Fromelles (Pheasant Wood)
Military Cemetery
Roll of Honour
I - Q
1528 Private
Allan William James Irving
32nd Bn. Australian Infantry, A. I. F.
20th July 1916, aged 21.
Plot I. E. 4.
Son of William Henry and Alice Maude Mary Irving, of Edward St., Glandore, South Australia. Native of Adelaide.
A bookbinder from Edwardstown, South Australia, prior to enlistment, he embarked with the 1st Reinforcements from Adelaide on 18 November 1915 aboard HMAT Geelong (A2) for Suez. The battalion relocated to the Western Front, France, during June 1916. Pte Irving was reported as a prisoner of war after the Battle of Fromelles on 20 July 1916 but was subsequently reported as being killed in action on that date.
Allan William James Irving
32nd Bn. Australian Infantry, A. I. F.
20th July 1916, aged 21.
Plot I. E. 4.
Son of William Henry and Alice Maude Mary Irving, of Edward St., Glandore, South Australia. Native of Adelaide.
A bookbinder from Edwardstown, South Australia, prior to enlistment, he embarked with the 1st Reinforcements from Adelaide on 18 November 1915 aboard HMAT Geelong (A2) for Suez. The battalion relocated to the Western Front, France, during June 1916. Pte Irving was reported as a prisoner of war after the Battle of Fromelles on 20 July 1916 but was subsequently reported as being killed in action on that date.
3331 Lance Sergeant
Ernest Augustus Jentsch
53rd Bn. Australian Infantry, A. I. F.
19th July 1916, aged 22.
Plot II. A. 5.
Only son of Ernest Felix and Alice Elizabeth Jentsch, of "Carlton," Hampstead Rd., Petersham, New South Wales.
A 22 year old clerk prior to enlisting on 13 June 1915, he embarked with the 11th Reinforcements of the 3rd Battalion from Sydney aboard HMAT Euripides on 2 November 1915. He was killed in action on 19 July 1916 at Fleurbaix, France.
Ernest Augustus Jentsch
53rd Bn. Australian Infantry, A. I. F.
19th July 1916, aged 22.
Plot II. A. 5.
Only son of Ernest Felix and Alice Elizabeth Jentsch, of "Carlton," Hampstead Rd., Petersham, New South Wales.
A 22 year old clerk prior to enlisting on 13 June 1915, he embarked with the 11th Reinforcements of the 3rd Battalion from Sydney aboard HMAT Euripides on 2 November 1915. He was killed in action on 19 July 1916 at Fleurbaix, France.
4315A Private
Cyril Donald Johnston
54th Bn. Australian Infantry, A. I. F.
20th July 1916, aged 24.
Plot I. D. 6.
Son of Ronald and Elizabeth Johnston. Native of Inverell, New South Wales.
A 23 year old school teacher prior to enlisting on 1 October 1915, Pte Johnston left Australia for Egypt with the 13th Reinforcements of the 2nd Battalion from Sydney on 20 December 1915 aboard HMAT Aeneas. Transferring to the 54th Battalion as part of the 'doubling-up' of the AIF in April 1916, Pte Johnston was in France for less than a month before taking part in the attack on German positions at Fromelles on the night of 19/20th July 1916. According to his Red Cross Missing and Wounded File, Pte Johnston was last seen wounded in front of the German trenches and was not recovered when the attack withdrew. Initially listed as missing, Pte Johnston was later confirmed by German sources to have been killed in action. Whilst his paybook and identity discs were later found in the Royal Prussian War Office in Berlin, the location of his grave was unknown and he was originally commemorated on the VC Corner Australian Cemetery Memorial prior to the discovery of his remains in 2008.
Cyril Donald Johnston
54th Bn. Australian Infantry, A. I. F.
20th July 1916, aged 24.
Plot I. D. 6.
Son of Ronald and Elizabeth Johnston. Native of Inverell, New South Wales.
