Haberfield World War One Roll of Honour
(Albert Thomson - William Wright)
✞ Thomson, Albert Rutherford Berne
Thorpe, Ernest Charles Chapman
Tickner, Henry Hercules
Tierney, Clarence Roy
Tierney, Norman Victor
Tierney, R
Timewell, Thomas William Alexander
Timms, V
Tindale, George
✞ Train, Joseph Graeme Marshall
Trotman, Charles William
Tullis, David Scott
Tullis, W S
Turnbull, Anthony
Turnbull, James Joseph
Tynan, Ernest John Graham
Tyrrell, Stanley William
Tyson, Archibald George
Tyson, Earl Glentworth
Tyson, G L
Sources
Tyter, J R
Van Hemelryck, Francis
Vane, James
Vane, William
Vick, William Walter
Walker, Edward Henry
Walker, Ernest Arthur
✞ Walker, Leslie Francis
Wallace, Frederick Thomas
Wallace, William Rupert
Waller, James Lawrence
✞ Walshe, Bernard Martin
Walters, Joseph William
Walton, Gilbert John Robert
Warr, Walter James
Warr, William Master Cleal
✞ Warskitt, Kenneth Eric
Warskitt, William Eric
Waterer, Arthur Sidney
Watkins, William Robert
Watts, Arthur Joseph
Watkins, William Robert
Watts, Edwin Charles
Watts, Ernest Vivian
Watts, Henry William
Waugh, Trevor Llewellyn
Webster, Sydney James
Weekes, Charles Albert
Weirick, Gordon Wilson
✞ Wensor, Edwin John
Wensor, George Turner
West, Clement William
Whereat, Reginald Reeves
✞ Whitelaw, Thomas Phillip
✞ Whittaker, Albert Edward
Whitting, Frank
Wild, John Henry
Wild, Patrick Joseph Thomas
Williams, Edward Henry Blunt
Williams, G H
✞ Williams, George Joseph
Williams, Harold Beverstock
Williams, Herbert George Belcher
Williams, James Henry
Williams, John Kerr
Williams, Reginald Clifford Dudley
Williams, Reginald Greville
Williams, Thomas Robert
Willis, Herbert George
Wilson, (?)
Wilson, C
Wilson, Leslie
Wilson, Reginald James
Wilson, W
Wood, H
Wood, Randolph
Wright, Adrian William
Wright, Alfred Allen
Wright, Leslie David
✞ Wright, William John
17th Infantry Battalion
Albert Rutherford Berne Thomson
1882 - Waverley New South Wales
20 September 1917 - Hellfire Corner Belgium
Rank: Private
Service No: 6150
Religion: Presbyterian
World War I (14 August 1915 - Killed in Action 9 April 1918)
Albert Thomson was born in Waverley New South Wales in 1882, one of four children to James Thomson and Marie Berne.
A department manager, he enlisted at the Royal Agricultural Showgrounds in Sydney on 1 August 1916. He gave his mother’s address at Buena Vista 12 Forrest Street Haberfield.
The 17th Battalion’s 17th reinforcements left Sydney aboard HMAT Ascanius on 25 October, disembarking in Devonport on 28 December.
The following day the troops were marched into the 5th Training Battalion in Rollestone. He proceeded to France and the Australian Divisional Base Depot in Etaples on 20 April 1917.
Albert spent four days in the 5th Australian Field Ambulance from 18 August suffering from gastro enteritis.
He was discharged to duty on 22 September and lost with life at Hellfire Corner Belgium the same day.
A report from Pvt John Blackett (SN 6175) stated that Albert was one of nine or ten men who were hit and killed by a phosphorus bomb. They were all buried by the side of the road.
His body was recovered and re-interred at the Birr Cross Roads Cemetery in Belgium.
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81 Australian soldiers died this day
Field Artillery Brigade
Ernest Charles Chapman Thorpe
11 September 1896 - Rozelle New South Wales
5 July 1952 - Annandale New South Wales
Rank: Driver
Service No: 3667
Religion: Church of England
World War I (17 February 1917 - 1 June 1919)
World War II (15 October 1941 – 25 January 1943)
Ernest Thorpe was born in Rozelle New South Wales on 11 September 1896, one of four children to Charles Thorpe and Jane Brodie.
A grocer, he enlisted in Sydney on 17 February 1917. He gave his father’s address at Kismet Dudley Street Haberfield.
The Field Artillery Brigade’s 29th reinforcements left Sydney aboard HMAT Port Sydney on 5 November 1917, disembarking at Suez on 12 December.
He was shipped to Southampton on 5 January 1918 where he was marched into the Royal Brigade Australian Artillery base in Heytesbury. On 13 March he proceeded to the Australian General Base Depot in Rouelles France.
From early September he began suffering from paresis and muscular atrophy in his left thigh. Ernest was returned to England, and on 12 December left England aboard HT Nestor. He disembarked on 1 February 1919 and was discharged on 1 June 1919.
He married Lillian Casey in Newtown NSW in 1924. The marriage ended in divorce on 25 February 1938.
He later married Ruth Black in Wollombi NSW in 1940.
Ernest enlisted during World War 2 on 15 October 1941. Attaining the rank of corporal, he served in the Reinforcements Reception Depot. He was discharged on 25 January 1943
Ernest passed away in Annandale NSW on 5 July 1952. As a former committeeman, members of the Victoria Park Bowling Club at Broadway were invited to the funeral. The club closed in 1998.
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1st Infantry Battalion
Henry Hercules Tickner
27 October 1891 - Gunning New South Wales
11 August 1969 - Bowral New South Wales
Rank: Private
Service No: 6327
Religion: Church of England
World War I (15 May 1916 - 4 August 1919)
Henry Tickner was born in Gunning New South Wales on 27 October 1891, one of eight children to John Tickner and Alice Dominish.
He married Gladys Jones All Souls Leichhardt NSW on 23 October 1915. Gladys passed away in 1978.
A wood machinist, he enlisted at the Royal Agricultural Showgrounds in Sydney on 15 May 1916. He and Gladys were living at 293 Parramatta Road Haberfield.
The 1st Battalion’s 20th reinforcements left Sydney aboard HMAT Euripides on 9 September, disembarking in Plymouth on 26 October.
Whilst in the training camp in Fovant, he was admitted to the Military Hospital in Fargo England on 14 December suffering with myalgia, returning to duty two weeks later. On 17 February 1917 he returned to the same hospital with pneumonia.
The unit proceeded to France on 25 June.
On 22 October he was admitted to the 3rd Australian Field Ambulance with scabies, and although he was discharged to duty on 31 October, he was back in hospital on 22 November with debility caused by the scabies.
The scabies caused further issues on 31 May 1918.
Henry was found guilty of desertion on 1 November and sentenced to three years in military prison in Portland, forfeiting a total of 1,113 days’ pay. The sentence was suspended on 24 April 1919.
On 20 May he left England aboard HT Nestor, and spent time in the ship’s hospital. He disembarked in Sydney on 4 July, and was discharged on 4 August 1919.
Henry and Gladys lived much of their lives in Concord NSW before moving to Mittagong NSW in the early 1950s.
Henry passed away in Bowral NSW on 11 August 1969.
His brother Mervyn of Alexandria NSW lost his life in Ypres Belgium on 20 September 1917.
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6th Light Horse Regiment
Clarence Roy Tierney
30 November 1896 - Petersham New South Wales
1 December 1948 - Randwick New South Wales
Rank: Private
Service No: 2937
Religion: Church of England
World War I (19 January 1916 - 24 July 1919)
World War II (31 October 1939 - 17 April 1940, 28 May 1940 - 7 January 1943)
Clarence Tierney was born in Petersham New South Wales, one of two children to John Tierney and Jane McWhinnie.
An auditor, he enlisted at Menangle Park NSW on 19 January 1916. He gave his father’s address at Canberra 10 Winchcombe Avenue Haberfield.
The 6th Light Horse Regiment’s 21st reinforcements left Sydney aboard HMAT Kabinga on 12 September 1916.
Whilst in camp in Moascar he was found guilty of insolence to a Non Commissioned Officer and forfeited two days’ pay. He served with the 6th Light Horse at Sha’uth and El Fukhari until July 1917.
On 12 July he reported to hospital with tonsillitis, returning to his unit on 22 July. He was serving in Abbassia when he returned to hospital in November with diarrhoea. Back with his unit, he forfeited a day’s pay when he was A.W.L on 24 November.
Following a bout of enteritis, he returned to his unit in Moascar on 15 December. He was again A.W.L on 20 December. He was apprehended by military police after breaking out of barracks and forfeited two days’ pay.
Throughout 1918 he had a number of hospital stays with diarrhoea and pyrexia. During the time he served in Moascar, Port Said and Jericho.
Returning to Cairo on 1 February 1919, he reported to hospital with influenza. He was discharged to duty, and on 10 April he returned to Australia aboard HT Wandilla, disembarking on 18 May. Clarence was discharged on 24 July 1919.
He married Annie Rodgers at St Thomas’ Balmain West NSW on 8 October 1921. Annie passed away in 1944.
On 31 October 1939 Clarence enlisted in Sydney for service during World War Two. He served with the Australian Army Pay Corps. A corporal, he was discharged on 17 April 1940.
He re-enlisted on 28 May 1940, serving with the 31st Garrison Battalion. He attained the rank of sergeant before being discharged on 7 January 1943.
Clarence passed away in Prince Henry Hospital Randwick NSW on 1 December 1948.
His name does not appear on the 1914-19 Haberfield Roll of Honour board.
Source: St David’s Church Haberfield
His brother Norman also served during World War One, and his name appears on both the Haberfield Library and St David’s Haberfield Rolls of Honour.
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Field Artillery Brigade
Norman Victor Tierney
14 February 1899 - Petersham New South Wales
October 1978 - Potts Point New South Wales
Rank: Gunner
Service No: 37924
Religion: Church of England
World War I (17 May 1917 - 19 September 1919)
Norman Tierney was born on 14 February 1899 in Petersham New South Wales, one of two children to John Tierney and Jane McWhinnie.
A commercial artist, he enlisted in Sydney on 17 May 1917. He gave his father’s address at Canberra 10 Winchcombe Avenue Haberfield.
The Field Artillery Brigade’s 31st reinforcements left Sydney aboard HMAT Port Sydney on 5 November 1917. During the journey, he spent four days in the ship’s hospital. The ship disembarked in Suez on 12 December.
He proceeded to France on 8 June 1918 and was marched into the Australian General Base Depot in Rouelles. Shortly after arrival, he was found to be out of bounds whilst on active service and was confined to camp for seven days.
Norman was taken on strength with the 8th Field Artillery Brigade on 29 June. On 10 August he suffered a gas attack and was taken to the 47th General Hospital.
Returning to action he suffered a second gas attack on 18 October. He returned to duty on 6 December before returning to England on 19 May 1919.
Norman returned to Australia aboard HT Prinz Hubertus on 3 July, disembarking on 26 August. He was discharged on 19 September 1919.
Norman passed away at Potts Point NSW in October 1978.
His name appears on both the Haberfield Roll of Honour board in the library, and the St David’s Church Haberfield Roll of Honour board.
Norman’s brother Clarence also served during World War One. His name appears on the St David’s Church Haberfield Roll of Honour, but does not appear on the 1914-19 Haberfield Library Roll of Honour.
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Army Medical Corps
Thomas William Alexander Timewell
14 February 1899 - Petersham New South Wales
October 1978 - Potts Point New South Wales
Rank: Private
Service No: 19694
Religion: Church of England
World War I (3 September 1917 - 19 September 1919)
World War II (27 February 1934 – 2 September 1946)
Thomas Timewell was born in Bomaderry New South Wales on 1 August 1898, one of three children to Thomas Timewell and Matilda Rostron.
A clerk, he enlisted in Sydney on 3 September 1917. He gave his father’s address at 13 Barton Avenue Haberfield.
The general reinforcements of the Army Medical Corps left Sydney aboard HT Wiltshire on 10 June 1918, disembarking at Suez on 17 July.
On 19 August he was assigned to the 2nd Light Horse Field Ambulance. He spent much of September in hospital with tonsillitis and other illnesses.
He returned to duty in Cairo in October, but returned to hospital on 17 October suffering from acute rhinosinusitis.
Thomas returned to Australia aboard HT Dongola on 24 July 1919, disembarking on 28 August. He was discharged on 19 September 1919.
He married Edna Robbins in Penrith NSW on 12 January 1924. Edna passed away in 1954.
Thomas re-enlisted in the Army on 27 February 1934. He served with the 20th Battalion in Parramatta, Bathurst and Sydney. He reached the rank of sergeant. He was discharged on 2 September 1946.
Returning to civilian life, he worked for the Post Master General’s Department, and shortly before retiring, Thomas was a member of the postal staff at the GPO in Sydney.
Thomas remarried in 1957 to Alma Brook in Goulburn NSW.
He passed away in Booker Bay NSW on 29 January 1962. His service was performed by a family friend, the Reverend Leyland Parsons of All Souls Leichhardt. Thomas was also entitled to a Masonic service.
Thomas’ name also appears on the Leichhardt Public School WW1 Supplementary Honour Roll.
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Timms, V
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2nd Field Company Engineers
George Tindale
1890 - Elvington England
1974 - (Unknown)
Rank: Lieutenant
Service No:
Religion: Church of England
World War I (14 March 1918 - 18 September 1919)
George Tindale was born in Elvington England in 1890 to George Tindal and Grace Coates. He had two half-sisters.
An engineer, he enlisted in Camden New South Wales on 14 March 1918. He gave his mother’s address at Sydney Road Campbelltown. The connection to Haberfield appears to be the 1913 Electoral Roll stating the family lived in Forrest Street Haberfield.
George applied for a Commission on 19 March 1918.
The Engineering Field Companies left Sydney aboard HMAT Persic on 21 March, disembarking in London on 24 May.
George served in the AIF Administrative HQ until 5 October when he left for France. After arriving in Rouelles he was taken on strength with the 2nd Field Company Engineers.
After detachment to the Gas School, he returned to the workshops on 24 December. George returned to England in May 1919.
He returned to Australia aboard HT City of Exeter on 12 July, disembarking on 26 August. His appointment was terminated on 18 September 1919.
George passed away in 1974.
18th Infantry Battalion
Joseph Graeme Marshall Train
25 September 1897 - Summer Hill New South Wales
3 May 1917 - Bullecourt France
Rank: Private
Service No: 5670
Religion: Presbyterian
World War I (25 March 1916 - Killed in action 3 May 1917)
Joseph Train was born in Summer Hill New south Wales on 25 September 1897 to Joseph Train and Elizabeth Douglass.
A salesman, he enlisted at the Royal Agricultural Showgrounds in Sydney on 25 March 1916. He gave his father’s address at Thorn Hill 53 Parramatta Road Summer Hill. The connection to Haberfield appears to be that his records were held at the Drill Hall in Haberfield.
The 18th Battalion’s 15th reinforcements left Sydney aboard HMAT Euripides on 9 September 1916, disembarking in Plymouth on 26 October.
The battalion proceeded to France on 13 December. He reported sick to hospital with a fever on 17 February 1917 and was discharged to duty on 4 March.
He lost his life in France on 3 May 1917, the first day of the second Battle for Bullecourt. The battle cost 2,013 Australian lives.
Joseph has no known grave and is remembered to the Villers-Bretonneux Memorial.
His name appears on both the Haberfield Roll of Honour board in the library, and the St David’s Church Haberfield Roll of Honour board.
