Haberfield World War One Roll of Honour
(Henry Lytton - Harry Norrie)
Lytton, Henry Edward
McArthur, Arthur Adnum
✞ McCord, Thomas Harold
McCourt, Joseph Michael Roy
McDonald, John Edward
McDonald, Magnus
McGloin, Joseph Michael
McGruer, Donald Alexander
McHugh, Austin Patrick
McKenzie, William Howard
McLeod, Archie Buchanan
McPherson, Alexander Clyde
McRae, Ernest Guy
McRae, Harold Murdock
MacDonald, J E
MacIntosh, Henry Fraser
MacKenzie, Joseph Allan Train
MacNamara, G
MacPherson, A
MacQueen, James
✞ Madell, Edward Rupert
Madell, Oswald Keith
Madell, Robert Wrangles
Maitland, James Roy
Mantel, James
✞ Markham, Chester Edwin
Marles, Frederick George
✞ Marles, Henry Arthur
Marles, Milton Andrew
Marshall, Alfred James
Marshall, George Joseph
Mason, William Munro
Matson, Thomas Rhodes (Dr)
Mawhiney, John Blair
Mawhiney, R (Sister)
✞ Maxted, Spencer Edward (Rev)
Meehan, John Martin
Meehan, William James
Merandon, Francis Benedict
Messop, N E
Meulen, John
Miller, Alfred Henry
Milne, Harold
Mizon, Matthew Sweetham
✞ Moir, Charles Norman
Moir, John Leslie
Molloy, William David
Moncrieff, James Robert
Monk, Leslie Clark
Monk, Reginald Biggerstaff
Monk, Stanley Plimsoll
Monteith, Archie Stevens
Moore, Ralph
Moran, Joseph
Morgan, Archibald Lancelot
✞ Morgan, Cecil Fleming
Morgan, William Horace
Moroney, John Thomas
Morris, J
Morris, Stanley Adolphus
Morris, (Sister)
Morrison, Alick George
Mossop, Norman Eric
Moston, Albert
✞ Muller, Robert George
Murdoch, Hugh William
Murphy, Alfred Joseph
Murray, Frank Alexander Roy
Murray, R
Myers, Francis Roy Biela
Naden, Alfred William
✞ Napthaly, Harold Roy Hammond
Nelson, J
New, Cecil John Macquarie
✞ New, Ernest Crago
Newth, Olave Aldridge
Nicol, Andrew Charles
Nicolle, Eric Rowland John
Niven, George
Norrie, Harry Allison
1st Australian Wireless Squadron
Henry Edward Lytton
5 August 1889 - Sydney New South Wales
2 February 1982 - (Unknown)
Rank: Sapper
Service No: 17109
Religion: Church of England
World War I (29 February 1916 - 21 November 1918)
Henry Lytton was born in Sydney New South Waleson 5 August 1889.
He enlisted at the Royal Agricultural Showgrounds in Sydney on 29 February 1916. An electrician, he gave his father’s address in Townsville. Electoral records show he was living at 43 Hawthorne Parade Haberfield.
The 7th Wireless Squadron reinforcement s left Sydney aboard RMS Mooltan on 23 December 1916, disembarking at Basrah on 28 January 1917.
He suffered an injury while serving in Mesopotamia when a horse fell on him in July 1917, injuring his right thigh and knee. He required extensive treatment for synovitis of those joints.
He was invalided to India on 4 August 1917 aboard HS Vita, where he would convalesce in Rawalpiondi from 28 January until 2 August 1918. The decision was then made that he should be invalided to Australia.
Henry returned to Australia aboard HMAT Karoola on 6 September 1918, disembarking on 26 December. He was discharged on 21 November 1918.
He married Olive Jarrett in Kogarah NSW in 1919.
Henry passed away on 2 February 1982. He may have been living in Forbes NSW.
Ancestry.com information is not public.
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1st General Reinforcements
Arthur Adnum McArthur
11 March 1888 - Muswellbrook New South Wales
14 July 1956 - Parramatta New South Wales
Rank: Sergeant
Service No: 50916
Religion: Presbyterian
World War I (27 July 1917 - 16 November 1919)
Arthur McArthur was born in Muswellbrook New South Wales on 11 March 1888, one of five children to John McArthur and Euphemia Adnum.
He was reported as missing by his mother in September 1904 and it appears he had travelled north to Newcastle. In April 1905 he was found guilty of illegally using a horse and sentenced to two months imprisonment. The sentence was discharged under the First Offenders Act 1900.
In 1912 he married Evelyn Phillips in Newcastle. Evelyn passed away in 1955.
A commercial traveller, he enlisted in Sydney on 27 July 1917. He and Evelyn were living at 22 O’Connor Street Haberfield.
As part of the New South Wales 1st reinforcements, Arthur left Sydney on 8 May 1918 aboard RMS Osterley, disembarking on 11 July. Upon arrival he was allotted to the 20th Battalion.
He spent time at the 5th Training Battalion and the No 3 School of Instruction, and on 23 October 1918 the unit proceeded to France.
The unit remained in France until war’s end. On 17 March 1919 he transferred to the AIF HQ.
During his service he often changed in the ranks, reaching as high as Sergeant on 25 July 1919.
He returned to Australia aboard HMAT Euripides on 6 September 1919, disembarking on 24 October. He was discharged on 16 November 1919.
Along with Evelyn, he lived in O’Connor Street until the early 1920s when they moved to Strathfield.
After Evelyn passed away, he married a second time, this time to Vera Seamons in 1955. Vera passed away in 2002.
He passed away in North Parramatta NSW on 14 July 1956.
His name does not appear on the 1914-19 Haberfield Roll of Honour board.
Source: Inner West 15000
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17th Infantry Battalion
Thomas Harold McCord
1883 - Queanbeyan New South Wales
22 September 1917 - Menin Road Belgium
Rank: Private
Service No: 1975
Religion: Church of England
World War I (9 June 1915 - Died of Wounds 22 September 1917)
Thomas McCord was born in Queanbeyan New South Wales in 1883, one of three children to Thomas McCord and Katherine Davis. He also had a half-sister.
A tram driver, he enlisted in Liverpool NSW on 9 June 1915. He gave his mother’s address in Mount Victoria NSW, however Electoral records show him living at 22 O’Connor Street Haberfield. Interestingly, this is the same address given by Arthur McArthur.
The 17th Battalion’s 3rd reinforcements left Sydney aboard HMAT Runic on 9 August 1915.
He joined the Mediterranean Expeditionary Force on 13 November 1915, and proceeded to Gallipoli Peninsula on 8 December 1915.
Returning to Alexandria on 9 January 1916, he then left for France, arriving in Marseilles on 23 March 1916.
He was listed as wounded in action in Menin Road Belgium on 20 September 1917. He was taken to the 46th Casualty Clearing Station with gunshot wounds to both legs, right side and his right shoulder.
He died as a result of his wounds on 22 September 1917.
Correspondence regarding his death was confusing, and his mother did not receive confirmation of his death until 25 April 1918. She was awarded a pension of £2 per fortnight from 2 December 1917.
In a further disruption, his mother did not receive his medals until October 1921.
He is interred at the Mendingheim Military Cemetery in Belgium.
Thomas is also remembered on the NSW Government Railway and Tramway Honour Board at Haymarket NSW and the Mount Victoria War Memorial in NSW.
His brother Frederick of Bathurst NSW also served during World War One.
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Army Medical Corps
Joseph Michael Roy McCourt
1898 - Ryde New South Wales
17 November 1959 - Darwin Northern Territory
Rank: Driver
Service No: 14494
Religion: Church of England
World War I (14 November 1915 - 7 December 1919)
Joseph McCourt was born in Ryde New South Wales in 1898, to Michael McCourt and Elizabeth Cochrane. He often went by the name of Roy.
He enlisted in Liverpool NSW on 14 November 1915. A grocer, he gave his father’s address as 5 Empire Street Haberfield.
As part of the July 1916 reinforcements, members of the Australian Medical Corp left Sydney aboard HMAT Wiltshire on 22 August 1916, disembarking in Plymouth on 13 October.
He proceeded to France on 4 January 1917 where he was taken on strength with the 14th Field Ambulance on 11 January.
He served in France until war’s end, returning to England on 9 April 1919.
He returned to Australia aboard HMAT Themistocles on 12 June 1919, disembarking on 10 August. He was discharged on 7 December 1919.
He married Gladys Rogers in Sydney 1921. Gladys passed away in 1977.
On 1 December 1928 he was charged with unlawfully assaulting his wife at their home in Abbotsford. He was fined £15, and faced three months imprisonment if he defaulted. There is no mention of Gladys past that date.
In 1949 Electoral Rolls show he was living at 89 Kingston Street Haberfield. There is no record of Joseph on the Australian War Memorial website. On both the Virtual War Memorial and AIF Project websites he is listed as Joseph Roley McCord.
He passed away in Darwin NT on 17 November 1959.
His name also appears on the Sydney Technical College World War One Roll of Honour.
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https://www.aif.adfa.edu.au/search?type=search&name=®Num=14494&place=&pob=&fdwFateCode=all&fdwDate=
https://vwma.org.au/explore/people/101122
https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/178808619?searchTerm=joseph%20mccourt
17th Infantry Battalion
John Edward McDonald
9 December 1878 - Cooma New South Wales
12 January 1954 - Liverpool New South Wales
Rank: Sergeant
Service No: 611
Religion: Roman Catholic
World War I (1 March 1915 - 5 August 1916)
John McDonald was born in Cooma New South Wales on 9 December 1878, one of eight children to John McDonald and Mary Crosby.
He married Louisa Williams in Sydney on 30 October 1907. Louisa passed away in in Ashfield Private Hospital in 1945.
He may previously have served with the Royal Australian Artillery during the Boer War.
He enlisted in Liverpool, on 1 March 1915. A carpenter, he gave his address at Magdala 17 Tressider Avenue Haberfield.
Prior to leaving Australia, he was promoted to sergeant on 29 March 1915. Members of the 17th Battalion B Company left Sydney on 12 May 1915 aboard HMAT Themistocles.
After joining the Mediterranean Expeditionary Force, he proceeded to Gallipoli on 16 August 1915. On 16 October he reported to hospital suffering from rheumatism.
Returning to Egypt, he was admitted to hospital in Heliopolis. It was decided to invalid him to Australia for three months to assist in recovery.
He returned to Australia aboard HMAT Kanowna on 28 January 1916, disembarking on 5 March. He was discharged on 5 August 1916.
On 13 December 1916 he applied for pensions for himself, his wife and children. The application was rejected on the grounds that he was not incapacitated in view of employment on Home Service.
Later the following year on 25 September 1917 he was granted a pension of 11/6 per fortnight. His wife received a pension of 5/9 per fortnight. Their children Lila (3/3 per fortnight), John (2/6 per fortnight) and Edna (1/6 per fortnight) also received pensions.
On 23 February 1927 a warrant was issued for his arrest, charged with disobeying a magistrate’s order for support of his wife and children. The NSW Police Gazette notes that he was addicted to alcohol.
Correspondence from AIF Branch Records was returned as John McDonald’s whereabouts was unknown.
He passed away in Liverpool NSW on 12 January 1954.
His name does not appear on the 1914-19 Haberfield Roll of Honour board.
Source: Inner West 15000
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1st Machine Gun Company
Magnus McDonald
29 June 1893 - Port Broughton South Australia
20 June 1963 - Springbank South Australia
Rank: Private
Service No: 245
Religion: Church of England
World War I (13 December 1915 - 7 July 1919)
World War II (29 September 1939 - 8 February 1940)
Magnus McDonald was born in Port Broughton South Australia on 29 June 1893 to Alexander McDonald and Emily Greaves.
His World War One records have not been fully digitised. The information is taken from records available on Ancestry.
A butcher’s assistant, he enlisted at Liverpool New South Wales on 13 December 1915. He was living at 4 O’Connor Street Haberfield.
The 1st Machine Gun Company’s 2nd reinforcements left Sydney aboard HMAT Ceramic on 14 April 1916, disembarking at Suez on 16 May.
On 3 August 1916 he transferred to the Australian Army Services Corp.
He was found to be A.W.L from 2200 hours on 26 November until 2100 hours on 27 November 1916. He forfeited four days’ pay.
On 9 December 1916 he was charged with leaving parade without permission, and forfeited one day’s pay.
The Australian Army Services Corp proceeded to France on 22 February 1917. Whilst in France he would also serve with the 4th Australian Divisional Train.
He was absent from the 3.30pm parade on 2 December 1917 and was awarded four days field punishment No 2.
Magnus reported sick to hospital with influenza on 17 November 1918 for which he was transferred to England on 26 November. He was not released from the 3rd Australian Army Hospital until 14 January 1919.
He was found guilty of being A.W.L from 1500 hours on 14 January until 1945 hours on 24 January 1919. He received 21 day’s field punishment No 2 and forfeited 32 day’s pay.
He returned to Australia aboard HT Khyber on 31 March 1919, disembarking on 9 May. He was discharged on 7 July 1919.
Magnus married Nancy Mary Annie Hill on 4 December 1937. She died on 7 June 1938.
He enlisted in Adelaide SA during World War Two on 29 September 1939, giving his date of birth as 29 June 1898. Magnus stated his wife’s name as Iris. He served in the No 4 Garrison Battalion. He was admonished for drunkenness on 3 February 1940. He was discharged five days later as medically unfit on 8 February 1940.
He passed away in Springbank SA on 20 June 1963.
His name does not appear on the 1914-19 Haberfield Roll of Honour board.
Source: Inner West 15000
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Staff Sergeant Dispensers
Joseph Michael McGloin
1 January 1896 - Forest Lodge New South Wales
17 January 1957 - Manly New South Wales
Rank: Staff Sergeant
Service No: 18406
Religion: Roman Catholic
World War I (24 August 1917 - 28 February 1919)
World War II (31 March 1942 - 18 September 1943)
Joseph McGloin was born in Forest Lodge New South Wales on 1 January 1896 to John McGloin and Mary Donlevy.
He enlisted in Sydney on 24 August 1917. A pharmacist, he gave his father’s address at Breffni Gillies Avenue Haberfield.
With the Staff Sergeant Dispensers, he left Melbourne aboard HMAT Persic on 29 August 1917, disembarking in Durban South Africa on 25 September. He left Durban on 8 November aboard RMS Caronia, disembarking in Bombay India on 23 November.
He served in the Station Hospital in Fiazabad from 29 December 1917, before transferring to the Station Hospital in Lucknow on 22 April 1918. He remained at that location until demobilisation on 13 January 1919.
He left India aboard HMAT Themistocles on 15 January 1919, disembarking on 5 February. He was discharged on 28 February 1919.
He married Eileen Moran at St Benedict’s Annandale on 1 March 1924. Eileen passed away in 1986.
In 1936 Electoral Records show that he and Eileen were living in Denman Avenue Haberfield.
On 31 March 1942 he enlisted at Strathfield NSW during World War Two. He served with the Volunteer Defence Corps on part-time duty until 18 September 1943. For the majority of his service Joseph is listed as being on strength.
He passed away in Manly NSW on 17 January 1957.
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33rd Infantry Battalion
Donald Alexander McGruer
6 April 1887 - Brungle New South Wales
21 September 1964 - Tumut New South Wales
Rank: Private
Service No: 3343
Religion: Presbyterian
World War I (12 June 1917 - 26 March 1919)
Donald McGruer was born in Brungle New South Wales on 6 April 1887, the eldest of eight children to Donald McGruer and Dorothea Vogel
He enlisted in Sydney on 12 June 1917. A grazier, he gave his mother’s address at Dellecrag 14 Ramsay Street Haberfield.
The 33rd Battalion’s 8th reinforcements left Sydney aboard HMAT Port Melbourne on 16 July 1917, disembarking in Liverpool on 16 September.
On 8 October 1917 he was admitted to the Parkhouse Hospital with mumps and was not discharged until 30 October.
The unit proceeded to Rouelles in France on 22 January 1918.
He suffered a gas shell attack on 17 April 1918 and was transferred to the Southern General Hospital in Birmingham England on 22 April. After recovering, he returned to France on 17 July 1918, re-joining his unit on 25 July.
On 23 August he was wounded a second time after receiving a gunshot wound to his nose. He was transferred to the Military Hospital in Sutton Veny on 25 August.
He returned to Australia aboard HMAT Orsova on 8 January 1919, disembarking on 3 March. He was discharged on 26 March 1919.
Donald married Mabel Turner at St Stephen’s Church in Phillip Street Sydney in January 1922. Mabel passed away in 1982
He passed away in Tumut NSW on 21 September 1964 and is also remembered on the Citizens of Wickham Volunteers Honour Roll.
His brother William Fraser McGruer also served during World War One. There is no indication that he lived in Haberfield.
As the name incorrectly appears as McGruer, W A on the Haberfield Roll of Honour board it is reasonable to assume that the initials are a combination of the two brothers’ names.
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3rd Infantry Battalion
Austin Patrick McHugh
10 July 1895 - Lewisham New South Wales
7 March 1955 - Queensland
Rank: Private
Service No: 6805
Religion: Roman Catholic
World War I (24 July 1916 - 13 April 1919)
Austin McHugh was born in Lewisham New South Wales in 1896, one of six children to Thomas McHugh and Margaret Linane.
A storeman, he enlisted at the Royal Agricultural Showgrounds in Sydney on 24 July 1916. He gave his address as Whare Kai 26 Turner Avenue Haberfield.
With the 3rd Battalion’s 22nd reinforcements, he left Sydney aboard HMAT Port Nicholson on 8 November 1916, disembarking in Devonport on 10 January 1917.
His unit proceeded to France on 14 May 1917.
He was wounded in action, receiving a gunshot wound to his left arm on 23 August 1918. On 25 August he was invalided to England and admitted to Beaufort Hospital in Bristol two days later.
He returned to Australia aboard HMAT Suevic on 20 November 1918, disembarking on 6 January 1919. He was discharged as a result of medical unfitness on 13 April 1919.
He married Mary Chadwick in Randwick NSW in 1924.
On 23 May 1928 he was reported as missing from his home at 56 Bland Street Ashfield. The report was made by his wife, who was living at 13 Stanton Road Haberfield.