A 23 year old school teacher prior to enlisting on 1 October 1915, Pte Johnston left Australia for Egypt with the 13th Reinforcements of the 2nd Battalion from Sydney on 20 December 1915 aboard HMAT Aeneas. Transferring to the 54th Battalion as part of the 'doubling-up' of the AIF in April 1916, Pte Johnston was in France for less than a month before taking part in the attack on German positions at Fromelles on the night of 19/20th July 1916. According to his Red Cross Missing and Wounded File, Pte Johnston was last seen wounded in front of the German trenches and was not recovered when the attack withdrew. Initially listed as missing, Pte Johnston was later confirmed by German sources to have been killed in action. Whilst his paybook and identity discs were later found in the Royal Prussian War Office in Berlin, the location of his grave was unknown and he was originally commemorated on the VC Corner Australian Cemetery Memorial prior to the discovery of his remains in 2008.
365 Corporal
Hassall Marsden Harding Kendall
31st Bn. Australian Infantry, A. I. F.
19th July 1916, aged 21.
Plot II. F. 16.
Son of Thomas Harding Kendall and Bridget Mary Kendall, of "Kirmington," Abergeldie St., Dulwich Hill, New South Wales.
A bank clerk of Singleton, New South Wales, prior to enlistment, he embarked from Melbourne on 9 November 1915 aboard HMAT Wandilla (A62) for Suez. Cpl Kendall was initially reported missing in action and, following a Court of Inquiry, was deemed to have been killed in action on 19 July 1916 at Fromelles, France. He was aged aged 21 years.
Hassall Marsden Harding Kendall
31st Bn. Australian Infantry, A. I. F.
19th July 1916, aged 21.
Plot II. F. 16.
Son of Thomas Harding Kendall and Bridget Mary Kendall, of "Kirmington," Abergeldie St., Dulwich Hill, New South Wales.
A bank clerk of Singleton, New South Wales, prior to enlistment, he embarked from Melbourne on 9 November 1915 aboard HMAT Wandilla (A62) for Suez. Cpl Kendall was initially reported missing in action and, following a Court of Inquiry, was deemed to have been killed in action on 19 July 1916 at Fromelles, France. He was aged aged 21 years.
1603 Private
Adolf Thompson Knable
32nd Bn. Australian Infantry, A. I. F.
20th July 1916, aged 22.
Plot II. E. 14.
Son of Adolf Michael Knable and Alice Knable of Wellington Mill, Dardanup, Western Australia. Born at Melbourne, Victoria.
A 21 year old school teacher prior to enlisting on 3 August 1915, he embarked with the 1st Reinforcements from Adelaide aboard HMAT Geelong on 18 November 1915. He was killed in action on 20 July 1916 in the Battle of Fromelles in France.
Adolf Thompson Knable
32nd Bn. Australian Infantry, A. I. F.
20th July 1916, aged 22.
Plot II. E. 14.
Son of Adolf Michael Knable and Alice Knable of Wellington Mill, Dardanup, Western Australia. Born at Melbourne, Victoria.
A 21 year old school teacher prior to enlisting on 3 August 1915, he embarked with the 1st Reinforcements from Adelaide aboard HMAT Geelong on 18 November 1915. He was killed in action on 20 July 1916 in the Battle of Fromelles in France.
126 Private
Daniel Michael Lawlor
32nd Bn. Australian Infantry, A. I. F.
20th July 1916, aged 29.
Plot II. D. 10.
Son of Johanna Lawlor, of 122, Gray St., Adelaide, and the late John Patrick Lawlor.
A 29 year old presser prior to enlisting on 21 July 1915, he embarked with A Company from Adelaide aboard HMAT Geelong on 18 November 1915. He was killed in action on 20 July 1916 in the Battle of Fromelles in France.
Daniel Michael Lawlor
32nd Bn. Australian Infantry, A. I. F.
20th July 1916, aged 29.
Plot II. D. 10.
Son of Johanna Lawlor, of 122, Gray St., Adelaide, and the late John Patrick Lawlor.
A 29 year old presser prior to enlisting on 21 July 1915, he embarked with A Company from Adelaide aboard HMAT Geelong on 18 November 1915. He was killed in action on 20 July 1916 in the Battle of Fromelles in France.
1168 Corporal
David Frederick Livingston
29th Bn. Australian Infantry, A. I. F.
19th July 1916, aged 40.
Plot III. D. 5.
Son of David and Lettia Livingston; husband of Lillie M. Livingston, of 3, Esplanade, Elwood, Victoria. Native of Tarraville.