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18th Infantry Battalion
Charles William Trotman
10 December 1895 - Bankstown New South Wales
2 November 1963 - (Unknown)
Rank: Private
Service No: 2482
Religion: Church of England
World War I (23 July 1915 - 19 June 1916, 16 October 1916 - 4 June 1918)
Charles Trotman was born in Bankstown New South Wales on 10 December 1895, one of nine children to Edwin Trotman and Lucy Jones.
A slaughterman, he enlisted in Liverpool NSW on 23 July 1915. He gave his father’s address at 107 Hawthorne Parade Haberfield.
According to his records he proceeded to Egypt where on He was found to be A.W.L on 22 December. He forfeited one day’s pay and was confined to camp for three days.
He was again A.W.L on 1 January 1916. Charles forfeited one day’s pay and was confined to camp for four days
He was taken on strength with the 18th Battalion’s 5th reinforcements on 10 January 1916.
On 26 March he reported to the No 3 Auxiliary Hospital where he was found to have cardiac weakness.
He was returned to Australia on 19 June and discharged.
Charles re-enlisted on 16 October, and left Sydney with the 18th Battalion’s 17th reinforcements aboard HMAT Ascanius on 25 October 1916. The ship disembarked in Devonport on 28 December.
The 18th proceeded to France on 18 April 1917. After spending time in hospital with scabies in August, he re-joined his unit and received a gunshot wound to his neck on 22 September.
He transferred to hospital in England and was discharged to duty on 8 October. The decision was made to return Charles to Australia. On 10 January 1918 he boarded HT Corinthic for Australia.
Charles was discharged on 4 June 1918.
Charles married Ida Ardle in Sydney on 8 March 1919. Ida passed away in 1970.
He passed away on 2 November 1963.
Charles’ name does not appear on the 1914-19 Haberfield Roll of Honour board.
Source: Inner West 15000
His brother Oscar of Leichhardt lost his life in Papua New Guinea on 19 December 1942.
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9th Machine Gun Company
David Scott Tullis
14 February 1881 - Tayport Scotland
(Unknown)
Rank: Sergeant
Service No: 129
Religion: Presbyterian
World War I (3 March 1916 - 22 December 1919)
David Tullis was born in Tayport Scotland on 14 February 1881 to James Tullis and Georgina Thomson.
He arrived in Brisbane aboard Miltiades in 1912.
A carpenter and joiner, 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 embarked from Sydney aboard HMAT Benalla on 1 May 1916, disembarking on 10 July.
The unit proceeded to France on 21 November, arriving in Havre the following day. On 2 June 1917, David was promoted to corporal, then sergeant on 25 November.
He reported to the 83rd General Hospital on 4 January 1918 where he was diagnosed as suffering from synovitis of the right knee. After discharge from hospital David spent much of his time in Sutton Veny and Folkestone Command Depots.
David was granted leave to work with a builder between 10 June and 10 August.
He was found guilty of being A.W.L from 10 am on 27 August 1919 to 10am on 29 August. He was reprimanded and forfeited two days’ pay.
David returned to Australia aboard HT Raranga on 8 September, disembarking on 22 December. He was discharged the same day.
Information on Ancestry.com states that he married Christine/Christina Peters and passed away in Monifieth Scotland, but no further information in available.
His name does not appear on the 1914-19 Haberfield Roll of Honour board.
Source: Inner West 15000
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1st Field Artillery Brigade
Anthony Turnbull
March 1889 - West Hartlepool England
22 June 1950 - (Unknown)
Rank: Sergeant
Service No: 411
Religion: Roman Catholic
World War I (24 August 1914 - 23 January 1919)
Anthony Turnbull was born in West Hartlepool England in March 1889, one of seven children to Anthony Turnbull and Ann McGowan.
He arrived in Australia aboard Commonwealth in 1898.
A blacksmith, he enlisted in Sydney on 24 August 1914. He gave his mother’s address at Moree Kingston Street Haberfield.
The Field Artillery Brigade’s 3rd Battery left Sydney aboard HMAT Argyllshire on 18 October. The 3rd Battery was shipped to the Gallipoli Peninsula on 19 June 1915. He spent time in hospital in Malta during October before returning to Egypt.
He was admitted to the No 1 Auxiliary Hospital in Heliopolis on 28 February with dysentery before being discharged to duty on 10 March. On 9 May he proceeded to France, joining the Australian General Base Depot in Etaples.
Anthony transferred to the 1st Divisional Filed Artillery on 7 November.
Anthony was admitted to the 51st General Hospital in Etaples with venereal disease on 2 May 1917. He was discharged on 13 July and forfeited 73 days’ pay.
He re-joined the Australian General Base Depot, performing duties as a shoeing smith until war’s end. Anthony returned to Australia aboard HMAT Devon, disembarking on 24 November. He was discharged on 23 January 1919.
He married Mary Clarke in Chatswood NSW in 1924. Mary passed away in 1961.
Anthony passed away on 22 June 1950. Electoral records show that he was living in Crows Nest NSW in 1949.
His brother James also served during World War One, and his name appears on the Haberfield Roll of Honour board.
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4th Infantry Battalion
Minden Germany
James Joseph Turnbull
October 1890 - West Hartlepool England
3 September 1956 - Kogarah New South Wales
Rank: Private
Service No: 6619 / 288
Religion: Roman Catholic
World War I (18 August 1914 - 10 April 1916, 18 September 1916 - 5 June 1919)
James Turnbull was born in Hartlepool England in October 1890, one of seven children to Anthony Turnbull and Ann McGowan.
A blacksmith’s striker, he enlisted in Sydney on 18 August 1914. He gave his mother’s address at Moree 30 Kingston Street Haberfield.
The 4th Battalion’s E Company left Sydney aboard HMAT Euripides on 20 October. On 3 May 1915 he received a gunshot wound to the left side of his neck whilst serving in Gallipoli.
He was invalided to Australia on 12 December aboard HMAT Galeka, disembarking in Melbourne on 29 January 1916. He was discharged on 10 April resulting from injury to his cervical vertebrae.
He was granted a pension of £2/5- per fortnight, but this was cancelled when he re-enlisted.
James re-enlisted in Sydney on 18 September 1916. Once again with the 4th Battalion’s E Company he left Sydney on 30 September aboard HMAT Aeneas. Whilst aboard, he received seven days field punishment No 2 for gambling on 16 October. On 28 October, he received a further three days field punishment No 2 for conduct to the prejudice of good order and military discipline.
The Company disembarked in Plymouth on 19 November and proceeded to France on 30 December. He was taken on strength with the 4th battalion on 9 January 1917.
He was taken prisoner of war on 15 April at Noreuil Village and taken to Minden. James was repatriated on 22 November 1918. At the time he had wounds to his neck and right shoulder.
James returned to Australia aboard HMT Nevasa on 5 March 1919, disembarking on 26 April. He was discharged on 5 June 1919.
James’ mother had been granted a pension on 7 July 1917 of £2 per fortnight. At that time his fate was not known. Once it was established that he was a prisoner of war, the pension was cancelled.
He married Frances Flack in Chatswood in 1923. Frances passed away in 1952.
James passed away in St George Hospital in Kogarah NSW on 3 September 1956.
His brother Anthony also served during World War One, and his name appears on the Haberfield Roll of Honour board.
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17th Infantry Battalion
Ernest John Graham Tynan
21 September 1891 - Wollongong New South Wales
12 August 1964 - Narrabeen New South Wales
Rank: Private
Service No: 2994
Religion: Church of England
World War I (27 May 1916 - 4 February 1918)
Ernest Tynan was born in Wollongong New South Wales on 21 September 1891, one of five children to Marcus Tynan and Catherine Graham.
A bank officer, he enlisted at the Royal Agricultural Showgrounds in Sydney on 27 May 1916. He gave his mother’s address at 48 Stanton Road Haberfield.
The 53rd Battalion’s 7th reinforcements left Sydney aboard HMAT Ascanius on 25 October, disembarking in Devonport on 28 December.
The unit proceeded to France on 28 February 1917. On 3 May he received gunshot wounds to the left arm and buttock. He was taken to the 5th General Hospital in Rouen, then England, arriving on 24 May.
Ernest returned to Australia aboard HMAT Berrima on 31 October, disembarking on 12 December. He was discharged on 4 February 1918.
He married Ina Tyler in Bellingen NSW in 1918. Ina passed away in 1953.
Ernest passed away in the War Veterans Home in Narrabeen NSW on 12 August 1964.
His name does not appear on the 1914-19 Haberfield Roll of Honour board.
Source: Inner West 15000
17th Infantry Battalion
Stanley William Tyrrell
1897 - Leichhardt New South Wales
28 March 1958 - Darling Harbour New South Wales
Rank: Sapper
Service No: 1379 / 2439
Religion: Church of England
World War I (1 March 1915 - 13 December 1915, 8 February 1917 - 23 May 1919)
Stanley Tyrrell was born in Leichhardt New South Wales in 1897, one of three children to Ernest Tyrrell and Annie Mathieson. He also had a half-sister.
A labourer, he enlisted in Liverpool NSW on 1 March 1915. He gave his grandmother’s address at Beulah St David’s Road Haberfield.
Originally with the 4th Camel Regiment, he suffered with bronchitis and influenza whilst at Gallipoli. He returned to Australia on 13 December 1915 aboard HT Wandilla suffering with enteric problems. He had also developed typhoid.
He re-enlisted in Bathurst NSW on 8 February 1917, again giving his grandmother’s address.
The February 1917 reinforcements left Sydney aboard RMS Morea on 17 February. The troops transferred to the Mashobra in Bombay India on 18 March, finally disembarking in Suez on 4 April.
He was assigned to the Signal Squad in Moascar on 4 May.
Stanley was charged with drunkenness on active duty on 24 June and forfeited ten days’ pay. He was then A.W.L between 25 and 29 June. He received 168 hours field punishment No 2 and forfeited 12 days’ pay. This penalty was later cancelled.
On 11 July he disobeyed a direct order in the field and received 168 hours field punishment No 2.
Stanley spent time in the 14th General Hospital in Abbassia from 4 November suffering from septic sores until he re-joined his unit on 8 December.
He was again charged with drunkenness on 21 January 1918 and forfeited four days’ pay. Stanley was never far from trouble and on 29 May received 96 hours field punishment No 2 after being found in a prohibited area in Jerusalem.
Stanley was found guilty of leaving horses unattended in Jerusalem on 14 June and received 120 hours field punishment No 2, forfeiting five days’ pay.
From June to October he was in and out of hospital with haemorrhoids. Stanley suffered more illnesses until March 1919.
On 14 March he embarked aboard HT Euripides for Australia, disembarking on 25 April. He was discharged on 23 May 1919.
He married Ivy Brooke in Balmain NSW on 1 November 1919. Ivy passed away in 1972.
In 1967, Ivy requested Stanley’s ANZAC Commemorative Medallion.
Stanley was living in Argyle Place at Darling Harbour NSW when he passed away on 28 March 1958.
His name does not appear on the 1914-19 Haberfield Roll of Honour board.
Source: Inner West 15000
18th Infantry Battalion
Archibald George Tyson
21 August 1892 - Sydney New South Wales
9 April 1968 - (Unknown)
Rank: Private
Service No: 3234 / 66077
Religion: Church of England
World War I (19 August 1915 - 10 May 1917, 15 July 1918 - 20 March 1920)
Archibald Tyson was born in Sydney New South Wales on 21 August 1892 to George and Cissie Tyson.
A labourer, he enlisted in Holdsworthy NSW on 19 August 1915. He gave his address as 47 Northcote Street Haberfield. This was the address of Mrs Ethel Potter who he showed on the enlistment form as his cousin.
The 18th Battalion’s 7th reinforcements left Sydney aboard HMAT Suevic on 20 December. After arriving in Egypt, he was taken on strength with the 18th Battalion on 19 February 1916. The unit proceeded to France on 28 March.
In France, he was listed as wounded in action on 18 August as a result of shell shock. He was taken to Calais, then England on 5 September. It was determined to return Archibald to Australia, and he left aboard HT Benalla on 13 February 1917. He was discharged on 10 May 1917.
On 15 July 1918 he re-enlisted in Wagga Wagga NSW using the same address in Northcote Street. On this occasion he stated that E J Potter was a friend.
He left Sydney aboard the 16th to 27th NSW reinforcements aboard HMAT Bakara on 4 September, disembarking on 14 November. He was assigned to the 4th Battalion in Fouvant.
The unit proceeded to France on 25 January 1919. He returned to England on 16 May in preparation for return to Australia.
Archibald left aboard HMAT Argyllshire on 2 August. During the journey he spent three days in the ship’s hospital with a scalp wound. No details are recorded. Disembarking on 22 September, he was discharged on 20 March 1920.
He passed away on 9 April 1968, but no other information is available.
His brother Charles (SN 329) received bullet wounds to his chest at Gallipoli and died aboard HS Gloucester Castle. Charles may have lived in Haberfield, but cannot be established on available information.
His name does not appear on the 1914-19 Haberfield Roll of Honour board.
Source: Inner West 15000
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2nd Infantry Battalion
Earl Glentworth Tyson
28 March 1897 - Goulburn New South Wales
7 July 1966 - Five Dock New South Wales
Rank: Private
Service No: 6833
Religion: Methodist
World War I (31 July 1916 - 18 September 1918)
Earl Tyson was born in Goulburn New South Wales on 28 March 1897, one of five children to James Tyson and Mary Thompson.
A shop assistant, he enlisted at the Royal agricultural Showgrounds in Sydney on 31 July 1916. He gave his father’s address as Ericville 26 Empire Street Haberfield.
The 2nd Battalion’s 22nd reinforcements left Sydney aboard HMAT Port Nicholson on 8 November, disembarking in Devonport on 10 January 1917.
The unit proceeded to France on 14 April. On 28 November he reported to the 3rd Australian Field Ambulance with trench fever. Earl returned to England for treatment on 7 December and was admitted to the Graylingwell War Hospital in Chichester.
He was not discharged from hospital until 23 March 1918, at which time he reported to the No 2 Command Depot in Hurdcott.
Earl returned to Australia aboard HMAT Suevic on 21 April, disembarking on 8 June. He was called before the Medical Board at the Randwick General Hospital on 28 June and discharged on 18 September 1918.
He married Victoria McLeod at St Anne’s Ryde NSW on 21 January 1922. Victoria passed away in 1977.
Earl and Victoria moved to Clement Street Five Dock NSW in 1935.
Earl passed away in Five Dock NSW on 7 July 1966.
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Tyson, G L
Virtual War Memorial lists 3 World War One soldiers with the surname Tyson and initial G. No connection to Haberfield. More information required to identify this person.
Tyter, J R
Virtual War Memorial lists John Raymond Tyter (SN 1827 / 1569) of 75 Elizabeth Street Ashfield. No connection to Haberfield.
17th Infantry Battalion
Francis Van Hemelryck
20 August 1875 - Antwerp Belgium
17 June 1942 - Gosford New South Wales
Rank: Private
Service No: 6638
Religion: Church of England
World War I (5 April 1916 - 23 March 1919)
Francis Van Hemelryck was born in Antwerp Belgium on 20 August 1875 to Petrus Van Hemelryck and Louisa Regout.
His Naturalisation papers show that he arrived in Australia on 18 August 1892.
He married Catherine Hopkins in Ashfield New South Wales in 1902. Catherine (aka Lorraine) passed away in 1962.
A weighman, he enlisted at the Royal Agricultural Showgrounds in Sydney on 5 April 1916. He was living at Lorraine 27 Dalhousie Street Haberfield.
Known as Frank, he did his early training at Liverpool and Cootamundra NSW.
