Lijssenthoek Military Cemetery
Roll of Honour
E - H
2138 Lance Corporal
Augustine Egan
22nd Bn. Australian Infantry, A. I. F.
25th September 1917
Plot XXV. F. 9A.
A labourer from Piggoreet , Vic prior to enlistment, Pte Egan embarked with the 4th Reinforcements from Melbourne aboard HMAT Hororata on 27 September 1915. Later promoted to Lance Corporal he died of wounds received during the Battle of Menin Road on 25 September 1917.
Augustine Egan
22nd Bn. Australian Infantry, A. I. F.
25th September 1917
Plot XXV. F. 9A.
A labourer from Piggoreet , Vic prior to enlistment, Pte Egan embarked with the 4th Reinforcements from Melbourne aboard HMAT Hororata on 27 September 1915. Later promoted to Lance Corporal he died of wounds received during the Battle of Menin Road on 25 September 1917.
Captain
Alfred Charles Ernest Elborough
6th Bn. King's Own Yorkshire Light Infantry
30th July 1915, aged 37.
Plot I. A. 6.
Son of Alfred Louis and Mary Ann Elborough, of Holmead, King's Rd., Lancing, Sussex.
Alfred Charles Ernest Elborough
6th Bn. King's Own Yorkshire Light Infantry
30th July 1915, aged 37.
Plot I. A. 6.
Son of Alfred Louis and Mary Ann Elborough, of Holmead, King's Rd., Lancing, Sussex.
523223 Private
William Bertrand Elliott
5th Field Ambulance, Royal Canadian Medical Corps.
10th November 1917, aged 41.
Plot XXII. EE. 4.
Son of Thomas and Mary Laing Elliott, of Cavan, Durham Co., Ontario.
William Bertrand Elliott
5th Field Ambulance, Royal Canadian Medical Corps.
10th November 1917, aged 41.
Plot XXII. EE. 4.
Son of Thomas and Mary Laing Elliott, of Cavan, Durham Co., Ontario.
3252 Sergeant
Edward Ellis, M. M. Mentioned in Despatches
6th Field Ambulance, Australian Army Medical Corps
28th September 1917, aged 21.
Plot XXIV. D. 2.
Son of Minnie Ellis, of 706, Urquhart St., Ballarat, Victoria, Australia. Native of Snake Valley, Victoria.
A railway clerk from Ballarat, Vic prior to enlistment, Cpl Ellis embarked with B Section from Melbourne aboard HMAT Ajana on 4 June 1915. Later promoted to Sergeant , he was awarded the Meritorious Service Medal (MSM) for "gallantry and devotion to duty particularly during the action at Pozieres from 16th to 27th August 1916 when he supervised the transport of wounded by stretcher bearers from Regimental Aid Posts through the Pozieres Wood. He continued his work visiting the various posts under heavy shell fire showing great determination and devotion to duty combined with gallantry." He was subsequently awarded the Military Medal (MM) "On 6th and 7th May 1917 this NCO was on duty under heavy enemy fire for 36 hours without rest organising and directing stretcher squads who were continually suffering casualties in carrying the wounded from the Regimental Aid Post east of Bullecourt to the Advanced Collecting Post at Noreuil. At the end of the time although obviously exhausted physically, he volunteered to carry on the duty. He at all times set a splendid example of coolness and bravery to his men. On many previous occasions Sgt Ellis has shown great devotion to duty and power of successful organisation in emergency with complete disregard to personal safety in dangerous parts of the line." On 28 September he died, aged 21, from wounds received after a shell exploded amongst his men at Belgian Battery Corner and was buried in the Lijssenthoek Military cemetery, Belgium.
Edward Ellis, M. M. Mentioned in Despatches
6th Field Ambulance, Australian Army Medical Corps
28th September 1917, aged 21.
Plot XXIV. D. 2.
Son of Minnie Ellis, of 706, Urquhart St., Ballarat, Victoria, Australia. Native of Snake Valley, Victoria.
A railway clerk from Ballarat, Vic prior to enlistment, Cpl Ellis embarked with B Section from Melbourne aboard HMAT Ajana on 4 June 1915. Later promoted to Sergeant , he was awarded the Meritorious Service Medal (MSM) for "gallantry and devotion to duty particularly during the action at Pozieres from 16th to 27th August 1916 when he supervised the transport of wounded by stretcher bearers from Regimental Aid Posts through the Pozieres Wood. He continued his work visiting the various posts under heavy shell fire showing great determination and devotion to duty combined with gallantry." He was subsequently awarded the Military Medal (MM) "On 6th and 7th May 1917 this NCO was on duty under heavy enemy fire for 36 hours without rest organising and directing stretcher squads who were continually suffering casualties in carrying the wounded from the Regimental Aid Post east of Bullecourt to the Advanced Collecting Post at Noreuil. At the end of the time although obviously exhausted physically, he volunteered to carry on the duty. He at all times set a splendid example of coolness and bravery to his men. On many previous occasions Sgt Ellis has shown great devotion to duty and power of successful organisation in emergency with complete disregard to personal safety in dangerous parts of the line." On 28 September he died, aged 21, from wounds received after a shell exploded amongst his men at Belgian Battery Corner and was buried in the Lijssenthoek Military cemetery, Belgium.
