KANDAHAR FARM CEMETERY
West-Vlaanderen
Belgium
GPS Coordinates Latitude: 50.75523 Longitude: 2.84748
Picture © Geerhard Joos
Location Information
Kandahar Farm Cemetery is located 14 km south of Ieper town centre on the Niewkerkestraat (N314), a road leading from the N365 connecting Ieper to Wijtschate, Mesen and on to Armentieres.
From Ieper town centre the Rijselsestraat runs from the market square, through the Lille Gate (Rijselpoort) and directly over the crossroads with the Ieper ring road. The road name then changes to the Rijselseweg.
On reaching the town of Mesen the first right hand turning leads onto the Mesenstraat (N314), which carries on to Nieuwkerke, via the village of Wulvergem. The cemetery lies 1 km after passing through the village of Wulvergem, on the left hand side of Nieuwkerkestraat.
Visiting Information
Wheelchair access possible via main entrance.
Historical Information
Kandahar Farm was near the village of Wulverghem (now Wulvergem) and for much of the war, the front line ran a little east of the village.
The cemetery was used by Commonwealth divisions holding this sector from November 1914 to April 1918, when it fell into German hands with the capture of Wulverghem and Neuve-Eglise (now Nieuwkerke). The two villages were recovered in early September and the cemetery was used again.
There are now 443 Commonwealth burials of the First World War in the cemetery.
The cemetery was designed by Charles Holden and William Harrison Cowlishaw
Total Burials: 446.
Identified Casualties: United Kingdom 207, Australia 186, New Zealand 33, Canada 6, Germany 3. Total 435.
Kandahar Farm Cemetery is located 14 km south of Ieper town centre on the Niewkerkestraat (N314), a road leading from the N365 connecting Ieper to Wijtschate, Mesen and on to Armentieres.
From Ieper town centre the Rijselsestraat runs from the market square, through the Lille Gate (Rijselpoort) and directly over the crossroads with the Ieper ring road. The road name then changes to the Rijselseweg.
On reaching the town of Mesen the first right hand turning leads onto the Mesenstraat (N314), which carries on to Nieuwkerke, via the village of Wulvergem. The cemetery lies 1 km after passing through the village of Wulvergem, on the left hand side of Nieuwkerkestraat.
Visiting Information
Wheelchair access possible via main entrance.
Historical Information
Kandahar Farm was near the village of Wulverghem (now Wulvergem) and for much of the war, the front line ran a little east of the village.
The cemetery was used by Commonwealth divisions holding this sector from November 1914 to April 1918, when it fell into German hands with the capture of Wulverghem and Neuve-Eglise (now Nieuwkerke). The two villages were recovered in early September and the cemetery was used again.
There are now 443 Commonwealth burials of the First World War in the cemetery.
The cemetery was designed by Charles Holden and William Harrison Cowlishaw
Total Burials: 446.
Identified Casualties: United Kingdom 207, Australia 186, New Zealand 33, Canada 6, Germany 3. Total 435.
Images in this gallery © Werner Van Caneghem
Tea being issued to troops resting on newly captured ground, near Lindenhoek, 11th June 1917. © IWM Q 2324
Picture © Werner Van Caneghem
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Picture © Werner Van Caneghem
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A 3rd Australian Divisional Field Dressing Station at Kandahar Farm, on the afternoon of 7 June 1917, during the Battle of Messines. Note the third man from the right (with his back to the camera) is wearing privately purchased body armour and all the wounded on the stretchers have their legs splinted.
1002 Private
John Henry Baker
3rd Australian Pioneers
27th June 1917, aged 20.
Plot II. E. 9.
Son of Hannah Elizabeth and the late George Gray Baker, of Boyd St., Tweed Heads, New South Wales. Native of Tweed River, New South Wales.
Pictures and information below courtesy of the Baker and Pommer family including his nephew Ronald Hedley James Baker O. A. M. (Picture below). Ronald's father was also in the 3rd Battalion Australian Pioneers along with three other brothers.
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John Henry Baker
3rd Australian Pioneers
27th June 1917, aged 20.
Plot II. E. 9.
Son of Hannah Elizabeth and the late George Gray Baker, of Boyd St., Tweed Heads, New South Wales. Native of Tweed River, New South Wales.