The 17th Battalion’s 19th reinforcements left Sydney aboard HMAT Wiltshire on 7 February 1917, disembarking in Devonport on 11 April. He was appointed voyage only corporal during the journey, reverting to private on 11 April.
The unit left for France on 17 October.
It was reported that Frank had absented himself on 30 October. A general court martial was held on 14 December and he was charged with deserting His Majesty’s Service. After being advised of duty on the front line, he absented himself from 30 October until surrendering on 25 November.
He was sentenced to five years penal servitude. The sentence was suspended on 1 January 1918.
On 21 January he reported sick to hospital and was discharged to the Base Depot on 12 March. He was found to be medically unfit for duty in July and on 10 December returned to Australia aboard HMAT Somalia. He disembarked on 14 February 1919 and was discharged on 23 March 1919.
Frank moved to the Central Coast and records show that he ran a bus service and later worked as an architect.
Frank passed away in Gosford NSW on 17 June 1942.
His name is incorrectly recorded on the 1914-19 Haberfield Roll of Honour board Hemelryck, F V.
Source: Inner West 15000
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https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/166836530?searchTerm=van%20hemelryck
https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/167866253?searchTerm=van%20hemelryck
3rd Infantry Battalion
James Vane
29 September 1896 - Waterloo New South Wales
11 March 1936 - Chatswood New South Wales
Rank: Private
Service No: 3463
Religion: Congregational
World War I (30 July 1915 - 5 September 1918)
James Vane was born in Waterloo New South Wales on 29 September 1896, one of five children to Thomas Vane and Susan Burchmore. James also had a number of half-siblings.
An apprentice fitter, he enlisted at Warwick Farm NSW on 30 July 1915. He gave his mother’s address at 39 O’Connor Street Haberfield.
The 3rd Infantry Battalion’s 11th reinforcements left Sydney aboard HMAT Euripides on 2 November. Whilst in Tel-el-Kebir he was taken on strength with the 55th Battalion on 13 February 1916.
The unit embarked from Alexandria on 16 June, disembarking in Marseilles on 23 June.
On 12 January 1917 he reported to hospital suffering from nervous debility. After transfers through field ambulances and casualty clearing stations, he was evacuated to England on 31 January. He was admitted to the 1st Auxiliary Hospital in Weymouth on 12 March.
He was discharged to the No 3 Command Depot in Hurdcott on 29 June. He later served in Parkhouse and Codford.
On 11 January 1918 James returned to Australia aboard HT Port Darwin. He disembarked on 14 March and was discharged as medically unfit on 5 September 1918.
He married Weeta Bower in Armidale NSW in 1920. Weeta remarried in 1942 and passed away in 1987.
His death at Chatswood NSW on 11 March 1936 was attributed to his war service.
1n 1968, Weeta Vane-Tolhurst wrote requesting medals for both James and William. She was the widow of James, and the request was made using her name following remarrying.
James’ brother William also served and died in 1921, two years after discharge. His name appears on the Haberfield Roll of Honour board.
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19th Infantry Battalion
Military Medal
Meritorious Service Medal
William Vane
23 August 1893 - Waterloo New South Wales
30 October 1921 - Haberfield New South Wales
Rank: Lance Sergeant
Service No: 85
Religion: Congregational
World War I (27 March 1915 - 2 August 1919)
William Vane was born in Waterloo New South Wales on 23 August 1893, one of five children to Thomas Vane and Susan Burchmore. James also had a number of half-siblings.
An accountant, he enlisted in Liverpool NSW on 27 March 1915. He gave his mother’s address at Birchgrove O’Connor Street Haberfield.
The 19th Battalion’s C Company left Sydney aboard HMAT Ceramic on 25 June. After arrival in Egypt the unit moved to Gallipoli, serving there until 12 December.
William was recommended for the Military Medal –
“Private VANE has shown great devotion to duty and his work has been of much value to the R.M.O. At POZIERES during the periods from 25th July to 5th August, 1916 and 21st to 27th August, 1916, the dressing stations were in exposed positions with inadequate cover. His work has been to the entire satisfaction of Captain PERN R.M.O. and he has shown a complete disregard of shell fire.” (AIF Project)
On 12 November 1916 he was promoted to Corporal, then Lance Sergeant on 11 May 1917.
He suffered gas poisoning on 27 July 1918 at Villers-Bretonneux. William was transferred to England and admitted to Whipps Cross Hospital in Leytonshire on 28 August. Medical reports state that he was affected by Effort Syndrome, and by 30 August had lost two stone (12.7kg) in weight.
William received the Meritorious Service Medal for his actions during this time. The citation read –
“For conspicuous service and devotion to duty, this NCO has rendered invaluable service to the battalion through giving aid to wounded and sick passing through the R.A.P. During a heavy gas shell bombardment at Villers-Bretonneux in July 1918 when this battalion suffered heavy casualties, he displayed great courage and coolness in attending to wounded and gassed men regardless of his own safety. He worked incessantly for 12 hours, wearing his gas mask, and his efforts undoubtedly relieved much suffering. L/Sgt Vane has a record of over 5 years unbroken service with the battalion, this long period being marked by numerous acts of gallantry and self-sacrifice.”
On 8 November he returned to Australia aboard HT Gaika, disembarking on 29 December. He was required to attend a medical at the Randwick General Hospital on 11 June 1919.
William received his Military Medal on 16 July 1919 and was discharged due to debility on 2 August 1919.
William passed away in Haberfield on 30 October 1921 and was laid to rest in Waverley Cemetery. He was also afforded a Masonic service.
1n 1968, Weeta Vane-Tolhurst wrote requesting medals for both William and James. She was the widow of James, and the request was made using her name following remarrying.
William’s brother James also served and died in 1936. His name appears on the Haberfield Roll of Honour board.
William is one of approximately 1,000 soldiers who died within five years of the armistice.
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https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/15963319
17th Infantry Battalion
Limburg Germany
Walter William Vick
21 April 1894 - Randwick New South Wales
13 August 1965 - Burwood New South Wales
Rank: Lieutenant
Service No: 3963
Religion: Church of England
World War I (6 September 1915 - 20 October 1919)
World War II (23 August 1941 - 15 May 1946)
Walter Vick was born in Randwick New South Wales on 21 April 1894 to Walter Vick and Frances Taylor.
An accountant, he enlisted on 6 September 1915. He gave his father’s address at Yeovil Winchcombe Avenue Haberfield.
The 17th Battalion’s 7th reinforcements left Sydney aboard HMAT Suevic on 20 December.
After being allocated to the 5th Infantry Training Battalion on 26 March 1916, the unit proceeded to France on 9 September.
He was discharged on 29 October 1916 as he had received a Commission, joining the No 2 Royal Flying Training Corps.
Walter transferred to the 54 Squadron, and on 13 October 1917 was one of six aircraft attacked by the Germans near Zarren. Four of the Sopwith Pups were lost, with two of the pilots being killed. Walter and Percy Norton were taken prisoners of war.
Walter was interned at Limburg until his repatriation to Ripon on 3 December 1918. His commission was terminated on 20 October 1919.
Walter married Gladys New 1919. Her brother Ernest lost his life in Passchendaele Belgium on 9 October 1917. His name appears on the Haberfield Roll of Honour board.
Gladys passed away in 1968.
In 1922 they were living at 54 Dalhousie Street.
Walter was a partner in the accounting firm of Deane, Vick & Co of 160 Castlereagh Street Sydney.
Walter enlisted during World War II on 23 August 1941 and served with the 26th Squadron Air Training Corps until 15 May 1946.
Walter passed away in Burwood NSW on 13 August 1965.
His name appears on both the Haberfield Roll of Honour board in the library and the St David’s Church Haberfield Roll of Honour board.
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25th Infantry Battalion
Edward Henry Walker
8 February 1894 - Forest Lodge New South Wales
5 August 1954 - Grafton New South Wales
Rank: Private
Service No: 1019
Religion: Roman Catholic
World War I (12 February 1915 - 16 May 1917)
Edward Walker was born in Forest Lodge New South Wales on 8 February 1894, one of three children to Harry (Halmar) Von Wolcker and Margaret O’Connell.
He enlisted in Grafton NSW on 12 February 1915. A farm hand, he gave his brother’s address in Turramurra NSW. Other records state an address c/- Mrs Kelly, Glencowra Walker Avenue Haberfield.
The 25th Battalion’s D Company left Brisbane aboard HMAT Aeneas on 29 June. Upon arrival, the unit shipped to the Gallipoli Peninsula on 4 September.
He was admitted to the 7th Field Ambulance with an undetermined illness. He returned to Alexandria, then the 1st Australian General Hospital in Cairo where he was found to be suffering from pneumonia. Edward was discharged to duty on 4 March.
Edward returned to hospital with a dental abscess on 7 April, and was discharged to duty the following day. On 11 April he was found guilty of conduct to the prejudice of good order and military discipline and received 168 hours detention.
The unit proceeded to France on 18 May, where on 29 July Edward received a gunshot wound to his face, resulting in a fractured jaw. He was admitted to the 23rd General Hospital.
Edward returned to England on 4 September and was admitted to the Military War Hospital in Napsbury. He was discharged to the No 2 Command Depot in Weymouth on 21 October.
Edward returned to Australia on 13 February 1917 aboard HT Benalla, disembarking in Brisbane on 10 April. He was discharged on 16 May 1917 as medically unfit.
He married Hilda Young in Maclean NSW in 1918. Hilda passed away in 1980.
Edward took up farming on a soldier’s block at Turkey Island NSW, near Yamba. He later farmed in other local areas, retiring in 1951.
Edward passed away in Grafton on 5 August 1954.
Edward’s brother Leslie, also from Haberfield served during World War One and lost his life in Pozieres France on 22 July 1916.
A third brother Oscar, from Alexandria also lost his life in France on 4 September 1916.
The records are confusing as a result of using the surname Walker instead of Wolcker, which is spelt differently in some Ancestry records.
His name does not appear on the 1914-19 Haberfield Roll of Honour board.
Source: Inner West 15000
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Field Artillery Brigades
Ernest Arthur Walker
1881 - Much Wenlock England
9 September 1945 - Springwood New South Wales
Rank: Temporary Corporal
Service No: 33808
Religion: Church of England
World War I (1 November 1916 - 18 July 1919)
Ernest Walker was born in Much Wenlock England in 1881 to Joseph Walker and Mary Owen.
He came to Sydney as an infant on 2 February 1882.
A pay master, he enlisted at the Royal Agricultural Showgrounds in Sydney New South Wales on 1 November 1916. He gave his mother’s address at 16 Winchcombe Avenue Haberfield.
The Field Artillery Brigade’s March 1917 reinforcements left Sydney aboard HMAT Marathon on 10 May 1917, disembarking in Devonport on 20 July.
Taken on strength by the 2nd Field Artillery Brigade, he proceeded to France on 13 December.
Returning to England at war’s end, he was temporarily promoted to Corporal whilst performing duties with the AIF Education Service
He was granted leave to take a position with accountancy firm John Brown and Coy on 24 April 1919.
He returned to Australia on 20 June aboard HT Konig Frederich August, disembarking on 10 August. He was discharged on 18 July 1919.
He married Lillian Rees in Sydney in 1926. Lillian passed away in 1947.
Records show they lived in Louden Avenue Haberfield in 1937 before moving to the Blue Mountains.
Ernest passed away in Springwood NSW on 9 September 1945.
18th Infantry Battalion
Leslie Francis Walker
1896 - Glebe New South Wales
22 July 1916 - Pozieres France
Rank: Private
Service No: 2832
Religion: Roman Catholic
World War I (21 February 1915 - Killed in Action 22 July 1916)
Leslie Walker was born in Glebe New South Wales in 1896, one of three children to Harry (Halmar) Von Wolcker and Margaret O’Connell.
He enlisted in Liverpool NSW on 21 February 1915. A labourer, he gave his address c/- Mrs Kelly, Glencowra Walker Avenue Haberfield.
The 18th Battalion’s 6th reinforcements left Sydney aboard HMAT Euripides on 2 November. He transferred to the 3rd Battalion in Tel-el-Kebir on 14 February 1916.
The unit proceeded to France on 28 March. Leslie was reported as missing on 28 July 1916.
A Court of Enquiry on 9 November ruled to Leslie had lost his life on 22 July 1916 near Pozieres.
He has no known grave, and is remembered at the Villers-Bretonneux Memorial.
Leslie’s brother Edward also of Haberfield, served during World War One.
A third brother Oscar of Alexandria also lost his life in France on 4 September 1916.
The records are confusing as a result of using the surname Walker instead of Wolcker, which is spelt differently in some Ancestry records.
His name does not appear on the 1914-19 Haberfield Roll of Honour board.
Source: Inner West 15000
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Villers-Bretonneux Memorial France
10,729 Australians
298 Australian soldiers died this day
35th Battalion Machine Gun Company
Frederick Thomas Wallace
1883 - Goulburn New South Wales
25 October 1955 - Cronulla New South Wales
Rank: Private
Service No: 60185
Religion: Church of England
World War I (28 November 1916 - 16 October 1917)
Frederick was born in 1883 in Goulburn New South Wales, one of four children to Henry Wallace and Eliza Reeder.
A fitter and turner, he enlisted at the Showground Camp in Sydney on 28 November 1916. He gave his mother’s address at Essex Waratah Street Haberfield.
At the time of enlistment, he stated that he had been an apprentice at Wallace and Henderson (mechanical engineers) in Haberfield for four years. According to the NSW Post Office Directory of 1934, this business was located at 285 Ramsay Street opposite Northcote Street.
He married Theresa Beaumont on 6 January 1917 at St Paul’s Church of England in Cleveland Street Sydney. Teresa passed away in 1957.
Frederick was assigned to the 35th Battalion Machine Gun Company at Addison Road. On 16 October 1917 he was declared a deserter from the Seymour Camp. Proceedings began on 9 November and a warrant was issued for his arrest.
There is no further information available in his military records.
In 1933 the Electoral Roll records Frederick and Theresa living at 55 Sloane Street Haberfield.
Frederick passed away in Cronulla NSW on 25 October 1955.
His name does not appear on the Virtual War Memorial or AIF Project sites.
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1st Field Artillery Brigade
William Rupert Wallace
1894 - Balmain New South Wales
27 March 1988 - Stanmore New South Wales
Rank: Gunner
Service No: 280
Religion: Presbyterian
World War I (24 August 1914 - 4 April 1916)
William Wallace was born in Balmain New South Wales in 1894, one of four children to Samuel Wallace and Sarah Attwater.
A clerk, he enlisted in Sydney on 24 August 1914. He gave his mother’s address at Carncough 91 Hawthorne Parade Haberfield.
The 1st Field Artillery Brigade’s 2nd Battery left Sydney aboard HMAT Argyllshire on 18 October.
He reported to the 17th Casualty Clearing Station at Cape Helles Gallipoli on 12 June 1915 with influenza. This was further diagnosed as enteric fever resulting from ‘imperfect sanitation’ and on 28 July he was transferred to the Enteric Fever Convalescent Camp at Port Said.
He returned to Australia aboard HMAT Ascanius on 5 September, disembarking in Melbourne on 4 October. As a result of a medical examination on 28 February 1916, it was determined that he was still weak from the fever and that the duration would be indefinite. Though not permanent his discharge was recommended.
He was discharged 4 April 1916.
William was awarded a pension of £13 per annum on 5 April. This was later amended to 15/- per fortnight.
He married Revie Merriliees in Maitland West in 1919. Revie passed away in 1974.
William passed away whilst living in Cambridge Street Stanmore NSW on 27 March 1988.