2205 Private
Richard Ellis
2nd Australian Pioneers
29th September 1917, aged 22.
Plot XXV. B. 14A
A 21 year old suction-gas fireman from Geelong, Victoria when he enlisted and embarked for overseas with the 3rd Reinforcements from Melbourne on 6 June 1916 aboard HMAT Wandilla. While serving in Belgium, he was wounded in action and died of those wounds on 29 September 1917.
Richard Ellis
2nd Australian Pioneers
29th September 1917, aged 22.
Plot XXV. B. 14A
A 21 year old suction-gas fireman from Geelong, Victoria when he enlisted and embarked for overseas with the 3rd Reinforcements from Melbourne on 6 June 1916 aboard HMAT Wandilla. While serving in Belgium, he was wounded in action and died of those wounds on 29 September 1917.
523223 Private
William Bertrand Elliott
5th Field Ambulance, Canadian Army Medical Corps
10th November 1917, aged 41.
Plot XXII. EE. 4
Son of Thomas and Mary Laing Elliott, of Cavan, Durham Co., Ontario.
Bert Elliott was born in Cavan Ontario on April 29th 1876 to Thomas Elliott and Mary Laing. He was one of 7, two sisters who died in childhood and 4 brothers, Thomas Lorne, J. Payton, R.Bruce and Fred .Their father died when they were in their teens. In 1901 records show both Bert and Lorne as members of the Peterborough 3rd Prince of Wales Dragoons. Both men went to Winnipeg at some time and joined to fight in the war. Lorne was a Lt. in the 43rd Cameron Highlanders and Bert in the Army Medical corps.
Picture and information courtesy of Mary Jean Van Dorp
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(Information on Wallace McCulloch can be found by clicking here
William Bertrand Elliott
5th Field Ambulance, Canadian Army Medical Corps
10th November 1917, aged 41.
Plot XXII. EE. 4
Son of Thomas and Mary Laing Elliott, of Cavan, Durham Co., Ontario.
Bert Elliott was born in Cavan Ontario on April 29th 1876 to Thomas Elliott and Mary Laing. He was one of 7, two sisters who died in childhood and 4 brothers, Thomas Lorne, J. Payton, R.Bruce and Fred .Their father died when they were in their teens. In 1901 records show both Bert and Lorne as members of the Peterborough 3rd Prince of Wales Dragoons. Both men went to Winnipeg at some time and joined to fight in the war. Lorne was a Lt. in the 43rd Cameron Highlanders and Bert in the Army Medical corps.
Picture and information courtesy of Mary Jean Van Dorp
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(Information on Wallace McCulloch can be found by clicking here
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788226 Private
Albert Emmerson
3rd Bn. Canadian Infantry, (Central Ontario Regiment)
8th November 1917, aged 24.
Plot XXII. G. 1
Picture courtesy of Eddy Emmerson, great nephew of this soldier
Albert Emmerson
3rd Bn. Canadian Infantry, (Central Ontario Regiment)
8th November 1917, aged 24.
Plot XXII. G. 1
Picture courtesy of Eddy Emmerson, great nephew of this soldier
Captain
David Gerald Evans, M. C.
8th Bn. Australian Infantry, A. I. F.
20th September 1917
Plot XIX. A. 11.
Son of John and Eleanor Lucy Evans, of Redcamp, Moyhu, Victoria, Australia.
A grazier from "Redcamp", Moyhu, Vic, Capt Evans enlisted in 1915 and embarked from Melbourne on RMS Osterley on 29 September of that year. He was awarded the Military Cross (MC) for bravery on the 8/9th of May 1917 when he "personally organised and led a bombing attack along a trench, thereby gaining about 200 yards" wherein "by his dash and courage an almost impossible position was improved and placed on a sound and tactical basis". Capt Evans died of wounds near Polygon Wood, Belgium, on 20 September 1917. In this studio portrait he is wearing the ribbon of the MC suggesting the photograph was taken while Captain Evans was on leave in Paris or England shortly before his death. His brother, 2399 Private Francis Evans, 51st Battalion, was killed in action, also in Belgium, on 13 October 1917. He is buried at Passchendaele New British Cemetery.
David Gerald Evans, M. C.
8th Bn. Australian Infantry, A. I. F.
20th September 1917
Plot XIX. A. 11.
Son of John and Eleanor Lucy Evans, of Redcamp, Moyhu, Victoria, Australia.
