Grévillers British Cemetery
Roll of Honour
A - F
499 Private
William Henry Charles Baker
23rd Bn. Australian Infantry, A. I. F.
4th May 1917, aged 24.
Plot II. D. 14.
Son of William Henry and Ann Baker, of 25, Steele St., Newport, Victoria, Australia.
His headstone bears the inscription; "One of the Best."
A labourer from Newport, Victoria prior to enlistment, Pte Baker had previously embarked for overseas service with C Company, 23rd Battalion from Melbourne on HMAT Euripides on 10 May 1915 but had become ill and returned to Australia and was medically discharged. Following his recovery he re-embarked for overseas service with the 16th Reinforcements, 23rd Battalion from Melbourne on HMAT Nestor on 2 October 1916. Later re-allocated his original service number of 499, he was wounded in action at Bullecourt. On 4 May 1917 he succumbed to his wounds and was buried in the Grévillers British Cemetery, Picardie, France.
William Henry Charles Baker
23rd Bn. Australian Infantry, A. I. F.
4th May 1917, aged 24.
Plot II. D. 14.
Son of William Henry and Ann Baker, of 25, Steele St., Newport, Victoria, Australia.
His headstone bears the inscription; "One of the Best."
A labourer from Newport, Victoria prior to enlistment, Pte Baker had previously embarked for overseas service with C Company, 23rd Battalion from Melbourne on HMAT Euripides on 10 May 1915 but had become ill and returned to Australia and was medically discharged. Following his recovery he re-embarked for overseas service with the 16th Reinforcements, 23rd Battalion from Melbourne on HMAT Nestor on 2 October 1916. Later re-allocated his original service number of 499, he was wounded in action at Bullecourt. On 4 May 1917 he succumbed to his wounds and was buried in the Grévillers British Cemetery, Picardie, France.
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4393 Private
Harry Witherick Baxendale
32nd Bn. Australian Infantry, A.I. F.
14th May 1917, aged 22.
Plot V. A. 5.
Son of Hephzibah Baxendale, of Goodwood Rd., Westbourne Park, South Australia, and the late John Evlyn Baxendale.
A grocer from Westbourne Park, South Australia, prior to enlistment, he embarked with the 11th Reinforcements from Adelaide on 7 November 1916 aboard HMT Afric (A19) for Plymouth, England. Following training in England he proceeded to France to join his battalion on the Western Front near Grévillers in mid-April 1917. Pte Baxendale was wounded in action near Lagnicourt, France on 12 May 1917 and died of these wounds two days later at No 3 Australian Casualty Clearing Station. He was aged 22 years.
Harry Witherick Baxendale
32nd Bn. Australian Infantry, A.I. F.
14th May 1917, aged 22.
Plot V. A. 5.
Son of Hephzibah Baxendale, of Goodwood Rd., Westbourne Park, South Australia, and the late John Evlyn Baxendale.
A grocer from Westbourne Park, South Australia, prior to enlistment, he embarked with the 11th Reinforcements from Adelaide on 7 November 1916 aboard HMT Afric (A19) for Plymouth, England. Following training in England he proceeded to France to join his battalion on the Western Front near Grévillers in mid-April 1917. Pte Baxendale was wounded in action near Lagnicourt, France on 12 May 1917 and died of these wounds two days later at No 3 Australian Casualty Clearing Station. He was aged 22 years.
4596 Private
George Victor Brooks
3rd Bn. Australian Infantry, A.I. F.
7th May 1917, aged 21.
Plot IV. B. 5.
Son of William Robert and Annie Mary Brooks, of Bourke St., Tamworth, New South Wales.
His headstone bears the inscription; "Duty and Honour."
George Victor Brooks
3rd Bn. Australian Infantry, A.I. F.
7th May 1917, aged 21.
Plot IV. B. 5.
Son of William Robert and Annie Mary Brooks, of Bourke St., Tamworth, New South Wales.