A warrant for his arrest was issued a week later for wife desertion. The outcome of the warrant is unknown.
Electoral Roll of 1930 shows both Mary and Austin living at 59 Grosvenor Crescent Summer Hill.
He passed away in Queensland on 7 March 1955.
His name does not appear on the 1914-19 Haberfield Roll of Honour board.
Source: Inner West 15000
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https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/252094770?searchTerm=austin%20mchugh%20missing
https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/252094770/28005488
https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/252094800?searchTerm=austin%20mchugh%20warrant
50th Infantry Battalion
William Howard McKenzie
28 June 1892 - Balmain New South Wales
2 September 1981 - Balgowlah New South Wales
Rank: Acting Corporal
Service No: 54475
Religion: Presbyterian
World War I (14 May 1918 - 3 September 1919)
William McKenzie was born in Balmain New South Wales on 28 June 1892, one of four children to James McKenzie and Helen Grigor.
He married Marjorie McAlister in Ashfield on 27 December 1915. Marjorie passed away in 1983.
A commercial traveller, he enlisted at Armidale NSW on 14 May 1918. He and Marjorie were living at 33 Hawthorn Parade Haberfield.
He spent time at the 1st Infantry Depot in Liverpool NSW before embarking aboard SS Feldmarschall on 19 June 1918. He disembarked in London on 26 August. During the voyage he spent time in the hospital between 12 and 14 August.
The following day he was allotted to the 50th Battalion, where he would reach the rank of Acting Corporal on 3 September before reverting to private on 26 September 1918.
Whilst in the training camp at Heytesbury he undertook an artillery signal’s course.
Following the end of hostilities he remained in the Heytesbury camp and performed clerical duties in the medical hut.
William returned to Australia aboard HMAT Argyllshire on 2 August 1919, disembarking on 22 September. He was discharged on 3 September 1919.
He passed away in Balgowlah NSW on 2 September 1981.
His name does not appear on the 1919-14 Haberfield Roll of Honour board.
Source: Inner West 15000
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3rd Infantry Battalion
Archie Buchanan McLeod
1898 - Leichhardt New South Wales
3 October 1977 - Chester Hill New South Wales
Rank: Private
Service No: 4856
Religion: Church of England
World War I (23 September 1915 - 10 August 1919)
Archie McLeod was born in Leichhardt New South Wales in 1898, one of four children to William McLeod and Violet Buchanan.
A clerk, he enlisted in Holdsworthy NSW on 23 September 1915. He gave his father’s address in Nicholls Avenue Haberfield.
The 3rd Battalion’s 15 reinforcements left Sydney aboard HMAT Star of England on 8 March 1916, disembarking at Suez on 19 April. He was taken on strength with the 55th Battalion the following day.
He was admitted to the Sphinx Hospital ship with tonsillitis on 20 May before being discharged on 30 May.
The Mediterranean Expeditionary Force left Alexandria on 19 June, disembarking in Marseilles eight days later.
The unit proceeded to France where he attended the Carrier Pigeon School of Instruction.
He was admitted to the Australian General Hospital on 30 June with an abscess on his lip and was discharged a week later.
Archie was wounded in the field on 12 October, however he remained on duty.
On 21 October he received a gunshot wound to his left leg. After spending time in the 1st Australian Casualty Clearing Station, he returned to England on 22 November. Although apparently unrelated he returned to hospital on 2 March 1917 with a septic hand.
He was charged with neglecting to obey an order of the military police on 14 May 1917 and served ten days detention.
On 22 July 1918 he was found to be A.W.L between midnight on 16 July until 8am on 17 July. He was confined to barracks for seven days and forfeited one day’s pay.
At the end of the seven days he was transferred to the 56th Battalion and proceeded to France. He remained at the front until the end of the war apart from one month at the Signal training School from 24 October 1918.
On 15 March 1919 he returned to England.
Archie returned to Australia aboard HT Devanha on 20 May 1919, disembarking on 26 June. He was discharged on 10 August 1919.
On 30 June 1928 Archie married Ellen Ayoub at Holy Tirinty Church in Dulwich Hill NSW. Ellen passed away in 1959.
There is also an Archie Angus Buchanan of Queensland enlisted on 8 September 1915, returning to Australia on 12 June 1919. Of interest is that he was allotted the same service number.
His name does not appear on the Haberfield Roll of Honour board.
Source: Inner West 15000
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https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/141559809?searchTerm=archie%20buchanan%20mcleod
10th Field Artillery Brigade
Alexander Clyde McPherson
27 July 1896 - Abbotsford Victoria
15 May 1984 - Macleod Victoria
Rank: Gunner
Service No: 27263
Religion: Presbyterian
World War I (15 May 1916 - 17 June 1919)
Alexander McPherson was born in Abbotsford Victoria in 27 July 1896, one of four children to William and Margaret McPherson.
A clerk, he enlisted in Marrickville New South Wales on 15 May 1916. He gave his father’s address as Invernhaven 3 Nicholls Avenue Haberfield. Alexander states his father’s name as William.
Records on Ancestry.com state that Alexander was one of four children to Robert McPherson and Agnes Crawshaw. His family history has not been confirmed.
The field artillery brigades’ 6th reinforcements left Sydney aboard HMAT Aeneas on 30 September 1916, and disembarked in Plymouth on 19 November 1916.
Upon arrival he was marched in to the Australian Ammunitions Sub Park. On 13 June 1917 he was attached to the Reserve Brigade Australian Artillery and left for Rouelles France the following Day.
He transferred to the 10th Field Artillery Brigade on 20 July 1917.
He took ill in January 1918 suffering from pain in the hypochondria area of his body. He also suffered shortness of breath during exertion. After recovering he returned to the front.
In July 1918 he was granted leave. During his time on leave he reported to hospital suffering from profuse sweating in the palms of his hands, fine tremors in his hands, and mild tachycardia. The illnesses did not prevent him from returning to battle following his leave.
Alexander remained in France until wars’ end and returned to England on 28 February 1919 following demobilisation. He returned to Australia aboard HT Kildonian Castle on 21 March 1919, disembarking on 9 May 1919. He was discharged on 17 June 1919.
Alexander married Olive Booth in Black Rock VIC on 31 October 1922. Olive passed away in 1974.
Electoral records show he was living in Milson’s Point in 1930. There is no information as to whether he ever married.
He passed away in Macleod Victoria on 15 May 1984.
His surname is incorrectly listed as MacPherson on the 1914-19 Haberfield Roll of Honour board.
2nd Field Company Engineers
Ernest Guy McRae
10 April 1891 - Inverell New South Wales
23 October 1969 - Wagga Wagga New South Wales
Rank: Sapper
Service No: 22124
Religion: Presbyterian
World War I (7 November 1917 - 13 September 1919)
World War II (19 June 1942 - 30 September 1945)
Ernest McRae was born in Inverell New South Wales on 10 April 1891, one of eight children to Murdoch McRae and Ellen Lewin.
He enlisted in Glebe NSW on 7 November 1917. An ironmonger, he gave his father’s address at 75 O’Connor Street Haberfield.
Following placements in the Showground and Roseville Camps, the Engineering Field Company reinforcements left Sydney aboard HMAT Persic on 21 March 1918, disembarking in London on 24 May 1918.
He did not proceed to France until 29 January 1919, taking part in repatriation efforts in France and Belgium. He returned to England on 10 May 1919.
He returned to Australia aboard HT Frankfurt on 1 July 1919, disembarking on 20 August 1919. He was discharged on 13 September 1919.
Ernest married Ellen Malone in Tumut NSW in 1929. Known as Nellie, she passed away in 2000, aged 101 years.
Ernest enlisted in Wagga Wagga NSW during World War Two on 19 June 1942. He served in the 17th Battalion Volunteer Defence Corps (part time duty) until his discharge on 30 September 1945.
He passed away in Wagga Wagga NSW on 23 October 1969.
Ernest’s brother Harold also served during World War One, enlisting twenty days later. Harold received the service number 22125, the next number. The brothers both left Australia together on the same ship, and returned a year or so later on the same ship.
His name does not appear on the 1914-19 Haberfield Roll of Honour board.
Source: Inner West 15000
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4th Field Company Engineers
Harold Murdock McRae
12 September 1885 - Inverell New South Wales
April 1967 - Inverell New South Wales
Rank: Sapper
Service No: 22125
Religion: Presbyterian
World War I (27 November 1917 - 13 September 1919)
Harold McRae was born in Inverell New South Wales on 12 September 1885, one of eight children to Murdoch McRae and Ellen Lewin.
A carpenter, he enlisted in Glebe NSW on 27 November 1917. He gave his father’s address at 75 O’Connor Street Haberfield. It should be noted that in some records his middle name is Murdock, whilst in others it is written as Murdoch. His father’s Christian name was Murdoch, which could have led to the confusion.
As with his brother Ernest, he had placements in the Showground and Roseville Camps before the Engineering Field Company reinforcements left Sydney aboard HMAT Persic on 21 March 1918, disembarking in London on 24 May.
He was marched into the No 3 Camp in Parkhouse the same day.
On 30 January 1919 he was marched into the Australian Staging Camp in Abancourt France, where on 4 February he joined the 4th Field Company Engineers. He would also serve in Gougnies in Belgium before returning to England on 10 May 1919.
He returned to Australia aboard HT Frankfurt on 1 July 1919, disembarking on 20 August. He was discharged on 13 September 1919.
Records show that he did not receive his British War Medal until sometime after January 1923.
Harold’s brother Ernest also served, enlisting twenty days earlier. Ernest received the service number 22124, the previous number. The brothers both left Australia together on the same ship, and returned a year or so later on the same ship.
He passed away in Inverell NSW in April 1967.
His name does not appear on the 1914-19 Haberfield Roll of Honour board.
Source: Inner West 15000
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MacDonald, J E
Refer to John Edward McDonald (SN 611).
19th Infantry Battalion
Henry Fraser MacIntosh
3 April 1888 - Glasgow Scotland
6 January 1958 - Caringbah New South Wales
Rank: Private
Service No: 3159
Religion: Presbyterian
World War I (21 July 1915 - 13 July 1919)
World War II (13 December 1940 - 26 July 1944)
Henry Macintosh was born in Glasgow Scotland on 3 April 1888. He was one of six children to Alexander Macintosh and Ann Fraser.
After arriving in Australia, he lived at Fort Street Darling Harbour. The date of immigration has not been confirmed.
A tailor, he enlisted at Holdsworthy New South Wales on 21 July 1915. He was living at Wycliffe 176 Bland Street Haberfield.
The 19th Battalion’s 7th reinforcements left Sydney on 20 December 1915 aboard HMAT Suevic. Shortly after arrival he was taken on strength by the 4th Battalion, and on 28 August 1916 proceeded to France.
As a result of a gunshot wound to his face, Henry was admitted to the 5th Australian Field Hospital on 6 November 1916. Two days later he was transferred to the 18th General Hospital. This was followed by a stay in the Convalescent Depot until 25 November, when he was discharged to duty.
On 22 January 1917 he was admitted to the 26th General Hospital suffering from Otitis Media, an inflammation of the inner ear. He was transferred to the No1 Auxiliary Hospital in Harefield England, and was not discharged to duty until 27 April.
He returned to France shortly after discharge from hospital. Henry was found to be A.W.L between 1700 hours on 19 July until 2300 hours on 22 July for which he received six days’ field punishment No 2 and forfeiture of 11 days’ pay.
He continued his service at the No 1 Command Depot until 23 March 1918, when he was admitted to the 2nd Australian Field Ambulance. It was determined that he had a recurrence of the Otitis Media infection and was transferred to the 54th London General Hospital on 3 April.
Following stays in two other hospitals he was discharged to the No 2 Command Depot on 23 October.
He was charged with failing to report for embarkation on 20 November 2018 and received 28 days’ field punishment No 2, and forfeiture of 28 day’s pay. Henry did not serve the full time, and returned to Australia aboard HT Somali on 10 December 1918, disembarking on 10 February 1919. He was discharged as medically unfit on 13 July 1919.
He married Clarice Potter at St Oswald’s Haberfield on 6 September 1919. Clarice passed away in a Petersham Hospital on 29 June 1920 at the age of 28 years. There is no information as to the cause of death.
Ob 6 July 1936 Henry married Alma Potter in North Strathfield NSW. Alma, known as Violet, passed away in 1974.
Electoral records show at the time Henry and Violet were living at 63A O’Connor Street Haberfield. They would later move to Summer Hill, then Caringbah.
Alma may have been Clarice’s cousin.
On 13 December 1940 he enlisted in Paddington NSW during World War II. He and Violet were living in Homebush NSW at the time. It appears at the date of enlistment he was unemployed.
He served until 26 July 1944. Some parts of the record are not available.
Henry and Alma were living in Caringbah NSW when he died whilst in St George Hospital on 6 January 1958.
His name does not appear on the 1914-19 Haberfield Roll of Honour board.
Source: Inner West 15000
https://recordsearch.naa.gov.au/SearchNRetrieve/Interface/ViewImage.aspx?B=1961999
https://recordsearch.naa.gov.au/SearchNRetrieve/Interface/ViewImage.aspx?B=5678564
https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/104846534?searchTerm=clarice%20potter
https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/239622884?searchTerm=clarice%20macintosh%201920
19th Infantry Battalion
Joseph Allan Train MacKenzie
26 September 1895 - Petersham New South Wales
1 March 1960 - Beckenham England
Rank: Lieutenant
Service No: 698
Religion: Presbyterian
World War I (26 April 1915 - 6 March 1920)
Joseph MacKenzie was born in Petersham New South Wales on 26 September 1895, one of two children to John MacKenzie and Henrietta Train.
He was a commercial traveller when he enlisted in Liverpool NSW on 26 April 1915. He gave his father’s address as Tizzand Parramatta Road Summer Hill.
On 29 March 1915 he was appointed as Acting Sergeant, before having the rank confirmed on 26 April. Two months later on 26 June 1915, members of the 18th Battalion B Company departed Sydney aboard HMAT Ceramic.
He joined with the Mediterranean Expeditionary Force on 16 August 1915 and proceeded to Gallipoli. After suffering a bout of enteritis, he was admitted to hospital on 10 September. During his stay in hospital he was transferred to the supernumerary list on 5 December 1915 before being returned to Heliopolis in January 1916. After recovering from the wound, he joined the British Expeditionary Force and left for Marseilles on 18 February. Whilst serving in France he was promoted to 2nd Lieutenant on 16 August.
He was admitted to hospital on 27 August 1916 with a sprained knee, before being transferred to the Queen Alexandria Military Hospital in Millbank England. According to reports, the roof of his dugout was blown down and a beam struck him across the knees. Synovitis followed and the interior semilunar cartilage of his right knee was removed.
Joseph was transferred to the supernumerary list a second time on 24 November 1916, and was discharged from hospital on 13 February 1917.
His final promotion came on 25 January 1918 when he was appointed to the rank of lieutenant.
Following the end of hostilities he was attached to the High Commissioner’s Office on 15 August 1919. Joseph had previously served at the High Commissioner’s Office between 16 August and 20 November 1917.
In a letter dated 11 February 1920 the then Lieutenant Mackenzie queried the fact that he did not receive payment for a period at the High Commissioner’s Office. It appears this dispute was not satisfactorily resolved.
On 24 January 1920 he requested that he be discharged whilst continuing his employment with the High Commissioner’s Office. His discharge was approved whilst outside Australia on 6 March 1920.
Joseph married Phyllis Delves at All Saint’s Fulham on 16 August 1924. Phyllis passed away in 1966.
They lived in Beckenham in Kent England where Joseph worked as a distillery sales manager.
He passed away in Beckenham England on 1 March 1960.
https://recordsearch.naa.gov.au/SearchNRetrieve/Interface/ViewImage.aspx?B=1963205
MacNamara, G
Cannot confirm identity. There is a George MacNamara (SN 68) of Bondi NSW, but there are no obvious links to Haberfield.
MacPherson, A
AIF Project lists Alexander MacPherson (SN 1407) of Marrickville and Allan MacPherson (SN N289146) of Glebe, both of whom have no obvious connection to Haberfield. This person could also be Alexander McPherson (SN 27263).
https://vwma.org.au/explore/people/77582
https://vwma.org.au/explore/people/229804
Army Medical Corps
James MacQueen
1889 - Kirkcudbright Scotland
29 January 1947 - Burwood New South Wales
Rank: Corporal
Service No: 5006
Religion: Presbyterian
World War I (16 May 1915 - 15 November 1916)
James was born in Kirkcudbright Scotland in 1889. He arrived in Australia on 6 February 1912 aboard TSS Maunganui.
A railway porter, he enlisted in Liverpool New South Wales on 16 May 1915. He was living at Koorawatha 8 Ramsay Street Haberfield.
Attached to the Australian Army Medical Corps he left Sydney aboard HMAT Orsova on 14 July 1915. On 4 December 1915 he was promoted to Lance Corporal and assigned to the No 1 Hospital Ship Karoola.
HS Karoola made numerous voyages between Australia and England between December 1915 and June 1919. The ship transported the Army Medical, Australian General Hospital and Hospital Transport Corps to England.
The ship would return to Australia with invalided soldiers.
James made a number of voyages on the ship –
No 1 Hospital Ship Karoola embarked from Melbourne on 18 December 1915
No 1 Hospital Ship Karoola embarked from Sydney on 20 May 1916
No 1 Hospital Ship Karoola embarked from Melbourne on 27 May 1916
No 1 Hospital Ship Karoola embarked from Sydney on 10 August 1916
No 1 Hospital Ship Karoola embarked from Melbourne on 19 August 1916
James was discharged on 15 November 1916 as medically unfit. His records do not contain any information regarding the reason. He was awarded a pension of 17/- per fortnight.
James married Lottie Goble at All Saints North Parramatta NSW on 3 April 1920. The marriage ended in divorce in July 1938. James later married Jessie Binnie (nee Thame) in Sydney in 1929. Jessie passed away in 1984
James passed away on 29 January 1947 in Burwood NSW.