Pictures and information below courtesy of the Baker and Pommer family including his nephew Ronald Hedley James Baker O. A. M. (Picture below). Ronald's father was also in the 3rd Battalion Australian Pioneers along with three other brothers.
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19039 Gunner
John Biggar
7th Brigade, Australian Field Artillery
8th July 1917, aged 24.
Plot I. D. 29.
Son of Robert and Jane Biggar. Native of Corrimal, New South Wales.
John (Jack) Biggar, the eldest son of Robert Biggar and Jane Biggar (nee Bell) was born in Corrimal, NSW in 1893. When he enlisted in Casula, New South Wales on 9 January 1916, 22-year-old Jack had already served 12 months with the CMF, was single and employed as a grocery carter. On 11 May 1916, he embarked from Sydney, on board HMAT A8 Argyllshire with the 28th Battery, 7th Field Artillery Brigade. After arriving in England on 10 July 1916, Jack was engaged in training before being posted to 107th Howitzer Battery in France on 29 December 1916. He served on the Western Front and was engaged in the fighting for the Messines Ridge in Belgium, where Jack was killed in action on 8 July 1917 aged 24 years. Jack’s parents and sister (Florence) Jessie, who was closest to him in age and friendship, of all his siblings, never really recovered from his death, they were particularly sad every Anzac Day.
Photo and information supplied by his Great Niece Anne Haberman
John Biggar
7th Brigade, Australian Field Artillery
8th July 1917, aged 24.
Plot I. D. 29.
Son of Robert and Jane Biggar. Native of Corrimal, New South Wales.
John (Jack) Biggar, the eldest son of Robert Biggar and Jane Biggar (nee Bell) was born in Corrimal, NSW in 1893. When he enlisted in Casula, New South Wales on 9 January 1916, 22-year-old Jack had already served 12 months with the CMF, was single and employed as a grocery carter. On 11 May 1916, he embarked from Sydney, on board HMAT A8 Argyllshire with the 28th Battery, 7th Field Artillery Brigade. After arriving in England on 10 July 1916, Jack was engaged in training before being posted to 107th Howitzer Battery in France on 29 December 1916. He served on the Western Front and was engaged in the fighting for the Messines Ridge in Belgium, where Jack was killed in action on 8 July 1917 aged 24 years. Jack’s parents and sister (Florence) Jessie, who was closest to him in age and friendship, of all his siblings, never really recovered from his death, they were particularly sad every Anzac Day.
Photo and information supplied by his Great Niece Anne Haberman
10589 Corporal
Eric Richard Butt
3rd Div. Signal Coy. Australian Engineers
28th July 1917, aged 23.
Plot II. E. 41.
Son of George H. and Julia Butt. Native of Victoria, Australia.
A law clerk from Elsternwick, Victoria prior to enlistment, Spr Butt embarked from Melbourne on HMAT Ascanius on 27 May 1916. Later promoted to Corporal, he was killed in action in Belgium on 3 August 1917, aged 23.
Eric Richard Butt
3rd Div. Signal Coy. Australian Engineers
28th July 1917, aged 23.
Plot II. E. 41.
Son of George H. and Julia Butt. Native of Victoria, Australia.
A law clerk from Elsternwick, Victoria prior to enlistment, Spr Butt embarked from Melbourne on HMAT Ascanius on 27 May 1916. Later promoted to Corporal, he was killed in action in Belgium on 3 August 1917, aged 23.
Lieutenant
Christian Peder Christensen
39th Bn. Australian Infantry, A. I. F.
29th July 1917, aged 31.
Plot II. F. 4.
Son of Tobias and Marie Christensen, of Patho, Victoria, Australia.
A teacher prior to enlisting, he embarked from Melbourne aboard HMAT Shropshire (A9) on 25 September 1916. He was promoted to the rank of Lieutenant on 23 July 1917. On 29 July 1917, aged 31, he and four other members of a working party, laying cables at Messines, Belgium, were killed in action. He was said to be highly respected and well liked by his comrades.
Christian Peder Christensen
39th Bn. Australian Infantry, A. I. F.
29th July 1917, aged 31.
Plot II. F. 4.
Son of Tobias and Marie Christensen, of Patho, Victoria, Australia.