His headstone bears the inscription; "Duty and Honour."
Captain
Frank Samuel Carse
12th A. F. A. Brigade, Australian Field Artillery
2nd May 1917, aged 31.
Plot II. C. 1.
Son of Samuel Harris Carse and Alice Metford Carse; husband of Eileen Carse, of "Bernard," Acland St., South Yarra, Victoria, Australia. Born at Melbourne.
His headstone bears the inscription; "Pro Patria."
Frank Samuel Carse
12th A. F. A. Brigade, Australian Field Artillery
2nd May 1917, aged 31.
Plot II. C. 1.
Son of Samuel Harris Carse and Alice Metford Carse; husband of Eileen Carse, of "Bernard," Acland St., South Yarra, Victoria, Australia. Born at Melbourne.
His headstone bears the inscription; "Pro Patria."
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Captain
Eric Arthur Collins
12th A. F. A. Brigade, Australian Field Artillery
4th May 1917
Plot III. B. 20.
Son of George Washington Collins and Mary Collins, of 236, Williams Rd., Toorak, Victoria, Australia. Born at Albert Park, Victoria.
He was seriously wounded by bomb fragments dropped by an enemy aircraft. He received wounds to his arm and chest and died later at No.3, Australian Casualty Clearing Station. One of his men described him as "An excellent officer."
Captain Eric Arthur Collins, 12th Field Artillery Brigade (FAB), of Toorak, Victoria. Collins had served for six years in the 25th Battery, Australian Field Artillery (AFA) prior to joining the AIF as a Sergeant on 8 May 1915. He was appointed 2nd Lieutenant with the 2nd FAB in July 1915, departed Melbourne aboard HMAT Ballarat (A70) on 9 September 1915. In December 1915 he was promoted to the rank of Lieutenant. In early 1916 Lt Collins was taken on strength with the 12th FAB, however soon after he was transferred for a six month period to the 24th FAB, before rejoining the 12th FAB in early 1917. On 21 January 1917 he was promoted to Captain. Captain Collins was wounded in action on 4 May 1917 at the Second Battle of Bullecourt, and died the same day at the 3rd Casualty Clearing Station.
Eric Arthur Collins
12th A. F. A. Brigade, Australian Field Artillery
4th May 1917
Plot III. B. 20.
Son of George Washington Collins and Mary Collins, of 236, Williams Rd., Toorak, Victoria, Australia. Born at Albert Park, Victoria.
He was seriously wounded by bomb fragments dropped by an enemy aircraft. He received wounds to his arm and chest and died later at No.3, Australian Casualty Clearing Station. One of his men described him as "An excellent officer."
Captain Eric Arthur Collins, 12th Field Artillery Brigade (FAB), of Toorak, Victoria. Collins had served for six years in the 25th Battery, Australian Field Artillery (AFA) prior to joining the AIF as a Sergeant on 8 May 1915. He was appointed 2nd Lieutenant with the 2nd FAB in July 1915, departed Melbourne aboard HMAT Ballarat (A70) on 9 September 1915. In December 1915 he was promoted to the rank of Lieutenant. In early 1916 Lt Collins was taken on strength with the 12th FAB, however soon after he was transferred for a six month period to the 24th FAB, before rejoining the 12th FAB in early 1917. On 21 January 1917 he was promoted to Captain. Captain Collins was wounded in action on 4 May 1917 at the Second Battle of Bullecourt, and died the same day at the 3rd Casualty Clearing Station.
2588 Private
John Willie Cottam
3rd Bn. Australian Infantry, A. I. F.
17th April 1917, aged 24.
Plot I. C. 5.
Son of Ellen Cottam, of "Rotherham," Pennant St., Parramatta, New South Wales, and the late William Cottam. Born at Rotherham, Yorks, England.