Of interest is the fact that two other enlistees used the same address.
https://recordsearch.naa.gov.au/SearchNRetrieve/Interface/ViewImage.aspx?B=1965834
https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/16498433?searchTerm=james%20macqueen%20lottie%20goble
https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/18011514
1st Field Artillery Brigade
Edward Rupert Madell
1892 - Lithgow New South Wales
22 August 1917 - Zillebeke Belgium
Rank: 2nd Lieutenant
Service No: 5879
Religion: Church of England
World War I (3 August 1915 - Died of Wounds 22 August 1917)
Edward Madell was born in Lithgow New South Wales in 1892, one of five children to David Madell and Catherine Batley.
A clerk, he enlisted at Warwick Farm NSW on 3 August 1915. He gave his father’s address at Inverugie 59 Ramsay Street Haberfield.
As part of the 1st Field Artillery Brigade’s 12th reinforcements, He departed Melbourne aboard HMAT Wandilla on 9 November 1915 with his brother Oswald.
Shortly after arrival in Alexandria, he was taken on strength with the 101st Howitzer Brigade on 6 March 1916. The British Expeditionary Force proceeded to Marseilles on 25 March. On 15 February 1917 he transferred to St John’s Wood in England where he joined the Royal Artillery Cadet School.
Following his time in the school, he was appointed 2nd Lieutenant on 5 July 1917 and posted to the artillery reinforcements. He proceeded to France on 18 July and then Belgium where he received a gunshot wound to his right shoulder on 10 August but returned to duty the following day.
He was wounded a second time on 22 August 1917. Gunner Fred Barrah (SN 1692) reported that a 4.2in shell exploded in the dug-out. He suffered wounds to his chest, abdomen, arm and left thigh.
Gunner Barrah stated that Edward was taken by stretcher to the 17th Casualty Clearing Station in Zillebeke village in Belgium. Records show that Edward succumbed to the wounds at 4pm the same day.
He was buried at the Lijssenthoek Military Cemetery in Belgium.
His brother Oswald enlisted the same day, whilst a third brother Robert enlisted on 30 May 1918.
Newspaper reports indicate that the family was well-known and respected in the Lithgow and Mudgee areas.
Edward was known as Ted by his family and is also remembered on the Haymarket NSW Government Railway and Tramway Honour Board.
https://recordsearch.naa.gov.au/SearchNRetrieve/Interface/ViewImage.aspx?B=8207622
https://s3-ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com/awm-media/collection/RCDIG1051478/document/5639149.PDF
https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/156193582?searchTerm=edward%20madell
https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/218767582?searchTerm=edward%20madell
Lijssenthoek Military Cemetery Belgium
9,901 Commonwealth graves 24 unidentified
20 Australian soldiers died this day
1st Field Artillery Brigade
Oswald Keith Madell
28 June 1895 - Lithgow New South Wales
2 August 1962 - Haberfield New South Wales
Rank: Lieutenant
Service No: 5880
Religion: Church of England
World War I (3 August 1915 - 5 September 1919)
World War II (28 August 1942 - 25 Mar 1946)
Oswald Madell was born in Lithgow New South Wales on 22 June 1895, one of five children to David Madell and Catherine Batley.
A clerk, he enlisted at Warwick Farm on 3 August 1915. He gave his father’s address at Inverugie 59 Ramsay Street Haberfield.
As part of the 1st Field Artillery Brigade’s 12th reinforcements, He departed Melbourne aboard HMAT Wandilla on 9 November 1915 with his brother Edward.
He was taken on strength by the 21st Howitzer Brigade on 11 March 1916. The unit was attached to the British Expeditionary Force and proceeded to France, disembarking on 1 April.
He reported to hospital on 23 February 1917 with a septic right hand, although full details are not recorded. He re-joined his unit on 11 April. Eleven days later on 22 April he was wounded in action when he received a gunshot wound to his back.
After being admitted to hospital in Rouen, on 4 May he was transferred to the Northampton Military Hospital in England, where the wound was considered severe.
He was discharged to Headquarters on 30 June 1917. After transfer to Rouelles in France, he re-joined his unit on 24 September.
He was wounded on a seconded occasion when he was gassed on 16 October 1917. This required hospital admission in Boulogne on 28 October. Following his discharge he returned to his unit on 12 November, now in Belgium.
Recalled to England he attended Officer Cadet School in Brighton on 18 May 1918 and on completion joined the No 2 Royal Field Artillery Brigade. Located in Brighton, he would see out the war there.
Following the end of hostilities he was appointed 2nd Lieutenant 2 January 1919, before returning to France on 20 January.
Whilst in France he was promoted Lieutenant 2 April 1919, before returning to England. He returned to Australia aboard HT Aeneas on 31 May 1919, disembarking on 12 July. His appointment was terminated on 5 September 1919.
Oswald married Esme Kaehler at St Oswald’s Haberfield on 16 December 1924. Esme passed away in 1970. The marriage produced a son John whilst they were living at 64 St David’s Road Haberfield.
On 3 February 1931 he applied to the Registrar of Sydney University to study law. A letter was sent to the Barrister’s Admission Board on 12 October 1937. The outcome is not recorded.
During World War 2, he enlisted in Wingham NSW on 28 August 1942. He served in the 21st Field Regiment until discharge on 25 March 1946. He reached the rank of captain.
Public Service records show that he was appointed as a junior clerk in the Deeds Registration Branch of the Department of Attorney-General and Justice on 16 October 1912. War service aside, Oswald remained with department until retiring on 6 August 1947.
In 1958 he and Esme were living at 7 Haberfield Road. It would appear he lived most of his life in the suburb.
He passed away in Haberfield in 1960.
His brother Edward enlisted the same day, whilst a third brother Robert enlisted on 30 May 1918. Edward lost his life in Belgium on 22 August 1917.
Their brother Cecil was a journalist with Newcastle’s Northern Times and the Mudgee Guardian.
https://recordsearch.naa.gov.au/SearchNRetrieve/Interface/ViewImage.aspx?B=8207624
https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/16193277?searchTerm=esme%20kaehler
https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/16193277?searchTerm=esme%20kaehler
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article157111644
https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/224771410?searchTerm=oswald%20madell
https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/227664117?searchTerm=oswald%20madell
14th Reinforcements
Robert Wrangles Madell
31 July 1889 - Lithgow New South Wales
11 January 1937 - Coogee New South Wales
Rank: Private
Service No: 59774
Religion: Church of England
World War I (30 May 1918 -23 July 1919)
Robert Madell was born in Lithgow New South Wales on 31 July 1889, one of five children to David Madell and Catherine Batley.
He enlisted on 30 May 1918. A theatre proprietor, He gave his father’s address at Inverugie 59 Ramsay Street Haberfield.
The 14th reinforcement s left Sydney aboard SS Gaika on 30 July 1918. The ship berthed in Capetown South Africa where on 4 September, he was found guilty of breaking ship, and was A.W.L for two hours. He received 168 hours detention and forfeited seven days’ pay.
Continuing the journey, he disembarked in London on 13 October 1918. Upon arrival he was allotted to the 55th Battalion reinforcements before being taken on strength with the 14th Training Battalion on 20 November 1918.
He proceeded to France on 22 January 1919, serving in Abancourt. On 2 February he was posted to the Australian Veterinary Hospital before returning to England on 6 May.
He returned to Australia aboard HMAT Suevic on 23 July 1919, disembarking on 10 September.
Robert married Rosina Smith in Sydney in 1925.
He passed away in Coogee NSW on 11 January 1937.
His name is recorded on the AIF Project and the Virtual War Memorial websites as Maddell.
His brothers Edward and Oswald enlisted the same day on 3 August 1915. Edward lost his life in Belgium on 22 August 1917.
Their brother Cecil was a journalist with Newcastle’s Northern Times and the Mudgee Guardian. Robert and his father were pioneers in the local picture show business.
His name does not appear on the 1914-19 Haberfield Roll of Honour board.
Source: Inner West 15000
https://recordsearch.naa.gov.au/SearchNRetrieve/Interface/ViewImage.aspx?B=8207625
https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/17295980?searchTerm=robert%20madell
https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/218470495?searchTerm=robert%20madell
19th Infantry Battalion
James Roy Maitland
21 October 1888 - Jamestown South Australia
26 July 1936 - Randwick New South Wales
Rank: Warrant Officer
Service No: 7006
Religion: Presbyterian
World War I (17 July 1917 - 28 June 1919)
James Maitland was born in Jamestown South Australia on 21 October 1888, the eldest of six children to William Maitland and Elizabeth Lumsden.
James married Mary Muldoon in Annandale New South Wales in 1914. Mary passed away in 1968.
He enlisted in Toowoomba Queensland on 17 July 1917. He and Mary were living at 83 Ramsay Street Haberfield. On his enlistment form he noted his occupation as soldier. At the time he was on the Instructional Staff of the A.M.F.
The 19th Battalion’s 21st reinforcements left Melbourne aboard HMAT Nestor on 28 February 1918, disembarking in Liverpool on 25 April. The troops were marched into the 5th Training Battalion on 20 April.
The unit proceeded to France on 1 July 1918 to the Australian Infantry Base Depot, arriving on 3 July. From the base, the unit moved to the Somme region on 10 July.
On 8 August 1918, he received a gunshot wound to the back and chest. After being admitted to the 8th Stationary Hospital, he was transferred to England where he was admitted to the Military Hospital in Endell Street London on 28 August.
Mary was informed by telegram on 18 September, with the message stating that the injury was severe.
He was returned to Australia aboard HS Karoola on 13 December 1918, having spent a period of convalescence at the 1st Auxiliary Hospital in Harefield. He arrived in Sydney on 31 January 1919, and was discharged on 28 June 1919.
As a result of his wounding in France, a bullet remained lodged in his lung. He underwent and operation in 1934 to remove the bullet, but complications in the surgery led to many return visits to hospital.
He passed away in Prince of Wales Hospital Randwick NSW on 26 July 1936. James was a member of the Randwick-Coogee Ex-Service’s Club and the local Masonic Lodge.
James’ brothers Alfred, Reginald and Archibald also served during World War One.
His name does not appear on the 1914-19 Haberfield Roll of Honour board.
Source: Inner West 15000
https://recordsearch.naa.gov.au/SearchNRetrieve/Interface/ViewImage.aspx?B=8213068
https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/188531270?searchTerm=james%20roy%20maitland
https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/27991220?searchTerm=james%20roy%20maitland
1st Signal Company Engineers
James Mantel
9 January 1889 - Amsterdam Holland
30 July 1981 - Umina New South Wales
Rank: Sapper
Service No: 14926
Religion: Church of England
World War I (5 April 1916 - 3 August 1919)
James Mantel was born in Amsterdam Holland on 9 January 1889 to Klaas Mantel and Henderika Zoet. He had four half-sisters and two half-brothers.
He arrived in Australia on 19 May 1909 aboard TSS Essex. He was naturalised in August 1914.
James married Mary McIntosh in Hurstville in 11 December 1915.
He enlisted in Sydney on 5 April 1916, giving his occupation as sailor. He and Mary were living at 180 Hawthorne Parade Haberfield.
His unit departed Sydney aboard RMS Malwa on 22 July 1916. He served in the Egyptian Expeditionary Force in Egypt, Sinai and Palestine. The signal company engineers maintained lines of communication in and around Jericho.
James returned to Australia aboard HT Dorset, leaving Port Said on 29 April 1919. He arrived in Australia on 11 June and was discharged on 3 August 1919.
Records show that his wife had left the family home with their son. Regardless, a warrant was issued for his arrest on 24 November 1920 for desertion and non-payment of child support.
Matters escalated, and he was arrested on 26 March 1924 on a charge of attempted murder. The charge was dismissed and the judge granted a decree nisi on 19 April 1925.
In 1946 he was remarried to Thelma Hall in Hurstville. Thelma passed away in 2002.
He passed away in Umina NSW on 30 July 1981.
His name is incorrectly recorded as James Mentel on the Inner West 15000 and AIF Project websites.
His name does not appear on the 1914-19 Haberfield Roll of Honour board.
Source: Inner West 15000
https://recordsearch.naa.gov.au/SearchNRetrieve/Interface/ViewImage.aspx?B=8214593
https://recordsearch.naa.gov.au/SearchNRetrieve/Gallery151/dist/JGalleryViewer.aspx?B=30058&S=1&N=5&R=0#/SearchNRetrieve/NAAMedia/ShowImage.aspx?B=30058&T=P&S=1
https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/99290074?searchTerm=james%20mantel
https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/236702553?searchTerm=james%20mantel
https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/119196292?searchTerm=james%20mantel
https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/106745453?searchTerm=james%20mantel
https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/243753594?searchTerm=james%20mantel
13th Infantry Battalion
Chester Edwin Markham
25 May 1892 - Launceston Tasmania
11 April 1917 - Bullecourt France
Rank: Private
Service No: 5727
Religion: Presbyterian
World War I (18 February 1916 - Killed in Action 11 April 1917)
Chester Markham was born on 25 May 1892 in Launceston Tasmania, the eldest of four children to Thomas and Frances Bessell. Both Thomas and Frances went by their second names of George and Elizabeth.
He enlisted at Bathurst New South Wales on 18 February 1916. A tinsmith, he gave his father’s address at 19 Kingston Street Haberfield.
From the date of enlistment until 28 March 1916 he underwent initial training at the Bathurst Depot. Following a brief attachment to the 53rd Battalion, he was taken on by the 13th Battalion.
The 13th Battalion’s 18th reinforcements left Sydney aboard HMAT Clan Macgillivray on 3 May 1916.
After transferring to the 15th Battalion, he proceeded to France aboard Princess Victoria. The troop ship arrived on 16 January 1917 and five days later Chester was further transferred to the 13th Battalion.
He was killed on the first day of the First Battle of Bullecourt region on 11 April 1917. A number of reports state that Chester was a stretcher-bearer and whilst retrieving an injured soldier was struck by a shell. He died instantly.
He has no known grave and is remembered at the Villers-Bretonneux Memorial.
On 1 July 1917, his mother was granted a pension of £2 per fortnight. It appears she was living at 49 Walker Avenue to the time.
https://recordsearch.naa.gov.au/SearchNRetrieve/Interface/ViewImage.aspx?B=8214876
https://s3-ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com/awm-media/collection/RCDIG1053332/document/5641003.PDF
https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/15779852?searchTerm=chester%20edwin%20markham%20bullecourt
https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/15870201?searchTerm=chester%20edwin%20markham%20bullecourt
https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/16140930?searchTerm=chester%20edwin%20markham%20bullecourt
https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/16545373?searchTerm=chester%20edwin%20markham%20bullecourt
Villers-Bretonneux Memorial France
10,982 memorials
882 Australian soldiers died this day
Dental Detail
Frederick George Marles
15 January 1891 - Dulwich Hill New South Wales
28 May 1982 - Forster New South Wales
Rank: Staff Sergeant
Service No: 3861
Religion: Church of England
World War I (30 November 1915 - 8 October 1919)
Frederick Marles was born in Dulwich Hill New South Wales on 15 January 1891, one of ten children to Arthur Marles and Sarah Clarke.
Frederick was a dentist and enlisted on 30 November 1915, giving his father’s address at 30 Northcote Street Haberfield.
Although initially attached to the Dental Unit, he was taken on strength with the 23rd Battalion on 30 November 1915.
The 9th reinforcements left Melbourne aboard HMAT Warilda on 8 February 1916, disembarking at Suez on 8 March.
The unit proceeded to France on 21 March 1916. On 3 May he reported to hospital having contracted venereal disease. Whilst in hospital he absented himself at about 5pm on 18 May and was apprehended in service dress by the MP in Havre at around 9.45pm. His penalty was 14 days field punishment No 1.
After serving his penalty he was discharged to duty near Etaples on 10 June 1916.
On 29 July 1916 he received a gunshot wound to his left forearm and left leg. The following day he was evacuated to England and admitted to the Norfolk War Hospital in Norwich. Such was the nature of the injury that his left leg was amputated.
He was discharged from hospital on 2 September 1916 and reported to the Command Depot in Perham Downs. Following furlough, and despite his injury, he reported back for duty on 19 September.
He was posted to the 51st Dental Unit on 13 March 1917, part of the Australian Army Dental Corps. He returned to France where on 29 March 1917 he was promoted to Staff Sergeant.
On 5 April 1917 he returned to the No 1 Command Depot in Perham Downs to serve in the dental unit.
He was transferred to the Australian Army Medical Corp on 21 April 1918, having returned to France three weeks earlier.
Frederick returned to England on 5 April 1919 in preparation for transport duty to Australia, which he did aboard HT Konig Luise on 21 June 1919. He disembarked in Australia on 16 August and was discharged on 8 October 1919.
Frederick married Rhoda Dean in Ashfield NSW in 1920. Rhoda passed away in 1991.
He is listed as a deserter in the NSW Police Gazette of 12 April 1916. It states he has not been seen since 8 November 1915. This appears to be at odds with his military record. There is some confusion in his records, and it is possible that another soldier’s records have been mixed.
Electoral records for 1954 show Frederick and Rhoda still living at 30 Northcote Street Haberfield.
He passed away in Forster NSW on 28 May 1982.
Frederick is also remembered on the St Mark’s Anglican Church Memorial window at Granville NSW.
His brothers Henry and Milton also served. Their names also appear on the Haberfield Roll of Honour board. Henry lost his life in France on 1 September 1918.
https://recordsearch.naa.gov.au/SearchNRetrieve/Interface/ViewImage.aspx?B=4377040
https://www.warmemorialsregister.nsw.gov.au/content/st-marks-anglican-church-granville-memorial-windows
54th Infantry Battalion
Henry Arthur Marles
18 August 1889 - Summer Hill New South Wales
1 September 1918 - Peronne France
Rank: Private
Service No: 2938
Religion: Church of England
World War I (30 May 1916 - Killed in Action 1 September 1918)
Henry Marles was born in Summer Hill New South Wales on 18 August 1889, one of ten children to Arthur and Sarah Clarke.
He married Cecilia Ford on 21 March 1914. Their daughter Cecilia was born in 1915. Their son Robert was born on 28 November 1916 and never knew his father. Robert served during World War Two. Part of that service was in Borneo. He later enlisted during the Korea conflict, but the application was rejected on medical grounds.
Henry was a Painter and enlisted on 30 May 1916 at the Royal Agricultural Showgrounds in Sydney, giving his father’s address at 30 Northcote Street Haberfield.