A teacher prior to enlisting, he embarked from Melbourne aboard HMAT Shropshire (A9) on 25 September 1916. He was promoted to the rank of Lieutenant on 23 July 1917. On 29 July 1917, aged 31, he and four other members of a working party, laying cables at Messines, Belgium, were killed in action. He was said to be highly respected and well liked by his comrades.
1139 Lance Sergeant
Patrick John Cunningham
38th Bn. Australian Infantry, A. I. F.
17th July 1917, aged 24.
Plot II. C. 23.
Son of James and Mary Cunningham. Native of Netherby, Victoria, Australia.
A school teacher prior to enlisting, he embarked from Melbourne aboard HMAT Runic (A54) on 20 June 1916. On 17 July 1917, aged 24, during the battle at Messines, Belgium, he was killed in action during a period of heavy bombardment of the trenches.
Patrick John Cunningham
38th Bn. Australian Infantry, A. I. F.
17th July 1917, aged 24.
Plot II. C. 23.
Son of James and Mary Cunningham. Native of Netherby, Victoria, Australia.
A school teacher prior to enlisting, he embarked from Melbourne aboard HMAT Runic (A54) on 20 June 1916. On 17 July 1917, aged 24, during the battle at Messines, Belgium, he was killed in action during a period of heavy bombardment of the trenches.
9075 Private
Clyde Donaldson
2nd Bn. Manchester Regiment
27th November 1914, aged 31.
Plot I. C. 6.
Husband of Jean Elizabeth Davies (formerly Donaldson), of 6, Bright St., Green Bank, Blackburn.
Clyde Donaldson
2nd Bn. Manchester Regiment
27th November 1914, aged 31.
Plot I. C. 6.
Husband of Jean Elizabeth Davies (formerly Donaldson), of 6, Bright St., Green Bank, Blackburn.
Lieutenant
Alfred Jesse Edmonston-Fearn
8th Bde. Australian Field Artillery
6th July 1917, aged 30.
Plot II. E. 38.
Son of Sefton and Maria L. Edmonston-Fearn; husband of D. Edmonston-Fearn, of 71, Barkly St., Brunswick, Victoria, Australia. Native of Rawalpindi, India.
A professional soldier from Thornbury, Victoria, he embarked from Melbourne on 20 May 1916. Lt Edmonston-Fearn had previously served with the Royal Horse Artillery in England and on 6 July 1917, aged 30, he was killed in action at Messines Ridge, Belgium.
Alfred Jesse Edmonston-Fearn
8th Bde. Australian Field Artillery
6th July 1917, aged 30.
Plot II. E. 38.
Son of Sefton and Maria L. Edmonston-Fearn; husband of D. Edmonston-Fearn, of 71, Barkly St., Brunswick, Victoria, Australia. Native of Rawalpindi, India.
A professional soldier from Thornbury, Victoria, he embarked from Melbourne on 20 May 1916. Lt Edmonston-Fearn had previously served with the Royal Horse Artillery in England and on 6 July 1917, aged 30, he was killed in action at Messines Ridge, Belgium.
2404 Private
Leslie Francis Essex
51st Bn. Australian Infantry, A. I. F.
26th August 1917, aged 20.
Plot II. F. 32.
Son of William Joseph and Mary Ann Essex, of 24, Arundel St., Fremantle, West Australia.
A telephonist from Fremantle, WA prior to enlistment, Pte Essex embarked with the 5th Reinforcements from Fremantle on HMAT Uganda on 20 September 1916. On 26 August 1917, aged 20, he died of wounds received in action
Leslie Francis Essex
51st Bn. Australian Infantry, A. I. F.
26th August 1917, aged 20.
Plot II. F. 32.
Son of William Joseph and Mary Ann Essex, of 24, Arundel St., Fremantle, West Australia.
A telephonist from Fremantle, WA prior to enlistment, Pte Essex embarked with the 5th Reinforcements from Fremantle on HMAT Uganda on 20 September 1916. On 26 August 1917, aged 20, he died of wounds received in action
230 Driver
Ivo Elmore Ferrier
5th Bn. Australian Machine Gun Corps
22nd March 1918, aged 24.
Plot II. H. 24.
