"My only child dies. The empire lives. A lonely Mother mourns"
OAKLEY, George Alexander Roy
Gunner
31st Battery 8th Field Artillery
Born 29 September 1889 at Glanville, SA
Son of Alexander Andrew S OAKLEY and Frances nee DRIDAN
Occupation prior to enlistment Agricultural Blacksmith
Enlisted 14 January 1916 in WA
Served in France and Belgium
Wounded and Gassed
Discharged 04 November 1918
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31st Battery 8th Field Artillery
Born 29 September 1889 at Glanville, SA
Son of Alexander Andrew S OAKLEY and Frances nee DRIDAN
Occupation prior to enlistment Agricultural Blacksmith
Enlisted 14 January 1916 in WA
Served in France and Belgium
Wounded and Gassed
Discharged 04 November 1918
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OATES, Edley Gilbert & Clifford Nicholls
Private Hedley Gilbert OATES
Born 04 June 1892 at Farrells Flat, SA
Son of Philip OATES & Mary nee NICHOLAS
He enlisted in South Africa and was unable to get back to Australia. He is a brother of Lance-Corporal C. N. Oates.
Lance-Corporal Clifford Nicholls OATES.
Service no 1025
32nd Battalion
Born 30 October 1893 at Farrells Flat, SA
Son of Philip OATES & Mary NICHOLAS.
He was the son of the late Philip and Mary Oates, of West Leederville.
Occupation prior to enlistment Auctioneer.
He enlisted in Perth
in July, 1915, and sailed from Adelaide on the 9th November, 1915. He went to Egypt and then on to France, where He was killed in action at Fleurbaix on the 19th July 1916
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Born 04 June 1892 at Farrells Flat, SA
Son of Philip OATES & Mary nee NICHOLAS
He enlisted in South Africa and was unable to get back to Australia. He is a brother of Lance-Corporal C. N. Oates.
Lance-Corporal Clifford Nicholls OATES.
Service no 1025
32nd Battalion
Born 30 October 1893 at Farrells Flat, SA
Son of Philip OATES & Mary NICHOLAS.
He was the son of the late Philip and Mary Oates, of West Leederville.
Occupation prior to enlistment Auctioneer.
He enlisted in Perth
in July, 1915, and sailed from Adelaide on the 9th November, 1915. He went to Egypt and then on to France, where He was killed in action at Fleurbaix on the 19th July 1916
Memorial V.C. Corner Australian Cemetery and Memorial, Formelles
O'BRIEN, David Laurence
Able Seaman
Royal Australian Navy
Born on April 4, 1896 at Alberton, South Australia
Son of Agnes Helena (nee Bowden) and Patrick O’Brien
Occupation prior to enlistment – Tea blender
Enlisted on August 4, 1914 and served around New Guinea, Samoa and the North Seas.
He was discharged in December, 1917
He died on February 7, 1964 and is buried at the Cheltenham Cemetery.
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Born on April 4, 1896 at Alberton, South Australia
Son of Agnes Helena (nee Bowden) and Patrick O’Brien
Occupation prior to enlistment – Tea blender
Enlisted on August 4, 1914 and served around New Guinea, Samoa and the North Seas.
He was discharged in December, 1917
He died on February 7, 1964 and is buried at the Cheltenham Cemetery.
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O'BRIEN, Eric
Service no 597a
Lieutenant
27th Battalion
Born 03 November 1892 at Goodwood, SA
Son of Francis Michael & Mary O'BRIEN of 9 Rose Terrace, Wayville, SA
Husband of Emma Linda O'BRIEN of 24 Bartley Crescent, Wayville, SA
Occupation prior to enlistment Civil Servant
Enlisted 04 January 1916
Served in France & Belgium
Wounded at Zonnebeke, Belgium 04 October 1917 - gunshot wound Right Thigh & Left Arm.
Returned to Australia 13 February 1918 per "Kanowna"
Discharged as medically unfit 15 August 1918
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Lieutenant
27th Battalion
Born 03 November 1892 at Goodwood, SA
Son of Francis Michael & Mary O'BRIEN of 9 Rose Terrace, Wayville, SA
Husband of Emma Linda O'BRIEN of 24 Bartley Crescent, Wayville, SA
Occupation prior to enlistment Civil Servant
Enlisted 04 January 1916
Served in France & Belgium
Wounded at Zonnebeke, Belgium 04 October 1917 - gunshot wound Right Thigh & Left Arm.
Returned to Australia 13 February 1918 per "Kanowna"
Discharged as medically unfit 15 August 1918
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O'BRIEN, James Daniel
Service No. 2467
Lance Corporal
48th Battalion A.I.F.
Born on May 27, 1888 at Alberton, South Australia
Son of Agnes Helena (nee Bowden) and Patrick O’Brien
Occupation prior to enlistment – Storekeeper
Enlisted on July 14, 1916 at Adelaide, South Australia
Served in France
He was wounded at Bullecourt on April 11, 1917. Although severely wounded he refused to leave his mate who was wounded in the leg and assisted him to safety. He died of his wounds at Reincourt on the same day aged 28.
He has no known grave but is commemorated at the Australian National Memorial, Villers-Bretonneux, France.
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Lance Corporal
48th Battalion A.I.F.
Born on May 27, 1888 at Alberton, South Australia
Son of Agnes Helena (nee Bowden) and Patrick O’Brien
Occupation prior to enlistment – Storekeeper
Enlisted on July 14, 1916 at Adelaide, South Australia
Served in France
He was wounded at Bullecourt on April 11, 1917. Although severely wounded he refused to leave his mate who was wounded in the leg and assisted him to safety. He died of his wounds at Reincourt on the same day aged 28.
He has no known grave but is commemorated at the Australian National Memorial, Villers-Bretonneux, France.
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O'BRIEN, Thomas Joseph
Service No. 352
Private
52nd Battalion A.I.F.
Born on February 8, 1886 at Alberton, South Australia
Son of Agnes Helena (nee Bowden) and Patrick O’Brien
Occupation prior to enlistment – Labourer
Enlisted on January 4, 1916 at Adelaide, South Australia
Served in France
He was wounded on 7th April, 1917 but returned to the firing line to look for his brother who was reported missing.
He was wounded twice at Messines on June 7, 1917 and died of wounds the same day aged 31.
He has no known grave but is commemorated at Ypres (Menin Gate) Memorial, Belgium.
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Private
52nd Battalion A.I.F.