A 38 year old grazier prior to enlisting on 5 November 1914, he embarked with the D Company from Melbourne aboard HMAT Ascanius on 10 November 1915. He was killed in action on 20 July 1916 in the Battle of Fromelles in France.
David Frederick Livingston
29th Bn. Australian Infantry, A. I. F.
19th July 1916, aged 40.
Plot III. D. 5.
Son of David and Lettia Livingston; husband of Lillie M. Livingston, of 3, Esplanade, Elwood, Victoria. Native of Tarraville.
A 38 year old grazier prior to enlisting on 5 November 1914, he embarked with the D Company from Melbourne aboard HMAT Ascanius on 10 November 1915. He was killed in action on 20 July 1916 in the Battle of Fromelles in France.
1797A Private
Alexander (Alec) McGregor McKenzie
32nd Bn. Australian Infantry, A. I. F.
20th July 1916, aged 25.
Plot I. D. 1.
Son of James McGregor McKenzie and Mary McKenzie. Native of Talia, South Australia.
A 24 year old farmer prior to enlisting on 2 May 1915, he embarked for overseas with the 2nd Reinforcements of the 27th Battalion from Adelaide on 23 June 1915 aboard HMAT Kanowna. After fourteen weeks on the Gallipoli peninsula he was evacuated back to Egypt and took ill. On recovery he was transferred to the 32nd Battalion and sailed for France. Pte McKenzie was killed in action on 20 July 1916 at Fromelles, France.
Alexander (Alec) McGregor McKenzie
32nd Bn. Australian Infantry, A. I. F.
20th July 1916, aged 25.
Plot I. D. 1.
Son of James McGregor McKenzie and Mary McKenzie. Native of Talia, South Australia.
A 24 year old farmer prior to enlisting on 2 May 1915, he embarked for overseas with the 2nd Reinforcements of the 27th Battalion from Adelaide on 23 June 1915 aboard HMAT Kanowna. After fourteen weeks on the Gallipoli peninsula he was evacuated back to Egypt and took ill. On recovery he was transferred to the 32nd Battalion and sailed for France. Pte McKenzie was killed in action on 20 July 1916 at Fromelles, France.
151 Private
John Gordon McKenzie
32nd Bn. Australian Infantry, A. I. F.
20th July 1916, aged 25.
Plot I. D. 5.
Son of James and Kennethina McKenzie, of "Strathmore," Orroroo, South Australia. Native of Morchard.
A farmer from Ororoo, South Australia, prior to enlistment, he embarked with A Company from Adelaide on 15 November 1915 aboard HMAT Geelong (A2) for Suez. The battalion relocated to the Western Front, France, during June 1916. Pte McKenzie was reported as missing in action on 20 July 1916 and was subsequently determined to have been killed in action on that date and had no known grave. He was aged 25 years.
John Gordon McKenzie
32nd Bn. Australian Infantry, A. I. F.
20th July 1916, aged 25.
Plot I. D. 5.
Son of James and Kennethina McKenzie, of "Strathmore," Orroroo, South Australia. Native of Morchard.
A farmer from Ororoo, South Australia, prior to enlistment, he embarked with A Company from Adelaide on 15 November 1915 aboard HMAT Geelong (A2) for Suez. The battalion relocated to the Western Front, France, during June 1916. Pte McKenzie was reported as missing in action on 20 July 1916 and was subsequently determined to have been killed in action on that date and had no known grave. He was aged 25 years.
3282 Private
Alfred Victor Momplhait
32nd Bn. Australian Infantry, A. I. F.
19th July 1916, aged 29.
Plot IV. B. 2.
Son of Jean Gustav Momplhait and of Edith Helen Bushell (formerly Momplhait). Born Alberton, South Australia.
A 28 year old clerk prior to enlisting on 17 June 1915, he embarked for overseas with the 11th Reinforcements of the 10th Battalion from Adelaide on 27 October 1915 aboard HMAT Benalla. Pte Momplhait was killed in action on 19 July 1916 at Fromelles, France.
Alfred Victor Momplhait
32nd Bn. Australian Infantry, A. I. F.
19th July 1916, aged 29.
Plot IV. B. 2.
Son of Jean Gustav Momplhait and of Edith Helen Bushell (formerly Momplhait). Born Alberton, South Australia.