Son of James Drysdal Ferrier and Emily Ferrier, of Warragul, Victoria. Australia. Native of Elmore, Victoria.
A grazier from Warragul, Vic prior to enlistment, embarked with the 29th Battalion from Melbourne on 10 November 1915 on HMAT Ascanius. After initially transferring to the 8th Machine Gun Battalion, he was later transferred to the 5th Machine Gun Battalion and, on 22 March 1918, he was killed in action aged 24.
Ivo Elmore Ferrier
5th Bn. Australian Machine Gun Corps
22nd March 1918, aged 24.
Plot II. H. 24.
Son of James Drysdal Ferrier and Emily Ferrier, of Warragul, Victoria. Australia. Native of Elmore, Victoria.
A grazier from Warragul, Vic prior to enlistment, embarked with the 29th Battalion from Melbourne on 10 November 1915 on HMAT Ascanius. After initially transferring to the 8th Machine Gun Battalion, he was later transferred to the 5th Machine Gun Battalion and, on 22 March 1918, he was killed in action aged 24.
282 Private
Samuel Henry Gale
5th Bn. Australian Machine Gun Corps
22nd March 1918, aged 21.
Plot II. H. 22.
Son of Elizabeth and the late Henry Gale, of Yacka, South Australia. His brother Edwin also died and is buried at Nine Elms British Cemetery.
Picture courtesy of great nephew, Wayne Eberhard
Samuel Henry Gale
5th Bn. Australian Machine Gun Corps
22nd March 1918, aged 21.
Plot II. H. 22.
Son of Elizabeth and the late Henry Gale, of Yacka, South Australia. His brother Edwin also died and is buried at Nine Elms British Cemetery.
Picture courtesy of great nephew, Wayne Eberhard
31259 Private
Thomas Bernard Hall
1st Bn. Wellington Regiment, N. Z. E. F.
8th June 1917, aged 26.
Plot II. A. 16.
Son of James and Julia Hall, of Albert Rd., New Plymouth, Taranaki, New Zealand.
Remembered with honour
Picture courtesy of Peter Kivell
Thomas Bernard Hall
1st Bn. Wellington Regiment, N. Z. E. F.
8th June 1917, aged 26.
Plot II. A. 16.
Son of James and Julia Hall, of Albert Rd., New Plymouth, Taranaki, New Zealand.
Remembered with honour
Picture courtesy of Peter Kivell
3567 Private
Norman Hocking
32nd Bn. Australian Infantry, A. I. F.
12th December 1917, aged 24.
Plot I. D. 7.
A labourer from Forest Range, South Australia, prior to enlistment, he embarked with the 8th Reinforcements aboard HMAT Ballarat on 12 August 1916 for Devonport, England. After training in England he joined his battalion on the Western Front, France, near Albert on 11 February 1917. Pte Hocking was killed in action near Messines, Belgium on 12 December 1917.
Norman Hocking
32nd Bn. Australian Infantry, A. I. F.
12th December 1917, aged 24.
Plot I. D. 7.
A labourer from Forest Range, South Australia, prior to enlistment, he embarked with the 8th Reinforcements aboard HMAT Ballarat on 12 August 1916 for Devonport, England. After training in England he joined his battalion on the Western Front, France, near Albert on 11 February 1917. Pte Hocking was killed in action near Messines, Belgium on 12 December 1917.
7721 Serjeant
Alfred McDermott, D. C. M.
(Served as Mack)
1st Bn. Cheshire Regiment
31st January 1915, aged 40.
Plot I. D. 15.
Son of Henry McDermott, of Burnley. Lived at 16 Raglan Road, Burnley. Awarded the DCM in 1901 when serving with The Loyal North Lancashire Regiment.
Alfred McDermott, D. C. M.
(Served as Mack)
1st Bn. Cheshire Regiment
31st January 1915, aged 40.
Plot I. D. 15.
Son of Henry McDermott, of Burnley. Lived at 16 Raglan Road, Burnley. Awarded the DCM in 1901 when serving with The Loyal North Lancashire Regiment.
124 Private
Malcolm George McDonald
9th Coy. Australian Machine Gun Corps.
28th July 1917, aged 19.
Plot II. F. 9.
