Grévillers British Cemetery
Roll of Honour
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79 Private
Albert Charles Baden Govers
1st Bn. Australian Infantry, A.I.F.
5th November 1916, aged 18.
Special Memorial B. 6.
Son of Alfred Ernest and Ellen Govers, of Copeton, New South Wales. Born at Bingara, New South Wales.
His headstone bears the inscription "In Memory Of The Dearly Loved Son Of Mr. & Mrs. Govers Of Copeton"
He served in the 1st Battalion, Australian Inf, AIF. He was born at Bingara near Tamworth, New South Wales on the 4th of January 1898. He enlisted at Copeton, New South Wales. He embarked from Sydney for Devonport per the H.M.A.T "Marathon," on the 4th of May 1916. He proceeded to Étaples in France on the 16th of September 1916. He was originally listed as missing in action on the 5th of November 1916. Later a court of enquiry found he was Killed in action on the 5th of November 1916.
Albert Charles Baden Govers
1st Bn. Australian Infantry, A.I.F.
5th November 1916, aged 18.
Special Memorial B. 6.
Son of Alfred Ernest and Ellen Govers, of Copeton, New South Wales. Born at Bingara, New South Wales.
His headstone bears the inscription "In Memory Of The Dearly Loved Son Of Mr. & Mrs. Govers Of Copeton"
He served in the 1st Battalion, Australian Inf, AIF. He was born at Bingara near Tamworth, New South Wales on the 4th of January 1898. He enlisted at Copeton, New South Wales. He embarked from Sydney for Devonport per the H.M.A.T "Marathon," on the 4th of May 1916. He proceeded to Étaples in France on the 16th of September 1916. He was originally listed as missing in action on the 5th of November 1916. Later a court of enquiry found he was Killed in action on the 5th of November 1916.
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6498 Private
Victor Green
5th Bn. Australian Infantry, A. I. F.
22nd April 1917, aged 20.
Plot I. E. 3.
Son of the late Robert Henry and Anna Green. Born at North Winton, Victoria, Australia.
His headstone bears the inscription; "Duty Nobly Done."
A school teacher prior to enlisting, he embarked from Melbourne aboard HMAT Nestor (A71) on 2 October 1916. On 22 April 1917, he was wounded in action near Langnicourt, France and died later that day at the 3rd Casualty Clearing Station, France, aged 20.
No. 3 C. C. Station reported that Victor died of a Gun Shot wound penetrating his chest and a compound fracture of the skull. All eye witness accounts state that he was hit by shrapnel from a shell burst which caused multiple wounds.
Victor Green
5th Bn. Australian Infantry, A. I. F.
22nd April 1917, aged 20.
Plot I. E. 3.
Son of the late Robert Henry and Anna Green. Born at North Winton, Victoria, Australia.
His headstone bears the inscription; "Duty Nobly Done."
A school teacher prior to enlisting, he embarked from Melbourne aboard HMAT Nestor (A71) on 2 October 1916. On 22 April 1917, he was wounded in action near Langnicourt, France and died later that day at the 3rd Casualty Clearing Station, France, aged 20.
No. 3 C. C. Station reported that Victor died of a Gun Shot wound penetrating his chest and a compound fracture of the skull. All eye witness accounts state that he was hit by shrapnel from a shell burst which caused multiple wounds.
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Captain
Harold Maurice Griffiths, M. C.
5th Bn. Australian Infantry, A. I. F.
8th May 1917, aged 22.
Plot IV. E. 1.
Son of Edward Rodger Griffiths and Catherine Griffiths, of 2, Hambleton St., Albert Park, Victoria, Australia.
His headstone bears the inscription; "Sacred Heart of Jesus Have Mercy on His Soul."
His original grave can be seen in the picture above right.
Harold Maurice Griffiths, M. C.
5th Bn. Australian Infantry, A. I. F.
8th May 1917, aged 22.
Plot IV. E. 1.
Son of Edward Rodger Griffiths and Catherine Griffiths, of 2, Hambleton St., Albert Park, Victoria, Australia.
His headstone bears the inscription; "Sacred Heart of Jesus Have Mercy on His Soul."
His original grave can be seen in the picture above right.
Image above © Werner Van Caneghem (Click on image to enlarge)
4808 Private
Albert Horne
9th Bn. Australian Infantry, A. I. F.
7th May 1917
Plot IV. C. 14.
Son of William Francis and Charlotte Horne. Born at Dalby, Queensland.
Died of wounds received during the attack on Bullecourt.
Albert Horne
9th Bn. Australian Infantry, A. I. F.