He is also remembered on the Haymarket Railways Traffic Branch Roll of Honour.
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23rd Infantry Battalion
James Lawrence Waller
9 November 1882 - Leichhardt New South Wales
26 May 1936 - Randwick New South Wales
Rank: Corporal
Service No: 2271
Religion: Church of England
World War I (2 July 1915 - 16 August 1918)
James Waller was born in Leichhardt New South Wales on 9 November 1882, one of four children to James Waller and Emily Hartstone.
Some sources state that he married Matilda McKay in Waverley NSW on 11 June 1901. That marriage ended in divorce in September 1915.
Other sources state that he married Mary Corbett in Petersham NSW in 1930. Mary passed away in 1965.
A commercial traveller, he enlisted in Melbourne Victoria on 2 July 1915. He was living at Ceotu Chandos Street Haberfield.
The 23rd Battalion’s 4th reinforcements left Melbourne aboard HMAT Hororata on 27 September, disembarking in Suez on 28 October.
The unit embarked for England on 13 June 1916, then to France on 2 September. James was taken on strength with the 57th Battalion on 6 February 1917.
He reported to hospital on 14 April suffering from debility, also known as neurasthenia. He returned to duty but the illnesses continued. He reported to the 56th Casualty Clearing Station with a gastric ulcer on 18 July. James returned to England and was admitted to the 3rd Southern General Hospital in Oxford on 29 July.
On 29 August he returned to duty at the Tidsworth HQ before being assigned to the Overseas Training Brigade on 21 September. James then served at a number of depots at Perham Downs, Weymouth and Sutton Veny.
James returned to Australia aboard HMAT Barambah on 6 June 1918 as a result of chronic bronchitis. He disembarked on 31 July and was discharged on 16 August,
During his service he held the ranks of acting Corporal and acting Sergeant before being permanently appointed Lance Corporal on 30 March 1917.
James passed away in Randwick NSW on 26 May 1936.
His name does not appear on the 1914-19 Haberfield Roll of Honour board.
Source: Inner West 15000
54th Infantry Battalion
Bernard Martin Walshe
1893 - Sydney New South Wales
19 July 1916 - Fromelles France
Rank: Lance Corporal
Service No: 4346
Religion: Roman Catholic
World War I (6 September 1915 - Killed in Action 19 July 1916)
Bernard Walshe was born in Sydney New South Wales in 1893 to John Walshe and Caroline Amsberg.
A warehouseman, he enlisted at Warwick Farm NSW on 6 September 1915. He gave his mother’s address at Belclutha 27 Turner Avenue Haberfield.
He left Sydney aboard HMAT Aeneas on 20 December with the 1st Battalion’s 13th reinforcements. In Tel-el-Kebir he was taken on strength with the 54th Battalion on 16 February 1916.
The Battalion moved to Fromelles where Bernard was listed as missing between 19 and 20 July.
A Court of Enquiry was held on 8 September 1917. The Court received the following statement from Pte James THORPE (SN 4321) 54th Battalion;
“In reply to yours of the 31st August, re Barney Walshe, the soldier referred to in your letter was ‘killed’ on the night of July 19th, 1916, in the counter attack made on us by the Germans. I did not personally see him killed, though another soldier I know personally well, and a friend of Walshe’s, told me that he saw poor Walshe killed at once by a shell. This soldier’s name was Hunt. Unfortunately he has since been killed in action and you can rest assured that Barney Walshe was killed as I describe.”
On February 17 1917 Bernard’s mother wrote to Senator George Pearce, Minister for Defence in an attempt to find information regarding her son. Caroline would continue writing to various people and departments throughout 1917.
His death was not confirmed to the family until 20 December 1918. A later letter dated 1 August 1921 stated that the Graves Services Unit had been unable to locate Bernard’s final resting place.
His mother Caroline was granted a pension of £2 per fortnight on 8 October 1918. She did not receive the memorial plaque until September 1922 and Bernard’s medals until 8 February 1923.
Bernard is remembered at V.C. Corner Australian Cemetery and Memorial in Fromelles.
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V.C. Corner Cemetery and Memorial Fromelles France
1,100 memorials
1,132 Australian soldiers died this day
4th Infantry Battalion
Joseph William Walters
1898 - Stanmore New South Wales
11 November 1939 - Unknown
Rank: Private
Service No: 6342
Religion: Baptist
World War I (7 April 1916 - 24 June 1919)
Joseph Walters was born in 1898 in Stanmore New South Wales. No information could be found regarding his parents other than the fact that he declares them as deceased on his enlistment form.
A blacksmith’s apprentice, he enlisted at the Royal Agricultural Showgrounds in Sydney on 7 April 1916. He gave his aunt’s address at Leicester Stanton Road Haberfield. Helen Swain, later Fitzgerald, was his legal guardian.
He left Sydney aboard HMAT Euripides on 9 September will members of the 4th Battalion. The ship disembarked in Plymouth on 26 October.
On 13 December he proceeded to France aboard SS Arundel, arriving at Etaples the next day.
Joseph was admitted to hospital on 8 May 1917 having suffered a septic traumatic abrasion to his foot. He was discharged to duty on 25 May.
He remained with his unit until the end of the war. Returning to England, he was admitted to hospital on 27 January 1919. After discharge he took leave which was extended due to the Depots being full.
Joseph was once again admitted to hospital on 26 March.
He returned to Australia aboard HMAT Shropshire on 4 April, disembarking in Australia on 7 May. He was discharged on 24 June 1919.
His name is not recorded on the Virtual War Memorial or Australian War Memorial Project sites.
Information indicates he passed away on 11 November 1939. His death was attributed to his war service. This information has not been confirmed.
Joseph’s name does not appear on the 1914-19 Haberfield Roll of Honour board.
Source: Ashfield & District Historical Society
27th Reinforcements
Gilbert John Robert Walton
23 June 1899 - Petersham New South Wales
8 May 1950 - Griffith New South Wales
Rank: Private
Service No: 67953
Religion: Baptist
World War I (19 September 1918 - 12 December 1918)
Gilbert Walton was born in Sydney New South Wales on 23 June 1899, one of three children to Robert Walton and Clara Palmer. He also had a half-brother.
A motor mechanic, he enlisted in Sydney on 19 September 1918. He gave his mother’s address at 11 Kingston Street Haberfield.
The 27th reinforcements left Sydney aboard HMAT Medic on 2 November; however as consequence of the end of the war, the ship was recalled and disembarked in Sydney on 26 November.
He was discharged on 12 December 1918.
Gilbert married Beatrice Harris in Taree NSW in 1920. Beatrice passed away in 1972.
In the 1930s Gilbert and Beatrice moved to Griffith NSW and he found employment as an electrical engineer.
He passed away in Griffith on 8 May 1950.
His name does not appear on the 1914-19 Haberfield Roll of Honour board.
Source: Inner West 15000
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15th Reinforcements
Walter James Warr
7 November 1899 - Annandale New South Wales
28 July 1978 - Dungog New South Wales
Rank: Private
Service No: 32423 / 53568
Religion: Methodist
World War I (14 May 1916 - 17 October 1916, 25 February 1918 - 26 September 1919)
Walter Warr was born in Annandale New South Wales on 7 November 1899, one of nine children to Alfred Warr and Matilda Hodge(s).
He enlisted at the Royal Agricultural Showgrounds in Sydney on 14 May 1916 stating his age as 18 years and three months. He was discharged on 17 October 1916 when it was determined that he was underage.
Walter re-enlisted on 25 February 1918, this time stating his age correctly. A wire worker, he gave his mother’s address as Clifton 186 Alt Street Haberfield.
The reinforcements left Sydney aboard RMS Osterley on 8 May, disembarking in Liverpool on 10 July.
He was allocated to the 14th Training Battalion the following day. He proceeded to France, arriving at Rouelles on 10 October where he was taken on strength with the 1st Field Artillery Brigade on 14 October.
Walter reported sick on 31 October, re-joining his unit on 4 November. He remained in France until 5 May 1919.
Returning to England, he left for Australia aboard HT Konig Frederich August on 20 June, disembarking on 10 August. He was discharged on 26 September 1919.
Walter married Olga Thew in Broken Hill NSW in 1925. Olga passed away in 1989.
Records show that Walter made a claim for Repatriation Benefits on 8 July 1965 but the details are not recorded.
He passed away in the Dungog District Hospital on 28 July 1978.
His brother William also served during World War One. His name does not appear on the Haberfield Roll of Honour board.
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36th Infantry Battalion
William Masters Cleal Warr
22 February 1888 - Glebe New South Wales
14 January 1957 - Chatswood New South Wales
Rank: Sergeant
Service No: 1274
Religion: Methodist
World War I (13 September 1915 - 11 February 1918)
World War II (15 June 1940 – 9 September 1944)
William Warr was born in Glebe New South Wales on 22 February 1888, one of nine children to Alfred Warr and Matilda Hodge(s).
A paymaster’s clerk with the NSW Railways, he enlisted in Holdsworthy NSW on 13 September 1915. He gave his father’s address at 4 Wattle Street Haberfield. Of interest is the fact that some records show his address as Townsville Minnesota Street Haberfield. Minnesota Street is in Five Dock.
The 36th Battalion’s D Company left Sydney aboard HMAT Beltana on 13 May 1916, disembarking in Devonport on 9 July.
Reaching the rank of Sergeant, he spent his service at Battalion HQ and various Command Depots in England. His induction papers mentioned that William had a stammer and it may affect active service.
He returned to Australia aboard HMAT Themistocles on 14 November 1917, disembarking on 3 January 1918. He was discharged on 11 February 1918 as medically unfit due to his stammer.
William married Mary Firman in Mosman NSW on 8 June 1918. They divorced in 1938 and Mary passed away in 1943. He remarried in 1943 to Clare Harrington in Glebe NSW.
He enlisted in Forest Lodge NSW on 15 June 1940 during World War Two. Reaching the rank of Staff Sergeant, he served in the NSW District Accounts Office until his discharge on 9 September 1944.
He passed away in Chatswood NSW on 14 January 1957.
His brother Walter also served during World War One. His name appears on the Haberfield Roll of Honour board.
William’s name does not appear on the 1914-19 Haberfield Roll of Honour board.
Source: Inner West 15000
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5th Field Artillery Brigade
Kenneth Eric Warskitt
1 March 1897 - Marrickville New South Wales
22 April 1917 - Noreuil France
Rank: Gunner
Service No: 7466
Religion: Church of England
World War I (14 July 1915 - Killed in Action 22 April 1917)
Kenneth Warskitt was born in Marrickville New South Wales on 1 March 1897, one of four children to William Warskitt and Edith Farmer.
A farmer, he enlisted in Liverpool NSW on 14 July 1915. He gave his father’s address at Staplehurst Kingston Street Haberfield. The records are somewhat confusing as the name Staplehurst refers to his parent’s later residence in Chatswood NSW.
His parents consented to his enlistment, being less than 21 years of age.
The 5th Field Artillery’s 13th Battery left Sydney aboard HMAT Persic on 18 November, disembarking at Suez on 21 December. Both Kenneth and his brother William were aboard.
The unit proceeded to France on 28 March 1916. Kenneth lost his life in Noreuil near Bullecourt France on 23 April 1917.
He was laid to rest in the Queant Road Cemetery in Buissy
His mother did not receive all of Kenneth’s war medals until 6 May 1933.
Kenneth is also remembered on the Guyra Llangothlin and District ANZAC Honour Roll.
His brother Eric also served during World War One and his name appears on the Haberfield Roll of Honour board.
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2,377 graves 1,441 unidentified
52 Australian soldiers died this day
5th Field Artillery Brigade
William Eric Warskitt
24 March 1895 - Marrickville New South Wales
20 April 1924 - Dalby Queensland
Rank: Gunner
Service No: 7268
Religion: Church of England
World War I (21 August 1915 - 24 November 1917)
William Warskitt was born in Marrickville New South Wales on 24 March 1895, one of four children to William Warskitt and Edith Farmer.
A carpenter, he enlisted in Warwick Farm NSW on 21 August 1915. He gave his father’s address at Staplehurst Kingston Street Haberfield. The records are somewhat confusing as the name Staplehurst refers to his parent’s later residence in Chatswood NSW.
The 5th Field Artillery’s 13th Battery left Sydney aboard HMAT Persic on 18 November, disembarking at Suez on 21 December. Both William and his brother Kenneth were aboard.
Two days after disembarking he reported sick to hospital in Heliopolis.
On 14 January 1916 he was charged with hesitating to obey and order, and was confined to barracks for two days.
The unit proceeded to France on 28 March 1916. On 5 April 1917 he was admitted to the New Zealand Stationary Hospital in Amiens, having contracted gonorrhoea. He was discharged to duty 20 days later.
He was assigned to permanent base duties on 18 May, and returned to England. William returned to Australia aboard HT Pakeha on 28 August, disembarking in Sydney on 24 October.
He was discharged on 24 November 1917 as medically unfit due to chronic bronchitis.
William passed away in Dalby Queensland on 20 April 1924, just five years and five months after the armistice. A newspaper article from the Dalby Herald states that William has been gassed during his war service.
His brother Kenneth also served during World War One and his name appears on the Haberfield Roll of Honour board. Kenneth lost his life in France on 23 April 1917.
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1st Pioneer Battalion
Arthur Sidney Waterer
29 January 1890 - Clapham New South Wales
31 December 1937 - Ashfield New South Wales
Rank: Temporary Sergeant
Service No: 3206
Religion: Congregational
World War I (5 January 1916 - 12 September 1919)
Arthur Waterer was born in Clapham England, one of four children to Yearly Waterer and Elizabeth Barnard.
He arrived in Fremantle Western Australia on 13 January 1912, then to Sydney New South Wales on 19 February. He was appointed by the NSW Public Service as a teacher at Sydney Technical High, specialising in woodwork. After returning from the war he reached the position of Assistant Master at the school. Records show he also taught at Fort Street High School.
Arthur married Edith Willlcock in Balmain NSW in 1916. Edith passed away in 1986.
He enlisted in Liverpool NSW on 5 January 1916. Initially he gave his sister’s address in Leichhardt NSW, however following his marriage the address changed to 15 Parramatta Road Summer Hill. This is interesting as the numbers on the Summer Hill side of Parramatta Road are even. The odd numbers occurred in Haberfield.
The 1st Pioneer Battalion’s 7th reinforcements left Sydney aboard HT Borda on 17 October, disembarking in Plymouth on 3 January 1917.
He served in various training battalions until 18 November when he proceeded to the Australian General Base Depot in Rouelles France.
Arthur remained in France until the end of the war. On 1 December 1918 he reported to hospital with sore feet, re-joining his unit on 9 January 1919. He was promoted to temporary Sergeant on that day, but reverted to sapper five weeks later at his own request.
On 28 March he returned to England and on 1 April was granted leave with pay to attend training at the London County Council Educational Department. His period of leave finished on 1 June, however he was granted an extension until 1 July.
He returned to Australia aboard HMAT Anchises on 28 August, disembarking on 13 October. He was discharged on 12 September 1919.
In 1931 a Statutory Declaration has Arthur’s address as 8 Dickson Street Haberfield. The 1934 Electoral Records show Arthur and Edith living at 13 Kingston Street Haberfield, and in 1937 at 29 Tressider Avenue Haberfield.
Arthur developed a carbuncle on his neck and the infection spread to his brain. He passed away in Ashfield NSW on 31 December 1937.
He is also remembered on the Sydney Technical High School WW1 Roll of Honour.