He was the son and youngest child of Francis John McDonald and Josephine Sarah McDonald (Wilson/Clark). He was born in Coonabarabran in New South Wales and enlisted in the army in Newcastle, New South Wales. Served in France and Belgium and was killed in action in Belgium on 28/7/1917, aged 19. My Grandmother, who was closest to him, of all the siblings, in both age and friendship, never really got over his death. There is a monument with his name on it on Ocean Road, Dudley, Newcastle. It is in a park diagonally opposite the home he used to live in.
Picture courtesy of great niece, Patricia Adams
Malcolm George McDonald
9th Coy. Australian Machine Gun Corps.
28th July 1917, aged 19.
Plot II. F. 9.
He was the son and youngest child of Francis John McDonald and Josephine Sarah McDonald (Wilson/Clark). He was born in Coonabarabran in New South Wales and enlisted in the army in Newcastle, New South Wales. Served in France and Belgium and was killed in action in Belgium on 28/7/1917, aged 19. My Grandmother, who was closest to him, of all the siblings, in both age and friendship, never really got over his death. There is a monument with his name on it on Ocean Road, Dudley, Newcastle. It is in a park diagonally opposite the home he used to live in.
Picture courtesy of great niece, Patricia Adams
14624 Gunner
James Henry McGahey
8th Bde. Australian Field Artillery
7th July 1917, aged 26.
Plot II. E. 40.
Son of James and Mary Jane McGahey, of 13, Mathoura Rd., Toorak, Victoria, Australia. Native of South Yarra, Victoria.
From South Yarra, Victoria. A 26 year old clerk prior to enlisting on 31 January 1916, he embarked for overseas with the 2nd Reinforcements of the 23rd Howitzer Brigade from Melbourne on 20 May 1916 aboard HMAT Medic. On arrival in France, he transferred to the 8th Field Artillery Brigade on 6 January 1917 and served in France and Belgium. He was killed in action at Messines on 7 July 1917.
James Henry McGahey
8th Bde. Australian Field Artillery
7th July 1917, aged 26.
Plot II. E. 40.
Son of James and Mary Jane McGahey, of 13, Mathoura Rd., Toorak, Victoria, Australia. Native of South Yarra, Victoria.
From South Yarra, Victoria. A 26 year old clerk prior to enlisting on 31 January 1916, he embarked for overseas with the 2nd Reinforcements of the 23rd Howitzer Brigade from Melbourne on 20 May 1916 aboard HMAT Medic. On arrival in France, he transferred to the 8th Field Artillery Brigade on 6 January 1917 and served in France and Belgium. He was killed in action at Messines on 7 July 1917.
Captain
Donald Gordon McHattie, Mentioned in Despatches
3rd Div Train, Australian Army Service Corps.
17th July 1917, aged 24.
Plot II. C. 37.
Son of James Cameron McHattie and Frances McHattie, of 4, Hunter St., Newcastle, New South Wales.
He was Mentioned in despatches “for having performed various acts of conspicuous gallantry or valuable service during the period from 25th of April to 5th of May, 1915” at Gallipoli. He enlisted 10/08/1914 and before enlisting he was an accountant and lived with his parents James and Francis McHattie in Newcastle New South Wales. My mother is his niece through his sister Fanny.
Picture courtesy of Craig O'Keeffe
Donald Gordon McHattie, Mentioned in Despatches
3rd Div Train, Australian Army Service Corps.
17th July 1917, aged 24.
Plot II. C. 37.
Son of James Cameron McHattie and Frances McHattie, of 4, Hunter St., Newcastle, New South Wales.
He was Mentioned in despatches “for having performed various acts of conspicuous gallantry or valuable service during the period from 25th of April to 5th of May, 1915” at Gallipoli. He enlisted 10/08/1914 and before enlisting he was an accountant and lived with his parents James and Francis McHattie in Newcastle New South Wales. My mother is his niece through his sister Fanny.
Picture courtesy of Craig O'Keeffe
1885 Private
Allan McMaster
38th Bn. Australian Infantry, A. I. F.
13th July 1917, aged 20.
Plot I. B. 18.
Son of Allan and Susan McMaster, of Goyura, Victoria, Australia.