7th May 1917
Plot IV. C. 14.
Son of William Francis and Charlotte Horne. Born at Dalby, Queensland.
Died of wounds received during the attack on Bullecourt.
32977 Private
G. E. Jackson
6th Bn. Leicestershire Regiment
24th June 1917.
Plot VI. E. 2.
G. E. Jackson
6th Bn. Leicestershire Regiment
24th June 1917.
Plot VI. E. 2.
4729 Private
Charles Norman Kenny
19th Bn. Australian Infantry, A. I. F.
3rd May 1917, aged 26.
Plot II. D. 5.
Son of Charles and Ellen Kenny, of Railway St., Ryde, New South Wales. Born at Sydney.
His headstone bears the inscription; "He Died As He Lived, Nobly."
A 24 year old clerk prior to enlisting on 5 January 1916, he embarked for overseas with the 12th Reinforcements from Sydney on 13 April 1916 aboard HMAT Ceramic. He was wounded in action near Bullecourt, France on 3 May 1917 and died later that same day.
The C. of E. Chaplain at No.3 Casualty Clearing Station later wrote;
Admitted 3. 5. 17, GSW (Gun Shot Wound) Chest (Penetrating) Was unconscious when brought in and did not regain consciousness. Died 3. 5. 17. Buried 4. 5. 17. by the C. of E. Chaplain."
Charles Norman Kenny
19th Bn. Australian Infantry, A. I. F.
3rd May 1917, aged 26.
Plot II. D. 5.
Son of Charles and Ellen Kenny, of Railway St., Ryde, New South Wales. Born at Sydney.
His headstone bears the inscription; "He Died As He Lived, Nobly."
A 24 year old clerk prior to enlisting on 5 January 1916, he embarked for overseas with the 12th Reinforcements from Sydney on 13 April 1916 aboard HMAT Ceramic. He was wounded in action near Bullecourt, France on 3 May 1917 and died later that same day.
The C. of E. Chaplain at No.3 Casualty Clearing Station later wrote;
Admitted 3. 5. 17, GSW (Gun Shot Wound) Chest (Penetrating) Was unconscious when brought in and did not regain consciousness. Died 3. 5. 17. Buried 4. 5. 17. by the C. of E. Chaplain."
6096 Private
Bruno Knappsberg
25th Bn. Australian Infantry, A.I.F.
7th May 1917, aged 27.
Plot IV. B. 11.
Son of Frans Oscar and Josefina Karolina Knappsberg. Born at Svarta Bruk, Finland.
His headstone bears the inscription "Vila I Ro I Frammande Jord"
Bruno was born at Finland, Russia in December 1889. He enlisted at Bundaberg in Queensland in September 1916. He embarked from Brisbane for Plymouth per the H.M.A.T. "Marathon," on the 27th of October 1916. He proceeded to Folkestone in France on the 5th of April, 1917. He received a gun shot wound to the thigh and a comp/fracture to the right leg in battle on the 6th of May 1917. He died of his wounds on the 7th of May 1917 aged 27 years. (Bio by kc.byrne)
Bruno Knappsberg
25th Bn. Australian Infantry, A.I.F.
7th May 1917, aged 27.
Plot IV. B. 11.
Son of Frans Oscar and Josefina Karolina Knappsberg. Born at Svarta Bruk, Finland.
His headstone bears the inscription "Vila I Ro I Frammande Jord"
Bruno was born at Finland, Russia in December 1889. He enlisted at Bundaberg in Queensland in September 1916. He embarked from Brisbane for Plymouth per the H.M.A.T. "Marathon," on the 27th of October 1916. He proceeded to Folkestone in France on the 5th of April, 1917. He received a gun shot wound to the thigh and a comp/fracture to the right leg in battle on the 6th of May 1917. He died of his wounds on the 7th of May 1917 aged 27 years. (Bio by kc.byrne)
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3381 Corporal
Alfred Lucas
1st Bn. Australian Infantry, A. I. F.
5th November 1916, aged 29.
Plot XIII. AA. 15.
Son of Caroline Lucas, of Marion St., Parramatta, New South Wales, and the late Samuel Lucas.
His headstone bears the inscription; "Ever Ready When Duty Called."
A clerk prior to enlisting, he embarked from Sydney aboard the HMAT Themistocles (A32) on 5 October 1915. He was Killed in action at Gueudecourt, France on 5 November 1916, aged 29.