Born on February 8, 1886 at Alberton, South Australia
Son of Agnes Helena (nee Bowden) and Patrick O’Brien
Occupation prior to enlistment – Labourer
Enlisted on January 4, 1916 at Adelaide, South Australia
Served in France
He was wounded on 7th April, 1917 but returned to the firing line to look for his brother who was reported missing.
He was wounded twice at Messines on June 7, 1917 and died of wounds the same day aged 31.
He has no known grave but is commemorated at Ypres (Menin Gate) Memorial, Belgium.
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O'BRIEN, William
Service No. 1578
2nd Lieutenant
10th Battalion A.I.F.
Born on October 8, 1892 at Alberton, South Australia
Son of Agnes Helena (nee Bowden) and Patrick O’Brien
Occupation prior to enlistment – Ship’s purser
Enlisted on December 9, 1914 at Oaklands, South Australia
Served in Egypt, Gallipoli, Flanders, France and Belgium
Killed in action on April 9, 1917 aged 24 whilst leading his men at Louverval, having taken his men safely over and gained his objective.
The following is an extract from a letter received by Mrs. O’Brien from Col. S. Price Weir: “I find that your late son, Lieut. W. O’Brien, took part in the fighting on Gallipoli, Pozieres (1916), Flers, Le Barque and Louverval. For about 12 months before Will was given his commission, he was my orderly-room sergeant. He was a beautiful penman and very accurate in all his returns; always cheerful and industrious.”
Buried at Vaulx Hill Cemetery, France – Plot III, Row B, Grave 8
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2nd Lieutenant
10th Battalion A.I.F.
Born on October 8, 1892 at Alberton, South Australia
Son of Agnes Helena (nee Bowden) and Patrick O’Brien
Occupation prior to enlistment – Ship’s purser
Enlisted on December 9, 1914 at Oaklands, South Australia
Served in Egypt, Gallipoli, Flanders, France and Belgium
Killed in action on April 9, 1917 aged 24 whilst leading his men at Louverval, having taken his men safely over and gained his objective.
The following is an extract from a letter received by Mrs. O’Brien from Col. S. Price Weir: “I find that your late son, Lieut. W. O’Brien, took part in the fighting on Gallipoli, Pozieres (1916), Flers, Le Barque and Louverval. For about 12 months before Will was given his commission, he was my orderly-room sergeant. He was a beautiful penman and very accurate in all his returns; always cheerful and industrious.”
Buried at Vaulx Hill Cemetery, France – Plot III, Row B, Grave 8
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O'CONNELL, John Joseph
Service no 19187
Despatch rider
3rd Field Ambulance
Born Silverton, NSW
Son of Richard O'CONNELL of "Sefton" St. Andrew St., Walkerville, SA
Bank Clerk
Enlisted 14th June 1917
Served in France and Belgium
Returned to Australia "Main" 29 July 1919
Returned to Bank duty 12th November 1919, but since resigned
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Despatch rider
3rd Field Ambulance
Born Silverton, NSW
Son of Richard O'CONNELL of "Sefton" St. Andrew St., Walkerville, SA
Bank Clerk
Enlisted 14th June 1917
Served in France and Belgium
Returned to Australia "Main" 29 July 1919
Returned to Bank duty 12th November 1919, but since resigned
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O'CONNOR, Stafford Leo
Service no 29992
Driver
104th Howitzer Battalion
Born 21 February 1893 at Adelaide, SA
Son of S & Mary O'CONNOR of 21 Osborne Street, Hackney, SA
Occupation prior to enlistment Warehouseman
Enlisted 20 December 1915 at Adelaide, SA
Served in France, Belgium.
Injured Ypres 15 November 1916
Contracted illness at Pont Noyelles 16 May 1918
Recovered
Returned to Australia 30 July 1919 per "Swakopmund"
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Driver
104th Howitzer Battalion
Born 21 February 1893 at Adelaide, SA
Son of S & Mary O'CONNOR of 21 Osborne Street, Hackney, SA
Occupation prior to enlistment Warehouseman
Enlisted 20 December 1915 at Adelaide, SA
Served in France, Belgium.
Injured Ypres 15 November 1916
Contracted illness at Pont Noyelles 16 May 1918
Recovered
Returned to Australia 30 July 1919 per "Swakopmund"
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O'DEA, M
Studio portrait of M. O'Dea wearing what appears to be a New Zealand army hat. He has not been further identified.
Member of Adelaide Rowing Club
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O’DONOGHUE, John Stephen
Regimental No. 2029
16th Battalion, 5th Reinforcement
Place of birth Quorn, South Australia
Occupation Labourer
Marital status Single
Age at embarkation 26
Next of kin Father, Patrick Joseph O'Donoghue (mother deceased), Wagin, Western Australia
Enlistment date 18 February 1915, Wagin, Western Australia
Rank on enlistment Private
AWM Embarkation Roll number 23/33/2
Embarkation details Unit embarked from Fremantle, Western Australia, on board HMAT A20 Hororata on 26 April 1915
Rank from Nominal Roll Lance Corporal. 3rd Training Brigade Headquarters
Returned to Australia 17 February 1919 per HT Berrima
He received bullets wounds to the right arm & left thigh on 4 May 1917 at Rouen, France. After recuperating in England he did not return to the field but attended various courses in England.
Family/military connections
Brothers: 2179 Pte Phillip Vincent O'DONOGHUE, 51st Bn, killed in action, 2 April 1917, 956 Pte Patrick George O'DONOGHUE, 12th Bn, returned to Australia, 29 July 1915.
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The Western Mail 25 May 1917, pg 23
16th Battalion, 5th Reinforcement
Place of birth Quorn, South Australia
Occupation Labourer
Marital status Single
Age at embarkation 26
Next of kin Father, Patrick Joseph O'Donoghue (mother deceased), Wagin, Western Australia
Enlistment date 18 February 1915, Wagin, Western Australia
Rank on enlistment Private
AWM Embarkation Roll number 23/33/2
Embarkation details Unit embarked from Fremantle, Western Australia, on board HMAT A20 Hororata on 26 April 1915
Rank from Nominal Roll Lance Corporal. 3rd Training Brigade Headquarters
Returned to Australia 17 February 1919 per HT Berrima
He received bullets wounds to the right arm & left thigh on 4 May 1917 at Rouen, France. After recuperating in England he did not return to the field but attended various courses in England.
Family/military connections
Brothers: 2179 Pte Phillip Vincent O'DONOGHUE, 51st Bn, killed in action, 2 April 1917, 956 Pte Patrick George O'DONOGHUE, 12th Bn, returned to Australia, 29 July 1915.