A labourer from Horsham, Victoria prior to enlistment, Pte McMaster embarked along with his brother 1886 Pte Ewan McMaster with the 2nd Reinforcements from Melbourne on RMS Orontes on 14 August 1916. On 13 July 1917, aged 20, he was killed in action at Messines Ridge, Belgium. Pte Ewan McMaster was later awarded the Military Medal (MM) and returned to Australia on 30 April 1919. Two other brothers, 7141 Pte Alexander McMaster and 1881 Pte Duncan McMaster were also awarded the Military Medal and returned to Australia.
Allan McMaster
38th Bn. Australian Infantry, A. I. F.
13th July 1917, aged 20.
Plot I. B. 18.
Son of Allan and Susan McMaster, of Goyura, Victoria, Australia.
A labourer from Horsham, Victoria prior to enlistment, Pte McMaster embarked along with his brother 1886 Pte Ewan McMaster with the 2nd Reinforcements from Melbourne on RMS Orontes on 14 August 1916. On 13 July 1917, aged 20, he was killed in action at Messines Ridge, Belgium. Pte Ewan McMaster was later awarded the Military Medal (MM) and returned to Australia on 30 April 1919. Two other brothers, 7141 Pte Alexander McMaster and 1881 Pte Duncan McMaster were also awarded the Military Medal and returned to Australia.
501 Private
John Richard Musgrove
34th Bn. Australian Infantry, A. I. F.
27th July 1917, aged 33.
Plot II. C. 1.
Son of Benjamin and Annie Musgrove; husband of E. A. Musgrove, of Main Rd., Abermain, New South Wales.
John Richard Musgrove
34th Bn. Australian Infantry, A. I. F.
27th July 1917, aged 33.
Plot II. C. 1.
Son of Benjamin and Annie Musgrove; husband of E. A. Musgrove, of Main Rd., Abermain, New South Wales.
530 Private
Frank Joseph Pooler
36th Bn. Australian Infantry, A. I. F.
16th July 1917, aged 34.
Plot II. C. 32.
Son of Joseph Edward and Martha E. Pooler, of Lake Cargelligo, New South Wales.
A 32 year old farmer prior to enlistment on 8 January 1916, he embarked for overseas with C Company from Sydney on 13 May 1916 aboard HMAT Beltana. He was killed in action near Messines, Belgium on 16 July 1917.
Frank Joseph Pooler
36th Bn. Australian Infantry, A. I. F.
16th July 1917, aged 34.
Plot II. C. 32.
Son of Joseph Edward and Martha E. Pooler, of Lake Cargelligo, New South Wales.
A 32 year old farmer prior to enlistment on 8 January 1916, he embarked for overseas with C Company from Sydney on 13 May 1916 aboard HMAT Beltana. He was killed in action near Messines, Belgium on 16 July 1917.
6087 Corporal
Frederick Sahr
37th Bn. Australian Infantry, A. I. F.
18th July 1916, aged 20.
Plot II. C. 21.
Son of Frederick and the late Elizabeth Sahr, of Station St., Romsey, Victoria, Australia. Native of Maryborough, Victoria.
Private Frederick Sahr, of Maryborough, Victoria, was a grocer before enlisting in April 1916. He formed part of the 19th Reinforcements of the 7th Battalion before being transferred to reinforce the 37th Battalion in August 1916. He was promoted to Corporal in August 1917, and according to his Red Cross Wounded and Missing file, was well known in the Battalion for his ‘particularly bright disposition’. He was seeking cover in a trench during the Battle of Messines when a German high explosive shell landed nearby, killing him instantly on 18 July 1917.
Picture courtesy of Rowena Gough
Frederick Sahr
37th Bn. Australian Infantry, A. I. F.
18th July 1916, aged 20.
Plot II. C. 21.
Son of Frederick and the late Elizabeth Sahr, of Station St., Romsey, Victoria, Australia. Native of Maryborough, Victoria.
Private Frederick Sahr, of Maryborough, Victoria, was a grocer before enlisting in April 1916. He formed part of the 19th Reinforcements of the 7th Battalion before being transferred to reinforce the 37th Battalion in August 1916. He was promoted to Corporal in August 1917, and according to his Red Cross Wounded and Missing file, was well known in the Battalion for his ‘particularly bright disposition’. He was seeking cover in a trench during the Battle of Messines when a German high explosive shell landed nearby, killing him instantly on 18 July 1917.