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Naval & Military Forces
Special Tropical Corps
William Robert Watkins
17 February 1874 - Fitzroy Victoria
27 June 1960 - (Unknown)
Rank: Private
Service No: 996
Religion: Church of England
World War I (11 August 1914 - 4 March 1915)
William Watkins was born in Fitzroy Victoria on 17 February 1874 to William Watkins and Mary Hughes.
Some records show that he married Blanche Round in Victoria in 1896. Blanche passed away 21 April 1917.
A clerk, he enlisted in Sydney New South Wales on 11 August 1914. He gave his father’s address in Toorak VIC. Later correspondence records his address as Warwick 36 Turner Avenue Haberfield.
The Naval & Military Expeditionary Force (Special Tropical Corps) D Company left Sydney aboard HMAT Berrima on 19 August.
There is little information available regarding William’s service.
The Australian Naval and Military Expeditionary Force began forming following a request by the British government on 6 August 1914. The objectives of the force were to seize and destroy German wireless stations at Yap in the Caroline Islands, Nauru and at Rabaul New Britain.
He was discharged on 4 March 1915 as his appointment had expired.
On 27 August 1919 he wrote requesting assistance under the War Service Homes Act. This is the source for the address at Warwick 36 Turner Avenue Haberfield.
He also requested repatriation benefits on 15 September 1920.
William passed away on 17 June 1960.
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17th Infantry Battalion
Arthur Joseph Watts
25 March 1897 - Grenfell New South Wales
21 December 1979 - (Unknown)
Rank: Private
Service No: 3201
Religion: Church of England
World War I (1 September 1915 - 29 August 1919)
World War II (15 March 1942 – 21 June 1943)
Arthur Watts was born in Grenfell New South Wales on 25 March 1897 to Joseph Watts and Ellen Riley.
In 1909 he received a scholarship to attend Fort Street High School. After completing his schooling he joined the Lands Department in Kempsey NSW as a junior clerk.
He enlisted in Sydney on 1 September 1915, giving his father’s address at Naiooka 14 Gillies Avenue Haberfield.
The 17th Battalion’s 7th reinforcements left Sydney aboard HMAT Suevic on 20 December.
He was taken on strength with the 2nd Pioneer Battalion on 10 March 1916, and as part of the British Expeditionary Force he proceeded to France on 26 March where he remained for much of his service.
On 5 September he reported to hospital with a fever, re-joining his unit in Belgium on 19 September.
Arthur returned to England on 23 March 1919 and embarked for Australia aboard HMAT Ypiranga on 13 May. He was appointed voyage only Corporal on 20 May and disembarked on 5 July.
He was discharged on 29 August 1919.
After returning from the war, he re-joined the Lands Department and on 3 June 1923 was appointed draftsman.
He married Mabel Savage in Kempsey NSW on 28 August 1926. Mabel passed away in 1985.
Arthur later worked in Grafton, Hay, Forbes and Goulburn. He was sworn in as a Justice of the Peace in Forbes Court House on 10 October 1947.
On 15 March 1942 he enlisted during World War II in Goulburn NSW. He served with the 13th Battalion Volunteer Defence Corps until 21 June 1943.
Following World War II his career in the Lands Department continued in Forbes NSW where he was appointed Officer in Charge. Moving to Balgowlah NSW in 1950 he was appointed Officer in Charge of general drafting. He continued in the Department, being appointed Inspector in 1955, and Assistant Under Secretary in 1958 and Sydney.
He retired in 1962 and passed away on 21 December 1979.
His brothers Edwin and Ernest also served. Their names do not appear on the 1914-19 Haberfield Roll of Honour board.
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9th Infantry Battalion
Edwin Charles Watts
26 June 1893 - Charters Towers Queensland
1963 - Marrickville New South Wales
Rank: Private
Service No: 4592
Religion: Methodist
World War I (6 September 1915 - 31 October 1919)
Edwin Watts was born in Charters Towers Queensland on 26 June 1893, one of three children to Charlie Watts and Isabella Lowrey.
He married Ivy Kain in Charters Towers QLD in 1913. Ivy passed away on 13 August 1914.
Edwin enlisted in Townsville QLD on 6 September 1915. A pastry cook, he gave an address in Charters Towers QLD. Later correspondence records his father living at 58 O’Connor Street Haberfield, thus the connection. It is not confirmed that Edwin lived in Haberfield, however following discharge he did live in Sydney.
Members of the 9th Battalion left Brisbane QLD on 31 January 1916 aboard HMAT Wandilla, disembarking in Alexandria on 5 March. Joining with the British Expeditionary Force the unit proceeded to France on 28 May.
Edwin was taken on strength with the 9th Battalion in Etaples and served in France and Belgium. He was detached to the Kit Stores in Calais on 2 May 1918, rejoining his unit on 16 May.
Returning to England he spent 26 days in the 1st Australian Dermatological Hospital in Bulford.
Edwin returned to Australia on 18 July 1919 aboard HMAT Takada, disembarking on7 September 1919. He was discharged on 31 October 1919.
In 1923 Edwin married Marjorie Bunyan in Marrickville NSW.
On 26 April 1927 he applied for assistance under the War Services Homes Act. The outcome is not recorded.
Edwin passed away in Marrickville NSW in 1963.
Edwin’s name does not appear on the 1914-19 Haberfield Roll of Honour board.
Source: Ashfield & District Historical Society
His brothers Arthur and Ernest also served. Ernest’s name does not appear on the 1914-19 Haberfield Roll of Honour board.
Unit not assigned
Ernest Vivian Watts
29 August 1893 - Grenfell New South Wales
1966 - St Leonards New South Wales
Rank: Sapper
Service No: 32017
Religion: Church of England
World War I (8 October 1917 - 21 January 1918)
Ernest Watts was born in Grenfell New South Wales on 29 August 1893, one of three children to Joseph Watts and Ellen Riley. His mother passed away in 1899.
A bank clerk, he enlisted in Sydney on 8 October 1917. He gave his father’s address at 14 Gillies Avenue Haberfield.
Whilst serving at the Moore Park Engineer’s Depot, his war record shows that he was declared unfit for duty on 21 January 1918. The handwriting is unclear.
He married Doris Henson in North Sydney NSW in 1925.
Ernest passed away in St Leonards NSW in 1966.
Ernest’s name does not appear on the 1914-19 Haberfield Roll of Honour board.
Source: Ashfield & District Historical Society
His brothers Arthur and Edwin also served. Edwin’s name does not appear on the 1914-19 Haberfield Roll of Honour board.
3rd Australian General Hospital
Imperial Service Medal (Non-military)
Henry William Watts
8 April 1880 - Epping England
22 April 1954 - Picton New South Wales
Rank: Sergeant
Service No: 4477
Religion: Church of England
World War I (17 March 1915 - 14 July 1919)
World War II (10 June 1941 – 9 May 1944)
Henry Watts was born in Epping England on 8 April 1880, one of five children to Francis Watts and Mary Tucker.
Henry served during the Boer War with the British military between 1 November 1899 and 25 October 1901. Following that war, he remained in South Africa as a police constable.
He immigrated to Australia and arrived in Melbourne Victoria on 13 August 1908. Moving to New South Wales he joined the NSW Police on 16 October 1908.
He married Marian Sheard on 24 January 1912 in Redfern NSW. Marian passed away in 1953.
A clerical worker with the NSW Police, he enlisted in Liverpool NSW on 17 March 1915. He and Marian were living at Leamington 61 St David’s Road Haberfield.
He left Sydney aboard RMS Mooltan on 15 May 1915. He proceeded to the Gallipoli Peninsula, returning to Alexandria on 27 January 1916.
In Abbassia he was promoted to Corporal on 18 October and later Sergeant on 1 September 1916.
Shortly after the promotion he was transferred to England. On 28 December 1917 he transferred to the 8th Australian Field Ambulance and proceeded to France. He remained in France until 13 January 1919 when he returned to England.
He returned to Australia aboard HT Orca on 19 February, disembarking on 3 April. Henry was discharged on 14 July 1919.
After returning to Australia he re-joined the Police Force and on 15 July 1935 he was appointed as Sergeant in the Wollondilly Shire. He retired on 8 April 1940. As a result of his police service, he received the Imperial Service Medal.
On 10 June 1941 he enlisted in Paddington NSW during World War II. His enlistment papers show that he lowered his age by five years in order to enlist.
He served in the Intelligence Corps in Sydney and reached the rank of Lieutenant. He was discharged on 9 May 1944.
Henry passed away in Picton NSW on 22 April 1954 as a result of a blood clot following surgery.
Henry’s grand-daughter applied for his Gallipoli medallion in 1967. In order to do so, she was required to supply a letter from her mother as next of kin.
His name also appears on the Surry Hills NSW Police Force Roll of Honour WWI and the St David’s Church Roll of Honour.
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12th Field Company Engineers
Trevor Llewellyn Waugh
29 June 1895 - Maryborough Queensland
2 February 1965 - Indooroopilly Queensland
Rank: Driver
Service No: 16885
Religion: Presbyterian
World War I (30 October 1916 - 10 July 1919)
Trevor Waugh was born in Maryborough Queensland on 29 June 1895, one of two children to John Waugh and Alma Marshall.
A delivery clerk, he enlisted at the Royal Agricultural Showgrounds in Sydney New South Wales on 30 October 1916. He gave his mother’s address at 5 Tressider Avenue Haberfield.
The January 1917 reinforcements left Sydney aboard RMS Osterley on 10 February 1917, disembarking in Plymouth on 11 April 1917
After spending time in the No 4 Camp in Parkhurst, he proceeded to France on 22 January 1918. He served in France until war’s end, returning to England on 8 January 1919. He was on leave from 10 January until 24 January.
He did not return from leave and was considered A.W.L until he was apprehended on 29 January. Trevor forfeited five day’s pay.
He returned to Australia aboard HT Swakopmund on 15 June, disembarking on 2 August. Trevor was discharged on 10 July 1919.
He married Catherine Von Sturmer at the Presbyterian Church in Byron Bay NSW on 14 May 1938. Catherine passed away in 1979.
He passed away in Indooroopilly QLD on 2 February 1965 as a result of myocardial infarction and coronary atherosclerosis.
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22nd Field Artillery Brigade (Howitzer)
Sydney James Webster
28 June 1889 - St Peters New South Wales
1 May 1964 - Newtown New South Wales
Rank: Gunner
Service No: 15651
Religion: Church of England
World War I (15 December 1915 - 6 February 1918)
Sydney Webster was born in St Peters New South Wales on 28 June 1889, one of ten children to Jasper Webster and Emily Smith.
He married Florence Hutchinson in Waterloo NSW in 1909. They were divorced on 15 June 1927. Florence passed away in 1973.
A carter, he enlisted in Casula NSW on 15 December 1915. He and Florence were living in Erskineville NSW.
It appears that he may have enlisted under the assumed name A.J Smith in the 17th Battalion on 7 December. He promised to re-enlist using his real name so that he could provide for his wife and family.
The 22nd Howitzer Brigade’s 2nd reinforcements left Sydney aboard HMAT Ceramic on 14 April 1916. The unit moved on to Marseilles on 29 May where he initially served to the Base Depot in Etaples.
Sydney was taken on strength with the 2nd Divisional artillery Column on 15 November, but three days later he reported to the 2nd Australia Field Ambulance suffering from bronchitis.
He was transported back to England on 3 December and admitted to the 3rd Southern General Hospital in Oxford. He was discharged to the No 1 Command Depot on 26 February 1917
On 24 March he was found to be A.W.L between 3pm on 20 March and 11pm on 21 March. He was confined to camp for five days, and forfeited two days’ pay.
Sydney continued his service in various Command Depots until 24 April when he was readmitted to hospital, again with bronchitis. He had a further stay in hospital in July.
He returned to Australia on 27 August aboard HT Pakeha, disembarking on 25 October. He was discharged on 6 February 1918 as medically unfit due to chronic bronchitis and asthma.
On 22 January 1918 he was called before the Permanent Medical Referee Board at Randwick Hospital. As a result of his medical assessment, on 7 February he was granted a pension of 15/- per fortnight. He was living at Maitland Cottage 18 Northcote Street Haberfield at the time.
Electoral records show he was living at 2 Dickson Street Haberfield in 1963.
Sydney passed away on 1 May 1964 in Newtown NSW.
Some records show his name as Sidney.
His name does not appear on the 1914-19 Haberfield Roll of Honour board.
Source: Inner West 15000
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1st Auxiliary Mechanical Transport Coy
Charles Albert Weekes
5 July 1891 - Marengo New South Wales
22 September 1964 - Campsie New South Wales
Rank: Driver
Service No: 13963
Religion: Roman Catholic
World War I (25 October 1916 - 16 October 1919)
Charles Weekes was born in Marengo New South Wales on 5 July 1891, one of six children to Charles Weekes and Mary Oakes.
He enlisted at the Royal Agricultural Showgrounds on 25 October 1916. He gave his father’s address in Paddington NSW; however other records show he was living at 18 Hawthorne Parade Haberfield.
The Auxiliary Mechanical Transport Company’s 3rd reinforcements left Melbourne aboard RMS Omrah on 17 January 1917, disembarking in Devonport on 27 March.
He was admitted to the Bulford Convalescence Hospital on 21 May with venereal disease and was not discharged until 13 June.
The unit proceeded to France on 8 August where he initially served in the Australian General Base Depot in Rouen.
He was admitted to 13th Australian Field Ambulance with jaundice on 3 December, before being transferred to England on 21 December. He was discharged to the No 4 Command Depot in Hurdcott on 21 January 1918.
Charles was transferred to the Overseas Training Brigade in Hurdcott on 18 February. He returned to Havre France on 27 March and was taken on strength with the 4th Australian Division Signals on 11 May.
Charles returned to England on 5 June 1919.
He returned to Australia aboard HT Takada on 18 July, disembarking on 7 September. Charles was discharged on 16 October 1919.
He married Rebecca Clark in Canterbury NSW in 1926. Rebecca was known by her middle name Grace, and passed away in 1968
Charles passed away in Campsie NSW on 22 September 1964.
His name does not appear on the 1914-19 Haberfield Roll of Honour board.
Source: Inner West 15000
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13th Infantry Battalion
Gordon Wilson Weirick
14 October 1894 - Burwood New South Wales
26 August 1921 - Randwick New South Wales
Rank: Private
Service No: 5213
Religion: Baptist
World War I (16 March 1916 - 13 March 1919)
Gordon Weirick was born in Burwood New South Wales on 14 October 1896 to Samuel Weirick and Alice Wilson.
A clerk, he enlisted in Liverpool NSW on 16 March 1916. He gave his mother’s address at 113 Ramsay Road (sic) Haberfield.
The 13th Battalion’s 16th reinforcements left Sydney aboard HMAT Star of Victoria on 31 March.
On 6 June the unit left Alexandria for Plymouth.
At a District Court Martial held on 12 June 1917, Gordon was charged with misappropriating funds from the Sergeant’s Mess. He had in his care £132 12/10 of regiment money of which he applied £21/10 for his own use with intent to defraud.
Gordon was sentenced to six months imprisonment and forfeited 244 day’s pay. The final 29 days of the sentence were remitted on 12 November for good behaviour.
After spending a few days in hospital with an ingrown toenail, he proceeded to France on 12 January 1918 with the 12th Training Battalion.
On 5 April he was taken to the 13th Field Ambulance after receiving a gunshot wound to his head which caused a fracture to the frontal bone. He was transferred to England on 18 April.
Gordon was admitted to the Ontario Military Hospital in Orpington, and was discharged on 30 June for return to Australia as a result of his wound.
He returned to Australia on 3 August aboard HMAT Karoola, disembarking on 6 September. He was discharged on 13 March 1919.
