNETT, John Patrick Augustine
Service no 1861
Private 48th Battalion Born Adelaide, SA (no birth under this name however maybe Augtustus Pleitner BENNETT) Occupation prior to enlistment Laborer The graves of 1109 Private (Pte) James Whelan, 28th Battalion, of Gawler, SA, killed in action 8 August 1916, and 1861 Pte John Patrick Augustine Bennett, 48th Battalion, of Adelaide, SA, died of wounds 7 August 1916, in Puchevillers British Cemetery. Pte Whelan also had two brothers in the AIF. The cross over the grave of Pte Bennett was erected by F Bennett. This image is one of a set of photographs of the original graves of some members of the 27th Battalion. The Battalion funded the purchase of the camera through its adjutant Captain (Capt) Southon for 5541 Pte G R Barrington to photograph the graves. The camera and negatives were then acquired by Major John L Treloar on behalf of the Australian War Museum, reimbursing costs for the camera to Capt Southon. www.awm.gov.au J00052 |
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BENNETT, Keith Clarence
Service no 705
Lance Corporal 9th Light Horse Regiment Born 19 January 1897 at Truro, SA Son of John Henry BENNETT and Ellen Mabel fmly MORPHETT nee ROWE Of Henley Beach, SA Occupation prior to enlistment Stockman Enlisted 01 October 1914 Killed in action 12 November 1917 at Burkeesee village, Palestine Aged 20 years Commemorated Jerusalem Memorial, Palestine Chronicle Newspaper |
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BENNETT, Lindsay Gordon
Service no 2031
Private 39th Battalion Born 29 January 1893 at Mount Torrens, SA Son of Albert James BENNETT and Alice nee TOWNSEND Of Mount Torrens, SA Occupation prior to enlistment Farmer Enlisted 20 June 1916 Killed in action 17 July 1918 in France Aged 25 years Buried Vilelrs-Bretonneux Military Cemetery, Fouilloy, France Chronicle Newspaper |
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BENNETT, Roy Lindsay
Service no 2781
Corporal 16th Battalion Born 19 June 1895 at Prospect, SA Son of William Charles BENNETT & Catherine nee FRASER of 16 Danby Street, Torrensville, SA Occupation prior to enlistment Electrician Enlisted 13 July 1915 per Keswick, SA Served in Eygpt, Gallipoli, France & Belgium Wounded at Gueudecourt July 1917 Wounded Chaulnes 23 August 1918 and invalided to Brighton Hospital England Rejoined Unit Returned to Australia 06 March 1919 per "Ceramic" All Australia Memorial SA Edition Section C |
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BENNETT, Sydney Charles
Service no 273
Private 27th Battalion Born 19 August 1879 at Brompton Park, SA Son of William BENNETT and Elizabeth nee ATKIN Of Adelaide, SA Occupation prior to enlistment Carpenter Enlisted 26 January 1915 Killed in action 13 June 1918 at Morlancourt, France Aged 38 years Commemorated Villers-Bretonneux, France Chronicle Newspaper |
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BENNETT, Wilfred Egbert MM and Bar
Service no 10219
Corporal 10th Field Company Engineers Born 16 December 1888 at Delamere, SA Son of George BENNETT and Mary Ann nee MITCHELL Of Delamere, SA Occupation prior to enlistment Farmer Enlisted 07 March 1916 at Adelaide, SA Served in France Awarded Miltiary Medal 14 August 1917 'W E Bennett was in charge of night working parties engaged in construction of Cross Avenue the main approach on the right for the troops taking part in the assault on the Messines sector on 31 July 1917. Each night the parties were obliged to withdraw repeatedly owing to heavy shelling and it was owing to L-Cpl. Bennetts marked courage energy and resourcefulness that the parties were rallied time after time and as soon as there was a temporary lull brought forward again thus enabling the main approach communication trench to be completed in time for the operation.' Died of Wounds 26 April 1918 at Amiens, France Buried Querrieu British Cemetery, France Observer Newspaper |