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O’DONOGHUE, Phillip Vincent
Regimental No 2179
1th Battalion, 6th Reinforcement
Place of birth Mount Brown Creek, Quorn, South Australia
Occupation Labourer
Address Wagin PO, Wagin, Western Australia
Marital status Single
Age at embarkation 20
Next of kin Father, Patrick Joseph O'Donoghue (mother deceased), Wagin PO, Wagin, Western Australia
Enlistment date 15 April 1915
Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll 27 February 1917, Wagin, Western Australia
Rank on enlistment Private
AWM Embarkation Roll number 23/28/2
Embarkation details Unit embarked from Fremantle, Western Australia, on board HMAT A2 Geelong on 6 June 1915
Rank from Nominal Roll Private, Transferred to 51st Battalion in France on 29 August 1916
Fate On 12 August 1915, received a bomb wound to the leg at the Dardanelles. After recuperating in Mudros he was sent to France and was killed in action 2 April 1917
Place of burial No known grave Commemoration details Australian National Memorial, Villers-Bretonneux, France
Family/military connections Brothers: 2029 Lance Corporal John Stephen O'DONOGHUE, 3rd Training Brigade Headquarters, returned to Australia, 17 February 1919, 956 Pte Patrick George O'DONOGHUE, 12th Bn, returned to Australia, 29 July 1915.
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1th Battalion, 6th Reinforcement
Place of birth Mount Brown Creek, Quorn, South Australia
Occupation Labourer
Address Wagin PO, Wagin, Western Australia
Marital status Single
Age at embarkation 20
Next of kin Father, Patrick Joseph O'Donoghue (mother deceased), Wagin PO, Wagin, Western Australia
Enlistment date 15 April 1915
Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll 27 February 1917, Wagin, Western Australia
Rank on enlistment Private
AWM Embarkation Roll number 23/28/2
Embarkation details Unit embarked from Fremantle, Western Australia, on board HMAT A2 Geelong on 6 June 1915
Rank from Nominal Roll Private, Transferred to 51st Battalion in France on 29 August 1916
Fate On 12 August 1915, received a bomb wound to the leg at the Dardanelles. After recuperating in Mudros he was sent to France and was killed in action 2 April 1917
Place of burial No known grave Commemoration details Australian National Memorial, Villers-Bretonneux, France
Family/military connections Brothers: 2029 Lance Corporal John Stephen O'DONOGHUE, 3rd Training Brigade Headquarters, returned to Australia, 17 February 1919, 956 Pte Patrick George O'DONOGHUE, 12th Bn, returned to Australia, 29 July 1915.
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O'GRADY, Victor Thomas
Service no 7531
Private
10th Battalion
Born 15 June 1897 at Fullarton Estate, SA
Son of Thomas Patrick O'GRADY & Violet Isabel nee FRASER
Studio portrait of 7531 Private (Pte) Victor Thomas O'Grady, 10th Battalion, of Grange, SA. A civil servant prior to enlisting in August 1917, Pte O'Grady embarked from Melbourne, with the 25th Reinforcements on board HMAT Aeneas (A60) on 30 October 1917. He died of illness in England on 14 February 1918. Pte O'Grady was 20 years of age.
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Private
10th Battalion
Born 15 June 1897 at Fullarton Estate, SA
Son of Thomas Patrick O'GRADY & Violet Isabel nee FRASER
Studio portrait of 7531 Private (Pte) Victor Thomas O'Grady, 10th Battalion, of Grange, SA. A civil servant prior to enlisting in August 1917, Pte O'Grady embarked from Melbourne, with the 25th Reinforcements on board HMAT Aeneas (A60) on 30 October 1917. He died of illness in England on 14 February 1918. Pte O'Grady was 20 years of age.
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OKE, William Henry
Service No 2843
Born 23 June 1869 Marrabel S.A
Son of Philip Samuel OKE and Jane nee MacDOUGALL
Served in Boer War S.A Bushmans Corps.no 198 / 1900-1902
Enlisted in W.W.1 Remount Unit 1st A.I.F, service no 2843 by lowering his age.
Served in France, where his true age was discovered, he was told he would be sent back to Australia or could be sent to Eygpt to look after the soldiers horses. He decided on Eygpt.
Date of attestation 27 / 1 / 1916
Discharge date 6 / 12 /1916
William is buried in Williston cemetery Gawler.
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Born 23 June 1869 Marrabel S.A
Son of Philip Samuel OKE and Jane nee MacDOUGALL
Served in Boer War S.A Bushmans Corps.no 198 / 1900-1902
Enlisted in W.W.1 Remount Unit 1st A.I.F, service no 2843 by lowering his age.
Served in France, where his true age was discovered, he was told he would be sent back to Australia or could be sent to Eygpt to look after the soldiers horses. He decided on Eygpt.
Date of attestation 27 / 1 / 1916
Discharge date 6 / 12 /1916
William is buried in Williston cemetery Gawler.
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OLDFIELD, Earl
Service no 660
Sergeant
27th Battalion
Born 19 September 1885 at Wentworth, NSW
Husband of Mary OLDFIELD of 35 Fisher Street, Norwood, SA
Occupation prior to enlistment Bricklayer
Enlisted 23 February 1915 at Keswick, SA
Served in Egypt, Gallipoli, France & Belgium
Killed in action at Flers 05 November 1916
Buried VILLERS-BRETONNEUX MEMORIAL
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Sergeant
27th Battalion
Born 19 September 1885 at Wentworth, NSW
Husband of Mary OLDFIELD of 35 Fisher Street, Norwood, SA
Occupation prior to enlistment Bricklayer
Enlisted 23 February 1915 at Keswick, SA
Served in Egypt, Gallipoli, France & Belgium
Killed in action at Flers 05 November 1916
Buried VILLERS-BRETONNEUX MEMORIAL
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OLDHAM, Edward Castle
Major
10th Battalion
Enlisted 19th August 1914 with the Rank of Captain having previously served in the 78th Infantry.
Born 8th August 1876 in Gawler, Sth Aust, son of William John OLDHAM & Julia nee CASTLE
Rank: Major in the 10th Battalion, 1st Australian division.
Killed in Action on the Gallipoli Peninsular 25th April 1915
Buried: Beach Cemetery (Plot1, Row K, Grave No 12) Gallipoli, Turkey
Photo courtesy of Beth Page
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10th Battalion
Enlisted 19th August 1914 with the Rank of Captain having previously served in the 78th Infantry.