Gordon passed away in the Red Cross Home in Randwick from pulmonary tuberculosis on 26 August 1921 as a result of his war service.
His family did not receive the memorial plaque until 4 February 1924.
William is one of approximately 1,000 soldiers who died within five years of the armistice.
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55th Infantry Battalion
Edwin John Wensor
10 November 1897 - Singleton New South Wales
26 September 1917 - Polygon Wood Belgium
Rank: Corporal
Service No: 1981
Religion: Church of England
World War I (14 July 1915 - Killed in Action 22 April 1917)
British Aeroplane Cemetery Ypres Belgium
1,105 Commonwealth graves 636 unidentified
665 Australian soldiers died this day
Edwin Wensor was born in Singleton New South Wales on 10 November 1897, one of two children to William Wensor and Lily Wilson.
An apprentice jeweller, he enlisted in Goulburn NSW on 14 November 1915. His father was living at 30 Wattle Street Haberfield. It has not been confirmed that Edwin lived in Haberfield.
A member of the 55th Battalion, he left Sydney aboard HMAT Barambah on 23 June 1916, disembarking in Plymouth on 25 August. Edwin was promoted to Acting Corporal the following day.
The unit proceeded to France aboard SS Victoria on 16 November and were marched into the 5th Australian Divisonla Base Depot at Etaples the following day.
Reverting to private on 19 November, he was taken on strength with the 55th Battalion reinforcements on 1 December.
He reported to the 14th Field Ambulance on 10 January 1917 complaining of sore feet. He was transferred to the New Zealand Stationary Hospital on 13 January with the diagnosis of neuralgia in the feet. Edwin returned to England and was admitted to the County of London War Hospital where he would remain until the end of the month.
After spending time at depots in Perham Downs and Windmill Hill, he proceeded back to France on 20 June with the 55th Battalion reinforcements.
He was marched out of the Havre depot and taken on strength with the 62nd Battalion on 13 July.
Edwin lost his life in Polygon Wood Belgium on 26 September 1917.
His body was later re-interred at the Aeroplane British Cemetery at Ypres Belgium. The family was informed on 20 October 1922.
His brother George also served during World War One and his name appears on the Haberfield Roll of Honour board.
Edwin’s name appears on the Hamilton Superior Public School Roll of Honour.
His name does not appear on the 1914-19 Haberfield Roll of Honour board.
Source: Ashfield & District Historical Society
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1st Field Artillery Brigade
Military Cross
George Turner Wensor
5 July 1892 - West Maitland New South Wales
28 March 1973 - Concord Repat New South Wales
Rank: Lieutenant
Service No: 451
Religion: Church of England
World War I (31 August 1914 - 27 November 1918)
George Wensor was born in West Maitland New South Wales on 5 July 1892, one of two children to William Wensor and Lily Wilson.
A bank clerk, he enlisted in Sydney on 31 August 1914. He gave his father’s address in Goulburn, but was living at 30 Wattle Street Haberfield.
The 1st Field Artillery’s 3rd Battery left Sydney aboard HMAT Argyllshire on 18 October 1914, disembarking in Egypt in December.
As part of the Mediterranean Expeditionary Force, he proceeded to Gallipoli on 4 April 1915. George was transferred to hospital in Mudros on 1 August with diarrhoea and was discharged to duty four days later.
In November he spent 38 days in hospital with gonorrhoea.
He was transferred to the 5th Divisional Artillery on 25 February 1916, and later served as the quartermaster at the Ferry Post in April.
Following a promotion to sergeant on 17 May, he left Egypt on 20 June with the British Expeditionary Force. After four months in France he returned to England on 24 October and joined the Royal Artillery Cadet School.
He qualified for a commission on 16 February 1917 before returning to France on 30 March where he was attached for duty to the 5th Divisional Artillery. He received his commission as Lieutenant on 16 May.
He was taken in to the 53rd Battery on 9 August and was wounded on 29 September. George remained on duty only to be gassed during a shell attack on 17 November. He returned to duty on 27 November.
On 31 August 1918 he received the Military Cross for his actions on 19 March. The citation read –
“For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. The battery was very heavily shelled, several casualties were caused, and a gun pit was set alight. With three others he immediately went to the assistance of the wounded, and by pulling away the burning material and extinguishing the fire they not only saved the lives of the wounded men, but prevented an explosion of the ammunition. He was under shell fire throughout, and showed the greatest courage and initiative.”
George left England aboard HT Dunluce Castle, disembarking in Suez. There he boarded HS Karoola on 27 April 1918 and returned to Australia. George arrived in Australia on 28 May, and his commission was terminated on 27 November 1918.
He married Ida Arnold at St Matthews Church Albury NSW on 25 January 1919. Ida died the same year during the birth of their son Edwin, who also did not survive the birth.
He later married Eileen Jeffries on 23 October 1926 at St Stephens Church in Philip Street Sydney. Eileen passed away in 1940.
On 20 April 1967 George applied for the ANZAC medallion stating that he had served at Suvla Bay and Cape Helles. He was living in Pymble at the time.
His brother Edwin lost his life at Polygon Wood on 26 September 1917. His name does not appear on the 1914-19 Haberfield Roll of Honour board.
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3rd Infantry Battalion
Clement William West
1896 - Adaminaby New South Wales
1979 - Manly New South Wales
Rank: Private
Service No: 4139
Religion: Wesleyan
World War I (11 September 1915 - 3 April 1919)
Clement West was born in Adaminaby New South Wales in 1896, one of four children to William West and Cecilia Yates.
He enlisted in Holdsworthy NSW on 11 September 1915. An engineer, he gave his mother’s address at 8 O’Connor Street Haberfield.
The 3rd Battalion’s 13th reinforcements left Sydney aboard HMAT Aeneas on 20 December. Clement transferred to the 2nd Battalion in Tel-el-Kebir on 14 February 1916 and embarked for France on 22 March.
On 15 September 1918 he received gunshot wounds to his left knee and wrist. He was transferred to England and admitted to the 1st Auxiliary Hospital in Winchester on 22 September. Clement was discharged to the No 4 Command Depot in Harefield on 22 November.
Such was the nature of his wounding that he returned to Australia aboard HMAT Aeneas on 18 December. Disembarking on 5 February 1919, he was discharged on 3 April 1919.
He married Victoria Bacon in Auburn NSW in 1920.
Their son William lost his life in Rabaul Papua New Guinea on 4 February 1942.
Clement passed away in Manly NSW in 1979.
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2nd Infantry Battalion
Reginald Reeves Whereat
11 September 1878 - Tenterfield New South Wales
29 September 1942 - Ashfield New South Wales
Rank: Corporal
Service No: 1503
Religion: Church of England
World War I (5 December 1914 - 9 May 1916)
Reginald Whereat was born in Tenterfield New South Wales on 11 September 1878, one of ten children to Edward Whereat and Mary Simons.
Reginald married Ruby Ross in Sydney on 27 June 1900. Ruby passed away in 1956.
In 1901 Reginald started work in the NSW Railways Locomotive Branch as a fitter.
He enlisted in Liverpool NSW on 5 December 1914. Although he and Ruby were living in Petersham, he gave an address c/- Mrs Rapp of St David’s Road Haberfield.
The 2nd Battalion’s 3rd reinforcements left Sydney aboard HMAT Seang Choon on 11 February 1915. Reginald had been promoted to Corporal on 1 January.
After arrival in Alexandria, the unit moved to Gallipoli on 7 May. He was admitted to the 2nd Field Ambulance suffering from shock on 23 May.
Returning to his unit, he was back in the field hospital with diarrhoea on 1 August. Returning to Cairo, he was admitted to the 2nd Australian General Hospital also suffering from influenza.
On 27 August 1915 the decision was made to return him to Australia, and on 29 August embarked on HMAT Euripides. He disembarked in Australia on 1 October, but was not discharged until 9 May 1916.
He passed away in a private hospital in Potts Point NSW on 29 September 1942. He and Ruby were living in Ashfield NSW at the time.
His name also appears on the Haymarket Loco Fitting Shop Roll of Honour.
His name does not appear on the 1914-19 Haberfield Roll of Honour board.
Source: Inner West 15000
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56th Infantry Battalion
Thomas Phillip Whitelaw
7 July 1897 - Araluen New South Wales
17 December 1919 - Cape Town South Africa
Rank: Private
Service No: 2019
Religion: Roman Catholic
World War I (17 March 1916 - Died of Illness 17 December 1919)
Thomas Whitelaw was born in Araluen New South Wales on 7 July 1897, one of three children to Thomas Whitelaw and Katherine Madigan.
A labourer, he enlisted at the Royal Agricultural Showgrounds in Sydney on 17 March 1916. He gave his parents address in Araluen; however other records show his postal address as 41 O’Connor Street Haberfield.
The 56th Battalion’s 3rd reinforcements left Sydney aboard HMAT Barambah on 23 June 1916, disembarking in Plymouth on 25 August. Whilst based at Larkhill, he was A.W.L from 21 to 27 September and forfeited six days’ pay.
He proceeded to Etaples France on 29 November where he was taken on strength with the 56th Battalion.
Between March and August of 1917, Thomas was in and out of hospital on a number of occasions. Diarrhoea was a constant problem, as was his diagnosis of nervousness.
Re-joining his unit on 11 August, he transferred to the 1st Australian Tunnelling Company a month later. He received a gunshot wound to his head on 30 September and was taken to the 8th General Hospital in Camiers on 2 October. Thomas re-joined his battalion on 22 November.
On 24 April 1918 he was wounded on a second occasion. He took gunshot wounds to the buttock, back and lumbar region. Following time in Hospital in Rouen, he was transferred to the 3rd Auxiliary Hospital in Dartford England.
After his discharge on 22 June to the No 3 Command Depot in Hurdcott, he ran into further trouble when on 3 October he was admitted to the 1st Australian Dermatological Hospital with venereal disease for 20 days.
He was absent from parade on 22 October and forfeited a day’s pay. A further A.W.L offence on 1 December saw a forfeiture of two days’ pay. Unable to keep out of trouble, he was A.W.L from 19 to 30 June 1919. He received 11 days field punishment No 2 and forfeited 22 days’ pay.
His prior exposure to venereal disease returned and he was admitted to the 1st Australian Dermatological Hospital for 53 days from 16 July.
He left England aboard HT Port Sydney on 22 September. On 14 October he disembarked in Cape Town South Africa suffering from empyema. Thomas was admitted to the 1st General Hospital in Wynberg and operated on the same day. He was placed on the dangerous illness list.
He was transferred to the seriously ill list on 7 November and died from septic pneumonia on 17 December 1919.
In what was unusual for the time, his mother received a full letter of explanation from the AIF.
Thomas was laid to rest in the Cape Town (Plumstead) Cemetery.
His name also appears on the Haymarket NSW Government Railway and Tramway Honour Board.
His name does not appear on the 1914-19 Haberfield Roll of Honour board.
Source: Inner West 15000
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145 Commonwealth graves WWI 97 WWII
1 Australian soldier died this day
1st Battalion Imperial Camel Corps
Albert Edward Whittaker
1886 - Sydney New South Wales
19 April 1917 - Gaza Palestine
Rank: Trooper
Service No: 1711
Religion: Presbyterian
World War I (23 October 1916 - Died in Action 19 April 1917)
Albert Whittaker was born in Sydney New South Wales in 1886, one of eight children to William Whittaker and Sarah Willis.
A flour packer, he enlisted at the Royal Agricultural Showgrounds in Sydney on 23 October 1916. He gave his father’s address at 52 Hawthorne Parade Haberfield.
The Camel Corps November 1916 reinforcements left Sydney aboard HMAT Medic on 12 December, disembarking in Suez on 19 January 1917.
On 26 January he was admitted to the 26th State Hospital in Ismailia suffering from Mumps and venereal disease. Albert was discharged to his unit on 11 March.
He joined the Reserve Depot Company in Sheik Zayed on 25 March, then the battalion headquarters in Khan Yumus in Gaza on 1 April.
Albert lost his life during the occupation of a Turkish redoubt on 19 April 1917. The position was re-occupied by Turkish troops and as a result a number of bodies, including Albert’s, were not recovered.
He is remembered at the Jerusalem Memorial in Israel.
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3,300 Memorials
118 Australian soldiers died this day
1st Australian Army Service Corps
Frank Whitting
1894 - Drummoyne New South Wales
14 March 1962 - Darlinghurst New South Wales
Rank: Private
Service No: 12316
Religion: Methodist
World War I (8 November 1915 - 9 April 1918)
Frank Whitting was born in Drummoyne New South Wales in 1894, one of five children to Charles Whitting and Sarah Stevens.
A Commonwealth Bank clerk, he enlisted in Liverpool NSW on 8 November 1915. He gave his father’s address at Trowbridge Dudley Street Haberfield.
The Army Service Corps July 1916 reinforcements left Sydney aboard RMS Orontes on 12 August 1916, disembarking in Plymouth on 2 October.
Whilst stationed at the Parkhouse Training Depot, he was admitted to the Delhi Hospital on 22 November with the mumps.
On 11 July 1917 the services unit proceeded to Rouelles France, where he would serve until 2 December.
Returning to England, he was found to be suffering from synovitis of his right knee. The decision was made to return Frank to Australia.
Frank returned to Australia aboard HT Corinthic on 10 January 1918, disembarking on 3 March. He was discharged on 9 April 1918.
He married Olga Clifton in Randwick NSW in 1930. Olga passed away in 2002 aged 95 years.
Frank passed away in the Sacred Heart Hospice in Darlinghurst NSW on 14 March 1962.
He is also remembered on the Sydney Commonwealth Bank of Australia Great War Honour Board.
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36th Heavy Artillery Group
John Henry Wild
17 September 1895 - Bathurst New South Wales
21 April 1990 - Brisbane Queensland
Rank: ER Sergeant
Service No: 665
Religion: Roman Catholic
World War I (27 December 1915 - 27 October 1919)
World War II (17 April 1942 – 17 September 1943)
John Wild was born in Bathurst New South Wales on 17 September 1895, one of seven children to John Wild and Alice Flynn.
A clerk, he enlisted at South Head NSW on 27 December 1915. He gave his father’s address at 155 Bland Street Haberfield. As he was under twenty years of age, he supplied a letter of permission from his parents.
The 36th Heavy Artillery Group’s 5th reinforcements left Sydney aboard HMAT Nestor on 9 April 1916.
He was A.W.L on 21 August and forfeited three days’ pay. He was again A.W.L on 27 November, forfeiting one day’s pay and confined to barracks for seven days.
On 20 January 1917 he proceeded to France and was taken on strength with the 55th Siege Battery. He was wounded on 27 April, but remained on duty.
After reporting to hospital in October with ankle tissue inflammation, he reported to the Australian General Base Depot. He also suffered with scabies in November.
John found more trouble on 21 March 1918 when he was found guilty of overstaying leave by two days. He received three days field punishment No 2 and forfeited five days’ pay.
He was promoted to ER (extra regimental) Sergeant on 30 November.
On 19 April he left for Australia aboard HT Sardinia, disembarking on 13 June. John was discharged on 27 October 1919.
Returning to England on 6 March 1919, he was assigned to the AIF HQ Sports Committee. John also played with the AIF Rugby team.
He married Lucy Millicent Ralston in Randwick NSW on 3 March 1923. Known as Millicent, Lucy passed away on 5 June 1990, two weeks after John.
During World War Two, he enlisted in Randwick NSW on 17 April 1942. He served with the 9th Battalion Volunteer Defence Corps until discharge on 17 Spetember 1943.