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BENNETT, William Alfred
Private 2287
Private 30th Battalion Born in Bristol England and came to Australia in about 1912 at the age of 23 He worked in Meningie as a railway worker before he enlisted on the 7th January 1916. He was assigned to the 32nd Battalion and left aboard the Anchises on the 30th March 1916. He transferred to the 30th Battalion in May of that year. On the 19th July the 30th battalion played a role in the AIF’s first major battle on the Western front at Fromelles. William was one of almost 2000 Australian soldiers who lost their lives that night, and is among the 1299 whose grave is unknown and whose name is on the wall of the VC Corner Memorial near Fromelles in France. He was 26 at the time of his death. http://connectingspirits.com.au//pages/soldiers/2006-soldiers/william-bennett.php |
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BENNETT, William Henry
Service no 5235
S. Sergeant 4th Field Bakery Born 09 October 1891 at Kent Town, SA Son of Mark Smith BENNETT and Minnie Morrison nee BLUNCK, Church Avenue, Norwood Occupation prior to enlistment Baker Enlisted 28 November 1914 at Adelaide, SA Served in Egypt, Gallipoli and France Returned to Australia 15 February 1920 per 'Megantic' All Australia Memorial SA Edition Section K |
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BENNIER, Frederick Charles
Service no 1097
Private 9th Light Horse Regiment Born Port Broughton, SA (no birth registered) Son of Elizabeth BENNIER Of Port Broughton, SA Occupation prior to enlistment Labourer Enlisted 21 January 1915 at Oaklands, SA Served in Egypt Returned to Australia 05 April 1919 per 'Port Sydney' State Records of SA GRG 26/5/4/711 |
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BENNIER, John Compton
Service no 242
Sergeant 43rd Battalion Born 20 March 1889 near Mount Gambier, SA Son of Alfred BENNIER and Amelia nee JELLETT Of Mt. Gambier, SA Occupation prior to enlistment Motorman Enlisted 19 January 1916 at Adelaide, SA Served in France Returned to Australia 13 August 1919 per 'Konig Luise' State Records of SA GRG 26/5/4/560 |
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BENSON, James DCM
Service No. 1 (first member to join the 32nd Battalion A.I.F.)
2nd Lieutenant 32nd Battalion Born Jens Peter BENGTSEN on October 7, 1879 at Bundaberg, Queensland Son of Neil Peter Benson Husband of Florence Lilian (nee Moor-Martin) Of Second Avenue, Cheltenham, SA Occupation prior to enlistment – Linesman Enlisted on July 5, 1915 at Keswick, South Australia Served in Egypt and France Killed in action on July 20, 1916 at Fleurbaux, Battle of Fromelles aged 37 Buried at VC Corner, Australia Cemetery Memorial, Fromelles, France Observer Newspaper Courtesy of Colleen Bosel |
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BENTON, Arthur John
Service No 4144
Private 50th Battalion Born 9 July 1894 at Adelaide, SA Husband of Ada Ellen Florence BENTON nee BACKMAN Of Byron Place, off Franklin Street, Adelaide, SA Occupation prior to enlistment Labourer/Brickmaker Enlisted 8 June 1915 at Adelaide, SA Embarked from Adelaide per HMAT Borda on 11 January 1916 Served in France Killed in action 2 April 1917 Commemorated Noreuil Australian Cemetery, France Observer Newspaper |
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BERESFORD, Guy Errol de la Poer
Service No 2113
Corporal 27th Battalion Occupation prior to enlistment salesman from North Adelaide, South Australia Enlisted on 31 May 1915. He embarked for overseas as a Private with the 4th Reinforcements from Adelaide on 21 September 1915 aboard HMAT Star of England. After being wounded in action in France on 29 June 1916, he was evacuated to England for medical treatment and then transferred to the Pay Corps. Cpl Beresford arrived back in Australia on 10 November 1919. Died 25 January 1944 at Glenelg, South Australia. Aged 54 years. www.awm.gov.au P07159.024 |
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BERG, Arthur Halin