Born 8th August 1876 in Gawler, Sth Aust, son of William John OLDHAM & Julia nee CASTLE
Rank: Major in the 10th Battalion, 1st Australian division.
Killed in Action on the Gallipoli Peninsular 25th April 1915
Buried: Beach Cemetery (Plot1, Row K, Grave No 12) Gallipoli, Turkey
Photo courtesy of Beth Page
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OLDS, John Ruthven
Service no 1880
A/Bde 5th D A C
John Ruthven OLDS
Born 10 October 1891 at Wallaroo, South Australia.
Son of John OLDS & Catherine Margaret nee PHILLIPS
Returned to Australia
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John Ruthven OLDS
Born 10 October 1891 at Wallaroo, South Australia.
Son of John OLDS & Catherine Margaret nee PHILLIPS
Returned to Australia
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OLDS, Percy MM
Service no 5170
Corporal
10th Battalion
Born 04 January 1889 at Moonta, SA
Son of Elizabeth OLDS
Husband of Mrs J R OLDS, Maitland
Occupation prior to enlistment Barber
Enlisted 14 January 1916 in Adelaide, SA
Served in Egypt, France and Beglium
Awarded Military Medal at Lirone 10-12th August 1918
'During the operations near Lirone on 10-12th August 1918 Private Olds displayed great bravery and initiative in hadling his Lewis Gun. He repeatedly stalked enemy machine guns and shot down their crews from short range. Throughout the engagement he acted with coolness and determination and greatly inspiried the remainer of his platoon.'
Returned to Australia 04 September 1919 per 'Takada'
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Corporal
10th Battalion
Born 04 January 1889 at Moonta, SA
Son of Elizabeth OLDS
Husband of Mrs J R OLDS, Maitland
Occupation prior to enlistment Barber
Enlisted 14 January 1916 in Adelaide, SA
Served in Egypt, France and Beglium
Awarded Military Medal at Lirone 10-12th August 1918
'During the operations near Lirone on 10-12th August 1918 Private Olds displayed great bravery and initiative in hadling his Lewis Gun. He repeatedly stalked enemy machine guns and shot down their crews from short range. Throughout the engagement he acted with coolness and determination and greatly inspiried the remainer of his platoon.'
Returned to Australia 04 September 1919 per 'Takada'
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O'LEARY, Humphrey
Service No. 2087
Private
32nd Battalion A.I.F.
Born in 1892 at Gawler, South Australia
Son of Susanna Catherine (nee Kain) and Humphrey Joseph O’Leary
Occupation prior to enlistment – Engine Cleaner with South Australian Railways
Enlisted on September 27, 1915 at Adelaide, South Australia
Served in France
Killed in action on July 20, 1916 at Fleurbaix, France aged 24.
There is no known grave but he is commemorated at VC Corner, Australian Cemetery Memorial, Fromelles, France.
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Private
32nd Battalion A.I.F.
Born in 1892 at Gawler, South Australia
Son of Susanna Catherine (nee Kain) and Humphrey Joseph O’Leary
Occupation prior to enlistment – Engine Cleaner with South Australian Railways
Enlisted on September 27, 1915 at Adelaide, South Australia
Served in France
Killed in action on July 20, 1916 at Fleurbaix, France aged 24.
There is no known grave but he is commemorated at VC Corner, Australian Cemetery Memorial, Fromelles, France.
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O'LEARY, Patrick Joseph
Service No. 1166
Private
10th Battalion A.I.F.
Born in 1894 at Gawler, South Australia
Son of Susanna Catherine (nee Kain) and Humphrey Joseph O’Leary
Occupation prior to enlistment – Engine Cleaner with South Australian Railways
Enlisted on September 9, 1914 at Morphettville, South Australia
Served in Egypt, Gallipoli, France and Belgium
Wounded twice – at Lagnicourt on April 9, 1917 and at Rozelle on September 18, 1918.
Returned to Australia aboard “Karao” in March, 1919.
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Private
10th Battalion A.I.F.
Born in 1894 at Gawler, South Australia
Son of Susanna Catherine (nee Kain) and Humphrey Joseph O’Leary
Occupation prior to enlistment – Engine Cleaner with South Australian Railways
Enlisted on September 9, 1914 at Morphettville, South Australia
Served in Egypt, Gallipoli, France and Belgium
Wounded twice – at Lagnicourt on April 9, 1917 and at Rozelle on September 18, 1918.
Returned to Australia aboard “Karao” in March, 1919.
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OLIFENT, Bruce Elwin
Service no 1550
Corporal
27th Battalion
Born 18 April 1886 at Adealide, SA
Son of William Elwin OLIFENT & Frances Ellen nee DAWKINS
Studio portrait of 1550 Corporal (Cpl) Elwin Bruce Olifent, 27th Battalion, of Henley Beach, SA. A clerk prior to enlisting in February 1915, Olifent embarked from Adelaide with the 1st Reinforcements on board HMAT Geelong (A2) on 31 May 1915. He served at Gallipoli where he was promoted to Sergeant in September 1915. In France, in August 1916, he was promoted to 2nd Lieutenant (2nd Lt). 2nd Lt Olifent was killed in action in France on 5 November 1916. He was 29 years of age.
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Corporal
27th Battalion
Born 18 April 1886 at Adealide, SA
Son of William Elwin OLIFENT & Frances Ellen nee DAWKINS
Studio portrait of 1550 Corporal (Cpl) Elwin Bruce Olifent, 27th Battalion, of Henley Beach, SA. A clerk prior to enlisting in February 1915, Olifent embarked from Adelaide with the 1st Reinforcements on board HMAT Geelong (A2) on 31 May 1915. He served at Gallipoli where he was promoted to Sergeant in September 1915. In France, in August 1916, he was promoted to 2nd Lieutenant (2nd Lt). 2nd Lt Olifent was killed in action in France on 5 November 1916. He was 29 years of age.
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OLIFENT, Douglas Roy Elwin
Service no 809
Corporal
10th Battalion
Born 18 August 1890 at Adelaide, SA
Son of late H S & A E OLIFENT of Brunswick Road, Dulwich, SA
Occupation prior to enlistment Clerk
Enlisted 19 August 1914 at Morphettville, SA
Served in Egypt, Gallipoli, France & Belgium
Contracted Trench Feet November 1916 and invalided to 1st Southern General Hospital, Birmingham England.