The 54th Battalion’s 7th reinforcements left Sydney aboard HMAT Ascanius on 25 October 1916, disembarking in Devonport on 28 December.
After being stationed at the 14th Training Battalion in Hurdcott, the unit left for France on 28 February 1917.
On 20 May 1917 he received shrapnel wound to his right hand and was transferred to the Divisional Rest Station. Henry re-joined his unit on 8 June.
He returned to hospital on 5 July 1917 suffering from trench fever, re-joining his unit the following day.
A further bout of trench fever saw him return to hospital on 6 September 1917, this time requiring transfer to the 58th General Hospital three days later. On 27 October he was sent to the 3rd Rest Camp at St Omer before re-joining his unit on 23 November.
He was on leave in England on 15 February 1918, returning on 1 March. He served as a batman from 1 August to 26 August before re-joining the 54th battalion.
Less than one week later on 1 September 1918 he lost his life near Peronne in France. Pte Robert McKellar (SN 2944) stated that during the attack, Henry was hit by a shell.
He is interred at the Peronne Communal Cemetery Extension.
His wife Cecilia requested a Death Certificate for legal purposes and at 21 October 1918 this had not been sent. There is no record of the outcome.
She did not receive Henry’s Memorial Scroll until 5 December 1921 or Victory Medal until 16 April 1923.
Henry is also remembered at the Sydney Harbour Trust Officers and Employees Pictorial Honour Board in Rozelle NSW.
His brothers Frederick and Milton also served. Their names also appear on the Haberfield Roll of Honour board.
Henry’s death is not recorded on the 1914-19 Haberfield Roll of Honour board.
https://recordsearch.naa.gov.au/SearchNRetrieve/Interface/ViewImage.aspx?B=4377041
https://s3-ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com/awm-media/collection/RCDIG1053706/document/5641377.PDF
https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/15734553
https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/15930926
Peronne Communal Cemetery Extension France
1,595 Commonwealth graves 97 German graves
332 Australian soldiers died this day
18th Infantry Battalion
Milton Andrew Marles
7 November 1897 - Granville New South Wales
25 May 1975 - Hurstville New South Wales
Rank: Private
Service No: 59265
Religion: Church of England
World War I (6 June 1918 - 5 September 1919)
World War II (13 July 1940 – 19 April 1945)
Milton Marles was born in Granville New South Wales on 7 November 1897, one of ten children to Arthur and Sarah Clarke.
A blacksmith’s striker, he enlisted in Sydney on 6 June 1918, five months short of his 21st birthday. He gave his father’s address at 30 Northcote Street Haberfield.
He left Sydney aboard HMAT Borda on 17 July 1918, disembarking in London on 27 September.
On 27 September 1919 he was allotted to the 18th Battalion whilst in Fovant England. He was admitted sick to Hurdcott Hospital on 6 October.
The unit proceeded to France on 20 January 1919. He was stationed at the Abancourt staging camp. Whilst there he reported to hospital on 5 February suffering from influenza and did not return to duty until 14 February.
Following completion of his duties, the unit returned to Southampton on 14 May 1919. He returned to Australia aboard HT Ulysses on 22 July 1919, disembarking on 5 September.
He married Ida Callan in 1924. Ida passed away in 1982.
Milton was working as a tram conductor when he enlisted during World War 2 at Kogarah NSW on 13 July 1940. He used the date of birth of 7 November 1900, lowering his age by three years.
He served with the 4th Australian Armoured Brigade Company (AASC). Milton was discharged on 19 April 1945.
His records show that on 23 November 1965 he lodged a claim for repatriation benefits. The outcome is not known.
His brothers Henry and Frederick also served. Their names also appear on the Haberfield Roll of Honour board. Henry lost his life in France on 1 September 1918.
Milton passed away in Hurstville NSW on 25 May 1975.
Milton is also remembered on the Granville Rechabite Soccer Players Pictorial Honour Roll.
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13th Infantry Battalion
Alfred James Marshall
18 July 1888 - Singleton New South Wales
16 November 1962 - Geelong Victoria
Rank: Private
Service No: 2636
Religion: Roman Catholic
World War I (12 June 1915 - 5 July 1919)
World War II (19 August 1941 – 28 November 1941)
Alfred Marshall was born on 18 July 1988 in Singleton New South Wales, the eldest of six children to Alexander Marshall and Annie Power.
He enlisted at Liverpool NSW on 12 June 1915. A labourer, he gave his mother’s address at 80 Sloane Street Haberfield, on the corner of Ramsay Street.
The 13th Battalion’s 8th reinforcements left Sydney aboard HMAT Runic on 9 August 1915.
He spent time in the Australian Divisional Base Isolation Hospital in Abbassia on two occasions as a result of venereal disease. The dates were 14 to 26 October 1915, and 3 to 14 January 1916. He forfeited pay both occasion. It appears that on the second occasion he was in detention during his hospital stay.
He was A.W.L between 7am on 20 January and 7am 24 January 1916. He was subsequently charged with neglect of duty and forfeited five day’s pay.
On 1 June 1916, as part of the British Expeditionary Force, he departed for Marseilles. He was charged as A.W.L between 2pm and 6pm on 11 October and received seven days field punishment No 2.
He was again A.W.L between 9.30am on 19 December and 1.30pm on 20 December and received 14 days field punishment No 2.
Whilst serving in Belgium he reported to hospital on 21 July 1917 suffering from boils on the thigh. Also known as furnunculus, he was back in hospital on 3 August.
A Court of Inquiry on 31 October 1917 determined that he was illegally absent from the La Douve River camp since 4 August. He was taken into custody on 13 November.
The Court found he had been absent from 4 August until 7 November and on 20 December he was sentenced to ten years penal servitude. This was later commuted to two years imprisonment.
He was discharged from No 3 Military Prison in Havre on 22 January 1919, with the unexpired portion of the sentence being suspended. He returned to Southampton where on 1 May the suspended period was remitted in full.
He returned to Australia aboard HT Beltana on 2 June 1919, disembarking on 19 July. He was discharged on 5 July 1919 during the journey home.
On 22 July 1920 James enlisted in Randwick NSW for Home Service. There is little information available for that period.
Alfred also served during World War Two, enlisting in Yanco NSW on 19 August 1941 before being discharged on 28 November 1941. He was a driver with the 4th Auxiliary Horse Transport Company in Cowra. He was discharged on 19 November 1941 as it was considered that he was unlikely to become an efficient soldier.
He passed away in Geelong VIC on 16 November 1962.
His brother George also served and his name appears on the Haberfield Roll of Honour board.
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18th Infantry Battalion
George Joseph Marshall
3 April 1892 - Singleton New South Wales
14 January 1956 - Newtown New South Wales
Rank: Private
Service No: 3159
Religion: Roman Catholic
World War I (4 July 1915 - 20 June 1918)
George Marshall was born on 3 April 1892 in Singleton New South Wales, one of six children to Alexander Marshall and Annie Power.
He enlisted at Newcastle NSW on 4 July 1915. An engine cleaner, he gave his mother’s address at 80 Sloane Street Haberfield, on the corner of Ramsay Street.
The 18th Battalion’s 7th reinforcements left Sydney aboard HMAT Suevic on 20 December 1915. Shortly after arrival he was taken on strength with the 3rd Battalion on 14 February 1916.
The 3rd Battalion embarked from Alexandria on 22 March 1916, disembarking on 28 March. He was wounded in action on 22 July 1916. The nature of the wound is not recorded; however George was taken to a casualty clearing station on 23 July before embarking from Havre for England on 12 August.
He was admitted to Bramshott Military Hospital on 13 August 1916 with slight myalgia. After discharge from hospital he was marched in to the depot at Perham Downs on 11 December.
On 16 January 1917 he proceeded to France where he re-joined his unit on 21 January. George was admitted to the Divisional Rest Station on 2 March suffering from a ricked back.
Returning to action on 16 March 1917, he was soon back in hospital on 29 March when he was admitted the 5th General Hospital in Rouen suffering from trench fever. He was evacuated to England on 17 April and was admitted to the 1st Southern General Hospital in Birmingham.
He was discharged to the Hurdcott Depot on 25 May but went A.W.L from 3.30 that day until 4.30pm on 29 May. He was confined to camp for seven days and forfeited five days’ pay.
George returned to France on 4 July 1917, re-joining his unit on 28 July and proceeding to Belgium. He was further wounded on 8 November suffering shrapnel wounds to his thorax and left knee. After initial admission the 2nd Casualty Clearing Station, he was transferred to Boulogne, then England on 28 November 1918.
George was later transferred to the 1st Auxiliary Hospital in Harefield on 5 February 1918, but his war was over. He returned to Australia aboard HMAT Feldmarschall on 12 March 1918, disembarking on 23 May. He was discharged on 20 June 1918.
He married Ida Philp in Redfern NSW in 1921. Ida passed away in Newtown in 1966.
From the NSW Police Gazette on 2 November 1921, a warrant was issued by the Children’s Court Bench for George’s arrest for failing to make adequate provision for the payment of preliminary expenses regarding the birth of a child.
It appears he was working as a fireman at the Railway Department in Moree NSW. The complainant was Ida Philp. The NSW Police Gazette on 21 November 1923 states that the case was heard ex parte and George was ordered to pay £2 per week to his wife, and £1 19/6 in costs.
There is no information as to whether George and Ida divorced.
George passed away in Newtown NSW on14 January 1956.
His brother Alfred also served and his name appears on the Haberfield Roll of Honour board.
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1st Light Horse Brigade
William Munro Mason
14 July 1882 - Parramatta New South Wales
19 May 1951 - Zetland New South Wales
Rank: Private
Service No: 2352
Religion: Church of England
World War I (10 December 1915 - 11 December 1918)
William Munro was born in Parramatta New South Wales on 14 July 1882, one of five children to William Munro and Charlotte Brown.
William’s father died on 31 July 1911.
He enlisted at Casula NSW on 10 December 1915. A shearer, he gave his mother’s address in Barton Avenue Haberfield.
Members of the 1st Light Horse Brigade’s 16th reinforcements left Sydney aboard HMAT Anglo Egyptian on 12 May 1916, disembarking in Suez on 16 June. On 17 July he was taken on strength by the Camel Corps, before transferring to the 3rd ANZAC Camel Corp in Abbassia on 11 November.
He would also serve in the areas of Tel-el Kebir, Moascar and Montezah. Between August and December 1917 he spent time in hospital with various complaints. He suffered from breathing difficulties during his hospital stays. On 13 December it was determined that he had serious heart issues.
He was found to be tachycardia in exertion on 11 March 1918, and would stay in hospital in Ghezareh and Port Said. On 29 August the decision was made to return William to Australia.
The following day he left for Australia aboard HT Wiltshire, disembarking on 3 October 1918. He was discharged as medically unfit on 11 December 1918.
He married Bena Donoghoe in 1921. Bena passed away in 1982.
William passed away in Zetland NSW on 19 May 1951.
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HQ 1st Australian Division
Mentioned in Despatches
Distinguished Service Order
Thomas Rhodes Matson (Dr)
10 September 1879 - Scarborough England
21 December 1950 - Brighton Victoria
Rank: Major
Service No:
Religion: Church of England
World War I (18 August 1914 - 27 February 1920)
World War II (16 July 1940 – 22 August 1943)
Thomas Matson was born in Scarborough England on 10 September 1879, one of five children to Francis Matson and Jessie Flinton. Only Thomas and his brother Frank survived infancy.
He married Salome Morris at the Holy Advent Church in Malvern Victoria on 7 September 1910. Salome passed away on 13 August 1940.
On 31 December 1909 he received his Licence in Veterinary Science from Melbourne University.
Thomas enlisted on 18 August 1914. He gave his occupation as soldier, and his address as Scarboro 175 Alt Street Haberfield.
The unit left Melbourne VIC aboard HMAT Orvieto on 21 October 1914. Thomas served in Gallipoli, Ismalia and Tel-el Kebir before leaving for France on 22 March 1916.
On 27 February 1917 he was promoted to Lieutenant-Colonel.
He was awarded the Distinguished Service Order for Excellent services, resource and devotion to duty, as Assistant Director Veterinary Services of the Division on 7 March 1917.
Thomas was mentioned in despatches twice, on 1 June 1917 and 31 December 1918. He attained the rank of Major on 1 January 1919.
Thomas was granted leave from 23 October and 23 December to attend the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons in Camden London.
He returned to Australia aboard HMAT Megantic on 9 January 1920, disembarking on 27 February.
He enlisted during World War Two on 16 July 1940 and served as Staff Captain in the 3rd Military District Camp Hospital in Melbourne. He was discharged on 22 August 1943. His appointment was terminated on 27 April 1920.
Thomas remarried on 26 December 1940 to Caroline Kennison. The wedding took place at Christ Church South Yarra VIC.
Caroline passed away on 24 March 1950. Thomas passed away nine months later in Brighton VIC on 21 December 1950.
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1st Veterinary Section
Mentioned in Despatches
Meritorious Service Medal
John Blair Mawhiney
22 April 1884 - Gunbar New South Wales
16 March 1959 - Rydalmere New South Wales
Rank: Sergeant
Service No: 711
Religion: Church of England
World War I (9 March 1916 - 7 April 1919)
John Mawhiney was born in Gunbar New South Wales on 22 April 1884, one of five children to John Mawhiney and Mary Arthur. His father passed away in 1905.
An engineer, he enlisted in Sydney on 9 March 1916. He gave his mother’s address at Wendouree 18 Gillies Avenue Haberfield.
His unit left Sydney aboard HMAT Karroo on 5 May 1916, and shortly after arrival was taken on strength by the 3rd Mobile Veterinary Section on 9 August. The unit proceeded to France on 23 November.
On 17 July 1917 he was promoted to Staff Sergeant.
He was mentioned in dispatches by Sir Douglas Haig on 7 April 1918. Just prior to the end of the war he was transferred to the 1st Australian Veterinary Evacuation Station on 28 September.
Whilst on leave in England he was admitted to the 3rd Auxiliary Hospital in Watford on 29 October 1918 suffering from influenza.
John did not return to France, and on 22 December 1918 left for Australia aboard HMAT Bakara on 22 December, disembarking on 19 February 1919. He was discharged on 7 April 1919.
On 3 June 1919 he was awarded the Meritorious Service Medal. The citation read –
The enthusiastic and conscientious manner in which this Non Commissioned Officer has always carried out his duties and at all times, been a brilliant example to all ranks. The high standard of efficiency of the M.V.S. is largely due to his energy and perseverance under trying circumstances.
He passed away in Rydalmere NSW on 16 March 1959.
His name also appears on the St David's Church Roll of Honour.
John’s sister Isabella married Campbell Campling in 1919. Campbell also appears on the Haberfield Roll of Honour.
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Army Chaplain’s Department
Spencer Edward Maxted (Rev)
23 June 1882 - Forest Lodge New South Wales
19 July 1916 - Fromelles France
Rank: Private
Service No: 613
Religion: Church of England
World War I (11 September 1914 - Killed in Action 19 July 1916)
Spencer Maxted was born in Forest Lodge New South Wales on 26 June 1882, one of five children to Henry Maxted and Alice Robinson.
In November 1911, he received the news that he had successfully passed the London University examination of Batchelor of Divinity. He married Gertrude Clark in Marrickville NSW on 28 January 1914. Gertrude passed away in 1983.
An Anglican Minister, he enlisted at the Rosebery Park Camp on 11 September 1914. He gave his address as Strathallen Boomerang Street Turramurra.
At the time of enlistment he was the Rector at St Oswald’s Church in Haberfield. Later documents list his address as 8 Deakin Avenue, which was the St Oswald’s Rectory until 1969.
Rev Maxted embarked from Melbourne aboard HMAT Berrima on 22 December 1914 as part of the 1st Field Ambulance.
After berthing in Alexandria, he joined the Mediterranean Expeditionary Force and proceeded to Gallipoli. He was admitted to the 4th Field Hospital on 18 May 1915 suffering from diarrhoea.
On 5 September 1915 he was admitted to the HMT Salta suffering from influenza, and was transferred back to Alexandria. This was later advised as being gastritis.
He joined the 4th Field Ambulance on 27 October 1915 and was appointed hospital chaplain. A promotion to Lance Corporal occurred on 5 November. This was followed on 1 January 1916 with his appointment as Chaplain 1st Class.
In June 1916 he was detached to the 54th Battalion for duty in France.
Rev Maxted lost his life on 19 July 1916 during the Battle of Fromelles. From reports Spencer was well respected by the men in his Battalion.
A number of reports state that at the time he was acting as a stretcher bearer. Pvt John Ellis (SN 3041) stated the following –
“Was blown to bits when helping to bandage some of the wounded at Fleurbaix. He might not have been so good in the pulpit but, my word, he was the gamest man in the 54th. He just hopped over the trenches with the rest when the charge was on and said 'there are going to be a lot of casualties, and I'll help you all I can'. I told him to look out and be careful, but he said 'We will all be wanted today. My Word, he said our boys are brave.' He was very clever bandaging, and while he was busy was blown to bits. He was plucky.” (Virtual War Memorial)
Following his death, Gertrude received a pension of £3 17/10 per fortnight. Each of the two children received pensions of 17/6 fortnightly.
He was interred at the Rue-Petillon Military Cemetery in Fleurbaix France.
The war hit his wife Gertrude very hard. She lost her husband Spencer, and her brothers Lt William Clark (17 April 1918) of Stanmore NSW and Gunner Roy Clark (19 September 1918) of Marrickville NSW.
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Rue-Petillon Military Cemetery Fleurbaix France
1500 graves & memorials, 260 Australian
1,126 Australian soldiers died this day
5th Machine Gun Company
John Martin Meehan
1895 - Petersham New South Wales
22 January 1976 - (Unknown)
Rank: Private
Service No: 724
Religion: Roman Catholic
World War I (9 March 1916 - 7 April 1919)
John Meehan was born in Petersham New South Wales in 1895, one of four children to Michael Meehan and Mary Doyle.
A shorthand typist, he enlisted in Sydney on 5 January 1917. He gave his parents’ address as Rathmore 20 Wattle Street Haberfield.
As a member of the 5th Machine Gun Company’s 13th reinforcements, he left Melbourne aboard HMAT Suevic on 21 June 1917, disembarking in Liverpool on 26 August.