Service no 5002
Private 50th Battalion Born 11 June 1898 at Mobile, Alabama USA Resided 15 Commercial Road, Hyde Park, SA Occupation prior to enlistment Steward Enlisted 28 November 1917 at Murray Bridge, SA Served in Egypt, Italy and France Returned to Australia 28 March 1919 per 'Ascanius' with gas poisoning State Records of SA GRG 26/5/4/1511 |
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BERGIN, Edward William
Service no 13402
Private 5th Field Ambulance Born Brisbane QLD Mother: Lilian BERGIN, Glenelg SA Occupation prior to enlisting Labourer Enlisted 6 November 1915 Embarkation 1 April 1916 Served in France Returned to Australia 2 January 1920 per 'Ypiranga' Discharged 12 March 1920 |
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BERKINSHAW, William Ernest
Service no 1675
Lance Corporal 15th Battalion Born 24 February 1899 at Unley, SA Son of Ernest BERKINSHAW and Ellen nee WALKER Of 223 King William Street, Adelaide, SA Occupation prior to enlistment Hairdresser Enlisted 12 August 1915 Served in Egypt and France Died of Cerebro Spinal Fever 16 December 1916 Buried Etaples Military Cemetery XX H 2A State Records of SA GRG 26/5/4/132 |
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BERRILL, Charles Leslie
Service No 1829
Private 5th Pioneer Battalion Born 11th January 1889 at Willowie, SA Son of William Arthur BERRILL & Annie Louisa nee NICHOLLS Of Caltowie, SA Occupation prior to enlistment Mason Enlisted 13th March 1916 at Adelaide, SA Embarked Adelaide, HMAT Aeneas on 11th April 1916 Served in France Killed in action 3rd December 1916, Flers, France Commemorated Guards Cemetery, Lesboeufs, France Observer Newspaper |
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BERRIMAN, Frank Palmer
Service no 3693
Lieutenant 52nd Battalion Born 31 December 1891 at North Adelaide, SA Son of George Stevens BERRIMAN & Virginia nee PALMER Enlisted 26th August 1915 Served in Egypt and France, Wounded Awarded Military Cross for conspicuous bravery in capturing enemy's stronghold at Messines. Returned to Bank duty 7th April 1919 National Bank of Australasia Record of War Service of Bank and Staff 1914-1918 |
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BERRIMAN, Irving Murray
Service No 2136
Private 43rd Battalion Born 10 December 1896 at Saddleworth, SA Son of Albert James BERRIMAN and Georgina McLean nee MURRAY Of Saddleworth, SA Occupation prior to enlistment Butcher Enlisted 26 May 1916 at Adelaide, SA Embarked Adelaide on board HMAT Ballarat on 12 August 1916 Served in France and Belgium Killed in action 27 April 1917, Ploegsteert, Belgium Commemorated Strand Military Cemetery, Ploegsteert, Belgium Observer Newspaper |
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BERRIMAN, Kenneth
Service no 21099
Sapper 3rd Div. Signallers Born 23 December 1898 at Prospect, SA Son of Harrie and Lily BERRIMAN of 1 Rose St., Prospect Occuaption prior to enlistment Warehouseman Enlisted 18 January 1917 at Adelaide, SA Served in France and Belgium Returned to Australia 16 August 1919 per 'Wiltshire' All Australia Memorial SA Edition Section J |
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BERRIMAN, Ralph Vaughan
Service no B5132
Sapper Engineers Born 20 April 1917 at Stirling East Son of George and V BERRIMAN of 18 Daphne St., Prospect Occupation prior to enlistment Mettallurgist and mining engineer Enlisted 11 August 1915 Contracted rheumatism whils in camp Discharged 07 March 1916 All Australia Memorial SA Edition Section J |
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BERRIMAN, Robert Harold
Flight Lieutenant
4th Squad A F C Born 25 December 1895 at Prospect Occuaption prior to enlistment Electrical Engineer Enlisted 16 May 1916 at Adelaide, SA Served in France and Belgium Returned to Australia 12 December 1919 per 'Nestor' All Australia Memorial SA Edition Section J |
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BERRY, Francis Forbes