Returned to Australia 02 December 1918 per "Port Sydney"
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Corporal
10th Battalion
Born 18 August 1890 at Adelaide, SA
Son of late H S & A E OLIFENT of Brunswick Road, Dulwich, SA
Occupation prior to enlistment Clerk
Enlisted 19 August 1914 at Morphettville, SA
Served in Egypt, Gallipoli, France & Belgium
Contracted Trench Feet November 1916 and invalided to 1st Southern General Hospital, Birmingham England.
Returned to Australia 02 December 1918 per "Port Sydney"
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OLIFENT, Jesse
Service No 5708
Private
Born 20 November 1896 at Quorn, SA
Son of Edwin OLIFENT & Louisa nee LUXTON
Occupation prior to enlistment, Plumber
He enlisted in July, 1915, and embarked for Egypt in October, 1915. He crossed to France in April, 1916, and remained there until the signing of the Armistice. He left England for Australia in May, 1919, and arrived home in June, 1919 aboard the "Archises"
Private
Born 20 November 1896 at Quorn, SA
Son of Edwin OLIFENT & Louisa nee LUXTON
Occupation prior to enlistment, Plumber
He enlisted in July, 1915, and embarked for Egypt in October, 1915. He crossed to France in April, 1916, and remained there until the signing of the Armistice. He left England for Australia in May, 1919, and arrived home in June, 1919 aboard the "Archises"
OLIFENT, William Edmonds
Service No 3211
Private
8th Rfts., 50th Battalion
Son of William S. and Mary Jane Olifent
Born Broken Hill, Aug. 15, 1891
Occupation prior to enlistment employee S.A.R.
Enlisted Oct. 8, 1916
Embarked Dec. 16, 1916.
War service: France; Belgium.
Made the supreme sacrifice, Zonnebeke, Sept. 26, 1917.
Buried Ypres Menin Gate Memorial Panel 7 - 17 - 23 - 25 - 27 - 29 - 31.
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Private
8th Rfts., 50th Battalion
Son of William S. and Mary Jane Olifent
Born Broken Hill, Aug. 15, 1891
Occupation prior to enlistment employee S.A.R.
Enlisted Oct. 8, 1916
Embarked Dec. 16, 1916.
War service: France; Belgium.
Made the supreme sacrifice, Zonnebeke, Sept. 26, 1917.
Buried Ypres Menin Gate Memorial Panel 7 - 17 - 23 - 25 - 27 - 29 - 31.
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OLIVER, Arthur Leslie
Service no 3215
Private
10th Battalion
Born 15 May 1896 in Brunswick, Victoria
Son of Charles and Jane OLIVER of Victoria
Occupation prior to enlistment Cleaner
Enlisted 10 June 1915 at Keswick, SA
Served in Egypt, France and Belgium
Gassed at Pozieres on 23 July 1916
Returned to Australia 19 August 1918 per "Port Darwin" and discharged as medically unfit 01 November 1918
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Private
10th Battalion
Born 15 May 1896 in Brunswick, Victoria
Son of Charles and Jane OLIVER of Victoria
Occupation prior to enlistment Cleaner
Enlisted 10 June 1915 at Keswick, SA
Served in Egypt, France and Belgium
Gassed at Pozieres on 23 July 1916
Returned to Australia 19 August 1918 per "Port Darwin" and discharged as medically unfit 01 November 1918
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OLIVER, John
Service no 62585
Private
6th General Reinforcements
Born 15 December 1891 in Coatbridge, Scotland
Son of Mrs. Isabella OLIVER of 4 John Road, Prospect
Occupation prior to enlistment Carriage Cleaner, SAR
Enlisted 30 July 1918 at Adelaide, SA
Served in France & Belgium
Returned to Australia 13 January 1919
Died 10 June 1952
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Private
6th General Reinforcements
Born 15 December 1891 in Coatbridge, Scotland
Son of Mrs. Isabella OLIVER of 4 John Road, Prospect
Occupation prior to enlistment Carriage Cleaner, SAR
Enlisted 30 July 1918 at Adelaide, SA
Served in France & Belgium
Returned to Australia 13 January 1919
Died 10 June 1952
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OLLIVER, Augustus Roy
Service no 3296
Private
48th Battalion
Born 02 December 1897 at Goodwood Park, SA
Son of Augustus & Phoebe Ann OLLIVER of 80 Leader Street,Forrestville, SA
Occupation prior to enlistment Glass Beveller
Enlisted 02 August 1915 at Keswick, SA
Served in Egypt and France.
Wounded at Pozieres 07 August 1916 and invalided to 13th Stationary Hospital France.
Died of wounds 12 August 1916 - Gunshot wound to arm, hip and skull
Aged 19 years
Buried BOULOGNE EASTERN CEMETERY VIII. B. 135.
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Private
48th Battalion
Born 02 December 1897 at Goodwood Park, SA
Son of Augustus & Phoebe Ann OLLIVER of 80 Leader Street,Forrestville, SA
Occupation prior to enlistment Glass Beveller
Enlisted 02 August 1915 at Keswick, SA
Served in Egypt and France.
Wounded at Pozieres 07 August 1916 and invalided to 13th Stationary Hospital France.
Died of wounds 12 August 1916 - Gunshot wound to arm, hip and skull
Aged 19 years
Buried BOULOGNE EASTERN CEMETERY VIII. B. 135.
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O'LOUGHLIN, John Patrick
Service No. 3854
Private
32nd Battalion A.I.F.
Born on June 22, 1886 at Mitcham, South Australia
Son of Mrs. Margaret O’Loughlin
Occupation prior to enlistment – Hairdresser
Enlisted on July 29, 1916 at Adelaide, South Australia
Served in France and Belgium
Returned to Australia aboard the “Medic” in April, 1919
Died on November 1, 1919 and is buried at Mannum
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Private
32nd Battalion A.I.F.
Born on June 22, 1886 at Mitcham, South Australia
Son of Mrs. Margaret O’Loughlin
Occupation prior to enlistment – Hairdresser
Enlisted on July 29, 1916 at Adelaide, South Australia
Served in France and Belgium
Returned to Australia aboard the “Medic” in April, 1919
Died on November 1, 1919 and is buried at Mannum
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O'LOUGHLIN, Michael Joseph
Service No. 788
Private
43rd Battalion A.I.F.
Born on October 11, 1898 at Kapunda, South Australia
Son of Mrs. Margaret O’Loughlin
Occupation prior to enlistment – Labourer
Enlisted on March 1, 1916 at Adelaide, South Australia
Served in France and England
Wounded at Mont St. Quentin on August 26, 1918 and invalided to England
Returned to Australia aboard the “City of York” in January, 1919.