A 28 year old clerk prior to enlisting on 17 June 1915, he embarked for overseas with the 11th Reinforcements of the 10th Battalion from Adelaide on 27 October 1915 aboard HMAT Benalla. Pte Momplhait was killed in action on 19 July 1916 at Fromelles, France.
2906 Lance Corporal
George Pagan
54th Bn. Australian Infantry, A. I. F.
Between 19th and 20th July 1916, aged 25.
Plot II. D. 3.
Son of George and Jennett Pagan, of "Burnside," Scott Grove, East Malvern, Victoria. Native of Ardmona.
A 24 year old farmer prior to enlistment on 9 July 1915, he embarked for overseas with the 2nd Battalion from Sydney aboard HMAT Argyllshire (A8) on 30 September 1915. In February 1916 he transferred to the 54th Battalion where he was promoted to Lance Corporal on 1 May of that year. He was killed in action on 19/20th July 1916, at the Battle of Fromelles, France.
George Pagan
54th Bn. Australian Infantry, A. I. F.
Between 19th and 20th July 1916, aged 25.
Plot II. D. 3.
Son of George and Jennett Pagan, of "Burnside," Scott Grove, East Malvern, Victoria. Native of Ardmona.
A 24 year old farmer prior to enlistment on 9 July 1915, he embarked for overseas with the 2nd Battalion from Sydney aboard HMAT Argyllshire (A8) on 30 September 1915. In February 1916 he transferred to the 54th Battalion where he was promoted to Lance Corporal on 1 May of that year. He was killed in action on 19/20th July 1916, at the Battle of Fromelles, France.
2092 Private
Edgar William Parham
32nd Bn. Australian Infantry, A. I. F.
20th July 1916, aged 38.
Plot I. D. 11.
Son of William James and Mary Parham; husband of Ethel May Parham, of "Edgarville," Rose St., Prospect West, South Australia. Native of Port Pirie.
A 37 year old baker prior to enlisting on 2 September 1915, he embarked for overseas with the 3rd Reinforcements from Adelaide on 7 February 1916 aboard HMAT Militades. He was killed in action near Fromelles, France on 19 July 1916, at the age of 38.
Edgar William Parham
32nd Bn. Australian Infantry, A. I. F.
20th July 1916, aged 38.
Plot I. D. 11.
Son of William James and Mary Parham; husband of Ethel May Parham, of "Edgarville," Rose St., Prospect West, South Australia. Native of Port Pirie.
A 37 year old baker prior to enlisting on 2 September 1915, he embarked for overseas with the 3rd Reinforcements from Adelaide on 7 February 1916 aboard HMAT Militades. He was killed in action near Fromelles, France on 19 July 1916, at the age of 38.
320 Private
Frederick Parry
29th Bn. Australian Infantry, A. I. F.
19th July 1916, aged 20.
Plot II. D. 4.
Born Brunswick, Victoria.
Pte Parry successully enlisted on 15 July 1915 having been previously rejected for "insufficient chest measurement". He embarked with A Company of the 29th Battalion on board HMAT Ascanius (A11) on 10 November 1915. On the 19th of July 1916 he was severely wounded during the battle of Fromelles (Fleurbaix). Meeting up with his older brother Reuben (1211 Pte Reuben Parry of the same battalion), close to the German lines the two decided that Frederick should try to return to the Allied lines while Reuben and the remains of his unit carried on. Reuben was captured shortly after and Frederick was never seen again. Later that year his family learned via the Red Cross that the Germans had recovered his body and had given him a Christian burial.
His brother Reuben survived the war and provided the information about his brother's last hours to the Red Cross. A month after his two boys went missing their father 14827 Sergeant (Sgt) George John Parry enlisted, age 53. Sgt Parry, a railway employee from Brunswick, Vic, enlisted on 21 August 1916 and was posted to the Army Medical Corps (AMC) Sea Transport Staff. He was discharged on 10 January 1917 but immediately re-enlisted for home service duty at McLeod Camp, Vic, where he served as a Sergeant until 1920.
Frederick Parry
29th Bn. Australian Infantry, A. I. F.
19th July 1916, aged 20.
Plot II. D. 4.
Born Brunswick, Victoria.