On 21 September 1917 he reported to the Military Hospital in Fargo with a sprained ankle. Discharged on 12 October, he was marched in to the 5th Training Battalion in Fovant.
He was charged with being A.W.L between 8.30am on 2 November and 5pm on 3 November 1917 and forfeited two days’ pay.
John proceeded to France on 17 May 1918 where he was taken on strength by the 20th Battalion on 7 May.
He received a gunshot wound to his left hand on 8 August 1918 and was invalided to England on 20 August. He was discharged for duty to the No 2 Command Depot where on 25 September he reported late for duty, though this was excused.
He spent a week in hospital from 7 October 1918 suffering from bronchitis.
From March to May of 1919 he spent time in the 1st Australian Dermatological Hospital with venereal disease. As was the practice, he forfeited pay during this time. This amounted to around 150 days’ pay.
For a second time he was charged with being A.W.L between 2359 hours on 28 November until 2100 hours on 30 November 1919. He forfeited four days’ pay.
John returned to Australia on 18 December 1919 aboard HMAT Konig Luise, disembarking on 7 February 1920. He was discharged on 16 March 1920.
He was still living at 20 Wattle Street in 1935.
On 28 February 1939 he made an application for assistance under the War Services Homes Act. The outcome is not recorded.
He passed away in Sydney on 22 January 1976.
His brother William also served during World War One and his name appears on the 1914-19 Haberfield Roll of Honour board.
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5th Machine Gun Company
Limburg Germany
William James Meehan
14 March 1892 - Petersham New South Wales
2 April 1966 - (Unknown)
Rank: Corporal
Service No: 4161
Religion: Roman Catholic
World War I (4 October 1915 - 9 June 1919)
William was born in Petersham New South Wales on 14 March 1892, one of four children to Michael Meehan and Mary Doyle.
A locomotive fireman, he enlisted at the Royal Agricultural Showgrounds in Sydney on 4 October 1915. He gave his parents’ address as Rathmore 20 Wattle Street Haberfield.
The 17th Battalion’s 10th reinforcements left Sydney aboard HMAT Star of England on 8 March 1916, disembarking in Alexandria Egypt on 11 April. Following a further journey to Plymouth, he proceeded to France on 10 September.
The 17th Battalion then moved on to Belgium on 24 September 1916 where he was promoted to Lance Corporal on 9 April 1917.
After initially being reported as missing on 21 April 1917, it was confirmed that he was taken prisoner of war at Lagnicourt on 15 April 1917. He was interned at Limburg Prisoner of War Camp in Germany until his repatriation at Ripon on 26 December 1918.
Limburg is about 80 kilometres from Frankfurt.
Following his repatriation, he returned to England and was marched in to the No 1 Command Depot in Sutton Veny where he was prepared for return to Australia.
He left aboard HMAT Derbyshire on 2 March 1919, arriving in Sydney on 24 April. He was discharged from service on 9 June 1919.
William married Ellen McDonnell in Redfern NSW in 1920. Ellen passed away in 1995, aged 99 years.
James passed away in Sydney on 2 April 1966.
His brother John also served during World War One and his name appears on the 1914-19 Haberfield Roll of Honour board.
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5th Infantry Battalion
Francis Benedict Merandon
1882 - Chambery France
(Unknown)
Rank: Driver
Service No: 6139
Religion: No religion listed
World War I (12 May 1915 - 22 March 1917)
Francis Merandon was born in Savoy France in 1882.
He arrived in Fremantle Western Australia on 31 December 1908.
Under the name of Francois Merandon, he married Mary Morley in Mosman New South Wales in 1911.
He enlisted in Sydney on 12 May 1915. An engineer, he was living with Mary at Clifton 17 Hawthorne Parade Haberfield.
The unit embarked from Sydney aboard HMAT Afric on 17 May 1915. He joined the British Expeditionary Force and proceeded to France on 20 March 1916.
On 2 November 1916 he was taken on strength with the 1st Australian Divisional Supply Column. After returning to England on 6 November 1916, he was marched in to the No 1 Command Depot at Perham Downs.
He returned to Sydney aboard HMAT Nestor on 26 December 1916, arriving on 22 March 1917. His records state that he returned for family reasons and escort duty. He was discharged on the day of his arrival.
Francis entered into partnership with two others in an automobile and engineering business.
His name does not appear on the 1914-19 Haberfield Roll of Honour board.
Source: Inner West 15000
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Messop, N E
There is no listing for any soldier named Messop. Most probably Norman Eric Mossop (SN 30230) of Ramsay Street Haberfield.
No 1 Australian Hospital Ship
John Meulen
22 August 1887 - Rotterdam Holland
27 November 1940 - (Unknown)
Rank: Private
Service No: 5004
Religion: Church of England
World War I (18 May 1915 - 8 October 1919)
John Meulen was born in Rotterdam Holland in 1887 to John Meulen and Teltje Slcreter.
He migrated to Australia, arriving on 20 December 1910 and was naturalised on 13 August 1913.
A seaman, he enlisted in Liverpool New South Wales on 18 May 1915. He gave his address as Koorawatha 8 Ramsay Street Haberfield.
As part of the Australian Army Medical Corps he embarked form Sydney aboard HMAT Karoola on 14 July 1915, transferring to HMAT Orsova in Melbourne on 17 July.
Whilst at the Ferry Post in Egypt, he was taken on strength by the Australian Army Services Corp as a driver. He served in Moascar until 20 June 1916 when the unit proceeded to France. He would then serve at the base in Etaples until 12 October 1916.
On that date he was despatched to England as advisable in the exigencies of the service, being of enemy extraction. He returned to the Parkhouse Command Depot.
He was charged with insubordinate conduct on 30 December 1916. He displayed wilful defiance to an order from a superior officer and received 14 days’ detention.
John returned to France on 10 March 1917. On 21 June 1918 he reported to hospital suffering from cellulitis, resulting from an abscess on his right arm. This resulted in his return to England on 29 June to the No 1 Command Depot in Hurdcott.
He was A.W.L from midnight on 5 September until 6pm on 6 September 1918. He was admonished and forfeited one days’ pay.
He returned to hospital on 15 October 1918 suffering from both influenza and tonsillitis, before being discharged to a training camp on 22 October.
John was absent during parade hours on 16 November 1918 and was confined to camp for two days. He continued to serve around the base until 11 January 1919 when he was found to be absent from parade for which he received three days field punishment No 2 and three days forfeiture of pay.
On 16 January 1919 he was detached to the Australian Army Services Corp in Hurdcott.
There was further trouble on 6 April 1919 when he was found to be A.W.L between 2359 hours on 20 March until 0745 hours on 31 March. He was admonished and forfeited one days’ pay.
He was then transferred to Sutton Veny before arriving at the Parkhouse training camp on 13 May 1919.
John returned to Australia aboard HMAT Orita on 23 June 1919, disembarking on 9 August. He was discharged on 8 October 1919.
John married Joy Jackson at St James Church in Croydon NSW on 4 October 1919.
The Daily Telegraph reported on 14 December 1928 that John had left home in Lakemba on 15 November for a city appointment. He had not been heard of since. It was reported that he was experiencing pains in his head at the time.
On 19 December 1928 a warrant was issued for his arrest on the charge of wife desertion. A commitment warrant was issued on 10 July 1929 for defaulting on spousal support payments. On 14 August 1929 a warrant was issued for his arrest over non-payment of spousal support.
A magisterial order was issued for £14 and 8/- in costs.
The outcome is not recorded.
He passed away on 27 November 1940.
His name does not appear on the 1914-19 Haberfield Roll of Honour board.
Source: Inner West 15000
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5th Machine Gun Company
Alfred Henry Miller
29 December 1896 - Leichhardt New South Wales
6 August 1964 - Manly New South Wales
Rank: Private
Service No: 723
Religion: Church of England
World War I (5 February 1917 - 23 October 1919)
Alfred Miller was born in Leichhardt New South Wales on 29 December 1896 to Charles Miller and Annie Purkiss.
He enlisted in Sydney on 5 February 1917. A motor car salesman, he gave his mother’s address at 297 Parramatta Road Haberfield.
A member of the 5th Machine Gun Company, he departed Melbourne on 21 June 1917 aboard HMAT Suevic. The ship disembarked in Liverpool England on 26 August.
He was taken on strength with the 20th Battalion’s 5th Machine Gun Company on 1 September.
After training in Folkestone, the unit proceeded to France on 29 April 1918. He was taken on strength with the 20th Battalion on 5 May, before transferring to the 2nd Machine Gun Company on 26 July.
Alfred served in various untis in France before returning to England on 19 June 1919 and the No 2 Camp in Sutton Veny.
He returned to Australia aboard HMAT Argyllshire on 1 August 1919, disembarking on 22 September. He was discharged on 23 October 1919.
Alfred married Barbara Atkinson in Sydney in 1922.
He passed away in Manly NSW on 6 August 1964.
1st Field Company Engineers
Harold Milne
1886 - Galashiels Scotland
25 October 1917 - Menin Road Belgium
Rank: Sapper
Service No: 2409
Religion: Presbyterian
World War I (6 September 1915 - Killed in Action 25 October 1917)
Harold Milne was born in Galashiels Scotland in 1886 to John and Jessie Milne.
A sanitary engineer, he enlisted in Holdsworthy New South Wales on 6 September 1915. He was living at Clyde Bank 9 Barton Avenue Haberfield at the time. Some records show the address as Burton Avenue.
The 1st Field Company Engineers 12th reinforcements left Sydney aboard RMS Moolton on 11 December 1915
He was taken on strength with the 1st Field Company Engineers in Tel-el-Kebir on 18 March 1916. Three months late on 18 June he embarked for France with the British Expeditionary Force.
On 22 July 1916 he reported to the 8th Field Ambulance where it was found that he was suffering from a prolapsed anus.
He was discharged to the Engineer Training Depot in Perham Downs on 22 September 1916. On 25 November Harold joined the Base Depot in Etaples France. As part of the 14th Field Company Engineers, he moved to the front on 31 August 1917.
He was killed in action near Menin Road Belgium on 26 October 1917.
He was interred at the Menin Road South Military Cemetery.
His name does not appear on the 1914-19 Haberfield Roll of Honour board.
Source: Inner West 15000
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Menin Road South Military Cemetery Belgium
1,658 graves 118 unidentified
69 Australian soldiers died this day
2nd Australian General Hospital
Matthew Sweetham Mizon
1888 - Woollahra New South Wales
15 February 1941 - Ashfield NSW
Rank: Private
Service No: 9567
Religion: Church of England
World War I (25 July 1915 - 5 December 1919)
Matthew Mizon was born in Woollahra New South Wales in 1888, one of three children to George Mizon and Mary Sweetham.
A newspaper article from 9 July 1907 notes that Matthew received his first aid certificate from the St John Ambulance Association at the Summer Hill Masonic Hall.
A stationer, he enlisted at Warwick Farm NSW on 25 July 1915. He gave his mother’s address in Stanton Road Haberfield.
Matthew left Australia aboard HMAT Kanowna on 11 March 1916. On 28 May he left Alexandria for England aboard HMT Corsican.
He was marched I to the 1st Australian Auxiliary Hospital in Parkhouse on 11 July before being transferred to Harefield on 24 August. Matthew remained in Harefield for the majority of his service.
He was promoted to temporary Corporal on 2 October 1918 and temporary Sergeant on 3 November. On 24 January 1919 Mathhew was granted leave to attend a commercial art course at Heatherley’s Studios in London.
This was to be a six-month course between 27 January and 30 July; however, his leave was cancelled on 3 June and he returned to the 1st Australian Auxiliary Hospital
He married Alice Oeschger at St Luke’s Church in Shepherd’s Bush England on 15 February 1919.
Matthew and Alice returned to Australia aboard HMAT Konig Frederich August on 20 June, disembarking on 10 August. He was discharged on 5 December 1919.
The Government Gazette of 30 November 1930 records Matthew as the registered proprietor of property in the Warringah Shire.
Matthew applied for the Victory Medal in 1932, but was rejected as he had not served in a theatre of war.
He passed away in Ashfield NSW on 15 February 1941.
His name does not appear on the 1914-19 Haberfield Roll of Honour board.
Source: Ashfield & District Historical Society
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2nd Field Artillery Brigade
Charles Norman Moir
8 November 1894 - Ulan New South Wales
14 March 1918 - Ypres Belgium
Rank: Gunner
Service No: 34779
Religion: Church of England
World War I (1 November 1916 - Killed in Action 14 March 1918)
Charles Moir was born in Ulan, near Mudgee New South Wales on 8 November 1894, one of seven children to John Moir and Elizabeth Millett.
An orchardist, he enlisted at Victoria Barracks NSW on 1 November 1916. He was living at 8 Wolseley Street Haberfield.
The April reinforcements of the Field Artillery Brigade left Melbourne aboard HMAT Suevic on 21 June 1917.
During the journey, he was admitted to the ship’s hospital suffering from Mumps on 27 July 1917. He was discharged to duty on 5 August 1917. The troops disembarked in Liverpool on 26 August 1917.
After training in Larkhill, the brigade proceeded to France on 6 November 1917. In Rouelles, he transferred from the 2nd Field Artillery Brigade to the 6th Battery on 17 November 1917.
Charles was reported as missing on 15 March 1917. This was changed to 'believed killed in action' two days later.
On 22 March, it was confirmed that he had been killed in action on 14 March 1918. A report from Gnr Thomas McBay (SN 10072) stated that Charles and Gnr Tunbridge had taken cover in a tunnel near Hill 60. A shell hit the tunnel and the two soldiers bodies were later seen being taken from the tunnel.
He was interred at the Kemmal Chateau Military Cemetery in Belgium.
Charles’ passing is noted in The Gosford Times on 11 April 1918. The family had moved to the area around 1916.
His brother John also served during World War One and his name appears on the 1914-19 Haberfield Roll of Honour board.
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Kemmal Chateau Military Cemetery Belgium
1,135 Commonwealth graves (WWI) 21 (WWII)
22 Australian soldiers died this day
1st Divisional Ammunition Column
John Leslie Moir
1 October 1886 - Ulan New South Wales
15 July 1979 - Narrandera New South Wales
Rank: Bombardier
Service No: 37436
Religion: Church of England
World War I (28 February 1917 - 22 August 1919)
World War II (28 July 1942 - )
John Moir was born in Ulan, near Mudgee New South Wales in 1894, one of seven children to John Moir and Elizabeth Millett.
Known as Jack, he enlisted in Sydney on 28 February 1917. A lineman with the PMG, he was living at 42 Empire Street Haberfield.
Prior to his enlistment he was honoured with a presentation night by representatives and co-workers from the Ashfield, Burwood and Homebush branches of the Aerial and Cable Sections of the PMG Department. The farewell took place at the Elizabeth Street Depot in Ashfield.
The 30th reinforcement of the Field Artillery Brigade left Sydney aboard HMAT Port Sydney on 5 November 1917. Passing through Alexandria on 18 December, the ship would disembark in Southampton on 5 January 1918. The soldiers were then marched in to the Reserve Brigade Australian Artillery camp in Heytesbury.
Having proceeded to France on 13 May 1918, he was taken on strength with the 1st Divisional Ammunition Column where he would serve until war’s end.
On 14 March 1919 he was granted two months leave to attend a telephony school in London.
He returned to Australia aboard HMAT Ulysses on 23 July 1919, disembarking on 5 September. John was discharged on 22 August 1919.
John married Vera Barnfield in 1920.
He enlisted in Narrandera NSW during World War Two on 28 July 1942 and served with the Line of Command Signallers. The records are incomplete and no other details are available.
He passed away in Narrandera NSW on 15 July 1979.
His brother Charles also served during World War One and lost his life in Belgium on 14 March 1918. His name appears on the 1914-19 Haberfield Roll of Honour board.
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7th Field Company Engineers
Military Medal
William David Molloy
1891 - Galway Ireland
29 May 1981 - (Unknown)
Rank: Lance Corporal
Service No: 2676
Religion: Roman Catholic
World War I (30 August 1915 - 25 July 1919)
William Molloy was born in Galway Ireland in 1891.
He enlisted in Sydney on 30 August 1915. A driver, he was living at Ardfry Parramatta Road Summer Hill NSW.
The 7th Field Company Engineers left Sydney aboard HMAT Suffolk on 30 November 1915. Following arrival in Alexandria, the unit proceeded to France on 14 March 1916.
Following a brief detachment to the 13th Field Company Engineers, he was promoted to Lance Corporal on 15 November 1916.
William was admitted to hospital on 31 December 1916 in Rouen suffering with bronchitis. He had recurrences until the end of January 1917.
William returned to duty and proceeded to Belgium where he would remain until the end of the war.
On 18 August 1918 he was awarded the Military Medal –
“During an advance on August 10th near Amiens Lance Corporal Molloy was in charge of section transport. Horses had been picqueted near the men’s billets when heavy shelling of the locality commenced. As soon as he heard the shelling commence Lance Corporal Molloy rushed to the horses. The next shell crashed into a wall nearby and wounded on driver and several horses. Several other shells fell very close but Lance Corporal Molloy stuck to the horses and got them away. By his gallant action further casualties among horses and men were avoided.”
Returning to Australia aboard HT Castalia on 13 April 1919, he disembarked on 1 June. William was discharged on 25 July 1919.
He married Alice McMahon in 1936.
William passed away on 29 May 1981.
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7th Field Artillery Brigade
James Robert Moncrieff
22 November 1884 - Lerwick Scotland
4 February 1929 - North Bondi New South Wales
Rank: Gunner
Service No: 18503
Religion: Methodist
World War I (19 January 1916 - 10 January 1920)
James Moncrieff was born in Lerwick Scotland in 1885, one of five children to Christopher Moncrieff and Janet Dalziel.
James arrived in Sydney New South Wales aboard Volnay on 20 January 1911 as a member of the crew.
The seaman enlisted in Marrickville NSW on 19 January 1916. He gave his address c/- Mrs Jack of 75 Ramsay Street Haberfield.
On 11 May 1916 the 7th Field Artillery Brigade left Sydney aboard HMAT Argyllshire. During the voyage he spent time in the ship’s hospital between 26 May and 10 June, before disembarking in Devonport on 10 July.
