"He heard the call, he gave it Heed, and now he sleeps in Flanders"
EAMES, Willie
Possibly
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EARLE BROTHERS FROM CARRIETON SA
EARLE, Clarence Percy
Service no 486
32nd Battalion
Born 21st May 1894 at Eurilpa, SA
Son of George EARLE & Frances Harriett nee BRUMBY
Occupation prior to enlistment Blacksmith
Suffered Gunshot wound to the Chest
Listed as seriously ill 28th November 1918
Returned to Australia 19th February 1919
EARLE, Frank Pretoria
Service No 15421
Born 26 May 1900 at Gawler South SA
Son of George EARLE & Frances Harriett nee BRUMBY
Occupation prior to enlistment Farm Laborer
EARLE, Hurtle Roy
Service no 2994
9th Light Horse Regt.
Born 18th February 1889 at Eurilpa, SA
Son of George EARLE & Frances Harriett nee BRUMBY
Occupation prior to enlistment Laborer
Returned to Australia 20 July 1919
Died 04 December 1967 at Magill, South Australia. Aged 78 years.
EARLE, John Oliver
Service No 2995
9th Light Horse Regt.
Born 01 November 1892 at Eurilpa, SA
Son of George Earle & Frances Harriett nee BRUMBY
Occupation prior to enlistment Laborer.
Returned to Australia aboard "Port Sydney" 05 August 1919
EARLE, Walter Leslie
Service No 89
32nd Battalion
Born 30 July 1895 at Belton, SA
Son of George EARLE & Frances Harriett nee BRUMBY
Occupation prior to enlistment Farmer
Suffered Gun shot wound to the thigh (severe)
Returned to Australia aboard "Somali" 10 December 1918
EAST, William Henry
Service No: 4761
Rank: Private
Battalion: 50th Btn.
Born: Forest Range, Sth Aust
Son of Mrs Charlotte East, Forest Range, Sth Aust
Occupation prior to Enlistment: Gardener
Enlisted: 19th October 1915, Adelaide, Sth Aust.
Served In: France
Killed in Action 4th September 1916 near Pozieres, France
Buried : London Cemetery Extension, High Wood, Longveval, France - Grave 25, Row D, Plot 5.
Rank: Private
Battalion: 50th Btn.
Born: Forest Range, Sth Aust
Son of Mrs Charlotte East, Forest Range, Sth Aust
Occupation prior to Enlistment: Gardener
Enlisted: 19th October 1915, Adelaide, Sth Aust.
Served In: France
Killed in Action 4th September 1916 near Pozieres, France
Buried : London Cemetery Extension, High Wood, Longveval, France - Grave 25, Row D, Plot 5.
EASTER, William
Service no 8257
Warrant Officer
4th Field Bakery
Born 6 March 1885 at England
Husband of Mrs Eva R. Easter of Elizabeth Street, New Mile End
Occupation prior to enlistment Baker
Enlisted 05 July 1915 at Keswick, SA
Served in Egypt and France
Returned to Australia 22 August 1919 per ‘Prinz Hubertus’
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Warrant Officer
4th Field Bakery
Born 6 March 1885 at England
Husband of Mrs Eva R. Easter of Elizabeth Street, New Mile End
Occupation prior to enlistment Baker
Enlisted 05 July 1915 at Keswick, SA
Served in Egypt and France
Returned to Australia 22 August 1919 per ‘Prinz Hubertus’
All Australia Memorial SA Edition Section F
EASTHER, William Howard
Service no 5091
Private
11th Battalion
Born 13 May 1880 at Bordertown, SA
Husband of Mars. W H EASTHER of 60 Kingston Terrace, North Adelaide, SA
Occupation prior to enlistment Prospector
Enlisted 11 February 1916 at Blackboy Hill, WA
Served in Egypt, France & Belgium
Contracted Trench Feet 30 November 1916
Returned to Australia 03 September 1919 per "Indana"
All Australia Memorial SA Edition Section B
Private
11th Battalion
Born 13 May 1880 at Bordertown, SA
Husband of Mars. W H EASTHER of 60 Kingston Terrace, North Adelaide, SA
Occupation prior to enlistment Prospector
Enlisted 11 February 1916 at Blackboy Hill, WA
Served in Egypt, France & Belgium
Contracted Trench Feet 30 November 1916
Returned to Australia 03 September 1919 per "Indana"
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EASTICK, Spencer Joseph
Service No: 63
Enlisted 7 March 1915
From Unley
Salesman
5th Field Company Engineers
Son of Charles Ambrose Eastick & Jane (nee Brown)
Wife: Alice Murial
Wounded in action
Returned to Australia
Courtesy of Helen Prettejohn
Enlisted 7 March 1915
From Unley
Salesman
5th Field Company Engineers
Son of Charles Ambrose Eastick & Jane (nee Brown)
Wife: Alice Murial
Wounded in action
Returned to Australia
Courtesy of Helen Prettejohn
EATON, George Henry
Service No. 7326
Sergeant
1st Div. Train – Aust. Army Service Corps.
Born on March 8, 1895 at Happy Valley, South Australia
Son of Elsie Allen and J.H. Eaton
Occupation prior to enlistment – Civil Servant
Enlisted on June 7, 1915 at Keswick, South Australia
Served in Egypt, France and Belgium
Returned to Australia aboard the “Saudan” in May, 1919
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Sergeant
1st Div. Train – Aust. Army Service Corps.
Born on March 8, 1895 at Happy Valley, South Australia
Son of Elsie Allen and J.H. Eaton
Occupation prior to enlistment – Civil Servant
Enlisted on June 7, 1915 at Keswick, South Australia
Served in Egypt, France and Belgium
Returned to Australia aboard the “Saudan” in May, 1919
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EATON, William Herbert
Service No. 2603
Company Quarter Master Sergeant
1st Div. Train – Aust. Army Service Corps
Born on June 24, 1897 at Kensington, South Australia
Son of Elsie Allen and J.H. Eaton
Occupation prior to enlistment – Government Servant
Enlisted on December 29, 1915 at Adelaide, South Australia
Served in Egypt, France and Belgium
Returned to Australia aboard the “Norman” in July, 1919
Died on May 2, 1964
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Company Quarter Master Sergeant
1st Div. Train – Aust. Army Service Corps
Born on June 24, 1897 at Kensington, South Australia
Son of Elsie Allen and J.H. Eaton
Occupation prior to enlistment – Government Servant
Enlisted on December 29, 1915 at Adelaide, South Australia
Served in Egypt, France and Belgium
Returned to Australia aboard the “Norman” in July, 1919
Died on May 2, 1964
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ECKERT, John George
Service no 5357
Rank: Lance Corporal
Battalion: 10th Btn.
Born: Belvidere, Sth Aust
Son of John Anthony & Martha Lydia Eckert, Belvidere, Sth Aust.
Occupation prior to Enlistment: Farm
Enlisted: 8th February 1916, Adelaide
Served In: France & Belgium
Killed in Action 1st October 1917, Belgium
Buried: Aeroplane Cemetery, Belgium – Plot 2, Row B, Grave 21
Rank: Lance Corporal
Battalion: 10th Btn.
Born: Belvidere, Sth Aust
Son of John Anthony & Martha Lydia Eckert, Belvidere, Sth Aust.
Occupation prior to Enlistment: Farm
Enlisted: 8th February 1916, Adelaide
Served In: France & Belgium
Killed in Action 1st October 1917, Belgium
Buried: Aeroplane Cemetery, Belgium – Plot 2, Row B, Grave 21
EDDY, Alfred Lionel
Service no 9831
Private
5th Field Ambulance
Born 29 August 1895 at Hamley Hill near Moonta, SA
Son of Alfred Henry Ward & Jane nee WILLIAMS of 272 Bulwer Street, Perth, WA
Enlisted 02 February 1916 in Perth WA
Served on Gallipoli and in Egypt and France.
Invalided
Returned to Australia 11 May 1917
Resigned from Bank 10th May 1918
National Bank of Australasia Record of War Service of Bank and Staff 1914-1918
Private
5th Field Ambulance
Born 29 August 1895 at Hamley Hill near Moonta, SA
Son of Alfred Henry Ward & Jane nee WILLIAMS of 272 Bulwer Street, Perth, WA
Enlisted 02 February 1916 in Perth WA
Served on Gallipoli and in Egypt and France.
Invalided
Returned to Australia 11 May 1917
Resigned from Bank 10th May 1918
National Bank of Australasia Record of War Service of Bank and Staff 1914-1918
EDE, Cyril Francis
Service No 2139
Private
27th Battalion
Born 27 May 1897 at Port Adelaide, SA
Son of John Joseph EDE & Caroline Ann nee HARRIS
Studio portrait of 2139 Private (Pte) Cyril Francis Ede, 27th Battalion. A carpenter from Rosewater SA prior to enlistment, Pte Ede embarked with the 3rd Reinforcements from Adelaide on RMS Morea on 23 August 1915. On 5 November 1916, aged 19, he was killed in action and was buried in the Caterpillar Valley Cemetery, Longueval, France.