A fitter prior to enlisting, he embarked from Sydney aboard the HMAT Euripides (A14) on 2 November 1915. He was wounded in action on 15 April 1917 near Beaumetz, France and died of his wounds at the 3rd Australian Casualty Clearing Station, France on 17 April 1917, aged 24.
John Willie Cottam
3rd Bn. Australian Infantry, A. I. F.
17th April 1917, aged 24.
Plot I. C. 5.
Son of Ellen Cottam, of "Rotherham," Pennant St., Parramatta, New South Wales, and the late William Cottam. Born at Rotherham, Yorks, England.
A fitter prior to enlisting, he embarked from Sydney aboard the HMAT Euripides (A14) on 2 November 1915. He was wounded in action on 15 April 1917 near Beaumetz, France and died of his wounds at the 3rd Australian Casualty Clearing Station, France on 17 April 1917, aged 24.
4758 Private
Herbert Creagh
54th Bn. Australian Infantry, A. I. F.
18th May 1917, aged 20.
Plot III. A. 10.
Son of John Bagwell Creagh and Alice Maude Creagh. Born at Redfern, New South Wales.
A labourer prior to enlisting, he embarked from Sydney aboard HMAT Star of England (A15) on 8 March 1916. He was wounded in action on 15 May 1917 at Riencourt, France, and died of his wounds on 18 May 1917 at the 29th Casualty Clearing Station, France aged 20.
Herbert Creagh
54th Bn. Australian Infantry, A. I. F.
18th May 1917, aged 20.
Plot III. A. 10.
Son of John Bagwell Creagh and Alice Maude Creagh. Born at Redfern, New South Wales.
A labourer prior to enlisting, he embarked from Sydney aboard HMAT Star of England (A15) on 8 March 1916. He was wounded in action on 15 May 1917 at Riencourt, France, and died of his wounds on 18 May 1917 at the 29th Casualty Clearing Station, France aged 20.
460 Private
Daniel Davies
5th Coy. Australian Machine Gun Corps
6th May 1917, aged 22.
Plot III. E. 17.
Son of Mr. G. Davies.
From Wallsend, NSW. A shop assistant prior to enlisting, he embarked from Melbourne aboard the HMAT Ulysses (A38) on 25 October 1916. He died on 6 May 1917, aged 22, at the 3rd Australian Casualty Clearing Station, France of gunshot wounds received in action during the battle at Bullecourt, Quéant Sector on 4 May 1917.
Daniel Davies
5th Coy. Australian Machine Gun Corps
6th May 1917, aged 22.
Plot III. E. 17.
Son of Mr. G. Davies.
From Wallsend, NSW. A shop assistant prior to enlisting, he embarked from Melbourne aboard the HMAT Ulysses (A38) on 25 October 1916. He died on 6 May 1917, aged 22, at the 3rd Australian Casualty Clearing Station, France of gunshot wounds received in action during the battle at Bullecourt, Quéant Sector on 4 May 1917.
R/29382 Lance Corporal
C. Drake
20th Bn. King's Royal Rifle Corps
19th September 1918, aged 40.
Plot XIII. D. 10.
Husband of Rose Emma Ellen Drake, of 104, Brewery Rd., Caledonian Rd., Islington, London.
C. Drake
20th Bn. King's Royal Rifle Corps
19th September 1918, aged 40.
Plot XIII. D. 10.
Husband of Rose Emma Ellen Drake, of 104, Brewery Rd., Caledonian Rd., Islington, London.
5359 Private
George William Earl
1st Bn. Australian Infantry, A. I. F.
5th November 1916, aged 28.
Special Memorial A. 4.
His headstone bears the inscription; "Their Glory Shall Not Be Blotted Out."
From Moss Vale, NSW. A carter prior to enlisting, he embarked from Sydney aboard HMAT Ceramic (A40) on 14 April 1916. He was killed in action on 5 November 1916 near Guedecourt, France, aged 28.
George William Earl
1st Bn. Australian Infantry, A. I. F.