John passed away in Brisbane Queensland on 21 April 1990.
His twin brother Patrick also served during World War One and his name appears on the 1914-19 Haberfield Roll of Honour board.
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1st Australian Wireless Squadron
Patrick Joseph Thomas Wild
15 July 1887 - Bathurst New South Wales
1 January 1962 - Chatswood New South Wales
Rank: Driver
Service No: 17183
Religion: Roman Catholic
World War I (1 September 1916 - 17 April 1919)
Patrick Wild was born in Bathurst on 17 September 1895, one of seven children to John Wild and Alice Flynn.
A telegraph lineman, he enlisted at Royal Agricultural Showgrounds in Sydney on 1 September 1916. He gave his father’s address at 155 Bland Street Haberfield.
The 1st Australian Wireless Squadron’s 8th reinforcements left Sydney aboard RMS Kashgar on 20 January 1917. He disembarked in Basra Iraq on 1 March 1917. At the time the area was known as Mesopotamia.
After reporting to hospital in Baghdad with dysentery on 15 May, and was discharged on 30 May. Patrick was admitted to hospital in Amarah Iraq on 28 June where he was diagnosed with the Entamoeba histolytica parasite.
There are gaps in his service record, and on 3 August 1918 he was invalided to India aboard HS Sicilia.
Following his discharge from hospital, he served at the Wireless Signal Service Depot in Rawalpindi Pakistan
He returned to Australia aboard SS Janus on 10 October, disembarking on 16 December. He was discharged on 17 April 1919.
Patrick married Ethel Bennett at St Kieran’s in Newtown NSW on 2 August 1919.
Patrick passed away in Chatswood NSW on 24 May 1962. Ethel followed just over a year later on 7 July 1963.
His twin brother John also served during World War One and his name appears on the Haberfield Roll of Honour board.
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2nd Infantry Battalion
Edward Henry Blunt Williams
8 January 1897 - Neutral Bay New South Wales
17 January 1969 - (Unknown)
Rank: Gunner
Service No: 4911
Religion: Church of England
World War I (28 August 1915 - 12 October 1919)
Edward Williams was born in Neutral Bay New South Wales on 8 January 1897, one of eleven children to Thomas Williams and Bessie Blunt.
A cater, he enlisted at Warwick Fram NSW on 28 August 1915. He gave his father’s address at Summerlees 63 St David’s Road Haberfield.
The 2nd Battalion’s 15th reinforcements left Sydney aboard HMAT Star of England on 8 March 1916. He transferred to the 54th Battalion at Ferry Post Egypt on 30 April.
The unit embarked for France, arriving on 29 June.
On 25 August he was found to be A.W.L from 10am on 24 August until 6am on 25 August. He received 28 days field punishment No 2 and forfeited 30 days pay.
He served in that unit until early 1919. Returning to England, he served with the 5th Mobile Veterinary Section. Edward reported to hospital on 25 March suffering from venereal disease. Released from hospital on 12 June, he forfeited 80 days pay.
Edward returned to Australia aboard HT Wiltshire on 4 July, disembarking on 20 August. He was discharged on 12 October 1919.
His brother Thomas also served during World War One and his name appears on the 1914-19 Haberfield Roll of Honour board.
He passed away on 17 January 1969.
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Williams, G H
Virtual War Memorial lists 17 World War One soldiers with the surname Williams and initials G H. No connections to Haberfield were established. George Joseph Williams (below) was registered as George Harper Williams at birth. This could have led to some confusion.
1st Infantry Battalion
George Joseph Williams
21 June 1895 - Camperdown New South Wales
21 September 1917 - Menin Road Belgium
Rank: Corporal
Service No: 590 / 7103
Religion: Roman Catholic
World War I (3 Sept 1914 -15 March 1916, 19 Sept 1916 - Died of Wounds 21 Sept 1917)
George Williams was born in Camperdown NSW on 21 June 1895, one of six children to William Williams and Catherine Doyle.
For reasons not known, his birth was registered as George Harper Williams. Family history states that George spent time in Mittagong Boys Home when aged around 12 years for petty thefts.
A dairy hand, he enlisted in Sydney on 3 September 1914. He gave his sister’s address at Wingham Dalhousie Street Haberfield.
The 1st Battalion’s E Company left Sydney aboard HMAT Afric on 18 October, disembarking in Egypt on 2 December.
His unit proceeded to the Gallipoli Peninsula on 25 April. On 23 May 1915 he was returned Egypt suffering from scabies. He was discharged to Base Details in Zeitoun on 9 June, but returned to hospital on 25 June suffering from gonorrhoea.
He was transferred to the Dermatological Hospital in Cairo. Upon his discharge from hospital, he returned to Sydney aboard HT Port Lincoln on 4 August. He married Margaret Day at St James Church Ashfield on 2 December 1915. Margaret passed away in 1963.
On 15 March 1916 George was discharged as medically unfit. The Commanding Officer at the Haberfield Drill Hall was advised on 27 November.
George re-enlisted on 19 September 1916 and left Sydney aboard HMAT Benalla on 9 November, disembarking in Devonport on 9 January 1917.
On 22 January he was A.W.L, surrendering to military police on 11 February. He served 20 day’s detention and forfeited 42 days’ pay.
The unit proceeded to France on 11 April and on 11 August George was promoted to Corporal following the evacuation of the unit corporal due to wounding.
During the Battle of Menin Road on 21 September, George suffered shrapnel wounds to his abdomen and thigh after a bomb was dropped from an airplane. According to Cpl John Paterson (SN 6783) he was in a sandbag dug out with thirteen other soldiers. Four died and ten were badly wounded.
George was taken to the 17th Casualty Clearing Station succumbed to his wounds and passed away on 21 September 1917.
He was interred at the Lijssenthoek Military Cemetery in Belgium.
Margaret was awarded a pension of 52/3 per fortnight on 2 November 1917. Their son Cecil received a pension of £1 per fortnight.
His name does not appear on the 1914-19 Haberfield Roll of Honour board.
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9,901 Commonwealth graves 24 unidentified
214 Australian soldiers died this day
Hospital Transport Corps
Harold Beverstock Williams
9 January 1893 - Ashfield New South Wales
16 November 1963 - Manly New South Wales
Rank: Private
Service No: 18387
Religion: Church of England
World War I (26 February 1917 - 20 February 1918)
World War II (12 June 1941 – 2 July 1941)
Harold Williams was born in Ashfield New South Wales on 9 January 1893 to George Williams and Marian Frances.
He married Clara L’Estrange in Ashfield NSW in 1914.
A labourer, he enlisted in Sydney on 26 February 1917. He and Clara were living at 143 Bland Street Haberfield.
His records are unclear as to his service. He was assigned the HS Karoola and made a number of journeys to and from Europe.
Harold returned to Australia on 13 January 1918 aboard HMAT Karoola, disembarking on 20 February. He was discharged on the same day.
It appears that Harold ran afoul of the law when he was charged with wife desertion on 1 March 1922. He had disobeyed a magistrates order to pay £29/16 for his wife and child.
A warrant was issued on 23 May 1923 regarding a further £2/10 for his child. There is no further information.
He married Lily Ponting in Moss Vale NSW on 9 July 1925. They were divorced on 12 September 1941. Lily passed away in 1946.
On 12 June 1941 he enlisted at Paddington NSW during World War 2. He was discharged on 2 July as it was considered he was unlikely to become an efficient soldier.
Harold passed away in Manly NSW on 16 November 1963
45th Infantry Battalion
Herbert George Belcher Williams
20 June 1881 - Gundagai New South Wales
4 November 1963 - North Sydney New South Wales
Rank: Sergeant
Service No: 2542
Religion: Church of England
World War I (11 April 1916 - 4 September 1919)
World War II (21 April 1942 – 30 September 1945)
Herbert Williams was born in Gundagai New South Wales on 20 June 1881, one of five children to James Williams and Annabella Willans.
Prior to enlistment, Herbert’s records indicate that he was working on the construction of Burrinjuck Dam.
A clerk, he enlisted in Cootamundra NSW on 11 April 1916. At that time he gave his parent’s address in Orange NSW. Correspondence from his mother on 16 April 1917 states his address as The Gunyah 48 Waratah Street Haberfield.
The 45th battalion’s 5th reinforcements left Sydney aboard HMAT Anchises on 24 August, disembarking in Devonport on 11 October.
After a brief stay in hospital he reported to the 12th Training Battalion in Codford on 22 October. He was allotted to the 13th Battalion on 2 March 1917 and proceeded to France.
Herbert saw out his service in France without injury. After leave in Paris on 3 March 1919 he returned to England for demobilisation.
He left England aboard HMAT Beltana on 2 June, disembarking on 19 July. He was discharged on 4 September 1919.
During his service he was promoted to Corporal on 26 September 1918, then Sergeant on 20 January 1919.
Following his discharge, he returned to his job with the Water Conservation and Irrigation Commission. He later became a valuer with the Rural Bank.
He married Jessica Wansbrough on 2 August 1919 at St Paul’s Castle Hill NSW. Known as Jessie, she passed away in 1966.
On 21 April 1942 he enlisted during World War Two. Living in Leeton NSW at the time, he served until 30 September 1945 when the 17th Battalion Volunteer Defence Corps was disbanded.
His enlistment papers show that he suffered a gas attack during World War One with no ill effects.
Herbert passed away in North Sydney NSW on 4 November 1963.
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1st Infantry Battalion
James Henry Williams
26 December 1884 - Gundagai New South Wales
22 August 1967 - Brisbane Queensland
Rank: Corporal
Service No: 3957
Religion: Congregational
World War I (17 August 1915 - 5 December 1919)
James Williams was born on 26 December 1884 in Gundagai New South Wales, one of seven children to the Reverend James Williams and Annabella Willans. His father passed away in 1913 and his mother in 1917.
He married Ellen Daws at St Peter’s Leeton NSW on 16 October 1915. Ellen passed away in 1985.
A clerk with the Water Conservation and Irrigation Commission, he enlisted in Cootamundra NSW on 17 August 1915. Originally giving his mother’s address in Leeton, it was changed to The Gunyah 48 Waratah Street Haberfield following his marriage to Ellen.
Members of the 4th Battalion left Sydney aboard HMAT Medic on 30 December 1915. Service records show that the ship disembarked in Alexandria on 7 January 1916. This is more likely 7 February 1916.
Joining the British Expeditionary Force he proceeded to France. On 29 April he was admitted to the Isolation Hospital in Etaples suffering from the mumps. He was transferred to the No 6 Convalescent Hospital on 24 May.
Throughout much on 1916 James suffered from a number of illnesses requiring hospitalisation. Following his return to Europe in July, he suffered from dyspepsia in Belgium. Returning to England, he was admitted to Woodcote Park Hospital as a result of abdominal adhesions.
On 22 December he was marched in to the infantry depot in Perham Down, before moving to the Bhurtmore Barracks on 17 January 1917. He was promoted to extra regimental Corporal on 21 August.
After serving in the depots for the majority of 1917, he was detached to the Australian Flying Corps on 29 November. On 3 February 1918 he was detached to the 1st Wing HQ.
Promoted to Corporal on 14 July, he remained with the 1st Wing HQ until 25 June 1919 when he was detached to the AIF HQ.
He returned to Australia aboard HMAT Anchises on 23 August, disembarking on 13 October. He was discharged on 5 December 1919.
According to a Statutory Declaration signed on 7 January 1943, James was moving to Queensland when he lost his Returned Services badge and discharge papers.
James passed away in Brisbane QLD on 22 August 1967.
His name does not appear on the Haberfield Roll of Honour board.
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1st Infantry Battalion
John Kerr Williams
30 September 1891 - Belltrees New South Wales
8 May 1961 - Toronto New South Wales
Rank: Corporal
Service No: 7330
Religion: Congregational
World War I (31 October 1916 - 16 May 1919)
John Williams was born at Belltrees near Scone New South Wales on 30 September 1891, one of three children to David Williams and Isabella Kerr.
A solicitor’s articled clerk, he enlisted in Newcastle NSW on 31 October 1916. He gave his father’s address at Glendearg 12 Winchcombe Avenue Haberfield.
His postal address was c/- Harris Wheeler & Co in Newcastle.
The 1st Battalion’s 24th reinforcements left Sydney aboard RMS Osterley on 10 February 1917, disembarking in Plymouth on 12 April.
He was promoted to acting Corporal during the journey, and later confirmed on 1 June 1918.
His record shows that his rating as very good to meritorious at both the Lewis Gun School and the Lyndhurst Grenade School. John also qualified as an instructor at the Grenade School.
On 18 October he proceeded to France where he remained until 25 February 1919. Returning to England he served on the Demobilisation Staff.
He returned to Australia aboard HT Suffolk on 18 April, disembarking on 6 June. He was discharged on 16 May 1919.
He married Gertrude Harris in Sydney on 20 November 1920. Gertrude passed away in 1969.
John returned to Harris Wheeler & Co and completed his law degree. He would eventually become a partner in the legal firm.
John passed away in Toronto NSW on 8 May 1961.
His name also appears on the NSW Law Society Roll of Honour.
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9th Field Company Engineers
Reginald Clifford Dudley Williams
1892 - Sydney New South Wales
16 July 1922 - Randwick New South Wales
Rank: Sergeant
Service No: 2542
Religion: Church of England
World War I (21 January 1916 - 21 May 1921)
Reginald Williams was born in Sydney New South Wales in 1892 to Samuel Williams and Martha Beattie.
A clerk, he enlisted in Rosebery Park NSW on 21 January 1916. He gave his father’s address at Maresa 29 Dudley Street Haberfield.
The 9th Field Company Engineers left Sydney aboard HMAT Ajana on 5 July, disembarking in Plymouth on 31 August.
Reginald spent time in hospital with tonsillitis in October, before contracting venereal disease on 22 November. He was admitted to the 1st Australian Dermatological Hospital in Bulford. He was discharged on 19 February 1917, a period of 90 days.
He was marched in the Perham Downs training camp where on 23 February he was charged with breaking camp. He was confined to camp for two days and forfeited two day’s pay.
On 13 May the unit proceeded to France.
Reginald was in further strife when he overstayed leave by two days in August 1918. He received six days field punishment No 2.
Regardless of his misdemeanours he was promoted to Corporal on 6 February 1919 and Sergeant on 1 January 1920.
He returned to Australia aboard HT Bremen on 28 May. During the voyage he was admitted to the ship’s hospital on 2 July. The ship disembarked on 24 July. He was discharged on 21 May 1921.
Reginald passed away as a result of pulmonary tuberculosis at the Woodville Red Cross Home in Randwick NSW on 16 July 1922.
His records state he was positive for tuberculosis in April 1920 but the information is not complete.
After correspondence over a few months, Reginald’s family received a memorial plaque on 7 February 1924.
Reginald is one of approximately 1,000 soldiers who died within five years of the armistice.
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2nd Infantry Battalion
Reginald Greville Williams
5 November 1892 - Newtown New South Wales
17 May 1977 - (Unknown)
Rank: Private
Service No: 6866
Religion: Church of England
World War I (23 October 1916 - 12 August 1919)
Reginald Williams was born in Newtown New South Wales on 5 November 1892 to Alexander Williams and Constance Jewell. He was one of two children, and also had seven half-siblings
A warehouseman, he enlisted at the Royal Agricultural Showgrounds in Sydney on 23 October 1916. He gave his mother’s address in Turner Avenue Haberfield. On the enlistment form the address is written as Turners Avenue.
The 2nd Battalion’s 22nd reinforcements left Sydney aboard HMAT Port Nicholson on 8 November, disembarking in Devonport on 10 January 1917.