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Private
27th Battalion
Born 27 May 1897 at Port Adelaide, SA
Son of John Joseph EDE & Caroline Ann nee HARRIS
Studio portrait of 2139 Private (Pte) Cyril Francis Ede, 27th Battalion. A carpenter from Rosewater SA prior to enlistment, Pte Ede embarked with the 3rd Reinforcements from Adelaide on RMS Morea on 23 August 1915. On 5 November 1916, aged 19, he was killed in action and was buried in the Caterpillar Valley Cemetery, Longueval, France.
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EDSON, Arthur Leslie
Service No 4467
Private
10th Battalion
Son of John & Laura E Edson, of Waikerie, SA.
Arthur Leslie Edson was born in Broken Hill, enlisted at Port Victoria and 19 years of age and was a plumber.
He was the son of John Edson and the the step brother of Albert Bamblett (32 Btn) and step son to Minnie Edson (Alberts mother) He enlisted in September of 1915 (along with Albert) and left for overseas in Feb 1916 (along with Albert) aboard HMAT Miltiades.
Arthur was Killed in Action in July 1918 .
Having lost their sons - John and Minnie moved to Waikerie in the Riverland shortly after the war.
Killed in Action 4th July 1918 aged 21 years.
Cemetery or memorial details: Borre British Cemetery, France
Photo courtesy of Paul LeMar & Macclesfield RSL
Private
10th Battalion
Son of John & Laura E Edson, of Waikerie, SA.
Arthur Leslie Edson was born in Broken Hill, enlisted at Port Victoria and 19 years of age and was a plumber.
He was the son of John Edson and the the step brother of Albert Bamblett (32 Btn) and step son to Minnie Edson (Alberts mother) He enlisted in September of 1915 (along with Albert) and left for overseas in Feb 1916 (along with Albert) aboard HMAT Miltiades.
Arthur was Killed in Action in July 1918 .
Having lost their sons - John and Minnie moved to Waikerie in the Riverland shortly after the war.
Killed in Action 4th July 1918 aged 21 years.
Cemetery or memorial details: Borre British Cemetery, France
Photo courtesy of Paul LeMar & Macclesfield RSL
EDWARDS, Charles Henry Jasper
Service no 4414
Private
27th Battalion
Born 4 March 1893 at Reed Beds, SA
Son of William Henry and the late Ellen Edwards of Mitcham
Occupation prior to enlistment Carpenter
Enlisted 7 January 1916 at Adelaide, SA
Served in Egypt, France and Belgium
Returned to Australia 2 July 1919 per ‘Ypiringa’
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Private
27th Battalion
Born 4 March 1893 at Reed Beds, SA
Son of William Henry and the late Ellen Edwards of Mitcham
Occupation prior to enlistment Carpenter
Enlisted 7 January 1916 at Adelaide, SA
Served in Egypt, France and Belgium
Returned to Australia 2 July 1919 per ‘Ypiringa’
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Regimental number 4414
Date of birth 2 March 1893 at Reed Beds, South Australia
School Handorf Public School, South Australia
Occupation Carpenter of East Parade, Mitcham, South Australia
Next of kin Father, William Edwards, Woodside, South Australia
Enlistment date 7 January 1916
Embarkation details Unit embarked from Adelaide, South Australia, on board HMAT A9 Shropshire on 25 March 1916
Fate Returned to Australia 15 May 1919
Discharge date 16 August 1919
Other details War service: Western Front Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal
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Date of birth 2 March 1893 at Reed Beds, South Australia
School Handorf Public School, South Australia
Occupation Carpenter of East Parade, Mitcham, South Australia
Next of kin Father, William Edwards, Woodside, South Australia
Enlistment date 7 January 1916
Embarkation details Unit embarked from Adelaide, South Australia, on board HMAT A9 Shropshire on 25 March 1916
Fate Returned to Australia 15 May 1919
Discharge date 16 August 1919
Other details War service: Western Front Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal
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EDWARDS, Ernest James
Service no 4762
Private
10th Battalion
Born October 1887 at Forest Range, SA
Enlisted 19 October 1915 in Adelaide, SA
Occupation prior to enlistment
Husband of A M EDWARDS of George Street, Firle, Payneham SA
Awarded Military Medal for Conspicuous courage during the operations at Villers-Bretonneux
"On 26 April 1918, when the company stretcher bearers had become casualties, volunteers were called for and these men immediately responded and without hesitation went out under heavy fire and dressed wounded. They continued dressing and carrying wounded all that day and night and also the following day. They showed a fine example of cheerfulness and endurance, and their work was of very great value'. Commonwealth Gazette no 15 4th February, 1919
Returned to Australia 09 December 1918 per 'Leicestershire'
Died 01 December 1960
Buried Lobethal Cemetery
Courtesy of Garry Edwards
Private
10th Battalion
Born October 1887 at Forest Range, SA
Enlisted 19 October 1915 in Adelaide, SA
Occupation prior to enlistment
Husband of A M EDWARDS of George Street, Firle, Payneham SA
Awarded Military Medal for Conspicuous courage during the operations at Villers-Bretonneux
"On 26 April 1918, when the company stretcher bearers had become casualties, volunteers were called for and these men immediately responded and without hesitation went out under heavy fire and dressed wounded. They continued dressing and carrying wounded all that day and night and also the following day. They showed a fine example of cheerfulness and endurance, and their work was of very great value'. Commonwealth Gazette no 15 4th February, 1919
Returned to Australia 09 December 1918 per 'Leicestershire'
Died 01 December 1960
Buried Lobethal Cemetery
Courtesy of Garry Edwards
EDWARDS, Frederick Joseph
Service no. 4084
Sapper
No 5 Tunnelling Company
A 35 year old navvy from Parkside, South Australia when he enlisted and embarked for overseas from Melbourne on 25 May 1916 aboard HMAT Warilda.
Born 14 August 1879 near Hoyleton, South Australia
Son of Frederick Daniel EDWARDS & Frances Ann nee EAST
While serving in France, he was taken ill on a number of occasions and returned to Australia on 5 June 1917. He was discharged medically unfit for further service on 30 November 1917.
Died 11 August 1964 at Daw Park, South Australia. Aged 85 years.
This is one of a series of photographs taken by the Darge Photographic Company which had the concession to take photographs at the Broadmeadows and Seymour army camps during the First World War. In the 1930's, the Australian War Memorial purchased the original glass negatives from Algernon Darge, along with the photographers' notebooks. The notebooks contain brief details, usually a surname or unit name, for each negative. The names are transcribed as they appear in the notebooks.
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Sapper
No 5 Tunnelling Company
A 35 year old navvy from Parkside, South Australia when he enlisted and embarked for overseas from Melbourne on 25 May 1916 aboard HMAT Warilda.
Born 14 August 1879 near Hoyleton, South Australia
Son of Frederick Daniel EDWARDS & Frances Ann nee EAST
While serving in France, he was taken ill on a number of occasions and returned to Australia on 5 June 1917. He was discharged medically unfit for further service on 30 November 1917.
Died 11 August 1964 at Daw Park, South Australia. Aged 85 years.
This is one of a series of photographs taken by the Darge Photographic Company which had the concession to take photographs at the Broadmeadows and Seymour army camps during the First World War. In the 1930's, the Australian War Memorial purchased the original glass negatives from Algernon Darge, along with the photographers' notebooks. The notebooks contain brief details, usually a surname or unit name, for each negative. The names are transcribed as they appear in the notebooks.
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EDWARDS, Gilbert Allan
Service no 534
Sergeant Major
27th Battalion
Born 29 June 1883 at Houghton, SA
Son of Thomas J & Mary A EDWARDS of Redfern, late of Houghton
Occupation prior to enlistment Builder for SA Railways
Enlisted 07 September 1914 at Morphettville, SA
Served in Egypt, Gallipoli, France & Belgium
Returned to Australia 24 December 1918 per "Port Darwin"
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Sergeant Major
27th Battalion
Born 29 June 1883 at Houghton, SA
Son of Thomas J & Mary A EDWARDS of Redfern, late of Houghton
Occupation prior to enlistment Builder for SA Railways
Enlisted 07 September 1914 at Morphettville, SA
Served in Egypt, Gallipoli, France & Belgium
Returned to Australia 24 December 1918 per "Port Darwin"
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EDWARDS, Henry Judd
Service No. 26096
Driver
50th Battalion A.I.F.
Born on July 8, 1879 at Collingwood, Victoria
Husband of Jeanett Nichol Edwards of Clare, South Australia
Occupation prior to enlistment – Bootmaker
Enlisted on September 29, 1915 at Adelaide, South Australia
Served in France and Belgium
Returned to Australia aboard the “Aeneas” in February, 1919 and discharged as medically unfit suffering from lumbago.