Company Sergeant-Major J. W. Christianson of "D" Coy. 1st Bn. Australian Infantry later told the authorities;
"At the end of February 1917, we were at Eaucourt-l'Abbaye to the left of 'Factory Corner' Flers and occupied ground over which we had made a previous futile attack on November 5th 1916. Parties were organised to search the ground for missing men and they discovered a number of bodies which were identified by their pay-books and discs. This soldier (Alfred Lucas) was one of several men I examined . All the bodies showed evidence of having been killed by machine-gun bullets. On March 1st 1917, they were buried in front of Bayonet Trench beyond Flers, by the search parties and the C. of E. Padre officiated. A wooden cross was erected over each body bearing the soldier's name, number and battalion and so many were buried that it became a cemetery which can easily be traced." (This would have been Bayonet Trench Cemetery, Gueudecourt, which was later concentrated in to Grévillers British Cemetery).
Alfred Lucas
1st Bn. Australian Infantry, A. I. F.
5th November 1916, aged 29.
Plot XIII. AA. 15.
Son of Caroline Lucas, of Marion St., Parramatta, New South Wales, and the late Samuel Lucas.
His headstone bears the inscription; "Ever Ready When Duty Called."
A clerk prior to enlisting, he embarked from Sydney aboard the HMAT Themistocles (A32) on 5 October 1915. He was Killed in action at Gueudecourt, France on 5 November 1916, aged 29.
Company Sergeant-Major J. W. Christianson of "D" Coy. 1st Bn. Australian Infantry later told the authorities;
"At the end of February 1917, we were at Eaucourt-l'Abbaye to the left of 'Factory Corner' Flers and occupied ground over which we had made a previous futile attack on November 5th 1916. Parties were organised to search the ground for missing men and they discovered a number of bodies which were identified by their pay-books and discs. This soldier (Alfred Lucas) was one of several men I examined . All the bodies showed evidence of having been killed by machine-gun bullets. On March 1st 1917, they were buried in front of Bayonet Trench beyond Flers, by the search parties and the C. of E. Padre officiated. A wooden cross was erected over each body bearing the soldier's name, number and battalion and so many were buried that it became a cemetery which can easily be traced." (This would have been Bayonet Trench Cemetery, Gueudecourt, which was later concentrated in to Grévillers British Cemetery).
Lieutenant
Robert Stevens Miles, M. C.
8th Bn. Australian Infantry, A.I.F.
22nd April 1917, aged 24.
Plot I. E. 1.
Son of Mr. and Elizabeth Field Miles; husband of A. V. Miles, of 4, Lord St., Caulfield, Victoria, Australia. Born in Western Australia.
His headstone bears the inscription "Loving Husband Of Alberta Victoria And Father Of Bobbie"
He was born at Perth, Western Australia in September 1891. He enlisted at Stawell Victoria in May 1915 aged 23 years. He embarked from Melbourne for Egypt per the H.M.A.T. "Themistocles," on the 28th of January 1916. He then embarked from Alexandria for France per the H.M.A.T. "Transylvania," on the 29th of March 1916. He fought on the Western Front until he received a gun shot wound to the left elbow on the 26th of July 1916. He was transferred to England for treatment. After recovery he transferred back to France where he was promoted to Lieutenant on the 31st of December 1916. On returning to battle he received gun shot wounds to both legs and a fractured right femur on the 22nd of April 1917. He was awarded the Military Cross but died of his wounds the same day aged 24 years. Robert Steven Miles is the son of Elizabeth Field Miles of 98 Tate Street, Leedervalle in Western Australia; and the loving husband of Alberta Victoria Miles, of 4, Lord Street, Caulfield, Victoria, Australia. (Bio by kc.byrne)
NOTE: He was awarded the Military Cross for gallantry and devotion to duty; he led his men with great dash and skill and was of the greatest assistance in consolidating the captured position, driving the intense hostile bombardment which followed. He set a splendid example to his men until he was severely wounded.
Robert Stevens Miles, M. C.
8th Bn. Australian Infantry, A.I.F.
22nd April 1917, aged 24.
Plot I. E. 1.
Son of Mr. and Elizabeth Field Miles; husband of A. V. Miles, of 4, Lord St., Caulfield, Victoria, Australia. Born in Western Australia.