The unit proceeded to France on 3 May.
Reginald was wounded on 4 October, receiving shrapnel wounds to his hip and cheek. He re-joined his unit on 20 October.
He reported sick on 16 August 1918 where he was found to be suffering from ringworms. Reginald was returned to England and admitted to the Middlesex War Hospital on 31 August.
Reginald later suffered with dermatitis and influenza.
He returned to Australia aboard HT Nestor on 20 May 1919, disembarking on 5 July. He was discharged on 12 August 1919.
Reginald married Ivy Spendlove in Ashfield NSW in 1922. Ivy passed away in 1971.
Reginald passed away on 7 May 1977.
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2nd Infantry Battalion
Thomas Robert Williams
21 June 1893 - Neutral Bay New South Wales
3 April 1981 - Lithgow New South Wales
Rank: Corporal
Service No: 4912
Religion: Church of England
World War I (18 August 1915 - 14 July 1919)
Thomas Williams was born in Neutral Bay New South Wales on 21 June 1893, one of eleven children to Thomas Williams and Bessie Blunt.
Known as Bob, he enlisted in Liverpool NSW on 18 August 1915. An engine cleaner, he gave his father’s address at Summerlees 63 St David’s Road Haberfield.
The 2nd Battalion’s 15th reinforcements left Sydney aboard HMAT Star of England on 8 March 1916.
Having transferred to the 54th Battalion, he left for France on 19 June.
In May 1917 he reported to the 3rd Australian Field Ambulance with a fever. He was taken to a hospital in Boulogne on 21 May, returning to his unit on 27 August.
The 54th Battalion continued to fight on the Western Front until war’s end. He returned to England on 17 April 1919.
During his service he was promoted to Lance Corporal on 1 November 1917 and Corporal on 22 April 1918.
Thomas returned to Australia aboard HT Ormonde on 16 June 1919, disembarking on 4 August. He was discharged on 14 July 1919.
He married Ethel Burnett in Portland NSW in 1933. Ethel passed away in 1994.
Thomas passed away in Lithgow NSW on 3 April 1981.
His brother Edward also served during World War One and his name appears on the Haberfield Roll of Honour board.
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1st Light Horse Regiment
Herbert George Willis
18 January 1893 - Parramatta New South Wales
19 May 1971 - Beecroft New South Wales
Rank: Corporal
Service No: 1126
Religion: Roman Catholic
World War I (11 March 1915 - 1 November 1917)
Herbert Willis was born in Parramatta New South Wales on 18 January 1893, one of five children to Joseph Willis and Mary Hird.
A clerk, he enlisted at Liverpool NSW on 11 March 1915. He gave his father’s address at Denver 19 Parramatta Road Summer Hill.
The 1st Light Horse Regiment’s 7th reinforcements left Sydney aboard HMAT Marere on 16 August.
Herbert served in Heliopolis and Tel-el-Kebir. He fought during the Battle of Romani before being promoted to corporal on 30 August 1916.
On 22 March 1917 he reported to hospital with diarrhoea. Two days later he was transferred to Cairo Hospital suffering from amobecic dysentery.
Herbert was later transferred to the 14th Australian General Hospital in Abbassia on 26 March. On 21 May he boarded HS Neutralia for Australia, having been diagnosed as suffering with septic arthritis.
He disembarked at Cape Town SA on 16 June and was admitted to Maitland Hospital. Herbert embarked on HMAT Ceramic on 26 August, arriving in Melbourne on 15 September. He then travelled overland to Sydney.
He was discharged on 1 November 1917.
Herbert was granted a pension of 22/6 per fortnight on 2 November.
Following military service Herbert worked for the NSW Railways until around 1962.
He married Lillian McCauley at St Joseph’s Rockdale NSW on 23 June 1920. Lillian passed away in 1972.
Herbert passed away in Beecroft NSW on 19 May 1971.
There is no direct link to Haberfield other than the possibility of numbering changes along Parramatta Road as previously discussed.
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Wilson, (?)
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Wilson, C
Virtual War Memorial lists 118 World War One soldiers with the surname Wilson and initial C. More information required to identify this person.
7th Field Artillery Brigade
Leslie Wilson
21 June 1893 - Junee New South Wales
12 January 1967 - Darlinghurst New South Wales
Rank: Gunner
Service No: 37937
Religion: Presbyterian
World War I (17 May 1917 - 11 February 1920)
Leslie Wilson was born in Junee New South Wales on 21 June 1893, one seven children to William Wilson and Julia MacLean.
A farmer, he enlisted in Sydney on 17 May 1917. He gave his father’s address at 73 Ramsay Street Haberfield.
The Field Artillery Brigade’s 31st reinforcement s left Sydney aboard HMAT Port Sydney on 5 November. After spending three days in the ship’s hospital in early December, he disembarked at Suez on 12 December.
He then proceeded to Southampton, arriving on 4 January 1918. Whilst there he was found guilty of being absent from camp without permission and confined to barracks for seven days.
In March he spent time in hospital suffering from the Mumps.
Following training in Heytesbury, he boarded transport for France, arriving in Rouelles on 17 April. He was taken on strength with the 7th Field Artillery Brigade on 24 April.
He remained in France until 27 March 1919 when he returned to England to prepare for demobilisation.
On 31 August he was granted leave to attend an agricultural machinery course at Massey-Harris in Stratford. At the completion of the course he was admitted to the 1st Australian Dermatological Hospital. He was discharged on 22 October.
Leslie returned to Australia aboard HMAT Aeneas on 22 November, disembarking on 12 January 1920. He was discharged on 11 February 1920.
He married Daphne Leslie in Wagga Wagga NSW in 1922. Daphne passed away in 1976.
Leslie passed away in St Vincent’s Hospital in Darlinghurst NSW on 12 January 1967.
His name does not appear on the 1914-19 Haberfield Roll of Honour board.
Source: Inner West 15000
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11th Australian Army Services Corps
Mentioned in Depatches
Reginald James Wilson
1890 - Ashfield New South Wales
13 May 1960 - Moree New South Wales
Rank: Corporal
Service No: 9401
Religion: Presbyterian
World War I (4 November 1915 - 16 July 1919)
Reginald Wilson was born on October 1890 in Ashfield New South Wales to John Wilson and Annabella McBrien.
A railways store clerk, he enlisted in Sydney on 4 November 1915. He gave his mother’s address at Glen Ugie 117 Chandos Street Haberfield.
The unit left Sydney aboard HMAT Runic on 20 January 1916, disembarking in Alexandria on 26 February.
After serving in Tel-el-Kebir, he proceeded to France on 15 June where he was attached to the Australian General Base Depot in Etaples. Reginald would serve there until the end of the war.
He was promoted to Lance Corporal on 25 August 1917, then Corporal on 6 October.
Reginald returned to Australia aboard HT Konig Frederich August on 20 June 1919, disembarking on 10 August. He was discharged on 16 July 1919.
The London Gazette of 12 December 1919 stated that Reginald had been mentioned in despatches. The particulars are not recorded. Information is available in the Commonwealth of Australia Gazette 30 October 1919 on page 1656 at position 87.
He married Evelyn Reid in Ashfield NSW on 10 May 1923. Evelyn passed away in 1956.
Reginald passed away in Moree NSW on 13 May 1960.
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Wilson, W
Virtual War Memorial lists 220 World War One soldiers with the surname Wilson and initials W. More information required to identify this person.
Wood, H
Virtual War Memorial lists 73 World War One soldiers with the surname Wood and initial H. More information required to identify this person.
19th Infantry Battalion
Mentioned in Depatches
Randolph Wood
1895 - London England
1977 - (Unknown)
Rank: Private
Service No: 6901
Religion: Church of England
World War I (14 May 1917 - 19 September 1919)
Randolph Wood was born in London England in September 1895, one of six children to Randolph Wood and Louisa Tinckham.
He left England on 21 March 1914.
A farmer, he enlisted in East Sydney on 14 May 1917. He gave his father’s address in Essex England. Other records show he was living at 18 O’Connor Street Haberfield.
The 19th Battalion’s 20th reinforcements left Sydney aboard HMAT Port Melbourne on 16 July, disembarking in Liverpool on 16 September.
His unit proceeded to France on 24 January 1918. Apart from time in hospital between 24 March and 4 April with bronchitis, his service passed without incident.
Randolph returned to England on 8 May 1919. He boarded HMAT Wiltshire on 4 July, disembarking on 20 August. He was discharged on 19 September 1919.
He married Stella Montieth in 1928.
Randolph passed away in 1977. He may have been living in Curl Curl NSW at the time.
His name does not appear on the 1914-19 Haberfield Roll of Honour board.
Source: Inner West 15000
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13th Infantry Battalion
Adrian William Wright
5 March 1895 - Redfern New South Wales
26 October 1976 - Five Dock New South Wales
Rank: ER Sergeant
Service No: 4352
Religion: Roman Catholic
World War I (2 September 1915 - 18 June 1919)
World War II (11 October 1939 – 22 June 1945)
Adrian Wright was born in Redfern New South Wales on 5 March 1895, one of four children to William Wright and Mary Osborne.
A clerk, he enlisted at Holdsworthy on 2 September 1915. He gave his mother’s address at Nebraska 96 O’Connor Street Haberfield.
The 13th Battalion’s 13th reinforcements left Sydney aboard HMAT Aeneas on 20 December.
The unit proceeded to France where on 14 August he received a bullet wound to his right foot. He was transported to England and admitted to hospital in Warrington on 19 August. He was discharged on 19 October.
He returned to hospital on 8 January 1917 suffering from the Mumps. On 29 January he was discharged to the No 4 Command Depot in Wareham.
Adrian was promoted to Extra Regimental Corporal on 1 October 1918 followed by ER Sergeant on 15 November.
He returned to Australia aboard HT Derbyshire on 2 March 1919. Adrian was discharged on 18 June 1919.
Adrian enlisted in Five Dock NSW during World War Two on 11 October 1939. He served in the NSW District Accounts Office until being medically discharged on 22 June 1945. He attained the rank of Warrant Officer Class One.
It appears that Adrian never married. Following his World War Two service, he was employed with the Commonwealth Department of Works. His war service counted towards long service leave in 1956.
Adrian passed away on 26 October 1976. The NSW Government Gazette of 25 March 1977 states his address as 121 Hampton Road Five Dock.
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17th Infantry Battalion
Alfred Allen Wright
22 August 1888 - Orange New South Wales
28 July 1953 - Gladesville New South Wales
Rank: Corporal
Service No: 4268
Religion: Church of England
World War I (21 October 1915 - 7 February 1920)
Alfred Wright was born in Orange New South Wales on 22 August 1888, one of five children to Thomas Wright and Catherine Perkins.
A clerk, he enlisted at the Royal Agricultural Showgrounds in Sydney on 21 October 1915. He gave his father’s address at 6 Marion Street Haberfield.
The 17th Battalion’s 10th reinforcements left Sydney aboard HMAT Star of England on 8 March 1916. The unit then left Alexandria aboard HT Megantic, disembarking in Plymouth on 4 June.
Following initial training in Tidwell with the artillery brigade’s School of Instruction, he was promoted to Corporal on 24 January 1917.
The training battalion proceeded to France on 4 June. He spent the period 28 September to 3 November in hospital before returning to his unit.
He returned to hospital in April 1918 with a fever. On 27 April he was transported from Rouen to England and admitted to the 1st Southern General Hospital in Birmingham on 29 April. Alfred was discharged to the No 4 Command Depot a month later.
Alfred retuned to France on 30 October. Returning to England on 27 May 1919, he spent the next two months in and out of hospital.
He returned to Australia aboard HMAT Berambah on 3 September, disembarking on 25 October. Following his arrival back home, he was subject to a medical examination on 1 November. Alfred had suffered an attack of jaundice, but had recovered by 16 December.
He was discharged on 7 February 1920.
He married Frances Jiffkins in Sydney in1920.
Alfred passed away in Gladesville NSW on 28 July 1953.
His name does not appear on the 1914-19 Haberfield Roll of Honour board.
Source: Inner West 15000
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3rd Infantry Battalion
Leslie David Wright
15 April 1893 - Ashfield New South Wales
9 September 1966 - Sutherland New South Wales
Rank: Corporal
Service No: 386
Religion: Presbyterian
World War I (17 August 1914 - 12 December 1918)
Leslie Wright was born in Ashfield New South Wales on 15 April 1893, one of eight children to David Wright and Margaret Coombes.
A skate mechanic, he enlisted in Sydney on 17 August 1914. He gave his father’s address at 16 St David’s Road Haberfield.
The 3rd Battalion’s B Company left Sydney aboard HMAT Euripides on 19 October. Leslie joined the Mediterranean Expeditionary Force and proceeded to Gallipoli.
Leslie received a gunshot wound to his left foot on 30 April 1915 and returned to Alexandria. He was discharged to a convalescent camp on 5 May.
Travelling to England, he married Dorothy Howard at St Margaret’s and All Hallows Church of England in Orford on 25 March 1916. Dorothy passed away in 1980.
Leslie was promoted to Corporal on 13 September 1916.
On 26 May 1917 he was attached to Admin Headquarters in England. After being taken on strength with the 61st Battalion, he proceeded to France on 9 October. From 22 October until 7 November he received treatment for appendicitis.
Re-joining his battalion on 31 January 1918, he later transferred to the 1st Australian Machine Gun Battalion before returning to the 3rd Battalion in April.
Leslie returned to Admin Headquarters in London on 13 August and on 24 August returned to Australia aboard HMAT Medic on submarine guard duty. He disembarked on 13 October and was discharged on 12 December 1918.
Leslie passed away in Sutherland NSW on 9 September 1966.
In 1967 Dorothy wrote requesting the Gallipoli Medallion to which her late husband was entitled. Dorothy passed away in 1980.
Leslie's name also appears on the St David's Church Roll of Honour.
His brother William also served during World War One and lost his life in France on 2 November 1916. William’s name appears on the Haberfield Roll of Honour board.
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1st Field Artillery Brigade
William John Wright
26 April 1895 - Ashfield New South Wales
2 November 1916 - Casalta France
Rank: Gunner
Service No: 11423
Religion: Presbyterian
World War I (6 September 1915 - Died of Injuries 2 November 1916)
William Wright was born in Ashfield New South Wales on 26 April 1895, one of eight children to David Wright and Margaret Coombes.
A plumber, he enlisted at Holdsworthy NSW on 6 September 1915. He gave his father’s address at 16 St David’s Road Haberfield.
The 1st Field Artillery Brigade’s 14th reinforcements left Sydney aboard HMAT Osterley on 15 January 1916.
After being initially stationed in Cairo and Tel-el-Kebir he left for France with the British Expeditionary Force, arriving in Marseilles on 25 June.
On 1 November he was taken to 1st Australian Casualty Clearing Station suffering from burns received in a gun pit. He died as a result of his burns the following day.
A Court of Inquiry was held but found insufficient evidence to determine the cause of the fire.
William was laid to rest in the Estaires Communal Cemetery and Extension.
His mother received a pension of 9/- per fortnight from 10 January 1917.
The family received William’s Victory Medal on 15 February 1923. David Wright did not receive the full report of his son’s death until 23 May 1939. His father still lived at 16 St David’s Road.
His brother Leslie also served during World War One and his name appears on the Haberfield Roll of Honour board.
His name appears on both the Haberfield Roll of Honour board in the library, and the St David’s Church Haberfield Roll of Honour board.
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Estaires Communal Cemetery and Extension
875 Commonwealth graves 63 unidentified
42 Australian soldiers died this day
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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)