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Driver
50th Battalion A.I.F.
Born on July 8, 1879 at Collingwood, Victoria
Husband of Jeanett Nichol Edwards of Clare, South Australia
Occupation prior to enlistment – Bootmaker
Enlisted on September 29, 1915 at Adelaide, South Australia
Served in France and Belgium
Returned to Australia aboard the “Aeneas” in February, 1919 and discharged as medically unfit suffering from lumbago.
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EDWARDS, Peter George (right)
Service no 4704
Corporal
27th Battalion
Born 04 January 1892 at Houghton, SA
Son of Thomas Joseph EDWARDS & Mary Ann nee YOUNG
Occupation prior to enlistment Gardener
Enlisted 11 January 1916
Served in France, & Belgium
Killed in action at Passchendaele Ridge 07 october 1917Buried / Memorial YPRES (MENIN GATE) MEMORIAL Panel 7 - 17 - 23 - 25 - 27 - 29 - 31.
Studio portrait of 8891 Driver (Dvr) Henry Hicks, 2nd Division Ammunition Column, of Clarence Park, SA (left) and
4704 Corporal (Cpl) Peter George Edwards, 27th Battalion, of Unley, SA (right). A horse driver and footballer with the Sturt Football Club before enlisting in January 1916, Cpl Edwards left Australia with the 12th Reinforcements in April 1916 and arrived in France for service on the Western Front in September 1916. He was killed in action during the Second Division's attack at Passchendaele on 7 October 1917, aged 26, and has no known grave.
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Corporal
27th Battalion
Born 04 January 1892 at Houghton, SA
Son of Thomas Joseph EDWARDS & Mary Ann nee YOUNG
Occupation prior to enlistment Gardener
Enlisted 11 January 1916
Served in France, & Belgium
Killed in action at Passchendaele Ridge 07 october 1917Buried / Memorial YPRES (MENIN GATE) MEMORIAL Panel 7 - 17 - 23 - 25 - 27 - 29 - 31.
Studio portrait of 8891 Driver (Dvr) Henry Hicks, 2nd Division Ammunition Column, of Clarence Park, SA (left) and
4704 Corporal (Cpl) Peter George Edwards, 27th Battalion, of Unley, SA (right). A horse driver and footballer with the Sturt Football Club before enlisting in January 1916, Cpl Edwards left Australia with the 12th Reinforcements in April 1916 and arrived in France for service on the Western Front in September 1916. He was killed in action during the Second Division's attack at Passchendaele on 7 October 1917, aged 26, and has no known grave.
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EDWARDS, Roland Skews
Service no 1531
Private
28th Battalion
Born Adelaide, SA
Son of William & Sarah EDWARDS of 81 Wittenoom Street, Boulder, WA
Wounded
Returned to Australia April 1919
Private
28th Battalion
Born Adelaide, SA
Son of William & Sarah EDWARDS of 81 Wittenoom Street, Boulder, WA
Wounded
Returned to Australia April 1919
EDYVEAN, Roswald
Service no 3101
Private
27th Battalion
Roswald EDYVEAN
Born 30 September 1893 at Kadina, SA.
Son of Sidney EDYVEAN & Ellen Margaret nee BUTTER.
Occupation prior to enlistment Carpenter.
Killed in Action 05 November 1916
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Private
27th Battalion
Roswald EDYVEAN
Born 30 September 1893 at Kadina, SA.
Son of Sidney EDYVEAN & Ellen Margaret nee BUTTER.
Occupation prior to enlistment Carpenter.
Killed in Action 05 November 1916
VILLERS-BRETONNEUX MEMORIAL
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EGAN, William John
Service No 1671
Lance Corporal
50th Battalion
Born 08 October 1894 at Adelaide, SA
Son of Mr. & Mrs. EGAN
Occupation prior to enlistment Labourer
Enlisted 11 March 1916 at Adelaide, SA
Served in Egypt and France.
Killed in action at Pozieres 16 August 1916
Buried VILLERS-BRETONNEUX MEMORIAL
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Lance Corporal
50th Battalion
Born 08 October 1894 at Adelaide, SA
Son of Mr. & Mrs. EGAN
Occupation prior to enlistment Labourer
Enlisted 11 March 1916 at Adelaide, SA
Served in Egypt and France.
Killed in action at Pozieres 16 August 1916
Buried VILLERS-BRETONNEUX MEMORIAL
All Australia Memorial SA Edition Section B
EGAN, William John
Service no 2326
Private
Australian Cyclist Corps
Born 09 June 1897 at Milang, SA
Son of William John EGAN & Alice Maria nee McBETH of Goolwa, SA
Occupation prior to enlistment Student
Enlisted 07 July 1915 at Keswick, SA
Served in France
Suffered Trench Fever
Returned to Australia 12 April 1919 per "Derbyshire"
Died 24th March 1920
Buried Woodside Methodist Cemetery, SA
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Private
Australian Cyclist Corps
Born 09 June 1897 at Milang, SA
Son of William John EGAN & Alice Maria nee McBETH of Goolwa, SA
Occupation prior to enlistment Student
Enlisted 07 July 1915 at Keswick, SA
Served in France
Suffered Trench Fever
Returned to Australia 12 April 1919 per "Derbyshire"
Died 24th March 1920
Buried Woodside Methodist Cemetery, SA
Courtesy of Faithe Jones
EGLINTON, Thomas William, Clarence Roy, James Leslie, Laurence & Wilfred Rowe
Formerly of Swan Reach, South Australia. Three of these brothers were killed in Action. Lance Corp Clarence Roy Eglinton, 27th Bn, died aged 26yrs 20/9/1917. Pte Laurence Eglinton, 50th Bn, died aged 23yrs 2/4/1917. Pte Thomas Wm Eglinton, 50th Bn, died aged 31yrs 9/5/1918
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EGLINTON, Thomas William
Service no 1672a
Private
50th Battalion
Born 01 September 1885 at Stony Creek, SA
Son of Thomas EGLINTON & Elizabeth nee ROWE
Occupation prior to enlistment Gardener
Killed in action 09 May 1918
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EGLINTON, Thomas William
Service no 1672a
Private
50th Battalion
Born 01 September 1885 at Stony Creek, SA
Son of Thomas EGLINTON & Elizabeth nee ROWE
Occupation prior to enlistment Gardener
Killed in action 09 May 1918
EGLINTON, Clarence Roy
Service no 3104
Corporal
27th Battalion
Born 18 November 1891 at Munjibbie, SA
Son of Thomas EGLINTON & Elizabeth nee ROWE
Enlisted 06 August 1915 aged 23 years
Occupation prior to enlistment Laborer
Served in France and Belgium
Killed in action 20 September 1917
Commemorated Ypres Menin Gate Memorial
Corporal
27th Battalion
Born 18 November 1891 at Munjibbie, SA
Son of Thomas EGLINTON & Elizabeth nee ROWE
Enlisted 06 August 1915 aged 23 years
Occupation prior to enlistment Laborer
Served in France and Belgium
Killed in action 20 September 1917
Commemorated Ypres Menin Gate Memorial
EGLINTON, James Leslie
Born 23 April 1884 at Stony Creek, SA
Son of Thomas EGLINTON & Elizabeth nee ROWE
Son of Thomas EGLINTON & Elizabeth nee ROWE
EGLINTON, Laurence
Service no 2106
Private
2nd Depot Battalion AIF
Born 11 November 1894 at Terowie, SA
Son of Thomas EGLINTON & Elizabeth nee ROWE
Husband of Florence Merrian EGLINTON, of Forrest Range
Occupation prior to enlistment Labourer
Enlisted 29 February 1916
Served in France
Wounded 02 April 1917
Killed in action 09 May 1918
Re-interred in Adelaide British Cemetery Villers Bretonneux Plot 3 Row G No 1
Private
2nd Depot Battalion AIF
Born 11 November 1894 at Terowie, SA
Son of Thomas EGLINTON & Elizabeth nee ROWE
Husband of Florence Merrian EGLINTON, of Forrest Range
Occupation prior to enlistment Labourer
Enlisted 29 February 1916
Served in France
Wounded 02 April 1917
Killed in action 09 May 1918
Re-interred in Adelaide British Cemetery Villers Bretonneux Plot 3 Row G No 1
EGLINTON, Wilfred Rowe
Service no 2023
Private
32nd and 70th Battalion
Born 06 February 1889 at Muntjibbie, SA
Son of Thomas EGLINTON & Elizabeth nee ROWE
Enlisted 13 September 1915 aged 26 years
Occupation prior to enlistment Labourer
Served in France
Wounded in Action
Returned to Australia 25 August 1917
Private
32nd and 70th Battalion
Born 06 February 1889 at Muntjibbie, SA
Son of Thomas EGLINTON & Elizabeth nee ROWE
Enlisted 13 September 1915 aged 26 years
Occupation prior to enlistment Labourer
Served in France
Wounded in Action
Returned to Australia 25 August 1917
EKIN-SMYTH, Ralph Raymond Ratnavalu
aka SMYTH, Ralph Ratnevelu Raymond Ekin
Captain
52nd Battalion A.I.F.