Service no 1977
Private 32nd and 48th Battalions Born 27 January 1884 at Burnside, SA Son of Edwin Stow BERRY and Adelaide Mary Forbes nee LAURIE Occupation prior to enlistment Motor Mechanic Enlisted 23 August 1915 Embarked 07 February 1916 Served in France Killed in action 06 August 1916 Buried Sunken Road Cemetery, Contaimaison, France ½ mile SE of Pozieres, France State Records of SA GRG 26/5/4/2480 |
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BERRY, Harold Leonard James
Service no 41
2nd Lieutenant 32nd Battalion Born 23 December 1896 at Norwood, SA Son of Walter James BERRY and Mary Elizabeth nee ROBJOHNS Of Amhurst Ave., Norwood, SA Occupation prior to enlistment Lead Light Worker Enlisted 21 July 1915 Embarked 18 November 1915 per 'Geelong' Served in France Awarded 'Croix de Guerre' Returned to Australia 26 November 1919 per 'Morea' Appointment Terminated 26 January 1920 State Records of SA GRG 26/5/4/2793 |
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BERRYMAN, Archibald Creswick
Service No: 7325
Private 10th Battalion Born 13 February 1899 at Stockport SA Son of William James BERRYMAN and Ada nee HOPKINS Of Careys Gully SA Occupation prior to enlisting Gardener Enlisted 23 October 1916 aged 18 years Embarked 23 June 1917 per 'Borda' Served in France Returned to Australia 29 July 1919 per 'Ormonde' Discharged 29 August 1919 State Records of SA GRG 26/5/4/2821 |
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BERRYMAN, Francis James
Service No 3017
Private 27th Battalion Born 23 May 1882 at Yongala, SA Son of Richard Henry BERRYMAN and Elizabeth nee ROBERTS Of Yongala, SA Occupation prior to enlistment Farm labourer Enlisted 6 August 1915 at Adelaide, SA Embarked from Adelaide per HMAT Medic on 12 January 1916 Served in France Killed in action 5 November 1916, France Commemorated AIF Burial Ground, Grass Lane, Flers, France Observer Newspaper |
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BERRYMAN, John
Service no 480
Trooper 11th Light Horse Regiment Born Mt. Barker, SA Next of kin Albert Allan BLANCHARD (brother) Of Mt. Barker, SA Occupation prior to enlistment Blacksmith Enlisted 07 January 1915 Embarked 02 June 1915 Served in Gallipoli & Egypt Returned to Australia 22 July 1919 per ‘Prinz Ludwig’ Discharged 3 November 1919 State Records of SA GRG 26/5/4/1916 |
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BERRYMAN, Thomas Wilson
Service no 2149
Private AA Postal Corps Born 29 March 1897 at Port Pirie, SA Son of Richard BERRYMAN and Jane nee BOWEN Of Jamestown, SA Occupation prior to enlistment Postman Enlisted 19 June 1917 Embarked 26 November 1917 Served in France Returned to Australia 9 May 1919 per ‘Port Dennison’ Discharged 31 May 1919 Died 1985 State Records of SA GRG 26/5/4/2034 |
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BERTRAM, Alan Lewis
Service no 6528
Private 50th Battalion Born 04 September 1891 at Davenport, SA Son of Edwin Lewis James BERTRAM & Flora Augusta nee PIPER Of Burra, SA Occupation prior to enlistment Engineer Enlisted 24 October 1916 at Adelaide, SA Served in France, Belgium. Severely wounded at Villers Bretonneaux 25 April 1918 Returned to Australia 13 May 1919 per "Dongola" All Australia Memorial SA Edition Section B |
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BERTRAM, Carl Stanley
Service No: 4710
Lieutenant 27th Battalion Born 03 April 1896 at Norwood, SA Son of Nicholas Carl BERTAM and Eva Elizabeth nee BERESFORD Of Elizabeth Street, Norwood, SA Enlisted: 5 May 1915 Age: 19 years Occupation prior to enlisting: Clerk Served: Mudros Island, Egypt, France Wounded in Action: 10 June 1918 Returned to Australia State Records of SA GRG 26/5/4/1041 |
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BERTWISTLE, Wilfred Hall
Service No: 519