His headstone bears the inscription "Loving Husband Of Alberta Victoria And Father Of Bobbie"
He was born at Perth, Western Australia in September 1891. He enlisted at Stawell Victoria in May 1915 aged 23 years. He embarked from Melbourne for Egypt per the H.M.A.T. "Themistocles," on the 28th of January 1916. He then embarked from Alexandria for France per the H.M.A.T. "Transylvania," on the 29th of March 1916. He fought on the Western Front until he received a gun shot wound to the left elbow on the 26th of July 1916. He was transferred to England for treatment. After recovery he transferred back to France where he was promoted to Lieutenant on the 31st of December 1916. On returning to battle he received gun shot wounds to both legs and a fractured right femur on the 22nd of April 1917. He was awarded the Military Cross but died of his wounds the same day aged 24 years. Robert Steven Miles is the son of Elizabeth Field Miles of 98 Tate Street, Leedervalle in Western Australia; and the loving husband of Alberta Victoria Miles, of 4, Lord Street, Caulfield, Victoria, Australia. (Bio by kc.byrne)
NOTE: He was awarded the Military Cross for gallantry and devotion to duty; he led his men with great dash and skill and was of the greatest assistance in consolidating the captured position, driving the intense hostile bombardment which followed. He set a splendid example to his men until he was severely wounded.
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Lieutenant
Reginald Roy Morgan
3rd Bn. Australian Infantry, A. I. F.
5th May 1917, aged 24.
Plot III. B. 15.
Son of Benjamin and Sarah Ann Morgan, of Boorowa, New South Wales.
From Burrowa, NSW. A bank clerk prior to enlisting, he embarked from Sydney aboard HMAT Warilda (A69) on 8 October 1915, as 3165 Private Morgan On 3 May 1917, aged 25, he was wounded in action at Bullecourt, France and died of his wounds on 5 May 1917 at the 3rd Australian Casualty Clearing Station, France.
Reginald Roy Morgan
3rd Bn. Australian Infantry, A. I. F.
5th May 1917, aged 24.
Plot III. B. 15.
Son of Benjamin and Sarah Ann Morgan, of Boorowa, New South Wales.
From Burrowa, NSW. A bank clerk prior to enlisting, he embarked from Sydney aboard HMAT Warilda (A69) on 8 October 1915, as 3165 Private Morgan On 3 May 1917, aged 25, he was wounded in action at Bullecourt, France and died of his wounds on 5 May 1917 at the 3rd Australian Casualty Clearing Station, France.
Lieutenant
Douglass George Morrison
Australian Flying Corps
29th October 1917, aged 22.
Plot VII. C. 19.
Son of George Cowie Morrison and Edith Constance Morrison, The State Public Service Commissioner for Victoria, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. Born at Kilmore, Victoria.
68 Squadron Australian Flying Corps from East Malvern, Victoria. A 21 year old orchardist prior to enlistment in the AIF on 5 October 1916, he embarked for overseas with C Flight, 2 Australian Flying Squadron from Melbourne on 25 October 1916 aboard HMAT Ulysses. He was wounded in action on 13 October 1917 and died of those wounds at the 3rd Casualty Clearing Station on 29 October 1917.
Douglass George Morrison
Australian Flying Corps
29th October 1917, aged 22.
Plot VII. C. 19.
Son of George Cowie Morrison and Edith Constance Morrison, The State Public Service Commissioner for Victoria, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. Born at Kilmore, Victoria.
68 Squadron Australian Flying Corps from East Malvern, Victoria. A 21 year old orchardist prior to enlistment in the AIF on 5 October 1916, he embarked for overseas with C Flight, 2 Australian Flying Squadron from Melbourne on 25 October 1916 aboard HMAT Ulysses. He was wounded in action on 13 October 1917 and died of those wounds at the 3rd Casualty Clearing Station on 29 October 1917.
5689 Private
William Herbert Rennick
21st Bn. Australian Infantry, A. I, F.
3rd May 1917, aged 25.
Plot II. C. 18.
Son of James Samuel and Annabella Rennick; husband of M. L. Rennick, of Tallygaroopna, Victoria, Australia.
His headstone bears the inscription; "The Dearly Loved Husband Of M.L. Rennick Thy Will Be Done."
Wedding portrait of 5689 Private (Pte) William Herbert Rennick, 21st Battalion, and his wife Margaret Louisa Rennick (nee Inglis). A storekeeper from Tallygaroopna, Vic prior to enlistment, Pte Rennick embarked with the 15th Reinforcements from Melbourne on HMAT Shropshire on 25 September 1916. Whilst serving in France, he was wounded in action at Bullecourt and, on 3 May 1917, aged 25 and died as a result of his wounds
William Herbert Rennick
21st Bn. Australian Infantry, A. I, F.
3rd May 1917, aged 25.
Plot II. C. 18.
Son of James Samuel and Annabella Rennick; husband of M. L. Rennick, of Tallygaroopna, Victoria, Australia.