Born on May 1, 1875 in London, England
Son of Mary J. and Thomas G. Ekin-Smyth
Husband of Hilda Marsom (nee Butterfield) Ekin-Smyth of Woodville Park
Occupation prior to enlistment – Customs officer
Enlisted on October 18, 1915
Served in Egypt, France and Belgium
Killed in action at Moquet Farm on September 3, 1916 aged 41.
Buried at Bouzincourt Ridge Cemetery, Albert, France – Plot III, Row G, Grave 8
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Studio portrait of Captain Ralph Raymond Ratnavalu Ekin Smyth (Ekin-Smyth) of the 52nd Battalion.
Smyth served in the Garrison Artillery, Infantry and Instructional Corps in South Australia for a total of 24 years in Citizen Forces before his service in France with the 52nd Battalion.
He was killed 3 September 1916 in France, aged 41, and is buried at 516 Bouzincourt Ridge Cemetery, Albert, France.
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52nd Battalion A.I.F.
Born on May 1, 1875 in London, England
Son of Mary J. and Thomas G. Ekin-Smyth
Husband of Hilda Marsom (nee Butterfield) Ekin-Smyth of Woodville Park
Occupation prior to enlistment – Customs officer
Enlisted on October 18, 1915
Served in Egypt, France and Belgium
Killed in action at Moquet Farm on September 3, 1916 aged 41.
Buried at Bouzincourt Ridge Cemetery, Albert, France – Plot III, Row G, Grave 8
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Studio portrait of Captain Ralph Raymond Ratnavalu Ekin Smyth (Ekin-Smyth) of the 52nd Battalion.
Smyth served in the Garrison Artillery, Infantry and Instructional Corps in South Australia for a total of 24 years in Citizen Forces before his service in France with the 52nd Battalion.
He was killed 3 September 1916 in France, aged 41, and is buried at 516 Bouzincourt Ridge Cemetery, Albert, France.
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EKINS, Ashley Kent
Service No 135
Corporal
3rd Light Horse Regiment
Born 23 November 1890 at Kent Town, SA
Son of William Emery EKINS & Charlotte Elizabeth nee GRAY
Occupation prior to enlistment orchardist from Kent Town, South Australia
Enlisted on 4 September 1914.
He embarked for overseas as a Private from Adelaide on 23 October 1914 aboard HMAT Port Lincoln. After landing at Gallipoli in May 1915, he was wounded in action in Monash Valley but recovered and saw further action in France with the 13th Light Horse Regiment. He was promoted to Corporal and was awarded the Military Medal (MM): "In connection with operations south west of Vermand on 7 September 1918, this NCO led a patrol across open country under heavy flanking machine gun fire. He successfully reached his objective, and reconnoitred the position, being all the time under heavy fire, and returned with valuable information. Not being satisfied with this, he moved out along to obtain further information, his horse being wounded, he pushed forward on foot, and accomplished his mission". Cpl Ekins arrived back in Australia on 2 December 1918 and was discharged from the AIF in January 1919.
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Corporal
3rd Light Horse Regiment
Born 23 November 1890 at Kent Town, SA
Son of William Emery EKINS & Charlotte Elizabeth nee GRAY
Occupation prior to enlistment orchardist from Kent Town, South Australia
Enlisted on 4 September 1914.
He embarked for overseas as a Private from Adelaide on 23 October 1914 aboard HMAT Port Lincoln. After landing at Gallipoli in May 1915, he was wounded in action in Monash Valley but recovered and saw further action in France with the 13th Light Horse Regiment. He was promoted to Corporal and was awarded the Military Medal (MM): "In connection with operations south west of Vermand on 7 September 1918, this NCO led a patrol across open country under heavy flanking machine gun fire. He successfully reached his objective, and reconnoitred the position, being all the time under heavy fire, and returned with valuable information. Not being satisfied with this, he moved out along to obtain further information, his horse being wounded, he pushed forward on foot, and accomplished his mission". Cpl Ekins arrived back in Australia on 2 December 1918 and was discharged from the AIF in January 1919.
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EKINS, George Leonard
Service No. 5090
Private
10th Battalion, of Athleston, SA.
Born 12 March 1888 at College Park, SA
Son of William Emery EKINS & Charlotte Elizabeth nee GRAY
An accountant before enlisting in June 1915, Pte Ekins left Australia for England with the 16th Reinforcements in March 1916, and was transferred to the 27th Battalion. Arriving in France for service on the Western Front in December 191e6, Pte Ekins was was promoted to Lance Corporal (LCpl) and was transferred to the 2nd Division Gas Section in March 1917. LCpl Ekins was was evacuated to England suffering from pleurisy in July 1917 and rejoined the 27th Battalion with the rank of Corporal (Cpl) in France in March 1918. In May 1918, Cpl Ekins was attached to the 7th Brigade Headquarters, where he remained for the rest of the war. Cpl Ekins returned to Australia in July 1919 and was discharged from the AIF in November 1919.
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Private
10th Battalion, of Athleston, SA.
Born 12 March 1888 at College Park, SA
Son of William Emery EKINS & Charlotte Elizabeth nee GRAY
An accountant before enlisting in June 1915, Pte Ekins left Australia for England with the 16th Reinforcements in March 1916, and was transferred to the 27th Battalion. Arriving in France for service on the Western Front in December 191e6, Pte Ekins was was promoted to Lance Corporal (LCpl) and was transferred to the 2nd Division Gas Section in March 1917. LCpl Ekins was was evacuated to England suffering from pleurisy in July 1917 and rejoined the 27th Battalion with the rank of Corporal (Cpl) in France in March 1918. In May 1918, Cpl Ekins was attached to the 7th Brigade Headquarters, where he remained for the rest of the war. Cpl Ekins returned to Australia in July 1919 and was discharged from the AIF in November 1919.
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ELDER, James
Service no 4416
Private
27th Battalion
Born 15 February 1880 at Adelaide, SA
Son of James & Mary Ann ELDER of Nottingham Ave., Richmond, SA
Occupation prior to enlistment Farmer
Enlisted 29 December 1915 in Adelaide, SA
Served in Egypt, France and Belgium
Wounded on 2 occasions
Evacuated through effects of wounds 29 December 1917
Returned to Australia 14 April 1918 per "Osterley"
All Australia Memorial SA Edition Section D
Private
27th Battalion
Born 15 February 1880 at Adelaide, SA
Son of James & Mary Ann ELDER of Nottingham Ave., Richmond, SA
Occupation prior to enlistment Farmer
Enlisted 29 December 1915 in Adelaide, SA
Served in Egypt, France and Belgium
Wounded on 2 occasions
Evacuated through effects of wounds 29 December 1917
Returned to Australia 14 April 1918 per "Osterley"
All Australia Memorial SA Edition Section D
ELIX, Vernon Julius
Service no 965
Private
43rd Battalion
Born 05 June 1897 at Young Street, Kent Town, SA
Son of A F W & Mary Raina ELIX of Gladstone Street, Fullarton, SA
Occupation prior to enlistment Engineer
Enlisted 30 December 1915 at Adelaide, SA
Served in France & Belgium
Returned to Australia 29 June 1919 per "Nestor"
All Australia Memorial SA Edition Section B
Private
43rd Battalion
Born 05 June 1897 at Young Street, Kent Town, SA
Son of A F W & Mary Raina ELIX of Gladstone Street, Fullarton, SA
Occupation prior to enlistment Engineer
Enlisted 30 December 1915 at Adelaide, SA
Served in France & Belgium
Returned to Australia 29 June 1919 per "Nestor"
All Australia Memorial SA Edition Section B
ELLIS, Alexander Joseph
Service No. 289A
Rank Private
Battalion: 3rd Lighthorse, B Squadron, 32nd Battalion
Date and place of birth c.May 1894, Norwood SA
Parents Unknown (orphaned as infant) Next of Kin Mrs Flora Coffey (sister), Maitland, SA
Occupation prior to enlistment Fruit Hawker
Enlistment Date and Place 24th August, 1914 Morphetville, SA
Served in: Embarked from Adelaide, South Australia, on board HMAT A17 Port Lincoln on 22 October 1914 and arrived at Gallipoli on 9 May, 1915. There he contracted influenza and typhoid and was transferred to hospital in Malta. On recovery, he was transferred briefly to the 10th Battalion but rejoined the 32nd Battalion in 20th October 1916.
Date and place of death and place of Burial
Alec was wounded in action, receiving gunshot wounds to his arms and legs during the Battle of the Somme on 3rd Nov 1916 and died the following day, aged 22.
