GRÉVILLERS BRITISH CEMETERY
Pas De Calais
France
Picture © Werner Van Caneghem
Location Information
Grévillers is a village in the Department of the Pas de Calais, 3 kilometres west of Bapaume. From Bapaume take the RD929 in the direction of Amiens, turn immediately right onto the RD7, where a signpost indicates the cemetery. After 500 metres turn left at junction onto RD29, where a signpost indicates the cemetery which is on the right after a further 50 metres.
Visiting Information Wheelchair access is possible via the main entrance.
Historical Information
The village of Grevillers was occupied by Commonwealth troops on 14 March 1917 and in April and May, the 3rd, 29th and 3rd Australian Casualty Clearing Stations were posted nearby. They began the cemetery and continued to use it until March 1918, when Grevillers was lost to the German during their great advance. On the following 24 August, the New Zealand Division recaptured Grevillers and in September, the 34th, 49th and 56th Casualty Clearing Stations came to the village and used the cemetery again. After the Armistice, 200 graves were brought in from the battlefields to the south of the village, 40 from an adjoining cemetery made during the German occupation, and some from the following:-
AVESNES-LES-BAPAUME GERMAN CEMETERY, "near the British huts", which contained the graves of two soldiers from the United Kingdom who died in April 1918.
BAYONET TRENCH CEMETERY, GUEUDECOURT, which contained the graves of 19 soldiers of the 1st Australian Infantry Battalion who fell on 5 November 1916.
There are now 2,106 Commonwealth servicemen of the First World War buried or commemorated in GREVILLERS BRITISH CEMETERY. 189 of the burials are unidentified but there are special memorials to 18 casualties known or believed to be buried among them. Other special memorials record the names of two casualties, buried in Avesnes-les-Bapaume German Cemetery, whose graves could not be found. The cemetery also contains the graves of seven Second World War airmen, and 18 French war graves.
Within the cemetery stands the GREVILLERS (NEW ZEALAND) MEMORIAL which commemorates almost 450 officers and men of the New Zealand Division who died in the defensive fighting in the area from March to August 1918, and in the Advance to Victory between 8 August and 11 November 1918, and who have no known grave.
This is one of seven memorials in France and Belgium to those New Zealand soldiers who died on the Western Front and whose graves are not known. The memorials are all in cemeteries chosen as appropriate to the fighting in which the men died.
Casualty Details: UK 1507, Canada 14, Australia 428, New Zealand 153, South Africa 1, India 3, France 18,
The Cemetery and Memorial was designed by Sir Edwin Lutyens & George Hartley Goldsmith
Dedications
M/222498 Private Leonard Howard, 363rd M. T. Coy. Army Service Corps. Attd. "V" Corps. Heavy Artillery, 27th September 1918.
Remembered by Grandson, Peter Howard
Grévillers is a village in the Department of the Pas de Calais, 3 kilometres west of Bapaume. From Bapaume take the RD929 in the direction of Amiens, turn immediately right onto the RD7, where a signpost indicates the cemetery. After 500 metres turn left at junction onto RD29, where a signpost indicates the cemetery which is on the right after a further 50 metres.
Visiting Information Wheelchair access is possible via the main entrance.
Historical Information
The village of Grevillers was occupied by Commonwealth troops on 14 March 1917 and in April and May, the 3rd, 29th and 3rd Australian Casualty Clearing Stations were posted nearby. They began the cemetery and continued to use it until March 1918, when Grevillers was lost to the German during their great advance. On the following 24 August, the New Zealand Division recaptured Grevillers and in September, the 34th, 49th and 56th Casualty Clearing Stations came to the village and used the cemetery again. After the Armistice, 200 graves were brought in from the battlefields to the south of the village, 40 from an adjoining cemetery made during the German occupation, and some from the following:-
AVESNES-LES-BAPAUME GERMAN CEMETERY, "near the British huts", which contained the graves of two soldiers from the United Kingdom who died in April 1918.
BAYONET TRENCH CEMETERY, GUEUDECOURT, which contained the graves of 19 soldiers of the 1st Australian Infantry Battalion who fell on 5 November 1916.
There are now 2,106 Commonwealth servicemen of the First World War buried or commemorated in GREVILLERS BRITISH CEMETERY. 189 of the burials are unidentified but there are special memorials to 18 casualties known or believed to be buried among them. Other special memorials record the names of two casualties, buried in Avesnes-les-Bapaume German Cemetery, whose graves could not be found. The cemetery also contains the graves of seven Second World War airmen, and 18 French war graves.
Within the cemetery stands the GREVILLERS (NEW ZEALAND) MEMORIAL which commemorates almost 450 officers and men of the New Zealand Division who died in the defensive fighting in the area from March to August 1918, and in the Advance to Victory between 8 August and 11 November 1918, and who have no known grave.
This is one of seven memorials in France and Belgium to those New Zealand soldiers who died on the Western Front and whose graves are not known. The memorials are all in cemeteries chosen as appropriate to the fighting in which the men died.
Casualty Details: UK 1507, Canada 14, Australia 428, New Zealand 153, South Africa 1, India 3, France 18,
The Cemetery and Memorial was designed by Sir Edwin Lutyens & George Hartley Goldsmith
Dedications
M/222498 Private Leonard Howard, 363rd M. T. Coy. Army Service Corps. Attd. "V" Corps. Heavy Artillery, 27th September 1918.
Remembered by Grandson, Peter Howard
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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 Grevillers 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 Grevillers British Cemetery, Picardie, France.
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 Grevillers 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 Grevillers 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."
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, Queant 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, Queant 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.
31st October 1916; Aerial photograph of Thilloy, Grevillers, Le Barque.
5359 Private
George William Earl
1st Bn. Australian Infantry, A. I. F.
5th November 1916, aged 28.
Sp. Mem. 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.
Sp. Mem. 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,
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.
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 Grevillers, 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 Grevillers, next of kin written to."
A scene of destruction on the 'Village Green' of Grevillers, viewed through an arched window of the ruined church, on 22 May 1917.
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A view through an archway of the shell wrecked church of Grevillers in May 1917.
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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.
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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."
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 Grevillers 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 Grevillers British Cemetery).
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.
German prisoner from Lorraine, guarded by a Scottish soldier, in a temporary POW camp at Grevillers, 23 March 1918. © IWM (Q 8612)
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.
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."
Following the capture of Grevillers by the New Zealand Division, Men of the Royal Garrison Artillery pose beside one of the 4.2 inch guns of a captured battery at Grevillers, 25 August 1918. Note the camouflage netting on the ground, which was designed to prevent the guns from being spotted from the air.
© IWM (Q 11243)