2nd Lieutenant 27th Battalion transferred to 7th Machine Gun Coy Born 28 November 1894 at Padiham, Lancashire, England Son of Emma BERTWISTLE of 24 Miller St, North Unley Occupation prior to enlisting: Civil Servant Enlisted: 2 March 1915 Embarkation: HMAT Geelong on 29 May 1915 Age: 20 years Served in Egypt, Gallipoli & France Wounded in France: 26 May 1916 Fractured base of skull & shell shock Invalided to Australia per 'Benalla' on 10 April 1917 Appointment terminated: 8 June 1917 as Medically unfit State Records of SA GRG 26/5/4/221 |
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BEST, Francis Mayfield
2nd Lieutenant
5th Div. Engineers Born 09 January 1887 at Blyth Plains, SA Son of Tom Charles BEST & Eva Anne nee MAYFIELD Occupation prior to enlistment Engineer Enlisted Adelaide. Returned to Australia 22 November 1919 www.spirits-of-gallipoli.com |
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BEST, George Harold
Service no 2104
Private 10th Battalion Born 02 May 1897 at Brompton Park, SA Son of Frederick George James BEST and Alice Mary nee SUTTON of Glenelg, SA Occupation prior to enlistment Jeweller Enlisted 03 May 1915 Killed in action 24 July 1918 near Arras, France Aged 22 years Commemorated Villers-Bretonneux Memorial Chronicle Newspaper |
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BEST, Victor
Service No 3122
Private 50th Battalion Born about 1897 at Adelaide, SA Lived 6 William Street, Norwood, SA Occupation prior to enlistment Labourer Enlisted 4 October 1916 at Adelaide, SA Embarked Adelaide on board HMAT Berrima on 16 December 1916 Served in Western Front Died of Broncho pneumonia 7 April 1917, Military Hospital, Sutton Veny, Wiltshire, England Commemorated Sutton Veny (St John) Churchyard, Wiltshire, England Observer Newspaper |
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BESWETHERICK, James George Nesbit
Service No: 232
Lance Sergeant 43rd Battalion Born 23 June 1896 at Minlacowie, SA Son of Courtney BESWETHERICK and Theresa Veronica FLETCHER fmly BESWETHERICK nee CANTWELL, Minlaton, Yorke Peninsula Enlisted: 18 May 1916 at Adelaide, SA Age: 19 years Occupation: Farmer Served: France Wounded in Action 3 times Awarded: Croixde de Guerre 12 January 1919 Returned to Australia 13 November 1919 per 'Port Denison' All Australia Memorial SA Edition Section K |
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BETHUNE, Alexander Thomas
Service no 6280
Private 22nd Battalion Born 12 June 1878 at Penola South Australia Son of John BETHUNE and Ellen Jane nee GAMMON Occupation prior to enlistment Labourer His next of kin was noted to be his mother Ellen Jane Aitken, (nee Bethune, Ellen remarried after Alexander's father passed away) of Penola, SA Enlisted on the 30 September 1916 Embarked from Melbourne, Victoria aboard the Hororata on 23 November 1916 Killed in Action 4 October 1917 at Zonnebeke, Belgium and was commemorated at Ypres (Menin Gate) Memorial (Panel 23) in Belgium. Courtesy of Anthea Augstson |
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BETHUNE, Frank William
Service no 3381
Private 50th Battalion Born 22 November 1887 at Burnside Hynam, SA Son of (late) John BETHUNE and Ellen Jane nee GAMMON Of Penola, SA Enlisted in Mount Gambier on the 1st January 1917 Occupation prior to enlistment Labourer He embarked on the 10th February 1917 Served in France. Returned to Australia aboard the "Takada" and was medically discharged on the 19th April 1919. Courtesy of Anthea Augustson |
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BETTERIDGE, Allan Rupert
Service No. 450
Corporal No. 1 Squadron, Australian Flying Corp. Born on October 11, 1891 at Port Augusta, South Australia Son of Florence and Rupert Arthur Betteridge Husband of Constance Emma Betteridge Occupation prior to enlistment – Motor mechanic Enlisted on October 14, 1915 at Adelaide, South Australia Served in Egypt and Palestine Mentioned in despatches. Returned to Australia aboard the “Port Sydney” in April, 1919 All Australia Memorial SA Edition Section G |
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BETTERIDGE, Alva Noel