Alec is buried in Heilly Station Cemetary (Plot V, Row F, Grave No 1) in Mericort-L'Abbe, France.
This is the only photograph known by the family to exist of Alec and was enlarged from a tiny photograph in a locket worn by his sister, Mrs Flora Coffey.
Courtesy of Carol Newton
Rank Private
Battalion: 3rd Lighthorse, B Squadron, 32nd Battalion
Date and place of birth c.May 1894, Norwood SA
Parents Unknown (orphaned as infant) Next of Kin Mrs Flora Coffey (sister), Maitland, SA
Occupation prior to enlistment Fruit Hawker
Enlistment Date and Place 24th August, 1914 Morphetville, SA
Served in: Embarked from Adelaide, South Australia, on board HMAT A17 Port Lincoln on 22 October 1914 and arrived at Gallipoli on 9 May, 1915. There he contracted influenza and typhoid and was transferred to hospital in Malta. On recovery, he was transferred briefly to the 10th Battalion but rejoined the 32nd Battalion in 20th October 1916.
Date and place of death and place of Burial
Alec was wounded in action, receiving gunshot wounds to his arms and legs during the Battle of the Somme on 3rd Nov 1916 and died the following day, aged 22.
Alec is buried in Heilly Station Cemetary (Plot V, Row F, Grave No 1) in Mericort-L'Abbe, France.
This is the only photograph known by the family to exist of Alec and was enlarged from a tiny photograph in a locket worn by his sister, Mrs Flora Coffey.
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ELLIS, Alfred John
Service no 1916
L/Cpl
7th L T M Bty.
Alfred John ELLIS born Melbourne Vic.
Carpenter of College Park, SA.
Returned to Australia.
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L/Cpl
7th L T M Bty.
Alfred John ELLIS born Melbourne Vic.
Carpenter of College Park, SA.
Returned to Australia.
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ELLIS, Edgar Ernest
Service no 36875
Gunner
2nd Div. Ammunition Colum
Edgar was born on 4 June 1882 at Trafalgar Victoria - died 9 April 1968 Deniliquin NSW.
Son of Charles ELLIS & late Sarah Elizabeth nee HOWLETT
Occupation Grazier
Address Savernake, New South Wales
Marital status Single
Age at embarkation 34
Next of kin Father, Charles Ellis, Lockleys, South Australia
Date of Enlistment from Nominal Roll 8 March 1917 at Melbourne, Vic.
AWM Embarkation Roll number 13/128/2
Embarkation details Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board A15 Port Sydney on 9 November 1917
Returned to Australia 1 August 1919
War service: Western Front
Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal
Courtesy of Robyn Fisher
Gunner
2nd Div. Ammunition Colum
Edgar was born on 4 June 1882 at Trafalgar Victoria - died 9 April 1968 Deniliquin NSW.
Son of Charles ELLIS & late Sarah Elizabeth nee HOWLETT
Occupation Grazier
Address Savernake, New South Wales
Marital status Single
Age at embarkation 34
Next of kin Father, Charles Ellis, Lockleys, South Australia
Date of Enlistment from Nominal Roll 8 March 1917 at Melbourne, Vic.
AWM Embarkation Roll number 13/128/2
Embarkation details Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board A15 Port Sydney on 9 November 1917
Returned to Australia 1 August 1919
War service: Western Front
Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal
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ELLIS, Frank Clifford
Service no 2743
Corporal
15th Battalion
Born 29 March 1895 at Semaphore Road, Port Adelaide, SA
Son of Frederick ELLIS & Jane Foreman nee BARRETT of South Brisbane Qld.
Occupation prior to enlistment Farmer
Enlisted 06 August 1915 at Brisbane, Qld.
Died 28 March 1918 Hebuterne France.
Buried GOMMECOURT BRITISH CEMETERY No.2, HEBUTERNE III A 22
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Corporal
15th Battalion
Born 29 March 1895 at Semaphore Road, Port Adelaide, SA
Son of Frederick ELLIS & Jane Foreman nee BARRETT of South Brisbane Qld.
Occupation prior to enlistment Farmer
Enlisted 06 August 1915 at Brisbane, Qld.
Died 28 March 1918 Hebuterne France.
Buried GOMMECOURT BRITISH CEMETERY No.2, HEBUTERNE III A 22
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ELLIS, Fred Bertram
Service No. 500
Private
13th Camel Corps.
Born on September 9, 1885 at Middleton, South Australia
Son of Margaret Jane (nee Bews) and Arthur Ellis
Occupation prior to enlistment – Farm Labourer
Enlisted n December 8, 1914 at Oaklands, South Australia
Served in Egypt
Killed in action on March 28, 1918 at the Battle of Amman, Egypt aged 32
Buried in Damascus Commonwealth War Cemetery, Syria – Row C, Grave 57
All Australia Memorial SA Edition Section F
Studio portrait of 500 Trooper (Tpr) Fred Bertram Ellis, 4th Australian Imperial Camel Corps. A labourer from Rosewater, SA prior to enlistment Tpr Ellis embarked with the 11th Light Horse Regiment from Brisbane on 2 June 1915 on HMAT Medic. After transferring to the Camel Corps he was killed in action on 28 March 1918. After originally being buried near where he fell, his body was re-interred in the Damascus Commonwealth War Cemetery following the Armistice. Two brothers, 589 Pte Harold Percy Ellis and 130 Trooper (Tpr) Herbert John Ellis were also killed during the war.
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Private
13th Camel Corps.
Born on September 9, 1885 at Middleton, South Australia
Son of Margaret Jane (nee Bews) and Arthur Ellis
Occupation prior to enlistment – Farm Labourer
Enlisted n December 8, 1914 at Oaklands, South Australia
Served in Egypt
Killed in action on March 28, 1918 at the Battle of Amman, Egypt aged 32
Buried in Damascus Commonwealth War Cemetery, Syria – Row C, Grave 57
All Australia Memorial SA Edition Section F
Studio portrait of 500 Trooper (Tpr) Fred Bertram Ellis, 4th Australian Imperial Camel Corps. A labourer from Rosewater, SA prior to enlistment Tpr Ellis embarked with the 11th Light Horse Regiment from Brisbane on 2 June 1915 on HMAT Medic. After transferring to the Camel Corps he was killed in action on 28 March 1918. After originally being buried near where he fell, his body was re-interred in the Damascus Commonwealth War Cemetery following the Armistice. Two brothers, 589 Pte Harold Percy Ellis and 130 Trooper (Tpr) Herbert John Ellis were also killed during the war.
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ELLIS, Harrold Percy
Service No. 589
Lance Corporal
12th Battalion A.I.F.
Born on July 23, 1895 at Middleton, South Australia
Son of Margaret Jane (nee Bews) and Arthur Ellis
Occupation prior to enlistment – Brass moulder
Enlisted on September 5, 1914 at Morphettville, South Australia
Served in Egypt, Gallipoli and France
Killed in action on July 25, 1916 at the Battle of Pozieres, France aged 21
There is no known grave and he is commemorated at the Australian National Memorial, Villers-Bretonneux, France.
All Australia Memorial SA Edition Section F
Studio portrait of 589 Private (Pte) Harold Percy Ellis, 12th Battalion. A brass moulder from Rosewater, SA prior to enlistment, Pte Ellis embarked with E Company from Hobart on 20 October 1914 on HMAT Geelong. On 25 July 1916 he was killed in action and is commemorated on the Villers-Bretonneux Memorial. Two brothers, 500 Trooper (Tpr) Fred Bertram Ellis and 130 Tpr Herbert John Ellis were also killed during the war.
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Lance Corporal
12th Battalion A.I.F.
Born on July 23, 1895 at Middleton, South Australia
Son of Margaret Jane (nee Bews) and Arthur Ellis
Occupation prior to enlistment – Brass moulder
Enlisted on September 5, 1914 at Morphettville, South Australia
Served in Egypt, Gallipoli and France
Killed in action on July 25, 1916 at the Battle of Pozieres, France aged 21
There is no known grave and he is commemorated at the Australian National Memorial, Villers-Bretonneux, France.
All Australia Memorial SA Edition Section F
Studio portrait of 589 Private (Pte) Harold Percy Ellis, 12th Battalion. A brass moulder from Rosewater, SA prior to enlistment, Pte Ellis embarked with E Company from Hobart on 20 October 1914 on HMAT Geelong. On 25 July 1916 he was killed in action and is commemorated on the Villers-Bretonneux Memorial. Two brothers, 500 Trooper (Tpr) Fred Bertram Ellis and 130 Tpr Herbert John Ellis were also killed during the war.