5th November 1916, aged 28.
Special Memorial A. 4.
His headstone bears the inscription; "Their Glory Shall Not Be Blotted Out."
From Moss Vale, NSW. A carter prior to enlisting, he embarked from Sydney aboard HMAT Ceramic (A40) on 14 April 1916. He was killed in action on 5 November 1916 near Guedecourt, France, aged 28.
4468 Private
John Farrell
3rd Bn. Australian Infantry, A. I. F.
7th May 1917, aged 38.
Plot III. E.13.
From Granville, NSW, brother of 3485 Private Michael Farrell, (killed in action on 29 October 1917, and buried at the Ypres Reservoir Cemetery. A carpenter prior to enlisting, Pte John Farrell embarked from Sydney aboard the RMS Osterley on 15 January 1916. He was wounded in action on 6 May 1917 during the second battle of Bullecourt, France, aged 38 and died of his wounds on 7 May 1917, at the 3rd Casualty Clearing Station, France.
The R. C. Chaplain at No.3 Casualty Clearing Station later wrote;
"Private Farrell died at No.3 C.C. Station - was practically dead on admission. He was badly wounded in the chest and abdomen - and had many other wounds as well. Apparently he had been lying out some time. Everything possible was done to restore consciousness - but to no avail. I gave him the last rites - as far as possible in the circumstances."
John Farrell
3rd Bn. Australian Infantry, A. I. F.
7th May 1917, aged 38.
Plot III. E.13.
From Granville, NSW, brother of 3485 Private Michael Farrell, (killed in action on 29 October 1917, and buried at the Ypres Reservoir Cemetery. A carpenter prior to enlisting, Pte John Farrell embarked from Sydney aboard the RMS Osterley on 15 January 1916. He was wounded in action on 6 May 1917 during the second battle of Bullecourt, France, aged 38 and died of his wounds on 7 May 1917, at the 3rd Casualty Clearing Station, France.
The R. C. Chaplain at No.3 Casualty Clearing Station later wrote;
"Private Farrell died at No.3 C.C. Station - was practically dead on admission. He was badly wounded in the chest and abdomen - and had many other wounds as well. Apparently he had been lying out some time. Everything possible was done to restore consciousness - but to no avail. I gave him the last rites - as far as possible in the circumstances."
1191 Private
James Fenwick
17th Bn. Australian Infantry, A. I. F.
16th April 1917, aged 24.
Plot I. B. 10.
Son of James and Barbara Fenwick; husband of Emma May Fenwick, of 92, Windsor St., Paddington, New South Wales. Born at Helensburgh, New South Wales.
His headstone bears the following inscription "The Beloved Husband Of M. Fenwick Deeply Mourned Sadly Missed."
From Helensburgh, NSW. A grocer prior to enlistment, he embarked with the 16th Reinforcements from Sydney aboard HMAT Ceramic on 7 October 1916. Pte Fenwick died of wounds in France on 16 April 1917, aged 24,
James Fenwick
17th Bn. Australian Infantry, A. I. F.
16th April 1917, aged 24.
Plot I. B. 10.
Son of James and Barbara Fenwick; husband of Emma May Fenwick, of 92, Windsor St., Paddington, New South Wales. Born at Helensburgh, New South Wales.
His headstone bears the following inscription "The Beloved Husband Of M. Fenwick Deeply Mourned Sadly Missed."
From Helensburgh, NSW. A grocer prior to enlistment, he embarked with the 16th Reinforcements from Sydney aboard HMAT Ceramic on 7 October 1916. Pte Fenwick died of wounds in France on 16 April 1917, aged 24,
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6082 Private
Miller Maffaking Fergusson
27th Bn. Australian Infantry, A. I. F.
5th May 1917, aged 16.
Plot III. D. 8.
Son of William and Annie Amelia Fergusson, of First St., Quorn, South Australia.