Picture courtesy of Rowena Gough
1995 Private
Robert Chestnut Summers
50th Bn. Australian Infantry, A. I. F.
10th June 1917, aged 27.
Plot II. B. 5.
Son of Robert Chestnut Summers and Elizabeth Ann Summers, of 96, Morgan Lane, Broken Hill, New South Wales. Native of Terowie, South Australia.
A 24 year old labourer prior to enlisting on 16 February 1916, he embarked for overseas with the 3rd Reinforcements of the 50th Battalion from Adelaide on 13 July 1916 aboard HMAT Seang Bee. Following further training in England, he joined the 50th Battalion in France on 14 December 1916. Pte Summers was wounded in action at the Battle of Messines on 10 June 1917 and died from his wounds that same day.
Robert Chestnut Summers
50th Bn. Australian Infantry, A. I. F.
10th June 1917, aged 27.
Plot II. B. 5.
Son of Robert Chestnut Summers and Elizabeth Ann Summers, of 96, Morgan Lane, Broken Hill, New South Wales. Native of Terowie, South Australia.
A 24 year old labourer prior to enlisting on 16 February 1916, he embarked for overseas with the 3rd Reinforcements of the 50th Battalion from Adelaide on 13 July 1916 aboard HMAT Seang Bee. Following further training in England, he joined the 50th Battalion in France on 14 December 1916. Pte Summers was wounded in action at the Battle of Messines on 10 June 1917 and died from his wounds that same day.
1916 Private
Henry George Sypott
38th Bn. Australian Infantry, A. I. F.
17th July 1917, aged 20.
Plot II. C. 31.
Son of John Bernard and Sarah Jane Sypott, of Nurcoung, Victoria, Australia.
A farmer from Gymbowen, Victoria prior to enlistment, Pte Sypott embarked with the 2nd Reinforcements from Melbourne on RMS Orontes on 16 August 1916. While serving in Belgium he was wounded in action and, on 17 July 1917, aged 20, he died as a result of his wounds.
Henry George Sypott
38th Bn. Australian Infantry, A. I. F.
17th July 1917, aged 20.
Plot II. C. 31.
Son of John Bernard and Sarah Jane Sypott, of Nurcoung, Victoria, Australia.
A farmer from Gymbowen, Victoria prior to enlistment, Pte Sypott embarked with the 2nd Reinforcements from Melbourne on RMS Orontes on 16 August 1916. While serving in Belgium he was wounded in action and, on 17 July 1917, aged 20, he died as a result of his wounds.
Lieutenant
Heathcote Wyndham
38th Bn. Australian Infantry, A. I. F.
17th July 1917, aged 44.
Plot II. C. 27.
Son of Hugh and Celia Wyndham; husband of Gertrude Wyndham, of Westholm, Inverell, New South Wales.
A grazier prior to enlisting he embarked from Sydney aboard HMAT Benalla (A24) on 9 November 1916. He was killed in action in Belgium on 17 July 1917.
Heathcote Wyndham
38th Bn. Australian Infantry, A. I. F.
17th July 1917, aged 44.
Plot II. C. 27.
Son of Hugh and Celia Wyndham; husband of Gertrude Wyndham, of Westholm, Inverell, New South Wales.
A grazier prior to enlisting he embarked from Sydney aboard HMAT Benalla (A24) on 9 November 1916. He was killed in action in Belgium on 17 July 1917.
Bivouac of the 11th Regiment Hussars (Prince Albert's Own) at Wulverghem, 23rd October 1914. Units came back from the Messines line in turn to rest. © IWM Q 51178
Images in this gallery © Geerhard Joos
Soldiers of the 11th Regiment Hussars (Prince Albert's Own) at Wulverghem. Church in background. 23rd October 1914. © IWM (Q 51144)
Ruined village of Wulverghem. March 1915. © IWM Q 383
Wulvergem - Modern day view.
Men of the 1st Battalion, Honourable Artillery Company in F2 trench at Lindenhoek, 22 - 26 February 1915. © IWM Q 50342
A limber going back to load up with provisions near Lindenhoek, 10 June 1917. © IWM Q 5489