Pte Parry successully enlisted on 15 July 1915 having been previously rejected for "insufficient chest measurement". He embarked with A Company of the 29th Battalion on board HMAT Ascanius (A11) on 10 November 1915. On the 19th of July 1916 he was severely wounded during the battle of Fromelles (Fleurbaix). Meeting up with his older brother Reuben (1211 Pte Reuben Parry of the same battalion), close to the German lines the two decided that Frederick should try to return to the Allied lines while Reuben and the remains of his unit carried on. Reuben was captured shortly after and Frederick was never seen again. Later that year his family learned via the Red Cross that the Germans had recovered his body and had given him a Christian burial.
His brother Reuben survived the war and provided the information about his brother's last hours to the Red Cross. A month after his two boys went missing their father 14827 Sergeant (Sgt) George John Parry enlisted, age 53. Sgt Parry, a railway employee from Brunswick, Vic, enlisted on 21 August 1916 and was posted to the Army Medical Corps (AMC) Sea Transport Staff. He was discharged on 10 January 1917 but immediately re-enlisted for home service duty at McLeod Camp, Vic, where he served as a Sergeant until 1920.
161 Private
Raymond Holstein Pflaum
32nd Bn. Australian Infantry, A. I. F.
19th July 1916, aged 19.
Plot I. B. 11.
Son of Theodor and Mary Jane Pflaum, of Birdwood, South Australia.
A shop assistant of Blumberg, South Australia, prior to enlistment, he embarked with A Company on 18 November 1915 aboard HMAT Geelong (A2) for Suez. The battalion relocated to the Western Front, France during mid-June 1916. Records from the Red Cross during the First World War suggested that Pte Pflaum had died of wounds on 24 November 1916 while a prisoner of war of the Germans. However, after further research by the Pflaum family, it was eventually discovered that he had been wounded at Fromelles on 19 July and picked up by German stretcher bearers. The Germans provided the information that he had died on 21 July 1916 and also returned Pflaum's identity disc to the family. He was aged 19 years.
Raymond Holstein Pflaum
32nd Bn. Australian Infantry, A. I. F.
19th July 1916, aged 19.
Plot I. B. 11.
Son of Theodor and Mary Jane Pflaum, of Birdwood, South Australia.
A shop assistant of Blumberg, South Australia, prior to enlistment, he embarked with A Company on 18 November 1915 aboard HMAT Geelong (A2) for Suez. The battalion relocated to the Western Front, France during mid-June 1916. Records from the Red Cross during the First World War suggested that Pte Pflaum had died of wounds on 24 November 1916 while a prisoner of war of the Germans. However, after further research by the Pflaum family, it was eventually discovered that he had been wounded at Fromelles on 19 July and picked up by German stretcher bearers. The Germans provided the information that he had died on 21 July 1916 and also returned Pflaum's identity disc to the family. He was aged 19 years.
324 Private
Herbert George Pollard
29th Bn. Australian Infantry, A. I. F.
19th July 1916, aged 25.
Plot IV. A. 5.
Son of George and Euphemia Beatrice Pollard; husband of Hilda G. Pollard, of 305, Raglan St., Ballarat, Victoria. Native of Northcote.
c 1915. Wedding portrait of 324 Private (Pte) Herbert George Pollard, 29th Battalion from Betley near Dunnolly, Victoria and his wife Hilda. A 24 year old farmer prior to enlistment on 7 July 1915, he embarked for overseas with A Company from Melbourne on 10 November 1915 aboard HMAT Ascanius. He was killed in action at Fromelles, France on 19 July 1916. Although the image shows Pte Pollard wearing Corporal stripes, his service records contain no details of a promotion to that rank.
Herbert George Pollard
29th Bn. Australian Infantry, A. I. F.
19th July 1916, aged 25.
Plot IV. A. 5.
Son of George and Euphemia Beatrice Pollard; husband of Hilda G. Pollard, of 305, Raglan St., Ballarat, Victoria. Native of Northcote.
c 1915. Wedding portrait of 324 Private (Pte) Herbert George Pollard, 29th Battalion from Betley near Dunnolly, Victoria and his wife Hilda. A 24 year old farmer prior to enlistment on 7 July 1915, he embarked for overseas with A Company from Melbourne on 10 November 1915 aboard HMAT Ascanius. He was killed in action at Fromelles, France on 19 July 1916. Although the image shows Pte Pollard wearing Corporal stripes, his service records contain no details of a promotion to that rank.