Died on June 26, 1958 and is buried at Cheltenham Cemetery.
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Private
43rd Battalion A.I.F.
Born on October 11, 1898 at Kapunda, South Australia
Son of Mrs. Margaret O’Loughlin
Occupation prior to enlistment – Labourer
Enlisted on March 1, 1916 at Adelaide, South Australia
Served in France and England
Wounded at Mont St. Quentin on August 26, 1918 and invalided to England
Returned to Australia aboard the “City of York” in January, 1919.
Died on June 26, 1958 and is buried at Cheltenham Cemetery.
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OLSEN, Gluck Christian
Gluck Christian OLSEN
Born 18 August 1892 at Willamulka, South Australia.
Son of Gluck OLSEN & Catherine nee O'CONNELL
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Born 18 August 1892 at Willamulka, South Australia.
Son of Gluck OLSEN & Catherine nee O'CONNELL
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O'MALLEY, Eric Alan
Lieutenant
58th Battalion
Born 24 March 1893 at Port Adelaide, SA
Son of Patrick Bernard O'MALLEY and Annie Rosalie nee TIDMAR of Wallaroo
Occupation prior to enlistment Draughtsman
Enlisted 02 September 1915 at Adelaide, SA
Served in France
Returned to Australia 26 June 1919 per 'Orentes'
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58th Battalion
Born 24 March 1893 at Port Adelaide, SA
Son of Patrick Bernard O'MALLEY and Annie Rosalie nee TIDMAR of Wallaroo
Occupation prior to enlistment Draughtsman
Enlisted 02 September 1915 at Adelaide, SA
Served in France
Returned to Australia 26 June 1919 per 'Orentes'
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O'NEIL, Percy Augustus
Service No. 2580
Private (Promoted to Lance Corporal and reverted at his own request)
12th Battalion C Coy, 3rd Inf. Brigade 1st Div.
Born at 07 September 1893 at Langhornes Creek SA
Son of Ellen and John O'Neil
Occupation - Laborer
Enlisted on May 17th 1915
Awarded the Military Medal for Bravery in the Field 1917
Returned to Australia per Kildonian Castle from Devonport on 21st March 1919
Disembarked Adelaide 4th May 1919
Dischaged 29th June 1919
Completed service 4 years 43 days
Died at Alberton S.A 1956
Proudly submitted by his daughter,
Nancy Andersen (O'Neil)
Private (Promoted to Lance Corporal and reverted at his own request)
12th Battalion C Coy, 3rd Inf. Brigade 1st Div.
Born at 07 September 1893 at Langhornes Creek SA
Son of Ellen and John O'Neil
Occupation - Laborer
Enlisted on May 17th 1915
Awarded the Military Medal for Bravery in the Field 1917
Returned to Australia per Kildonian Castle from Devonport on 21st March 1919
Disembarked Adelaide 4th May 1919
Dischaged 29th June 1919
Completed service 4 years 43 days
Died at Alberton S.A 1956
Proudly submitted by his daughter,
Nancy Andersen (O'Neil)
O'NEILL, William Reuben
Service no 731
Private
1st Pioneers
William Reuben O'NEILL
Born William Creek, SA.
Son of Mary O'Neill of Wallaroo.
Killed in action 11 October 1917
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Private
1st Pioneers
William Reuben O'NEILL
Born William Creek, SA.
Son of Mary O'Neill of Wallaroo.
Killed in action 11 October 1917
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ONSLOW, Joseph Brisbane
Service No 885
Trooper
10th Australian Light Horse
Husband of Mrs. E.M. Onslow, Melrose
Born Gundowring, Victoria, Sept. 11, 1879
Occupation prior to enlistment farmer
Enlisted Dec., 1914
Embarked April 15, 1915.
War service: Egypt; Gallipoli (wounded Walker’s Ridge); inv. to Malta
Returned to Australia, Nov., 1916
Discharged as medically unfit, July 16, 1917.
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Trooper
10th Australian Light Horse
Husband of Mrs. E.M. Onslow, Melrose
Born Gundowring, Victoria, Sept. 11, 1879
Occupation prior to enlistment farmer
Enlisted Dec., 1914
Embarked April 15, 1915.
War service: Egypt; Gallipoli (wounded Walker’s Ridge); inv. to Malta
Returned to Australia, Nov., 1916
Discharged as medically unfit, July 16, 1917.
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ORR, George Wood
Service No 4499
Private
28th Battalion.
Born 26 March, 1884 at Baroota, S.A.
Son of Robert ORR & Mary Ann nee DRAPER.
Married 16th June, 1909 to Catherine Nordstrum, daughter of Winifred and the late Charles Nordstrum. They had two children.
He enlisted 25th February, 1916, at Blackboy Hill, WA
He was killed in action in Belgium on the 10th October, 1916.
Buried Railway Dugouts burial ground Plot 6 Row L
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Private
28th Battalion.
Born 26 March, 1884 at Baroota, S.A.
Son of Robert ORR & Mary Ann nee DRAPER.
Married 16th June, 1909 to Catherine Nordstrum, daughter of Winifred and the late Charles Nordstrum. They had two children.
He enlisted 25th February, 1916, at Blackboy Hill, WA
He was killed in action in Belgium on the 10th October, 1916.
Buried Railway Dugouts burial ground Plot 6 Row L
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ORR, Hugh McLatchie
Service No 214
Lance Corporal
16th Battalion
Member of the Adelaide Rowing Club.
23 year old farmer from Perth, Western Australia when he enlisted on 18 September 1914.
He embarked for overseas from Melbourne on 22 December 1914 aboard HMAT Ceramic. After seeing action at Gallipoli, he went on to serve in France where he was captured at Reincourt, on 11 April 1917.
He was held as a prisoner of war (POW) in Germany until repatriated to England on 22 November 1918.
Arrived back in Australia on 10 April 1919.
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Lance Corporal
16th Battalion
Member of the Adelaide Rowing Club.
23 year old farmer from Perth, Western Australia when he enlisted on 18 September 1914.
He embarked for overseas from Melbourne on 22 December 1914 aboard HMAT Ceramic. After seeing action at Gallipoli, he went on to serve in France where he was captured at Reincourt, on 11 April 1917.
He was held as a prisoner of war (POW) in Germany until repatriated to England on 22 November 1918.
Arrived back in Australia on 10 April 1919.