The unit proceeded to France on 29 December 1916. On 20 October 1917 he received a gunshot wound to his right hand and arm and was admitted to the 3rd Australian Field Ambulance. He was then transferred to the 2nd Canadian General Hospital in Camiers before re-joining his unit on 27 December.
After leave in England he returned to France where on 24 April 1918 he was wounded a second time, receiving gunshot wounds to the neck and thigh. After five days in the 6th General Hospital in Rouen, he was invalided to England.
On 1 May 1918 he was admitted to the Alexandra Hospital in Cosham where he remained until discharge on 27 May.
James married Robina Sinclair at the Church of Scotland in Leith on 18 June 1918.
He returned to hospital on 20 September 1918 suffering from carbuncles, and on 3 November with a boil on the buttock.
James was discharged to the Reserve Brigade Australian Artillery on 27 November 1918 where he remained until leaving England aboard HT Canberra on 23 July 1919. He disembarked in Sydney on 14 September, and was discharged on 10 January 1920.
His wife Robina died during child birth in Gosford NSW during December 1928.
James passed away under sad circumstances on 4 February 1929. The coroner’s report read “probably asphyxia from drowning caused by casting himself into the waters at North Bondi while suffering from some temporary mental derangement.”
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9th Field Ambulance
Leslie Clark Monk
23 February 1893 - Haberfield New South Wales
11 October 1963 - Ryde New South Wales
Rank: Corporal
Service No: 12024
Religion: Methodist
World War I (1 November 1915 - 23 July 1919)
Leslie Monk was born in Haberfield New South Wales on 23 February 1893, one of seven children to Edward Monk and Elizabeth Clarke. Edward was the Chief Attendant at Callan Park.
A saddler, he enlisted in Liverpool NSW on 1 November 1915. He gave his father’s address at Ecclesbourne Stanton Road Haberfield.
The 9th Field Ambulance A Section left Sydney aboard HMAT Argyllshire on 11 May 1916, along with his brother Stanley.
The unit proceeded to France on 23 November 1916, but was soon admitted to hospital with influenza on 15 December. He was discharged to duty three days later.
He served in France until war’s end, returning to London on 11 February 1919. Leslie was assigned to headquarters in Codford on 27 March, before returning to Australia on 5 June 1919 aboard HT Mahia as part of the nursing staff.
Leslie disembarked on 17 August 1919, having been discharged a month earlier on 23 July.
On 19 July 1926 he is listed in the NSW Medical Register, although the record is not complete. He does state his occupation as dental assistant on his marriage record.
He married Stella Sucker on 30 November 1929 at All Soul’s Leichhardt NSW. Stella passed away in 1985.
He passed away in Ryde NSW on 11 October 1963.
His brothers Reginald and Stanley also served during World War One. Stanley’s name appears on the 1914-19 Haberfield Roll of Honour board, but Reginald’s name does not.
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6th Australian Field Hospital
Reginald Biggerstaff Monk
19 June 1897 - Leichhardt New South Wales
19 July 1960 - Kingsgrove New South Wales
Rank: Private
Service No: 17564
Religion: Methodist
World War I (4 March 1916 - 22 September 1919)
Reginald Monk was born in Leichhardt New South Wales on 19 June 1897, one of seven children to Edward Monk and Elizabeth Clarke. Edward was the Chief Attendant at Callan Park.
A mill hand, he enlisted in Cootamundra NSW on 4 March 1916. He gave his father’s address at Ecclesbourne Stanton Road Haberfield. That address was later changed to Callan Park, and is most probably the reason why Reginald’s name is not on Haberfield Roll of Honour board.
His father supplied a letter of permission due to Reginald being under age.
Reginald served at the Liverpool and Milton Island Field Hospitals before leaving Sydney with the April 1917 reinforcements aboard HMAT Hororata on 14 June 1917. The ship disembarked in Liverpool on 26 August.
After initial training in Parkhouse, he proceeded to France on 1 October 1917. On 18 October he was taken on strength with the 6th Field Hospital.
He reported to the 83rd General Hospital in Boulogne on 19 October suffering from trench fever, returning to duty on 28 October.
On 17 November he was taken on strength with the 6th Field Ambulance in Abbeville and served in that unit for the remainder of the war.
Reginald was back in hospital on 10 December 1918 with appendicitis, returning to duty on 6 January 1919.
He was invalided to Abbeville on 9 February with acute bronchitis, returning to England the next day. After recovery he reported to the No 2 Depot in Sutton Veny. On 18 May he returned to hospital with glandular enlargements.
Reginald returned to Australia aboard HMAT Orita on 23 June 1919, disembarking in Sydney on 9 August. He was discharged on 22 September 1919.
Reginald married Lucy Medbury at St Oswald’s Haberfield on 6 May 1939. The reception was held at the Haberfield School of Arts. Lucy passed away in 1996.
He passed away on 19 July 1960 in Kingsgrove NSW. A repatriation benefits claim was lodged three months later, though no details are available.
His brothers Leslie and Stanley also served during World War One. Both names appear on the 1914-19 Haberfield Roll of Honour board.
Reginald’s name does not appear on the 1914-19 Haberfield Roll of Honour board.
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9th Field Ambulance
Military Medal
Stanley Plimsoll Monk
1 February 1894 - Haberfield New South Wales
28 November 1970 - Concord New South Wales
Rank: Lance Corporal
Service No: 12025
Religion: Methodist
World War I (10 November 1915 - 12 July 1919)
Stanley Monk was born in Haberfield New South Wales on 1 February 1894, one of seven children to Edward Monk and Elizabeth Clarke. Edward was the Chief Attendant at Callan Park.
A storekeeper, he enlisted in Liverpool NSW on 10 November 1915. He gave his father’s address at Ecclesbourne Stanton Road Haberfield.
The 9th Field Ambulance A Section left Sydney aboard HMAT Argyllshire on 11 May 1916, along with his brother Leslie.
The unit proceeded to France on 23 November 1916 and on 5 November 1917 he was appointed as Lance Corporal.
On 9 April 1918 he received shrapnel wound, but returned to action after a brief time in hospital.
He was awarded the Military Medal on 6 August 1918. The citation read –
“This man was driving his team along the main Amiens Road into Villers-Bretonneux for 24 hours continuously on4/5 April 1918. He made many trips backwards and forwards. On one occasion whilst conducting a party of walking wounded to his ambulance wagon, a shell exploded alongside him blowing him into the air. Though considerably shocked and very fatigued by the prolonged strain, he promptly returned to the scene of activity on hearing that more men were waiting evacuation at R.A.F.”
He was admitted to the 5th Field Hospital on 10 August 1918 with appendicitis. It was serious enough for him to be transferred back to the 3rd Australian Army Hospital in Weymouth England. Stanley was discharged on 16 October 1918.
He was A.W.L between 1500 hours on 3 December until 1300 hours on 5 December 1918. He was admonished and forfeited two days’ pay.
Stanley returned to Australia aboard HMAT Bakara on 22 December 1918, disembarking on 14 February 1919. He was discharged on 12 July 1919.
Stanley wed Hannah Solomons at All Saint’s Petersham NSW on 2 February 1924. Hannah passed away in 1984.
He passed away on 28 November 1970.
His brother Leslie and Reginald also served World War One. Leslie’s name appears on the 1914-19 Haberfield Roll of Honour board, but Reginald’s name does not.
Stanley’s name also appears on the Haymarket Men of the Railways & Tramways Store Branch Roll of Valour.
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19th Infantry Battalion
Archie Stevens Monteith
4 December 1887 - Warwick Queensland
11 July 1927 - Brewarrina New South Wales
Rank: Private
Service No: 6840
Religion: Presbyterian
World War I (3 May 1917 - 10 October 1919)
Archie Monteith was born in Warwick Queensland on 4 December 1887, one of three children to William Monteith and Leena Croucher. His father passed away in 1907.
He married Stella Wall in Annandale New South Wales on 25 November 1911. Stella passed away in 1977.
A customs officer, he enlisted in East Sydney on 3 May 1917. He and Stella were living at Glenferrie Ramsay Street Haberfield.
The 19th Battalion’s 20th reinforcements left Sydney aboard HMAT Port Melbourne on 16 July 1917, disembarking in Liverpool on 16 September.
The unit proceeded to Rouelles France on 30 January 1918.
On 15 July 1918 he was admitted to the 10 Australian Field Hospital suffering pyrexia, and then the 4th Army Convalescence Hospital until 15 August 1918.
He suffered a further bout of illness in September 1918. On 21 October 1918 he was made paymaster, a position he held until 3 May 1919 when he returned to Codford England.
Returning to Australia aboard HMAT Wiltshire on 4 July 1919, he disembarked in Australia on 19 August 1919 and discharged on 10 October 1919.
Archie passed away in Brewarrina NSW in 1927.
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15th Reinforcements
Ralph Moore
17 March 1882 - Essex England
3 September 1970 - (Unknown)
Rank: Private
Service No: 58818
Religion: Theosophist
World War I (6 May 1918 - 8 October 1919)
Ralph Moore was born in Essex England on 17 March 1882, one of eight children to Robert Moore and Fanny Humphreys.
He married Nellie Gifford in England in 1907.
Ralph and Nellie left England from London aboard the P & O ship Geelong on 2 July 1914, arriving in Sydney on 17 August 1914.
A tram conductor, he enlisted in Sydney on 6 May 1918. He was living with his wife Nellie at 128 Hawthorne Parade Haberfield.
As part of the 10th General reinforcements he left Sydney on 17July 1918 aboard HMAT Borda. The ship disembarked in London on 27 September 1918, and he was marched in to the 12th Training Battalion.
On 25 January 1919 he was transferred to the Australian General Base Depot in Havre France and would serve there until returning to England on 10 June 1919.
He did not see action and returned to Australia aboard HMAT Argyllshire on 1 August 1919, disembarking on 22 September. Ralph was discharged on 8 October 1919.
He passed away on 3 September 1970 in the Ryde NSW area.
4th Infantry Battalion
Joseph Moran
1880 - Sheffield England
(Unknown)
Rank: Private
Service No: 6136
Religion: Roman Catholic
World War I (8 February 1916 - 1 May 1918)
Joseph Moran was born in Sheffield England in 1880.
A painter, he enlisted in Liverpool New South Wales on 8 February 1916. Although his mother was living in Catherine Street Leichhardt, he put an address c/- Mrs Annie Taylor Thelharol 139 Alt Street Haberfield.
The 4th Battalion’s 19th reinforcements left Sydney on 22 August 1916 aboard HMAT Wiltshire, disembarking in Plymouth on 12 October 1916. The soldiers were marched into the 1st Training Battalion on 30 October 1916.
During the journey, he was charged on 18 September 1916 with being absent from guard, frequenting a licenced house and using threatening language. Joseph received 21 day’s detention and forfeited 21 day’s pay.
On 29 September 1916 he was further charged with committing an act to the prejudice of good order and military discipline, in this case, committing a nuisance. He received a further four days detention.
The battalion moved to France on 13 December 1916. He was transferred to hospital with a septic finger on 29 December 1916, but the full nature of the injury is not recorded, Joseph re-joined his battalion on 10 January 1917.
He was found to be A.W.L from his post between 6pm on 21 March until 8pm on 22 March 1917. He received 28 days field punishment No 2.
This was followed on 24 April 1917 when he was charged with conduct to the prejudice of good order and military discipline. He absented himself from parade and later returned to his unit in a drunken condition. On this occasion he received 28 day’s field punishment No 1.
He was charged with using insubordinate language to a superior officer on 6 August 1917 and received 42 days field punishment No 2.
Joseph was invalided to England aboard HT Warilda on 15 September 1917 and was admitted to the 1st Southern General Hospital in Birmingham, suffering from chronic rheumatism.
After being discharged to the No 3 Command Depot, he was found to be A.W.L from 0630 on 24 October until 0630 on 25 October 1917. He was confined to camp for two days and forfeited two day’s pay.
Joseph was in further trouble on 28 November 1917 when he was found in a field adjacent to the camp without permission. He refused to give his name and used obscene language to the military police. He forfeited two day’s pay.
On 11 January 1918 he returned to Australia aboard HT Port Darwin, disembarking in Melbourne on 4 March 1918.
He was discharged on 1 May 1918 as medically unfit due to myalgia.
There are no details regarding Joseph’s date or place of death.
15th reinforcements
Archibald Lancelot Morgan
8 November 1898 - Leichhardt New South Wales
25 July 1977 - Haberfield New South Wales
Rank: Private
Service No: 59557
Religion: Methodist
World War I (11 June 1918 - 26 September 1919)
Archibald Morgan was born in Leichhardt New South Wales on 8 November 1898, one of five children to William Morgan and Elizabeth Commons.
A clerk, he enlisted in Sydney on 11 June 1918. He gave his parent’s address at Hazelmere 33 Wolseley Street Haberfield.
The 13th New South Wales reinforcements left Sydney aboard HMAT Borda on 17 July 1918, disembarking in London on 27 September. The soldiers were then marched in to the 5th Training Battalion at Fovant.
He proceeded to France on 25 January 1919, and on 1 February 1919 joined the 3rd Battalion. The unit returned to England on 6 May 1919.
He embarked for Australia aboard HT Suevic on 23 July 1919, disembarking on 10 September. He was discharged sixteen days later.
Archibald married Margery Baker in Randwick NSW on 26 December 1925. Margery passed away in 1975.
According to Electoral Roll information, he was living in Crescent Street Haberfield in 1977. He passed away on 25 July that year.
His brothers William and Cecil also served during World War One. Cecil lost his life on 10 October 1917. Their names also appear on the 1914-19 Haberfield Roll of Honour Board.
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45th Infantry Battalion
Cecil Fleming Morgan
19 March 1897 - Leichhardt New South Wales
10 October 1917 - Passchendaele Belgium
Rank: Private
Service No: 2952
Religion: Methodist
World War I (25 June 1916 - Killed in Action 10 October 1917)
Cecil Morgan was born in Leichhardt New South Wales in 1897, one of five children to William Morgan and Elizabeth Commons.
A boot salesman, he enlisted at the Royal Agricultural Showgrounds in Sydney on 25 June 1916. He gave his parent’s address at Hazelmere 33 Wolseley Street Haberfield.
His military records include a letter of consent to enlist as he was 19 years and three months at the time.
The 45th Battalion’s 7th reinforcements left Sydney on 8 November 1916 aboard SS Port Nicholson, disembarking in Devonport on 10 January 1917. He travelled on the same ship as his brother William.
He proceeded to France on 13 March 1917, after having been taken on strength with the 45th Battalion.
Cecil was killed in action during the Battle of Passchendaele on 10 October 1917.
His body was retrieved and he was interred at the Tyne Cot Cemetery in Belgium.
A letter was sent to the Commanding Officer of the 31 Infantry at the Haberfield Drill Hall informing him of Cecil’s death. The letter was dated 20 February 1919.
Cecil’s father was granted a pension of £1 5/- per fortnight on 14 January 1918.
His brothers William and Archibald also served during World War One. Their names also appear on the Haberfield Roll of Honour Board.
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Tyne Cot Cemetery Belgium
11,961 Commonwealth graves 8,373 unidentified
95 Australian soldiers died this day
4th Infantry Battalion
William Horace Morgan
18 March 1894 - Leichhardt New South Wales
22 September 1989 - Carlingford New South Wales
Rank: Private
Service No: 6755
Religion: Methodist
World War I (17 July 1916 - 18 May 1919)
World War II (6 April 1942 – 30 September 1945)
William Morgan was born in Leichhardt New South Wales on 18 March 1894 one of five children to William Morgan and Elizabeth Commons.
A carpenter, he enlisted at the Royal Agricultural Showgrounds in Sydney on 17 July 1916. He gave his parent’s address at Hazelmere 33 Wolseley Street Haberfield.
As part of the 4th Battalion’s 22nd reinforcements, he left Sydney on 8 November 1916 aboard SS Port Nicholson, disembarking in Devonport on 10 January 1917. He travelled on the same ship as his brother Cecil.
He was taken on strength with the 4th Battalion on 4 April 1917, and the unit proceeded to France the next day.
William received a gunshot wound to his left hand on 5 May 1917. He was admitted to the Clandon Park Hospital in England on 16 May 1917.
Following his discharge form hospital on 25 October 1917, he was taken on strength by the Machine Gun Corps. He was assigned to the 21st Australian Machine Gun Company on 23 January 1918, and returned to France.
William was wounded a second time on 24 August 1918, receiving a gunshot wound to his left leg. He was invalided to England and admitted to the 1st Southern General Hospital on 27 August 1918.
He did not return to the front and embarked for Australia aboard HT Orca on 19 February 1919, disembarking on 3 April. He was discharged on 18 May 1919.
He married Gladys Whitfield on 2 September 1922 at Christ Church St Lawrence Sydney. Gladys passed away on 5 February 1974 in the Royal Prince Alfred Hospital at Camperdown NSW.
During World War II, William enlisted in Old Guilford NSW on 6 April 1942. He served with the 11th Battalion Volunteer Defence Corps until 30 September 1945, attaining the rank of Lance Sergeant. He was discharged when the Corp was disbanded.
William passed away on 22 September 1989 in Carlingford NSW.
His brothers Archibald and Cecil also served during World War One. Cecil lost his life on 10 October 1917. Their names also appear on the 1914-19 Haberfield Roll of Honour Board.
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2nd Australia General Hospital
John Thomas Moroney
1894 - Riley’s Hill New South Wales
1 May 1939 - Randwick New South Wales
Rank: Lieutenant
Service No: 4157
Religion: Roman Catholic
World War I (28 April 1915 - 17 September 1919)
John Moroney was born in Riley’s Hill near Casino New South Wales in 1894. He was one of five children to Martin Moroney and Sarah Gallagher.
A clerk, he enlisted in Queens Park NSW on 28 April 1915. He gave his address as 3 Dalhousie Street Haberfield.
He left Sydney aboard HT Borda, arriving in Alexandria on 18 October 1915. Shortly after arrival he transferred to the 4th Field Ambulance, serving in Tel-el-Kebir. On 29 February 1916 he transferred to the 12th Field Ambiance and joined the British Expeditionary Force in France.