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ELLIS, Hartley Edwin
Service no 6927
Private
8th Field Ambulance
Born 15 September 1897 at Mile End, SA
Son of Edwin & A ELLIS of 45 Young Street, Wayville, SA
Occupation prior to enlistment Assistant Manager
Enlisted 17 September 1915 at Adelaide, SA
Served Egypt
Contracted Pneumonia
Died at Ismailia 09 January 1916
Buried ISMAILIA WAR MEMORIAL CEMETERY B 16
Register (Adelaide), 22 January 1916, p 10
Information was received on January 19 by Mr. Edwin Ellis (managing director of Ellis, Limited, in Adelaide) that his youngest son, Pte. Hartley Ellis, had died from pneumonia at the military camp at Heliopolis, Egypt. Deceased, who was in the nineteenth year of his age, enlisted with the 8th Field Ambulance, and left Australia about three months ago. He was of fine physique, and was popular because of his genial disposition and manly character. After having been educated at the Grote Street School, the Adelaide High School, and the School of Mines, he entered the employ of Ellis, Limited.
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Private
8th Field Ambulance
Born 15 September 1897 at Mile End, SA
Son of Edwin & A ELLIS of 45 Young Street, Wayville, SA
Occupation prior to enlistment Assistant Manager
Enlisted 17 September 1915 at Adelaide, SA
Served Egypt
Contracted Pneumonia
Died at Ismailia 09 January 1916
Buried ISMAILIA WAR MEMORIAL CEMETERY B 16
Register (Adelaide), 22 January 1916, p 10
Information was received on January 19 by Mr. Edwin Ellis (managing director of Ellis, Limited, in Adelaide) that his youngest son, Pte. Hartley Ellis, had died from pneumonia at the military camp at Heliopolis, Egypt. Deceased, who was in the nineteenth year of his age, enlisted with the 8th Field Ambulance, and left Australia about three months ago. He was of fine physique, and was popular because of his genial disposition and manly character. After having been educated at the Grote Street School, the Adelaide High School, and the School of Mines, he entered the employ of Ellis, Limited.
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ELLIS, Herbert John
Service No. 130
Trooper
3rd Light Horse Regiment
Born on October 12, 1881 at Middleton, South Australia
Son of Margaret Jane (nee Bows) and Arthur Ellis
Occupation prior to enlistment – Labourer
Enlisted on August 19, 1914 at Morphettville, South Australia
Served in Egypt and Gallipoli
Died of typhoid fever and pneumonia on August 7, 1915 at 15 General Hospital, Alexandria, Egypt aged 32
Buried in Chatby War Memorial Cemetery, Egypt – Row J, Grave 186
All Australia Memorial SA Edition Section F
Studio portrait of 130 Trooper (Tpr) Herbert John Ellis, 3rd Light Horse Regiment. A labourer from Rosewater, SA prior to enlistment, Tpr Ellis embarked from Adelaide on 22 October 1914 on HMAT Port Lincoln. On 7 August 1915 he died of illness and was buried in the Alexandria (Chatby) Military War Memorial and Cemetery, Egypt. Two brothers, 500 Tpr Fred Bertram Ellis and 589 Private (Pte) Harold Percy Ellis were killed in action.
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Trooper
3rd Light Horse Regiment
Born on October 12, 1881 at Middleton, South Australia
Son of Margaret Jane (nee Bows) and Arthur Ellis
Occupation prior to enlistment – Labourer
Enlisted on August 19, 1914 at Morphettville, South Australia
Served in Egypt and Gallipoli
Died of typhoid fever and pneumonia on August 7, 1915 at 15 General Hospital, Alexandria, Egypt aged 32
Buried in Chatby War Memorial Cemetery, Egypt – Row J, Grave 186
All Australia Memorial SA Edition Section F
Studio portrait of 130 Trooper (Tpr) Herbert John Ellis, 3rd Light Horse Regiment. A labourer from Rosewater, SA prior to enlistment, Tpr Ellis embarked from Adelaide on 22 October 1914 on HMAT Port Lincoln. On 7 August 1915 he died of illness and was buried in the Alexandria (Chatby) Military War Memorial and Cemetery, Egypt. Two brothers, 500 Tpr Fred Bertram Ellis and 589 Private (Pte) Harold Percy Ellis were killed in action.
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ELLIS, John Chute
Lieutenant
A Battery, 106th Brigade Royal Field Artillery, British Army.
Lt Ellis was born in South Australia and educated in Australia and New Zealand.
Born 13 October 1886 at Benara near Mount Gambier
Son of Thomas Chute ELLIS & Agnes nee WILLIAMS
He studied medicine at Otago University, NZ, and gained further degrees whilst attending London Hospital from 1908 to 1910. He returned to Australia in 1911 where he became a managing partner of Burrabogie Station, Hay, NSW. In 1915 he returned to England where he offered his services to the London Hospital, and when he was unable to obtain a position, joined the Royal Artillery.
On 6 June 1917 Lt Ellis died of wounds received at Messines. He was aged 30.
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A Battery, 106th Brigade Royal Field Artillery, British Army.
Lt Ellis was born in South Australia and educated in Australia and New Zealand.
Born 13 October 1886 at Benara near Mount Gambier
Son of Thomas Chute ELLIS & Agnes nee WILLIAMS
He studied medicine at Otago University, NZ, and gained further degrees whilst attending London Hospital from 1908 to 1910. He returned to Australia in 1911 where he became a managing partner of Burrabogie Station, Hay, NSW. In 1915 he returned to England where he offered his services to the London Hospital, and when he was unable to obtain a position, joined the Royal Artillery.
On 6 June 1917 Lt Ellis died of wounds received at Messines. He was aged 30.
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ELLIS, Mervyn Fred
Lieutenant
32nd Battalion
Born 26 April 1888 at Bowden on the Hill, SA
Son of Sidney James ELLIS and Eliza Ann nee WESTON
Of Strathalbyn, SA
Occupation prior to enlistment Clerk
Enlisted 05 August 1915 at Keswick, SA
Served in France
Returned to Australia 28 October 1919 per 'Morea'
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32nd Battalion
Born 26 April 1888 at Bowden on the Hill, SA
Son of Sidney James ELLIS and Eliza Ann nee WESTON
Of Strathalbyn, SA
Occupation prior to enlistment Clerk
Enlisted 05 August 1915 at Keswick, SA
Served in France
Returned to Australia 28 October 1919 per 'Morea'
Courtesy of Guy Dollman
ELLIS, Reuben
Service no 25915
Driver
23rd Howitzer Brigade, 4th Reinforcements
Reuben was born 22 April 1874 at Moonta Mines, South Australia - died 25 December 1951 South Yarra Victoria.
Occupation Gasworks employee
Address 66 Commercial Road, Prahran, Victoria
Marital status Widower
Age at embarkation 42
Next of kin Father, C Ellis, Lockleys, Adelaide, South Australia
Enlistment Date 22 March 1916
AWM Embarkation Roll number 13/133/1
Embarkation details Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A67 Orsova on 1 August 1916
Returned to Australia 24 August 1918
War service: Western Front
Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal
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Driver
23rd Howitzer Brigade, 4th Reinforcements
Reuben was born 22 April 1874 at Moonta Mines, South Australia - died 25 December 1951 South Yarra Victoria.
Occupation Gasworks employee
Address 66 Commercial Road, Prahran, Victoria
Marital status Widower
Age at embarkation 42
Next of kin Father, C Ellis, Lockleys, Adelaide, South Australia
Enlistment Date 22 March 1916
AWM Embarkation Roll number 13/133/1
Embarkation details Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A67 Orsova on 1 August 1916
Returned to Australia 24 August 1918
War service: Western Front
Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal
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ELPHICK, Alfred William
Service No: 3780
Lance Corporal 48th Battalion Born 30 December 1895 at Wallaroo Son of Barnad ELPHICK and Susan Hannah Wilcocks nee SURFIELD Enlisted 16 September 1915 at Adelaide, SA Age: 19 years Occupation: Labourer Wife: Ruby F. Elphick, Portsmouth England ( Married in England) Served in France Wounded in Action Returned to Australia 12 June 1918 per 'Marathon' Died 28 January 1952 Courtesy of Helen Prettejohn | ELPHICK, Henry
Service no 2011
Driver 11th F A B Born 15 September 1897 at Wallaroo Son of Barnard ELPHICK and Susan Hannah Wilcocks nee SURFIELD, Clara Street, Wallaroo Enlisted: 30 October 1915 Age: 18 years Occupation: Clerk Served in France Returned to Australia per 'China' 1 June 1919 www.spirits-of-gallipoli.com |
ELSDON, Cuthbert
Service No. 118
Lance Corporal
9th Light Horse Regiment.
Born 01 January 1892 at Port Victor, South Australia
Son of Thomas Anderson ELSDON & Emma nee COUCH
A labourer prior from Adelaide, SA prior to enlistment, L Cpl Elsdon embarked with the rank of Private with A Company from Melbourne aboard HMAT Armadale on 20 January 1915. He was killed in action on 19 April 1917 and was initially buried near to where he fell. Following the Armistice his remains were reportedly exhumed and re-interred in the Gaza War Cemetery, however subsequent investigation by the Imperial War Graves Commission showed this to be incorrect and he is commemorated on the Jerusalem Memorial.