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ORR, John Ernest
Service no 4500
Private
28th Battalion
Born 04 April 1882 at Tarlee, SA
Son of the Late Robert ORR & Mary Ann nee DRAPER (now Mrs. A STEVENS) of Narrogin, WA
Occupation prior to enlistment Farmer
Enlisted 25th February 1916 at Blackboy Hill, WA
Killed in action 1st November 1917
Buried AEROPLANE CEMETERY II C 42
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Private
28th Battalion
Born 04 April 1882 at Tarlee, SA
Son of the Late Robert ORR & Mary Ann nee DRAPER (now Mrs. A STEVENS) of Narrogin, WA
Occupation prior to enlistment Farmer
Enlisted 25th February 1916 at Blackboy Hill, WA
Killed in action 1st November 1917
Buried AEROPLANE CEMETERY II C 42
Courtesy of Garry Beamish Burton
OSBORN, Francis Ernest
Lieutenant
43rd Battalion
Born 15 April 1888 at Upper Kensington, SA
Son of Joseph Rowe OSBORN and Mary Jane Turnbull nee STEWART
Of Rochester Street, Knightsbridge, SA
Occupation prior to enlistment Vigneron
Enlisted 09 August 1915 at Adelaide, SA
Served in France
Returned to Australia with Rheumatism 07 August 1917 per 'Nestor'
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43rd Battalion
Born 15 April 1888 at Upper Kensington, SA
Son of Joseph Rowe OSBORN and Mary Jane Turnbull nee STEWART
Of Rochester Street, Knightsbridge, SA
Occupation prior to enlistment Vigneron
Enlisted 09 August 1915 at Adelaide, SA
Served in France
Returned to Australia with Rheumatism 07 August 1917 per 'Nestor'
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OSBORNE, William Francis
Service no 7339
Private
10th Battalion
Born 29 December 1877 at Kapunda, SA
Son of William Edward & Annie OSBORNE of 222 King William Street, Adelaide
Occupation prior to enlistment Labourer
Enlisted 02 February 1917 at Mount Gambier, SA
Served in France, Belgium.
Wounded at Merris 28 June 1918 and invalided to Weymouth.
Returned to Australia 23 September 1918 per 'Runic' and discharged as medically unfit.
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Private
10th Battalion
Born 29 December 1877 at Kapunda, SA
Son of William Edward & Annie OSBORNE of 222 King William Street, Adelaide
Occupation prior to enlistment Labourer
Enlisted 02 February 1917 at Mount Gambier, SA
Served in France, Belgium.
Wounded at Merris 28 June 1918 and invalided to Weymouth.
Returned to Australia 23 September 1918 per 'Runic' and discharged as medically unfit.
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OSWALD, Edmund George
Service No. 888
Private
27th Battalion A.I.F.
Born July 17, 1897 at Port Lincoln, South Australia.
Son of Alice Oswald of Glen Osmond.
Occupation prior to enlistment – carpenter.
Saw service in Egypt, Gallipoli, France and Belgium. He returned to Australia in February, 1920 aboard the “Port Napier”.
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Private
27th Battalion A.I.F.
Born July 17, 1897 at Port Lincoln, South Australia.
Son of Alice Oswald of Glen Osmond.
Occupation prior to enlistment – carpenter.
Saw service in Egypt, Gallipoli, France and Belgium. He returned to Australia in February, 1920 aboard the “Port Napier”.
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OSWALD, Ellis Mary
formerly HOULGRAVE, Ellis Mary
Staff Nurse
5 Sea Transport Staff, A.M.C.
Born on January 21, 1891 at Kensington Park, South Australia
Daughter of Mr. & Mrs. C. Houlgrave
Occupation prior to enlistment – Nurse
Enlisted on August 23, 1915 at North Adelaide, South Australia
Served on transport duty and at Keswick Military Hospital, South Australia
Returned to Australia aboard the “Beltana” in May, 1917 and was discharged on May 30, 1917.
Entered Home Service, serving at Keswick Military Hospital until she was demobilized to be married on February 20, 1919.
Married Engineer Lieutenant George OSWALD (formerly of R.N.), Military Road, Largs Bay.
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Staff Nurse
5 Sea Transport Staff, A.M.C.
Born on January 21, 1891 at Kensington Park, South Australia
Daughter of Mr. & Mrs. C. Houlgrave
Occupation prior to enlistment – Nurse
Enlisted on August 23, 1915 at North Adelaide, South Australia
Served on transport duty and at Keswick Military Hospital, South Australia
Returned to Australia aboard the “Beltana” in May, 1917 and was discharged on May 30, 1917.
Entered Home Service, serving at Keswick Military Hospital until she was demobilized to be married on February 20, 1919.
Married Engineer Lieutenant George OSWALD (formerly of R.N.), Military Road, Largs Bay.
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OSWALD, George
Engineer Lieutenant Commander
Royal Navy
Born on July 17, 1880 in Dundee, Scotland
Son of George Oswald of Dundee, Scotland
Occupation prior to enlistment – Marine Engineer
Served with the Grand Fleet; special service against Greece; bombardment and evacuation of Gallipoli; mine-sweeping, escorting and sub-marine chasing in Mediterranean; appointed Engineer, Captain’s Staff, Clyde District; supervised building of T.B.D. “Walrus”; after commissioning rejoined Grand Fleet; at the surrender of the German Fleet; demobolised March 10, 1919.
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Royal Navy
Born on July 17, 1880 in Dundee, Scotland
Son of George Oswald of Dundee, Scotland
Occupation prior to enlistment – Marine Engineer
Served with the Grand Fleet; special service against Greece; bombardment and evacuation of Gallipoli; mine-sweeping, escorting and sub-marine chasing in Mediterranean; appointed Engineer, Captain’s Staff, Clyde District; supervised building of T.B.D. “Walrus”; after commissioning rejoined Grand Fleet; at the surrender of the German Fleet; demobolised March 10, 1919.
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OSWALD, John Lawson
Service no 7533
Private
10th Battalion
Born 26 April 1898 at Parkside, SA
Son of John McDonald OSWALD & Helen nee LAWSON
Studio portrait of 7533 Private (Pte) John Lawson Oswald, 10th Battalion, of Grange, SA. A journalist prior to enlisting in August 1917, Pte Oswald embarked from Melbourne with the 25th Reinforcements on board HMAT Aeneas (A60) on 30 October 1917. He was killed in action at Merris, France, on 28 June 1918. Pte Oswald was 20 years of age.