Whilst in the field he was promoted to Lance Corporal on 19 October 1916. On 7 April 1917 he was selected to attend a course at the No 5 Officer’s Cadet Battalion in Cambridge. Upon completion of the course on 4 August he was appointed as 2nd Lieutenant with the General Reinforcements Battalion.
Returning to France on 18 August 1917, he was taken on strength with the 45th Battalion, where on 25 February 1918 he was appointed Lieutenant.
He married Catherine Barlow at the Church of Our Immaculate Lady in Paddington England on 17 October 1917.
On 4 July 1918 he returned to General Headquarters and attended the Lewis Gun School, re-joining his unit 10 days later.
He returned to Australia aboard HT Marathon on 20 November 1918, suffering from acute sinusitis effort syndrome and was struck off strength. Disembarking on 1 January 1919, his appointment was terminated on 17 September 1919.
He passed away in Randwick NSW on 1 May 1939.
His name does not appear on the 1914-19 Haberfield Roll of Honour board.
Source: Inner West 15000
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Morris, J
John Morris Sloane Street Summer Hill (SN 1045)
John Morris Goodsir Street Rozelle (SN 2448)
John Morris Elswick Street Leichhardt (SN 281) KIA
No connections to Haberfield were established.
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4th Infantry Battalion
Stanley Adolphus Morris
2 October 1886 - Molong New South Wales
3 October 1954 - Rose Bay New South Wales
Rank: Private
Service No: 66029
Religion: Methodist
World War I (5 August 1918 - 22 August 1919)
Stanley Morris was born in Molong New South Wales, one of six children to Thomas Morris and Emily Garlick.
He married Emily Connor in Orange NSW on 18 December 1906. Emily passed away in 1952.
A barber, he enlisted in Sydney on 5 August 1918. He and Emily were living at 42 Rawson Street Haberfield.
The unit embarked from Sydney aboard HMAT Bakara on 4 September 1918, disembarking in London on 14 November. He was marched in to the 5th Training Battalion, before transferring to the Australian Services Corp on 31 January 1919.
He proceeded to France and served in the Australian Staging Camp at Havre.
He returned to Australia aboard HMAT Suevic on 23 July 1919, disembarking on 10 September. Stanley had been discharged on 22 August 1919.
Stanley passed away on 3 October 1954. At the time Electoral records show him living in Rose Bay NSW.
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23rd Infantry Battalion
Alick George Morrison
8 July 1889 - Launceston Tasmania
22 May 1964 - St Louis USA
Rank: Private
Service No: 6092
Religion: Church of England
World War I (10 February 1915 - 20 February 1918)
Alick Morrison was born on 8 July 1889 in Launceston Tasmania, one of four children to Alexander Morrison and Marina Birchall.
He married Janette Graham at St Enoch’s Newtown New South Wales on 10 February 1915. Janette passed away in 1924.
A cook, he enlisted at the Royal Agricultural Showgrounds in Sydney on 14 October 1916. He gave his address as 178 Alt Street Haberfield.
As a member of the 23rd Battalion’s 17th reinforcements, he left Sydney aboard HMAT Argyllshire on 31 October 1916. The ship disembarked in Devonport on 10 January 1917.
The unit proceeded to France on 28 March 1917, where he was taken on strength with the 23rd Battalion.
On 3 May 1917 he received a gunshot wound to his right hand. After initial treatment at the 3rd Casualty Clearing Station in Rouen, he was transported to the 1st Southern General Hospital in Birmingham England on 15 May 1917, where he remained until 16 July 1917.
The decision was made to return him to Australia, and on 26 September 1917 he left England aboard HMAT Borda, arriving in Australia on 25 November.
He was discharged on 20 February 1918.
Alick was granted a pension of 15/- per fortnight on 21 February 1918. His wife Janette received 7/6 per fortnight. Their two children received 5/- and 3/9 respectively.
On 28 May 1923 a warrant was issued by the Children’s Court for wife desertion. Records show that Alick was residing in San Francisco USA by that time.
He married Anna Mroz in Philadelphia USA in 1928
Alick passed away in St Louis USA on 22 May 1964.
In some records Janette’s name is recorded as Jenetta. Alick may also have been known as George Alexander in some records.
His name does not appear on the 1914-19 Haberfield Roll of Honour board.
Source: Inner West 15000
11th Field Artillery Brigade
Norman Eric Mossop
17 July 1895 - The Valley Queensland
15 March 1968 - Manly New South Wales
Rank: Driver
Service No: 30230
Religion: Church of England
World War I (4 September 1916 - 12 November 1919)
Norman Mossop was born in The Valley Queensland on 17 July 1895, one of five children to Thomas Mossop and Alice Brightwell.
A salesman, he enlisted at the Showground Camp in Sydney on 4 September 1916. He gave his address c/- Kingsley Ramsay Street Haberfield.
He left Sydney with the Field Artillery’s 8th reinforcement on 9 November 1916 aboard HMAT Benalla. The ship disembarked in Devonport on 9 January 1917.
The unit proceeded to France on 6 June 1917 where he was taken on strength with the 4th Divisional Artillery in Rouelles. The unit would take part in the Battle of Passchendaele.
On 26 April 1918 he fractured his left ankle and was admitted to the 20th Casualty Clearing Station. The injury did not respond to treatment and on 8 August 1918 he was transferred to England.
He returned to Australia aboard HMAT Runic on 23 September 1918, arriving on 27 November 1918. He was discharged on 12 November 1919.
Norman married Ellen Kirkpatrick at All Saints Cathedral in Bathurst New South Wales on 19 January 1922. Known as Nellie, Ellen passed away in 1954.
A claim was lodged on 7 May 1959 for repatriation benefits. The outcome is not recorded.
Norman passed away in Manly NSW on 15 March 1968.
There is a M E Messop on the Haberfield Roll of Honour Board who may likely be the same person.
Norman and Ellen were the parents of Rugby Union and Rugby League International Rex Mossop.
His name does not appear on the 1914-19 Haberfield Roll of Honour board.
Source: Inner West 15000
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19th Infantry Battalion
Albert Moston
16 June 1891 - Warrington England
6 July 1959 - Sydney New South Wales
Rank: Private
Service No: 2706
Religion: Salvation Army
World War I (5 August 1915 - 3 August 1919)
Albert Moston was born in Warrington England on 16 June 1891, one of two children to Albert Moston and Sarah Bibby.
He left England aboard the Orient Line’s Orama on 22 May 1914, arriving on 2 July 1914.
A stove fitter, he enlisted at Warwick Farm New South Wales on 5 August 1915. He gave his address as Waveney Wolseley Street Haberfield.
The 19th Battalion’s 6th reinforcements left Sydney aboard HMAT Euripides on 2 November 1915. In Tel-el-Kebir he was taken on strength with the 4th Battalion on 19 February 1916, before embarking for Marseilles on 22 March.
He was accidentally wounded on 27 June 1916 and taken to the 15th Casualty Clearing Station. A Court of Inquiry was held into the incident on 6 July, as self-inflicted wounds were common occurrences.
The first witness, Lance Corporal Herbert Spratt stated that on 26 June around 11pm, he was in the trenches with a sentry group. Private Moston was standing on a firing step sniping when he slipped. He attempted to stop his fall by putting out his left hand when his rifle went off and the bullet passed through his left wrist.
The second witness, Private Dick Briggs supported this version of events. Private Briggs was killed in action less than a year later on 9 April 1917.
The third witness, Private Walter Vanderberg did not witness the incident, but attested to the greasy condition of the firing steps. The incident was ruled an accident.
Following treatment in England, he returned to his unit in France on 19 December 1916 where he served until war’s end.
He returned to Australia on 20 April 1919 aboard HT Boonah, disembarking on 11 June. He was discharged on 3 August 1919.
He married Margaret Grant in Ashfield in 1921. Margaret passed away in 1956.
Electoral records show that he was living at 18 Rawson Street Haberfield in 1931.
He passed away on 6 July 1959.
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4th Infantry Battalion
Robert George Muller
27 July 1895 - Moonee Ponds Victoria
25 July 1916 - Pozieres France
Rank: Lance Corporal
Service No: 1784
Religion: Roman Catholic
World War I (6 January 1915 - Killed in Action 25 July 1916)
Robert Muller was born in Moonee Ponds Victoria on 27 July 1895. One of three children to Albert Muller and Bridget Stafford.
A salesman, he enlisted in Liverpool New South Wales on 6 January 1915. He gave his father’s address at Relluma 7 Forrest Street Haberfield. As he was under 21 years of age, his father wrote a letter of consent for him to enlist.
He left Sydney with the 4th Battalion’s 4th reinforcements on 17 March 1915 aboard HMAT Shropshire.
The 4th Battalion proceeded to Gallipoli Peninsula on 31 May 1915. After briefly serving as Acting Sergeant, he reverted to Private on 2 August 1915.
On 9 August 1915 he received a gunshot wound to his face and was evacuated to the 3rd Australian General Hospital in Mudross. He was later transferred to the 5th Southern General Hospital in Portsmouth England on 26/September 1915.
He returned to Alexandria on 5 March 1916 and re-joined his battalion a week later in Serapeum. The unit then proceeded to France on 30 March 1916, where he was promoted to Lance Corporal on 24 May 1916.
He was reported as missing on 27 July 1916, the second day of the Battle of Pozieres. It was later confirmed that he was killed in action near Pozieres on 25 July. There are a number of reports from soldiers stating that he had been hit by a shell on the Pozieres Road.
Robert and Sgt Charles Nankivell (SN 987) had been killed by the same shell. Reports by a number of soldiers stated that the trench had been subject to heavy shelling, and as a result they were unable to retrieve the bodies.
Robert is remembered at the Villers-Bretonneux Memorial.
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13th Field Artillery Brigade
Hugh William Murdoch
19 September 1896 - Leichhardt New South Wales
3 November 1965 - Concord New South Wales
Rank: Driver
Service No: 32932
Religion: Presbyterian
World War I (8 October 1916 - 19 March 1919)
Hugh Murdoch was born in Leichhardt New South Wales, one five children to Hugh Murdoch and Helen Loudon.
An engineer, he enlisted at the Royal Agricultural Showgrounds in Sydney on 8 October 1916. He gave his father’s address at Airdie Empire Street Haberfield.
The Field Artillery Brigade’s February 1917 reinforcements left Melbourne aboard HMAT Shropshire on 11 May 1917, disembarking in Plymouth on 19 July.
He was marched in to the Reserve Brigade Australian Artillery in Larkhill the same day. The unit would proceed to France on 23 November 1917.
After arriving in France, he was taken on strength as a driver with the 13th Field Artillery Brigade. He served with that unit for the duration of the war.
He reported to the 21st General Hospital on 27 August 1918 with an abscess on his right knee, before being invalided to England for treatment.
Hugh was transferred to the Australian Headquarters on 2 October 1918 following his discharge from hospital. On 27 October 1918 he was charged with making a false statement to a superior officer and was confined to camp for six days.
He was A.W.L from 26 to 28 November 1918 and forfeited two days’ pay.
He returned to Australia on 21 December 1918 aboard HMAT Mamari, disembarking on 14 February 1919. He was discharged on 19 March 1919.
Hugh married Lucy Stewart at the Ashfield Presbyterian Church on 19 May 1923. Lucy passed away in 1971.
Hugh and Lucy ran a general store in Tamworth for many years, having moved to the area in the early 1930s. They returned to Sydney in the 1960s.
Hugh passed away in Concord NSW on 3 November 1965.
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30th Infantry Battalion
Alfred Joseph Murphy
1888 - Glasgow Scotland
5 July 1946 - (Unknown)
Rank: Private
Service No: 2110
Religion: Roman Catholic
World War I (6 September 1915 - 24 July 1918)
Alfred Murphy was born in Glasgow Scotland in 1888.
He arrived in Australia aboard SS Fifeshire on 18 September 1909.
A labourer, he enlisted in Newcastle New South Wales on 6 September 1915. He gave his address c/- George Howe Abermarle 6 Wolseley Street Haberfield.
The 30th Battalion 3rd reinforcements left Sydney aboard HMAT Ballarat on 16 February 1916, disembarking at Suez on 23 March 1916.
Whilst serving in Egypt at the Ferry Post, he was admitted to the 15th Field Ambulance on 27 April 1916 suffering from bronchitis. He was discharged on 3 May 1916.
The 30th Battalion left for France on 23 June 1916.
He reported sick on 31 March 1917, and was later transferred from Rouen on 16 April 1917 suffering from nephritis.
Following discharge he reported to the depot in Weymouth on 16 June 1917, then to the No 2 Command Depot in Codford.
He was A.W.L from 8am until 2pm on 6 August 1917 and received four days field punishment No 2.
Alfred was serving in the Nos Command Depot at Sutton Veny when the earlier nephritis returned, and on 21 April 1918 he was listed for returned to Australia as a result of nephritis eczema of the his legs.
He returned to Australia on 8 June 1918 aboard HMAT Suevic, disembarking on 24 July 1918. He was discharged as medically unit on 24 July 1918.
He passed away on 5 July 1946 in the Canterbury area.
His name does not appear on the 1914-19 Haberfield Roll of Honour board.
Source: Inner West 15000
17th Infantry Battalion
Frank Alexander Roy Murray
27 June 1894 - Euroa Victoria
6 March 1976 - Brisbane Queensland
Rank: Private
Service No: 1750
Religion: Methodist
World War I (21 May 1915 - 1 September 1916)
World War II (27 September 1940 – 18 October 1945)
Frank Murray was born on 27 June 1984 in Euroa Victoria, one of six children to Thomas Murray and Rebecca Temby.
A warehouseman, he enlisted in Liverpool on 21 May 1915. He gave his father’s address at Aldersyde 4 Tinana Street Haberfield.
The 17th Battalion’s 2nd reinforcements left Sydney aboard HMAT Suffolk on 28 July 1915.
The unit proceeded to Gallipoli on 11 September 1915.
On 31 October 1915 he was admitted to hospital suffering from enteric fever. He was transferred to Heliopolis on 3 December.
Frank returned to Australia aboard HMAT Commonwealth on 21 January 1916, arriving in Melbourne on 29 February. He was discharged as medically unfit on 1 September 1916.
His father died on 21 January 1918.
He married Constance Greenaway in Sydney in 1928. Constance passed away in 1978.
During World War Two he enlisted in Sydney on 25 September 1940, serving with the 1st Australian Movement Control. He was discharged on 18 October 1945, having reached the rank of Major.
Frank passed away in Brisbane Queensland on 6 March 1976.
His name does not appear on the 1914-19 Haberfield Roll of Honour board.
Source: Inner West 15000
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1st Infantry Battalion
Distinguished Conduct Medal
Military Cross
Francis Roy Biela Myers
(Unknown)
(Unknown)
Rank: Lieutenant
Service No: 3082
Religion: Church of England
World War I (3 July 1915 - 7 March 1918, 25 July 1918 - 3 September 1918)
World War II (29 September 1940 – 3 February 1944)
Francis Myers may have been born in St Kilda Victoria. The place or date of birth has not been confirmed.
On various documents he states his date of birth as 22 October 1889, 22 December 1891, 22 December 1892, 22 November 1894, 22 November 1899, 22 November 1894 and 7 January 1902. Ancestry.com entries show his date of birth as 22 November 1895.
Information on Ancestry.com indicates that he received a good behaviour bond on 1 March 1909 as a first offender. His crime was that of embezzlement. It is unconfirmed as to whether this is the same person. If it is, he committed four offences prior to enlisting and another in 1921.
Francis’ World War One records are confusing.
Giving his occupation as clerk, he enlisted on 3 July 1915. At the time he was living at Myalla 200 Alt Street Haberfield.
He left Sydney aboard HMAT Warilda on 8 October 1915.
Soon after arrival in Egypt, he was taken on strength with the 53rd Battalion in Tel-el-Kebir. On 18 May 1916 he was promoted to sergeant in Ismalia, and on 28 June embarked for France.
Francis was awarded the Distinguished Conduct Medal on 27 September for actions in July 1916. The citation read –
“At Petillon on 19th/20th July 1916 after his officer (2nd Lieutenant Francis) had been wounded Sergeant Myers held the first line of German trenches for some seven hours, in the face of repeated attacks by bombers and riflemen, thereby saving the main body from being entirely surrounded. He showed great courage throughout the whole fight and was conscious among many brave men.”
After brief medical leave, he was promoted to Lieutenant on 26 January 1917. Over the next six months Francis spent time in training battalions, returning to England on 1 September.
On 29 May 1917 he was recommended for the Military Cross –
“For conspicuous bravery. On 18th May a party of men came under very heavy shell fire when approaching Noreuil. Lieut Myers at once left the comparative safety of a sunken road and stood out in the open directing the men across the shelled area notwithstanding the fact that shells were continually bursting all round him and it was owing to his promptness and gallantry that the men all got through safely, though several others in the immediate vicinity were killed or wounded.”
Records show that on 16 December he was under arrest, but was in hospital from 5 January to 22 January 1918 suffering from pleurisy.
On 1 February 1918 he faced a general court martial relating to four offences –
1. Absenting himself without leave from the 14th Training Battalion from 15 October 1917 until apprehended by the Australian Provost Marshall on 2 November 1917.
2. Committed a civil offence in that between 9 September and 18 October 1917 forged entries in his pay book purporting to be Lieut A. O. Thompson of a remittance of £25 payable to the accused.
3. Uttering a false document with regard to the fraudulent entry in his pay book knowing the same to be forged.
He was found guilty of the first two charges, but not guilty of the third charge. Francis forfeited 144 day’s pay and was dismissed from His Majesty’s Service. He was deemed unfit to serve a prison sentence.
Court Martial documents indicate his date of birth as 22 December 1891.
He returned to Australia aboard HT Borda on 5 April 1918, disembarking on 1 June. He was discharged on 7 March 1918.
Stating his occupation as journalist, he re-enlisted in Sydney on 25 July 1918. He gave his address as 200 Alt Street Haberfield and stated his date of birth as 22 October 1889.
He was discharged as medically unfit on 3 September 1918.
In 1923, Base Records responded to a request for war medals, however the request was denied as Francis had forfeited all rights to these awards.
Francis married Nina Jamieson in 1929. Nina passed away in 1966.
It appears that his wife Nina received notification of Francis’ Distinguished Conduct Medal on 21 May 1936. This medal was not presented until 10 December 1942.