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Lance Corporal
9th Light Horse Regiment.
Born 01 January 1892 at Port Victor, South Australia
Son of Thomas Anderson ELSDON & Emma nee COUCH
A labourer prior from Adelaide, SA prior to enlistment, L Cpl Elsdon embarked with the rank of Private with A Company from Melbourne aboard HMAT Armadale on 20 January 1915. He was killed in action on 19 April 1917 and was initially buried near to where he fell. Following the Armistice his remains were reportedly exhumed and re-interred in the Gaza War Cemetery, however subsequent investigation by the Imperial War Graves Commission showed this to be incorrect and he is commemorated on the Jerusalem Memorial.
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ELTON, Arthur William
Service No. 3193
Private
10th Battalion A.I.F.
Born on March 31, 1893 at Millicent, South Australia
Son of Mrs. Mary Elton
Occupation prior to enlistment – Painter
Enlisted on June 28, 1915 at Keswick, South Australia
Served in Egypt, Lemnos, France and Belgium
He was wounded several times but was returned to Australia aboard the “Port Darwin” in January, 1918 and discharged as medically unfit suffering from deafness.
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Private
10th Battalion A.I.F.
Born on March 31, 1893 at Millicent, South Australia
Son of Mrs. Mary Elton
Occupation prior to enlistment – Painter
Enlisted on June 28, 1915 at Keswick, South Australia
Served in Egypt, Lemnos, France and Belgium
He was wounded several times but was returned to Australia aboard the “Port Darwin” in January, 1918 and discharged as medically unfit suffering from deafness.
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EMMETT, Frank
Service no 28736
Driver
12th Field Artillery
Born 2 September 1892 at Forestville
Son of Harry Henry and E. Emmett of Forest Avenue, Forestville
Occupation prior to enlistment Buillder
Enlisted 03 February 1916 at Adelaide, SA
Served in France and Belgium
Returned to Australia 29 June 1919 per ‘Port Napier’
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Driver
12th Field Artillery
Born 2 September 1892 at Forestville
Son of Harry Henry and E. Emmett of Forest Avenue, Forestville
Occupation prior to enlistment Buillder
Enlisted 03 February 1916 at Adelaide, SA
Served in France and Belgium
Returned to Australia 29 June 1919 per ‘Port Napier’
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EMMINS, Arthur Oliver
Service no 3044
L/Cpl.
48th Battalion
Arthur Oliver EMMINS born London.
Mother Eliza EMMINS.
Killed in Action 11 April 1917
Buried QUEANT ROAD CEMETERY, BUISSY I G 32
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L/Cpl.
48th Battalion
Arthur Oliver EMMINS born London.
Mother Eliza EMMINS.
Killed in Action 11 April 1917
Buried QUEANT ROAD CEMETERY, BUISSY I G 32
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EMMINS, William Edward
Service no 1536
Cpl.
47th Batt.
William Edward EMMINS
Born Hackney England.
Occupation prior to enlistment Bootmaker.
Killed in action 07 June1917.
Memorial Menin Gate, Ypres.
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Cpl.
47th Batt.
William Edward EMMINS
Born Hackney England.
Occupation prior to enlistment Bootmaker.
Killed in action 07 June1917.
Memorial Menin Gate, Ypres.
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ENGLAND, John
Service no 1607
Private
16th Battalion,
Born 25 September 1889 at Malvern, SA
Son of John ENGLAND & Bertha Eveline nee HOWES.
He was married on the Sth December, 1919, to Daisy Ilitchiirson.
He enlisted at Kalgoorlie W.A. in October, 1914, and embarked in February, 1915, for Egypt. He then went to Gallipoli, where he took ill and was sent to hospital in England. He returned to Egypt, but was passed as unfit for further service, and returned to Australia.
Private
16th Battalion,
Born 25 September 1889 at Malvern, SA
Son of John ENGLAND & Bertha Eveline nee HOWES.
He was married on the Sth December, 1919, to Daisy Ilitchiirson.
He enlisted at Kalgoorlie W.A. in October, 1914, and embarked in February, 1915, for Egypt. He then went to Gallipoli, where he took ill and was sent to hospital in England. He returned to Egypt, but was passed as unfit for further service, and returned to Australia.
ENGLISH, Thomas Woolmar
Service No. 1043
Private
4th Field Ambulance
Born 11 February 1894 at Parkside
Son of Joseph Wallace ENGLISH & Kate Bayliss HAMER
Occupation prior to enlistment bank clerk from Dulwich, South Australia
Enlisted on 4 November 1914.
He embarked for overseas from Adelaide on 22 December 1914 aboard HMAT Berrima.
Although wounded at Gallipoli, he recovered and saw further action in France with the 50th Battalion.
Appointed a 2nd Lieutenant on 17 March 1916, he returned to Australia on 3 February 1919 as a Captain.
Captain English also served during the Second World War from 18 June 1940 until 31 July 1946 in the Intelligence Corps in South Australia.
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Private
4th Field Ambulance
Born 11 February 1894 at Parkside
Son of Joseph Wallace ENGLISH & Kate Bayliss HAMER
Occupation prior to enlistment bank clerk from Dulwich, South Australia
Enlisted on 4 November 1914.
He embarked for overseas from Adelaide on 22 December 1914 aboard HMAT Berrima.
Although wounded at Gallipoli, he recovered and saw further action in France with the 50th Battalion.
Appointed a 2nd Lieutenant on 17 March 1916, he returned to Australia on 3 February 1919 as a Captain.
Captain English also served during the Second World War from 18 June 1940 until 31 July 1946 in the Intelligence Corps in South Australia.
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ERRINGTON, Norman
Possibly
Service no 1945
Spr.
2nd Light Rly. Op Coy.
Clarence Norman ERRINGTON born 15 February 1896 at Quorn, South Australia.
Son of William Francis ERRINGTON & Annie nee JONES.
Cleaner of SAR of Wallaroo.
Returned to Australia.
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Service no 1945
Spr.
2nd Light Rly. Op Coy.
Clarence Norman ERRINGTON born 15 February 1896 at Quorn, South Australia.
Son of William Francis ERRINGTON & Annie nee JONES.
Cleaner of SAR of Wallaroo.
Returned to Australia.
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ESSELBACH, Oscar aka ESSELBACK, Oscar
Service No. 4171
Private
50th Battalion A..F.
Born on December 2, 1890 at Maylands, South Australia
Son of Bessie and Major O Esselback
Occupation prior to enlistment – Clerk
Enlisted on August 25, 1915 at Adelaide, South Australia
Served in Egypt and France.
He was wounded at Moquet Farm, France in August 1916 and lost 2 fingers on his left hand.
He returned to Australia aboard the “Benalla” in April, 1917 and was discharged as medically unit.
He died on September 26, 1971
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Private
50th Battalion A..F.
Born on December 2, 1890 at Maylands, South Australia
Son of Bessie and Major O Esselback
Occupation prior to enlistment – Clerk
Enlisted on August 25, 1915 at Adelaide, South Australia
Served in Egypt and France.
He was wounded at Moquet Farm, France in August 1916 and lost 2 fingers on his left hand.
He returned to Australia aboard the “Benalla” in April, 1917 and was discharged as medically unit.
He died on September 26, 1971
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ESSERY, Leonard
Service No 3547
Corporal
32nd Battalion
Born 17 April 1894 at Norwood, SA
Son of William ESSERY and Mary nee HIPWELL of Elizabeth Street, Norwood
Occupation prior to enlistment Carpenter
Enlisted 16 December 1915 at Adelaide, SA
Served in
Returned to Australia 20 June 1919 per 'Devanha'
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Corporal
32nd Battalion
Born 17 April 1894 at Norwood, SA
Son of William ESSERY and Mary nee HIPWELL of Elizabeth Street, Norwood
Occupation prior to enlistment Carpenter
Enlisted 16 December 1915 at Adelaide, SA
Served in
Returned to Australia 20 June 1919 per 'Devanha'
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EVANS, Bertie Alfred
Service no 283
Private
43rd Battalion
Studio portrait of 283 Private (Pte) Bertie Alfred Evans 43rd Battalion, of Fullarton, SA.
Born 26 November 1890 at Parkside, South Australia
Son of John George EVANS & Sarah Ann nee PENLEY
A tram conductor prior to enlisting in January 1916, Pte Evans embarked from Adelaide on Board HMAT Afric (A19) on 9 June 1916. In England in September 1916 he was transferred briefly to the 16th Battalion. Pte Evans, however, left for France with the 43rd Battalion in November 1916. Throughout 1917 the 43rd Battalion fought in Flanders and took part in the battles of Messines and Ypres. On 27 December 1917, Pte Evans died of wounds received the previous day at Bois Grenier, France. He was 27 years of age. 283 Pte Bertie Alfred Evans was the uncle of SX4626 Lieutenant Bert Alfred Evans, 9 Australian Advanced Workshop (enlisted June 1940; discharged February 1946).