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Private
10th Battalion
Born 26 April 1898 at Parkside, SA
Son of John McDonald OSWALD & Helen nee LAWSON
Studio portrait of 7533 Private (Pte) John Lawson Oswald, 10th Battalion, of Grange, SA. A journalist prior to enlisting in August 1917, Pte Oswald embarked from Melbourne with the 25th Reinforcements on board HMAT Aeneas (A60) on 30 October 1917. He was killed in action at Merris, France, on 28 June 1918. Pte Oswald was 20 years of age.
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OTHEN, Alfred Edwin
Service no 6889
Born 18 August 1885 at Port Adelaide, SA
Son of Abraham OTHEN and Annie Wallace nee DONALD of Carlisle Street, Glavnille
Occupation prior to enlistment Engine Driver
Enlisted 26 May 1915 at Keswick, SA
Served in France
Returned to Australia 06 July 1919 per 'Boorara'
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Born 18 August 1885 at Port Adelaide, SA
Son of Abraham OTHEN and Annie Wallace nee DONALD of Carlisle Street, Glavnille
Occupation prior to enlistment Engine Driver
Enlisted 26 May 1915 at Keswick, SA
Served in France
Returned to Australia 06 July 1919 per 'Boorara'
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OWEN-SMYTH, Trevor
Lieutenant
10th Battalion
Born 04 April 1886 at Kensington, South Australia
Son of Charles Edward OWEN-SMYTH & Bessie Sanderson nee DAVIDSON
Occupation prior to enlistment station manager from Adelaide, South Australia
Enlisted on 19 August 1914.
He embarked for overseas from Adelaide on 21 October 1914 aboard HMAT Saldanha.
After further training in Egypt, the 10th Battalion was part of the covering force for the ANZAC landing at Gallipoli on 25 April 1915 and so was the first ashore at around 4:30 am.
The 10th Battalion was heavily involved in establishing and defending the front line of the ANZAC position, and served there until the evacuation in December 1915.
However, Lt Owen-Smythe was killed in action on 16 May 1915
Buried at Beach Cemetery, at the southern end of Anzac Cove, Gallipoli.
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10th Battalion
Born 04 April 1886 at Kensington, South Australia
Son of Charles Edward OWEN-SMYTH & Bessie Sanderson nee DAVIDSON
Occupation prior to enlistment station manager from Adelaide, South Australia
Enlisted on 19 August 1914.
He embarked for overseas from Adelaide on 21 October 1914 aboard HMAT Saldanha.
After further training in Egypt, the 10th Battalion was part of the covering force for the ANZAC landing at Gallipoli on 25 April 1915 and so was the first ashore at around 4:30 am.
The 10th Battalion was heavily involved in establishing and defending the front line of the ANZAC position, and served there until the evacuation in December 1915.
However, Lt Owen-Smythe was killed in action on 16 May 1915
Buried at Beach Cemetery, at the southern end of Anzac Cove, Gallipoli.
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OWENS, Aloisious Alfred Ambrose
Service No 4876
C.S.M.
2nd Div. Sig. Coy.
Son of Dominic and Mary Ellen Owens
Born Collinfield, S.A., June 7, 1880
Enlisted Feb. 26, 1915
Embarked May 31, 1915.
War service: Egypt; France; Belgium (awarded M.S.M. for distinguished service in field)
Returned to Australia, Feb. 18, 1920
Discharged April 18, 1920.
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C.S.M.
2nd Div. Sig. Coy.
Son of Dominic and Mary Ellen Owens
Born Collinfield, S.A., June 7, 1880
Enlisted Feb. 26, 1915
Embarked May 31, 1915.
War service: Egypt; France; Belgium (awarded M.S.M. for distinguished service in field)
Returned to Australia, Feb. 18, 1920
Discharged April 18, 1920.
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OWENS, Arthur
Service No. 3394
Sapper
2nd Divisional Signal Co., 6th Field Co. Engineers
Born on June 15, 1885 at Holyhead, North Wales
Son of Jessie and Richard Owens
Occupation prior to enlistment – Electrician
Enlisted on October 1, 1915 at Adelaide, South Australia
Served in Egypt, France and Belgium
Wounded in Ypres on November 7, 1917, receiving an electrical shock which cause paralysis of his right arm.
He returned to Australia aboard the “Borda” in May, 1918 and was discharged as medically unfit.
He died on February 14, 1955 and is buried in the West Terrace Cemetery, Adelaide – Row 19, Grave 66.
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Sapper
2nd Divisional Signal Co., 6th Field Co. Engineers
Born on June 15, 1885 at Holyhead, North Wales
Son of Jessie and Richard Owens
Occupation prior to enlistment – Electrician
Enlisted on October 1, 1915 at Adelaide, South Australia
Served in Egypt, France and Belgium
Wounded in Ypres on November 7, 1917, receiving an electrical shock which cause paralysis of his right arm.
He returned to Australia aboard the “Borda” in May, 1918 and was discharged as medically unfit.
He died on February 14, 1955 and is buried in the West Terrace Cemetery, Adelaide – Row 19, Grave 66.
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OWST - ATKINSON, Frederick
Service No: 12695
Staff Sergeant
11th Field Ambulance
Born Frederick Oust ATKINSON 14 April 1883 at Glenelg
Son of Alfred ATKINSON and Bertha Webster nee HARRIS, 10 Durham St, Glenelg
Enlisted: 16 March 1916
Age: 32 years
Occupation prior to enlisting: Commercial Traveller
Served: France
Returned to Australia
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Staff Sergeant
11th Field Ambulance
Born Frederick Oust ATKINSON 14 April 1883 at Glenelg
Son of Alfred ATKINSON and Bertha Webster nee HARRIS, 10 Durham St, Glenelg
Enlisted: 16 March 1916
Age: 32 years
Occupation prior to enlisting: Commercial Traveller
Served: France
Returned to Australia
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OXER, Harold Victor
Service no 1618
Lance Corporal
27th Battalion
Born 24 July 1896 at Exeter, SA
Son of William Henry & Marie Alice (nee VICTOR) OXER
Of 23 Eton Street, Malvern
Occupation prior to enlistment Cabinet Maker
Enlisted 27 April 1915 at Keswick, SA
Served in France
Killed in action 11 June 1918 in France
Aged 22 years
Buried Villers-Bretonneux Memorial
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Lance Corporal
27th Battalion
Born 24 July 1896 at Exeter, SA
Son of William Henry & Marie Alice (nee VICTOR) OXER
Of 23 Eton Street, Malvern
Occupation prior to enlistment Cabinet Maker
Enlisted 27 April 1915 at Keswick, SA
Served in France
Killed in action 11 June 1918 in France
Aged 22 years
Buried Villers-Bretonneux Memorial
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