He also served during World War Two, and again his records are confusing.
Francis enlisted in South Melbourne on 29 December 1939 using the date of birth of 22 December 1892. There is also a record stating he enlisted in Caulfield VIC on 29 May 1940 giving the date of birth as 22 November 1899. Francis served at Puckapunyal VIC until being discharged as unfit for service on 17 September 1940.
Francis re-enlisted at Royal Park Melbourne on 20 September 1940 with the Australian Army Services Corp, giving his date of birth as 22 November 1894. He served in Melbourne and Bendigo until 2 July 1941. It appears he had re-enlisted at Royal Park VIC on 24 June 1941, giving his date of birth as 7 January 1902. He served in Australia in various capacities until his discharge on 3 February 1944.
Following his discharge he registered with the Civil Construction Corps in Melbourne on 17 February 1944 giving his date of birth as 20 October 1892.
Francis may have passed away in 1958 in the Newtown NSW area.
His records require further research.
His name does not appear on the 1914-19 Haberfield Roll of Honour board.
Source: Inner West 15000
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30th Infantry Battalion
Alfred William Naden
2 May 1896 - Condobolin New South Wales
1957 - Lake Cargelligo New South Wales
Rank: Private
Service No: 3601
Religion: Roman Catholic
World War I (7 March 1916 - 20 September 1919)
Alfred Naden was born in Condobolin New South Wales in 1893, one of five children to Henry Naden and Sarah Gibson. Some records show his date of birth as 2 May 1896.
A blacksmith, he enlisted at the Royal Agricultural Showgrounds in Sydney on 7 March 1916. He gave his address c/- Chelsea Dalhousie Street Haberfield.
He took part in initial training in Bathurst NSW, then Kiama NSW.
The 30th Battalion’s 8th reinforcements left Sydney aboard HMAT Ballarat on 5 August 1916, disembarking on 30 September 1916. Shortly after arrival, the unit proceeded to France on 12 November. He was taken on strength with the 56th Battalion on 1 December.
He reported sick with an ulcer to the 26th General Hospital on 9 April 1918 and was not discharged until 6 June, re-joining his battalion on 7 July 1918.
He was found to be A.W.L between 2200 hours on 13 May until 2200 hours on 19 May 1919 and forfeited seven days’ pay.
Alfred returned to Australia aboard HMAT Lyttleton on 18 June 1919, disembarking on 6 August 1919. He was discharged on 20 September 1919.
He married Juanita Waller in Condobolin NSW in 1922. Juanita passed away in 1955.
Alfred did not receive his Victory Medal until 26 August 1937, as it had been sent Archibald Skewes by mistake. Archibald had attempted to contact Alfred since 1920, and it was discovered amongst Archibald’s personal effects after his death.
On 17 October 1948, Alfred and two other aboriginal men were arrested for drinking wine at a cricket match in Euabalong NSW. The report in the Western Districts Recorder is incomplete, and the outcome is not available.
Some records show his date of death as 1957.
His name does not appear on the 1914-19 Haberfield Roll of Honour board.
Source: Inner West 15000
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19th Infantry Battalion
Harold Roy Hammond Napthaly
1896 - Beaconsfield Western Australia
9 April 1918 - Villers-Bretonneux France
Rank: Private
Service No: 6855
Religion: Church of England
World War I (9 May 1917 - Died of Wounds 9 April 1918)
Harold Napthaly was born in Beaconsfield Western Australia, near Fremantle in 1896, to Herbert Napthaly and Annie Monkhouse.
Some records have his date of birth as 1896, others 1897. The family name is also recorded as Napthali in some sites.
Known as Roy, he enlisted in Sydney on 9 May 1917. A pay clerk, he gave his father’s address at Glenara 189 Ramsay Road Haberfield.
The 19th Battalion’s 20th reinforcements left Sydney aboard HMAT Port Melbourne on 16 July 1917, arriving in Liverpool on 16 September.
His father died on 29 July of 1917. There is no record as to whether Roy received information regarding his father’s passing.
He was appointed as acting Lance Corporal on 8 December 1917, reverting to private on 23 January 1918. He was taken on strength with the 35th Battalion on 29 January and proceeded to Rouelles France.
Roy was in the Villers-Bretonneux area when on 4 April 1918 he received gunshot wounds to the left knee and head. He was taken to the 42nd Casualty Clearing Station but succumbed to those wounds on 9 April 1918.
He was buried the next day at the Namps-Au-Val British Cemetery
His mother Annie was granted a pension of £2 per fortnight on 19 June 1918. She may also have received benefits from the Independent Order of Oddfellows according to correspondence dated 22 May 1918.
Even after having been informed of the death of Roy’s father Herbert, his personal effects were still sent c/- his father.
His mother Annie did not receive Roy’s memorial scroll, Victory Medal or memorial plaque photograph until mid-1923.
According to the AIF Project website, Roy’s cousin Cecil Monkhouse of Double Bay NSW lost his life on 2 April 1917. He was posthumously awarded the Military Medal on 10 April 1917.
On 29 July 1918 Annie placed an ‘In Memoriam’ notice in the Sydney Morning Herald to remember her late husband. The notice sadly included the death of her son Harold two months earlier.
His name is incorrectly recorded as Napthly on the 1914-19 Haberfield Roll of Honour Board.
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1st Light Horse Brigade
Cecil John Macquarie New
18 August 1885 - Warren New South Wales
5 August 1956 - Quirindi New South Wales
Rank: Gunner
Service No: 1721
Religion: Church of England
World War I (5 August 1915 - 13 December 1917)
Cecil New was born in Warren New South Wales, one of eight children to Alfred New and Susannah Riley.
He married Ethel Oliver in Warren NSW on 25 May 1910.
Cecil enlisted in Liverpool NSW on 5 August 1915. A painter, he and Ethel were living at 130 Hawthorne Parade Haberfield.
Cecil and Ethel may also have lived at Zaara St David’s Road Haberfield.
The 1st Light Horse’s 12th reinforcements left Sydney aboard HMAT Beltana on 9 November 1915.
On 1 March 1916 he was found to be A.W.L between 0700 hours on 28 February and 0700 hours on 29 February 1916. He forfeited two days’ pay.
He was again found to be A.W.L between 0600 hours on 9 March until being apprehended on 13 March 1916. He forfeited five days’ pay.
On 16 March 1916 he was taken on strength with the 2nd Divisional Artillery Column in Zeitoun. After proceeding to France, he transferred to the 4th Field Artillery Brigade on 28 April.
He was taken to the 7th General Hospital in St Omer on 8 July 1916 where he was thought to have the Mumps. Cecil was transferred to the Clandon Park Hospital in Guilford England on 16 August suffering from an abdominal tumour.
After serving at the No 2 Command Depot, he was found to have overstayed his furlough from 3pm to 11.40am on 12 October 1916. He was also found to have falsified his pass. He served 14 days detention and forfeited 16 days’ pay.
Cecil was back in hospital on 24 October 1916, this time in the Bulford Military Hospital suffering from venereal disease.
On 26 January 1917 he was found to be absent from Tattoo. He was apprehended on 27 February, but escaped custody until recapture on 3 March. He received 28 days field punishment No 2 and forfeited a total of 219 days’ pay.
Hospitalisation as a result of venereal disease would be repeated on 27 March 1917, when he was admitted to the 1st Australian Dermatological Hospital. After spending 133 days in hospital, he was marched into the No 2 Command Depot in Weymouth England on 6 August.
He returned to Australia aboard HMAT Ulysses on 10 September 1917, disembarking on 16 November. He was discharged on 13 December 1917 as medically unfit, resulting from rheumatism and debility.
He passed away in Quirindi SW on 5 August 1956. The major cause of death was acute myocardial failure.
It appears that he is not related to Ernest New, who also appears on the Haberfield Roll of Honour Board.
Ancestry.com lists a number of crimes committed by Cecil New, but it is inconclusive whether it is the same person.
Ancestry.com indicates that he was married three times. His first marriage was with Ethel Oliver. His second marriage was with Lena Maguire in Brisbane QLD on 19 October 1923. His third marriage was with Daphney Neal in 1927 in Bingara NSW. Daphne passed away in 1975.
This information, along with the criminal activity may not concern the same person.
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17th Infantry Battalion
Ernest Crego New
30 April 1886 - Cassilis New South Wales
9 October 1917 - Passchendaele Belgium
Rank: Lieutenant
Service No:
Religion: Church of England
World War I (6 September 1915 - Killed in Action 1917)
Ernest New was born in Cassilis New South Wales on 30 April 1886 to Ernest New and Charlotte Crego.
An accountant, he enlisted on 6 September 1915. He gave his father’s address at Austerlitz 14 Forrest Street Haberfield.
The 17th Battalion’s 7th reinforcements left Sydney aboard HMAT Suevic on 20 December 1915. After arriving in Egypt, he was allotted to the 5th Infantry Training Battalion in Ismailia on 26 March 1916.
On 2 April 1916 he was admitted to the 3rd Australian General Hospital in Abbassia for observation before being discharged on 11 April. The nature of the illness is not stated.
He was readmitted on 5 May 1916, but discharged to duty same day. The following day he was admitted to No 2 Australian Stationary Hospital suffering from pneumonia. He was transferred to Ras-el-tin Convalescent Depot on 20 May.
The unit left Alexandria on 29 May 1916, disembarking in Plymouth on 6 June 1916. After attending the Gas School, he proceeded France on 7 November where he was taken on strength with the 17th Battalion.
On 22 November 1916 he was admitted to the 2nd General Hospital in Havre, having received a gunshot wound to his right forearm), then the 3rd London General Hospital the following day. He was discharged to duty on 30 December to the No 1 Command Depot at Perham Downs.
He received his appointment as Lieutenant on 17 January 1917 prior to transferring to the No 4 Command Depot at Wareham on 24 February.
Ernest proceeded overseas to France on 24 June 1917, re-joining his Battalion on 3 July. He was admitted to the 5th Australian Field Ambulance on 12 September suffering from renal calculus. After spending time in the 7th General Hospital in St Omer, he returned to his battalion on 21 September.
The battalion moved to Passchendaele Belgium, where on 9 October 1917 he was killed by shell fire during offensive operations. Due to the nature of the operation, it was not possible to recover his body.
He is remembered at the Ypres (Menin Gate) Memorial.
His name also appears on the Fort Street High School Great War Honour Roll.
It appears that he is not related to Cecil New, who also appears on the Haberfield Roll of Honour Board.
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https://www.cwgc.org/find-records/find-war-dead/casualty-details/1599996/ernest-crego-new/
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4th Infantry Battalion
Olave Aldridge Newth
23 March 1893 - Candelo New South Wales
14 November 1984 - Pambula New South Wales
Rank: 2nd Lieutenant
Service No: 3865
Religion: Church of England
World War I (15 August 1915 - 10 October 1919)
Olave Newth was born in Candelo New South Wales on 23 March 1893, one of six children to Reverend John Newth and Jessie Hungerford.
An insurance clerk, he enlisted at Holdsworthy NSW on 15 August 1915. He gave his father’s address at Kameruka Dudley Street Haberfield.
The house appears to have been named after the village of Kameruka near Candelo NSW.
The 4th Battalion’s 12th reinforcements left Sydney aboard HMAT Medic on 30 December 1915. He was taken on strength with the 1st Battalion on 17 March 1916 whilst stationed in Serapeum.
The unit proceeded to France where on 25 July 1916 he received a gunshot wound to the shoulder, returning to England via Rouen on 7 August. The wounding was reported in the Sydney Morning Herald a week later.
He would spend time at the 3rd London General Hospital before returning to his unit in France on 23 March 1917, transferring to the 61st Battalion the same day.
He was promoted to Lance Corporal on 1 June 1917, then Corporal on 23 August.
Olave returned to the 1st Battalion on 16 October 1917, before being wounded a second time. On 9 November he received a gunshot wound to his head. He was transferred back to England on 14 November.
He returned to France on 10 April 1918 and was attached to the Australian Infantry Base Depot in Havre where he was promoted to Lance Sergeant on 2 August.
On 4 October 1918 he joined the No 17 Officers Commanding Battalion as a cadet and placed on the supernumery list. He attained the rank of 2nd Lieutenant on 5 January 1919.
He returned to Australia aboard HT Norman on 4 July 1919, disembarking on 20 August. He was discharged on 10 October 1919.
Olave married Eileen Wiseman at St Stephen’s Cathedral in Brisbane on 16 December 1933. Eileen passed away in 1990.
He passed away in Pambula NSW on 14 November 1984.
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2nd Light Railway Operating Company
Andrew Charles Nicol
3 September 1892 - Ayr Queensland
10 July 1976 - Sandgate Queensland
Rank: Sapper
Service No: 2591
Religion: Presbyterian
World War I (14 November 1917 - 27 August 1919)
Andrew Nicol was born in Ayr Queensland on 3 September 1892, one of five children to John Nicol and Emma Salkeld (aka Salkilld).
He married Florrie Smith in Chatswood New South Wales in 1915. Florrie passed away in 1969.
A railway shunter, he enlisted in Sydney on 14 November 1917. He and Florrie were living at 1 Percy Street Haberfield.
The December 1917 reinforcements left Melbourne aboard HMAT Nestor on 28 February 1918, disembarking in Liverpool on 20 April.
After training in Longmoor, he proceeded to France, arriving in Rouelles on 25 May. On 5 June he was taken on strength with the 2nd Light Railway Operating Company.
He was charged on 31 August with attempting to send by hand uncensored letters to England contrary to camp orders. The letters contained military information in contravention of censorship regulations. He received 90 days field punishment No 1.
Andrew left the field punishment compound and after a brief stay in hospital, re-joined his unit on 31 December.
Much of the early months of 1919 were spent in hospital In France and England as a result of influenza.
Andrew returned to Australia aboard HMAT Ormonde on 16 June. He was found guilty on 21 July of absenting himself from parade at sea after being warned and forfeited seven days’ pay. Disembarking on 4 August, he was discharged on 27 August 1919.
Andrew applied for assistance under the War Service Homes Act on 12 November 1919. He and Florrie were still living at 1 Percy Street Haberfield.
Andrew also lived in Martin Street Haberfield during the 1940s before travelling north to Coffs Harbour NSW, then Sandgate QLD.
He passed away in Sandgate on 10 July 1976.
His name does not appear on the 1914-19 Haberfield Roll of Honour board.
Source: Australian War Memorial
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1st Field Artillery Brigade
Eric Rowland John Nicolle
3 November 1887 - Blackheath New South Wales
13 October 1933 - Balaclava New South Wales
Rank: Driver
Service No: 518
Religion: Church of England
World War I (24 August 1914 - 13 March 1916)
Eric Nicolle was born in Blackheath New South Wales on 3 November 1887 to Roland Nicolle and Annie Cripps.
A horse breaker, he enlisted in Sydney on 24 August 1914. Some records show his address as Norton Street Leichhardt; however, he lists Mrs Parkley of Hawthorne Parade Haberfield as his next of kin.
Members of the Field Artillery Brigade’s Ammunition Column left Sydney aboard HMAT Argyllshire on 18 October 1914.
He was admitted to the No 1 Auxiliary Hospital in Heliopolis on 9 August 1915 with enteric typhoid. He was later moved to the Convalescent Hospital in Helouan on 19 August 1915.
He returned to Australia aboard HMAT Euripides on 27 August 1915, disembarking on 1 October 1915. He was discharged on 13 March 1916 as medically unfit due to gastro enteritis.
Eric married May Davies at St Luke’s Dapto NSW on 14 March 1917. May passed away in 1988.
According to records from a coronial inquiry, Eric hanged himself on 13 October 1933.
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Unit not assigned
George Niven
25 October 1878 - Manchester England
5 June 1947 - Longueville New South Wales
Rank: Private
Service No: N87559
Religion: Church of England
World War I (29 April 1918 - 31 December 1918)
George Niven was born in Manchester England on 25 October 1878.
A school teacher, he enlisted in Sydney New South Wales on 29 April 1918. He gave his mother’s address as 166 Bland Street Haberfield.
He was discharged on 31 December 1918 in consequence of the war having ended.
Births, Deaths and Marriages records show that George passed away on 5 June 1947 in the Longueville area of NSW.
His Estate file shows his occupation as retired Schoolmaster.
His name does not appear on the Haberfield Roll of Honour board.
Source: Ashfield & District Historical Society
1st Field Artillery Brigade
Harry Allison Norrie
1887 - Forfar Scotland
(Unknown)
Rank: Gunner
Service No: 83
Religion: Presbyterian
World War I (3 March 1916 - 7 August 1918)
Harry Norrie was born in Forfar Scotland in 1887.
A butcher, he enlisted at the Royal Agricultural Showgrounds in Sydney on 3 March 1916. He gave his address as Torres 46 Wattle Street Haberfield.
The 9th Machine Gun Company left Sydney aboard HMAT Benalla on 1 May 1916. Whilst on board, he was found guilty of drunkenness on 12 June and received 168 hours detention.
The unit proceeded to France on 22 November 1916.
He received gunshot wounds to his right leg and ankle on 20 July 1917. After being admitted to the 3rd Auxiliary Hospital, he was invalided to England where he spent time in the 1st London General Hospital.
He was discharged to the No 2 Command Depot in Weymouth on 16 October.
On 13 April 1917 he was found guilty of conduct to the prejudice of good order and military discipline for being insolent to an officer and neglecting to salute an officer. He received 20 days field punishment No 2.
The decision was made for Harry to return to Australia which he did on 20 December 1917. Travelling aboard HMAT Runic, he disembarked on 14 February 1918. He was discharged as medically unfit on 7 August 1918.
According to Electoral Rolls, in 1921 his address was 66 Rawson Avenue Haberfield. Records show he was still at that address in 1966.
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AIF Project https://www.aif.adfa.edu.au/index.html
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St David’s Haberfield 150 Years (Vincent Crow © 2020)
Tours of Haberfield Past and Present Part One (Vincent Crow © 2002)
Tours of Haberfield Past and Present Part Two (Vincent Crow © 2007)
Tours of Haberfield Past and Present Part Three (Vincent Crow © 2010)
Preserving Their Names 1914-18 - Ashfield History No 22 (Ashfield & District Historical Society / Ann O’Connell © 2020)