His headstone bears the inscription; "The Dearly Loved Husband Of M.L. Rennick Thy Will Be Done."
Wedding portrait of 5689 Private (Pte) William Herbert Rennick, 21st Battalion, and his wife Margaret Louisa Rennick (nee Inglis). A storekeeper from Tallygaroopna, Vic prior to enlistment, Pte Rennick embarked with the 15th Reinforcements from Melbourne on HMAT Shropshire on 25 September 1916. Whilst serving in France, he was wounded in action at Bullecourt and, on 3 May 1917, aged 25 and died as a result of his wounds
Second Lieutenant
Donald Sowerby Salter
126th Siege Bty. Royal Garrison Artillery
22nd March 1918, aged 28.
Plot XI. A. 2.
Son of Mortyn John and Alice Salter, of Bank House, Mickleton, Campden, Glos.
Donald Sowerby Salter
126th Siege Bty. Royal Garrison Artillery
22nd March 1918, aged 28.
Plot XI. A. 2.
Son of Mortyn John and Alice Salter, of Bank House, Mickleton, Campden, Glos.
5770 Private
Vincent Roy Stone
1st Bn. Australian Infantry, A.I.F.
5th November 1916, aged 21.
Special Memorial B. 5.
Son of Richard James and Martha Jane Stone, of Moon St., Ballina, New South Wales.
His headstone bears the inscription "O Lord Thy Will Is Done"
Vincent Roy Stone
1st Bn. Australian Infantry, A.I.F.
5th November 1916, aged 21.
Special Memorial B. 5.
Son of Richard James and Martha Jane Stone, of Moon St., Ballina, New South Wales.
His headstone bears the inscription "O Lord Thy Will Is Done"
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5458 Private
Reginald Norton Swift
8th Bn. Australian Infantry, A. I. F.
19th April 1917, aged 27.
Plot I. D. 6.
Son of William George and Mindora Swift, of "Olinda," Prospect Grove, Northcote, Victoria, Australia.
His headstone bears the inscription; "A Brave, True Son And Brother. Cherished In Memory By His Loved Ones."
Died of wounds received at Lagnicourt.
Reginald Norton Swift
8th Bn. Australian Infantry, A. I. F.
19th April 1917, aged 27.
Plot I. D. 6.
Son of William George and Mindora Swift, of "Olinda," Prospect Grove, Northcote, Victoria, Australia.
His headstone bears the inscription; "A Brave, True Son And Brother. Cherished In Memory By His Loved Ones."
Died of wounds received at Lagnicourt.
163 Lance Corporal
William Joseph Thomas
9th Bn. Australian Infantry, A. I. F.
23rd April 1917, aged 34.
Plot I. E. 12.
Son of John and Mary Thomas. Born at Blackstone, Queensland.
His headstone bears the inscription; "He Lives With Us In Memory Still And Will For Evermore."
A miner prior to enlistment, he embarked from Brisbane aboard HMAT Omra (A5) on 24 September 1914. Thomas was promoted to the rank of Lance Corporal (L Cpl) on the 3 March 1917. On 23 April 1917 he died of wounds received in action, he was 34 years of age.
William Joseph Thomas
9th Bn. Australian Infantry, A. I. F.
23rd April 1917, aged 34.
Plot I. E. 12.
Son of John and Mary Thomas. Born at Blackstone, Queensland.
His headstone bears the inscription; "He Lives With Us In Memory Still And Will For Evermore."
A miner prior to enlistment, he embarked from Brisbane aboard HMAT Omra (A5) on 24 September 1914. Thomas was promoted to the rank of Lance Corporal (L Cpl) on the 3 March 1917. On 23 April 1917 he died of wounds received in action, he was 34 years of age.
Captain
Anthony Traill
Royal Army Medical Corps, attd. 2nd/4th Bn. West Yorkshire Regiment (Prince of Wales's Own)
25th August 1917, aged 27.
Plot VII. B. 10.
Son of Edmund Bernard Traill and Gertrude Ann Traill, of Fir Grove, Ottery St. Mary, Devon.
His headstone bears the inscription; "He That Believeth On Me Though He Die Yet Shall He Live."
Anthony Traill
Royal Army Medical Corps, attd. 2nd/4th Bn. West Yorkshire Regiment (Prince of Wales's Own)
25th August 1917, aged 27.
Plot VII. B. 10.
Son of Edmund Bernard Traill and Gertrude Ann Traill, of Fir Grove, Ottery St. Mary, Devon.
His headstone bears the inscription; "He That Believeth On Me Though He Die Yet Shall He Live."