Service No. 2335
Private 27th Battalion Born on December 25, 1895 at Broken Hill, N.S.W. Son of Florence and Rupert Arthur Betteridge Husband of Vera Betteridge Occupation prior to enlistment – Butcher Enlisted on June 21, 1915 at Adelaide, South Australia Served in Egypt, Gallipoli, France and Belgium He was wounded on November 5, 1916 at Flers, resulting in the amputation of his right leg. He returned to Australia aboard the “Karoola” in August, 1917 and was discharged as medically unfit. All Australia Memorial SA Edition Section G |
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BETTERIDGE, Arthur Leslie
Service No. 226
Corporal 9th Light Horse Regiment Born on October 12, 1899 at Port Augusta, South Australia Son of Florence and Rupert Arthur Betteridge Occupation prior to enlistment – Station hand Enlisted on October 24, 1914 at Adelaide, South Australia Served in Egypt, Gallipoli and Palestine He was captured by the Turkish on September 29, 1918 but rescued from the enemy on October 1, 1918 Returned to Australia aboard the “Dunluce Castle” in August, 1919. All Australia Memorial SA Edition Section G |
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BETTERIDGE, Thomas Aubrey
Service No. 1976
Private 32nd Battalion Born on June 5, 1898 at Broken Hill, N.S.W. Son of Florence and Rupert Arthur Betteridge Occupation prior to enlistment – Boundary Rider Enlisted on October 4, 1915 at Adelaide, South Australia Served in Egypt, France and Belgium Returned to Australia aboard the “Doreanka” in May, 1919 Died on May 5, 1981 All Australia Memorial SA Edition Section G |
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BETTERMAN, James Albert
Service no 2116
Private 27th Battalion Born Broken Hill, NSW Son of Annie Laurie BETTERMAN Of Gloucester Street, Prospect, SA Occupation prior to enlistment Mason Enlisted 02 June 1915 Embarked 21 September 1915 Served in France Wounded 25 July 1916 Returned to Australia 8 March 1917 per ‘Kanowna’ Discharged 16 May 1917 as Medically unfit Died 1985 State Records of SA Yatala Prison Book |
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BETTS, Mark Alfred
Service no 2170
Private 37th Battalion Born 12 June 1895 at Cherry Gardens, SA Son of Thomas BETTS and Margaret Isabella nee ROBERTS Of Wallaroo Mines, SA Occupation prior to enlistment Miner Enlisted 07 July 1916 Killed in action 12 October 1917 between Passchendaele and Ypres, Belgium Aged 22 years Buried Dochy Farm New British Cemetery, Belgium Chronicle Newspaper |
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BEVAN, Charles Norman
Service no 3123
Private 50th Battalion Born 01 September 1891 at Stansbury, SA Son of William BEVAN and Sarah Jane nee MASON Next of kin Step Brother Thomas Footit MASON of Stansbury Occupation prior to enlistment Lime Burner Enlisted 27 October 1916 at Adelaide, SA Returned to Australia 21 January 1918 per 'Osterley' Courtesy of Pauline Osborne |
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BEVAN, Frank Floyd
Service no 432
Lance Corporal 43rd Battalion Born 22 June 1897 at Adelaide, SA Son of Charles Floyd BEVAN and Caroline nee SMITH of Torrensville, SA Occupation prior to enlistment Blacksmith Enlisted 01 February 1916 Died of wounds 31 July 1917 at 2nd Australian Casualty Clearing Station, France Aged 20 years Buried Tois-Arbres Cemetery, Steenwerck, France Chronicle Newspaper |
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BEWS, Clarence Pearce
Service No. 4084
Private 10/25th Battalion Born 25 September 1897 at Baroota SA Son of John BEWS and Eliza Annie nee MUDGE Of Bridge Street, Toowoomba, Qld. Enlisted 10th September 1915 at Toowoomba, Qld. Occupation prior to enlistment Labourer Served in France Wounded in Action Shell Wound to the spine - severe. Returned to Australia from Plymouth 13 February 1917 per 'Ulysses' Died 27 June 1971 Kurri Kurri, NSW Photo courtesy of Faithe Jones |
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