His headstone bears the inscription; "A Beautiful Memory Left Behind Unselfish, Loving True And Kind."
A labourer from Southward, SA prior to enlistment, Pte Fergusson embarked with the 17th Reinforcements from Adelaide on HMAT Afric on 6 November 1916 having put his age up to 18. On 5 May 1917, aged 16, he died of wounds received in action.
Miller Maffaking Fergusson
27th Bn. Australian Infantry, A. I. F.
5th May 1917, aged 16.
Plot III. D. 8.
Son of William and Annie Amelia Fergusson, of First St., Quorn, South Australia.
His headstone bears the inscription; "A Beautiful Memory Left Behind Unselfish, Loving True And Kind."
A labourer from Southward, SA prior to enlistment, Pte Fergusson embarked with the 17th Reinforcements from Adelaide on HMAT Afric on 6 November 1916 having put his age up to 18. On 5 May 1917, aged 16, he died of wounds received in action.
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6072 Private
Conrad Arthur John Ford
18th Bn. Australian Infantry, A. I. F.
4th May 1917, aged 22.
Plot III. B. 17.
From Granville, NSW. A labourer prior to enlisting, he embarked from Sydney aboard HMAT Ascanius (A11) on 25 October 1916. He was wounded in action on 3 May 1917 during the second battle of Bullecourt, France, and died at the 3rd Casualty Clearing Station, France on 4 May 1917, aged 22.
Conrad Arthur John Ford
18th Bn. Australian Infantry, A. I. F.
4th May 1917, aged 22.
Plot III. B. 17.
From Granville, NSW. A labourer prior to enlisting, he embarked from Sydney aboard HMAT Ascanius (A11) on 25 October 1916. He was wounded in action on 3 May 1917 during the second battle of Bullecourt, France, and died at the 3rd Casualty Clearing Station, France on 4 May 1917, aged 22.
2509 Private
Percy Freeman
54th Bn. Australian Infantry, A. I. F.
18th May 1917, aged 24.
Plot III. A. 15.
From Parramatta, NSW, brother of 1897 Private Herbert Freeman, (died whilst POW 14 August 1917 and buried at Maubeuge-Centre Cemetery). A carter prior to enlisting, he embarked from Sydney aboard the HMAT Aeneas (A60) on 30 November 1916. He was wounded in action on 11 May 1917 and died on 15 May 1917 at the 3rd Australian Casualty Clearing Station, aged 24.
The R. C. Chaplain of No.3 C. C. Station later wrote;
"Private Freeman was admitted on May 11th suffering from wounds in the back and right arm. The wounds had reached the kidneys. He was operated on. He was doing pretty well until the 18th May, when he haemorrhaged twice and passed away between 8 and 9 a.m. He died quite peacefully. He left no messages, he expressed a great desire to get back to Australia, this was prior to the haemorrhages. Buried at Grévillers, next of kin written to."
Percy Freeman
54th Bn. Australian Infantry, A. I. F.
18th May 1917, aged 24.
Plot III. A. 15.
From Parramatta, NSW, brother of 1897 Private Herbert Freeman, (died whilst POW 14 August 1917 and buried at Maubeuge-Centre Cemetery). A carter prior to enlisting, he embarked from Sydney aboard the HMAT Aeneas (A60) on 30 November 1916. He was wounded in action on 11 May 1917 and died on 15 May 1917 at the 3rd Australian Casualty Clearing Station, aged 24.
The R. C. Chaplain of No.3 C. C. Station later wrote;
"Private Freeman was admitted on May 11th suffering from wounds in the back and right arm. The wounds had reached the kidneys. He was operated on. He was doing pretty well until the 18th May, when he haemorrhaged twice and passed away between 8 and 9 a.m. He died quite peacefully. He left no messages, he expressed a great desire to get back to Australia, this was prior to the haemorrhages. Buried at Grévillers, next of kin written to."