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Private
43rd Battalion
Studio portrait of 283 Private (Pte) Bertie Alfred Evans 43rd Battalion, of Fullarton, SA.
Born 26 November 1890 at Parkside, South Australia
Son of John George EVANS & Sarah Ann nee PENLEY
A tram conductor prior to enlisting in January 1916, Pte Evans embarked from Adelaide on Board HMAT Afric (A19) on 9 June 1916. In England in September 1916 he was transferred briefly to the 16th Battalion. Pte Evans, however, left for France with the 43rd Battalion in November 1916. Throughout 1917 the 43rd Battalion fought in Flanders and took part in the battles of Messines and Ypres. On 27 December 1917, Pte Evans died of wounds received the previous day at Bois Grenier, France. He was 27 years of age. 283 Pte Bertie Alfred Evans was the uncle of SX4626 Lieutenant Bert Alfred Evans, 9 Australian Advanced Workshop (enlisted June 1940; discharged February 1946).
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EVANS, Harold Easton
Service no 2409
Private
5th Reinforcements 48th Battalion
Born January 1890 at Kingscote, Kangaroo Island.
Husband of Mary Ellen EVANS of 14 Ada Street, Goodwood Park.
Occupation prior to enlistment Butcher
Enlisted 08 July 1916 at Adelaide, SA
Served in France & Belgium
Wounded with gunshot wound to the back and invalided to 5th Casualty Clearing Station where he died 15 May 1918
Buried CROUY BRITISH CEMETERY, CROUY-SUR-SOMME II B 18
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Private
5th Reinforcements 48th Battalion
Born January 1890 at Kingscote, Kangaroo Island.
Husband of Mary Ellen EVANS of 14 Ada Street, Goodwood Park.
Occupation prior to enlistment Butcher
Enlisted 08 July 1916 at Adelaide, SA
Served in France & Belgium
Wounded with gunshot wound to the back and invalided to 5th Casualty Clearing Station where he died 15 May 1918
Buried CROUY BRITISH CEMETERY, CROUY-SUR-SOMME II B 18
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EVANS, Thomas James
Service no 2404
Private
50th Battalion
Studio portrait of 2404 Private (Pte) Thomas James Evans, 50 Battalion, of Port Pirie, SA.
Born 23 June 1885 at Winninowie, South Australia
Son of John EVANS & Mary nee HANNAN
Pte Evans leased a farm in South Australia between Warnertown and Crystal Brook with his brother George. When the farm lease expired, he enlisted on 9 March 1916, and embarked from Adelaide on HMAT Commonwealth on 21 September 1916 with the 5th Reinforcements. On 17 December 1916 he was transferred to the 27th Battalion, in which his brother also served, taking the service number 2404B. He was wounded in action on 22 March 1917, and rejoined his battalion on 9 May 1917. He was admitted to hospital on 7 June 1917, and transferred to England with trench fever. After treatment in England, he rejoined his battalion on 26 October 1917. He was wounded a second time on 10 June 1918, and rejoined the battalion once more on 9 August 1918. On 2 September 1918, he was killed in action at Peronne in France, at the age of 33.
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Private
50th Battalion
Studio portrait of 2404 Private (Pte) Thomas James Evans, 50 Battalion, of Port Pirie, SA.
Born 23 June 1885 at Winninowie, South Australia
Son of John EVANS & Mary nee HANNAN
Pte Evans leased a farm in South Australia between Warnertown and Crystal Brook with his brother George. When the farm lease expired, he enlisted on 9 March 1916, and embarked from Adelaide on HMAT Commonwealth on 21 September 1916 with the 5th Reinforcements. On 17 December 1916 he was transferred to the 27th Battalion, in which his brother also served, taking the service number 2404B. He was wounded in action on 22 March 1917, and rejoined his battalion on 9 May 1917. He was admitted to hospital on 7 June 1917, and transferred to England with trench fever. After treatment in England, he rejoined his battalion on 26 October 1917. He was wounded a second time on 10 June 1918, and rejoined the battalion once more on 9 August 1918. On 2 September 1918, he was killed in action at Peronne in France, at the age of 33.
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EVANS, William James
Service no 20219
Corporal
5th D A C late 3rd D A C
born 01 June 1890 at Cardiff, South Wales
Son of W H & M A EVANS
Occupation prior to enlistment Motor Mechanic
Enlisted 31 August 1915 in Adelaide, SA
Served in France
Contracted Meningitis 12 January 1917
Wounded left eye and head 19 october 1917
Awarded Military Medal
Invalided to King George Hospital London
Returned to Australia 07 August 1918 per "Suevic"
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Corporal
5th D A C late 3rd D A C
born 01 June 1890 at Cardiff, South Wales
Son of W H & M A EVANS
Occupation prior to enlistment Motor Mechanic
Enlisted 31 August 1915 in Adelaide, SA
Served in France
Contracted Meningitis 12 January 1917
Wounded left eye and head 19 october 1917
Awarded Military Medal
Invalided to King George Hospital London
Returned to Australia 07 August 1918 per "Suevic"
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EVERARD, Ruby Clarice
Sister
Australian Army Nursing Service
Born on April 9, 1888 at Keswick, South Australia
Daughter of Mary Ann Sarah (nee Cresswell) and William Francis Everard
Enlisted on October 30, 1916 at sea
Served in France and was mentioned in despatches of November 8, 1918.
Returned to Australia aboard the “Ormonde” in June, 1919
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Australian Army Nursing Service
Born on April 9, 1888 at Keswick, South Australia
Daughter of Mary Ann Sarah (nee Cresswell) and William Francis Everard
Enlisted on October 30, 1916 at sea
Served in France and was mentioned in despatches of November 8, 1918.
Returned to Australia aboard the “Ormonde” in June, 1919
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EVERARD, William Innis
Service No. 2355
Corporal
2nd Machine Gun Battalion
Born on December 6, 1890 at Keswick, South Australia
Son of Mary Ann Sarah (nee Cresswell) and William Francis Everard
Occupation prior to enlistment – Sheep Farmer
Enlisted on June 23, 1915 at Adelaide, South Australia
He was killed in action on July 4, 1918 at Villers-Bretonneux, France aged 27.
He is buried at Crucifix Corner Cemetery, Villers-Bretonneux, France
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Corporal
2nd Machine Gun Battalion
Born on December 6, 1890 at Keswick, South Australia
Son of Mary Ann Sarah (nee Cresswell) and William Francis Everard
Occupation prior to enlistment – Sheep Farmer
Enlisted on June 23, 1915 at Adelaide, South Australia
He was killed in action on July 4, 1918 at Villers-Bretonneux, France aged 27.
He is buried at Crucifix Corner Cemetery, Villers-Bretonneux, France
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EY, Mortimer
Service No. 1459
Private
10th Battalion A.I.F.
Born on December 10, 1888 at Gladstone, South Australia
Son of Julius and Olive Ey
Occupation prior to enlistment – Farm Labourer
Enlisted on December 15, 1914 at Oaklands, South Australia
Served in Egypt, Gallipoli, France and Belgium
Returned to Australia aboard the “Burmah” in December, 1918.
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Private
10th Battalion A.I.F.
Born on December 10, 1888 at Gladstone, South Australia
Son of Julius and Olive Ey
Occupation prior to enlistment – Farm Labourer
Enlisted on December 15, 1914 at Oaklands, South Australia
Served in Egypt, Gallipoli, France and Belgium
Returned to Australia aboard the “Burmah” in December, 1918.
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EWENS, Beaston George
Service no 1852
Driver
4th Division Artillery Brigade (late 3rd A.L.H.)
Born 22 October 1893 at Snowtown, SA
Husband of Mrs D. Ewens of Minlaton
Occupation prior to enlistment Clerk
Enlisted 4 September 1915
Served in Egypt, France and Belgium
Returned to Australia 6 June 1919
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Driver
4th Division Artillery Brigade (late 3rd A.L.H.)
Born 22 October 1893 at Snowtown, SA
Husband of Mrs D. Ewens of Minlaton
Occupation prior to enlistment Clerk
Enlisted 4 September 1915
Served in Egypt, France and Belgium
Returned to Australia 6 June 1919
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EY, Herbert Clarence MM
Sergeant
43rd Battalion
Born 11 August 1887 at Gawler
Son of Theodor EY and Jane Rebecca nee KASTNER
Occuaption prior to enlistment FARMER
Enlisted 26 June 1916'Served in France and Belgium
Returned to Australia 11 September 1917
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43rd Battalion
Born 11 August 1887 at Gawler
Son of Theodor EY and Jane Rebecca nee KASTNER
Occuaption prior to enlistment FARMER
Enlisted 26 June 1916'Served in France and Belgium
Returned to Australia 11 September 1917
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