A grazier from "Redcamp", Moyhu, Vic, Capt Evans enlisted in 1915 and embarked from Melbourne on RMS Osterley on 29 September of that year. He was awarded the Military Cross (MC) for bravery on the 8/9th of May 1917 when he "personally organised and led a bombing attack along a trench, thereby gaining about 200 yards" wherein "by his dash and courage an almost impossible position was improved and placed on a sound and tactical basis". Capt Evans died of wounds near Polygon Wood, Belgium, on 20 September 1917. In this studio portrait he is wearing the ribbon of the MC suggesting the photograph was taken while Captain Evans was on leave in Paris or England shortly before his death. His brother, 2399 Private Francis Evans, 51st Battalion, was killed in action, also in Belgium, on 13 October 1917. He is buried at Passchendaele New British Cemetery.
2821 Sergeant
James Ferguson, M. M.
56th Bn. Australian infantry, A. I. F
29th September 1917, aged 27.
Plot XX. C. 9.
Son of Robert and Margaret Ferguson, of Carrington St., West Wallsend, Newcastle, New South Wales. Native of Minmi, New South Wales.
From Merewether, NSW. A butcher prior to enlisting in June 1915, Private Ferguson embarked from Sydney with the 4th Battalion, 9th Reinforcements, on board HMAT Argyllshire (A8) on 30 September 1915. He was promoted to the rank of Sergeant on 9 September 1916. In February 1917 he was awarded the Military Medal (MM) for acting with extreme bravery in retrieving wounded and bringing up rations while under heavy machine gun fire near Gueudecourt, France. On 29 September 1917, Sgt Ferguson M. M died of wounds received in action at Passchendaele, Belgium. He was 27 years of age.
James Ferguson, M. M.
56th Bn. Australian infantry, A. I. F
29th September 1917, aged 27.
Plot XX. C. 9.
Son of Robert and Margaret Ferguson, of Carrington St., West Wallsend, Newcastle, New South Wales. Native of Minmi, New South Wales.
From Merewether, NSW. A butcher prior to enlisting in June 1915, Private Ferguson embarked from Sydney with the 4th Battalion, 9th Reinforcements, on board HMAT Argyllshire (A8) on 30 September 1915. He was promoted to the rank of Sergeant on 9 September 1916. In February 1917 he was awarded the Military Medal (MM) for acting with extreme bravery in retrieving wounded and bringing up rations while under heavy machine gun fire near Gueudecourt, France. On 29 September 1917, Sgt Ferguson M. M died of wounds received in action at Passchendaele, Belgium. He was 27 years of age.
Second Lieutenant
Ronald Lacey Fidge, M. M.
18th Bn. Australian Infantry, A. I. F.
21st September 1917, aged 24.
Plot XIX. C. 2.
Croix de Guerre. Son of Horace Frederick and Hannah Elizabeth Fidge, of 16, Sussex Square, Brighton, England.
A native of Plumstead, England, 2nd Lt Fidge was employed as a station hand at Yanco, NSW prior to enlistment. He embarked with the rank of Lance Sergeant with A Company from Sydney on HMAT Ceramic on 25 June 1915. After he reverted to the rank of Private at his own request, he was Mentioned in Despatches, and after being twice wounded in action was awarded the Military Medal "On 27th August 1915 at Hill 60, he held the left flank by bombing during the Turkish counter attack. Fidge was mainly instrumental in preventing the enemy from gaining a footing in the trench. He also in company with three other scouts evaded German listening posts and bombed enemy's working party on their parapet , 6th June 1916." Later he was also awarded the French Croix de Guerre "For conspicuous bravery at Pozieres on the 26th July 1916. Although badly wounded himself, he carried a wounded officer through a heavy barrage to the dressing station. He has repeatedly led patrols and bombing parties to the German wire, showing utter disregarded for danger." After being promoted to 2nd Lieutenant he was wounded in action for the third time and succumbed to these wounds on 21 September 1917, aged 24.
Ronald Lacey Fidge, M. M.
18th Bn. Australian Infantry, A. I. F.
21st September 1917, aged 24.
Plot XIX. C. 2.
Croix de Guerre. Son of Horace Frederick and Hannah Elizabeth Fidge, of 16, Sussex Square, Brighton, England.
A native of Plumstead, England, 2nd Lt Fidge was employed as a station hand at Yanco, NSW prior to enlistment. He embarked with the rank of Lance Sergeant with A Company from Sydney on HMAT Ceramic on 25 June 1915. After he reverted to the rank of Private at his own request, he was Mentioned in Despatches, and after being twice wounded in action was awarded the Military Medal "On 27th August 1915 at Hill 60, he held the left flank by bombing during the Turkish counter attack. Fidge was mainly instrumental in preventing the enemy from gaining a footing in the trench. He also in company with three other scouts evaded German listening posts and bombed enemy's working party on their parapet , 6th June 1916." Later he was also awarded the French Croix de Guerre "For conspicuous bravery at Pozieres on the 26th July 1916. Although badly wounded himself, he carried a wounded officer through a heavy barrage to the dressing station. He has repeatedly led patrols and bombing parties to the German wire, showing utter disregarded for danger." After being promoted to 2nd Lieutenant he was wounded in action for the third time and succumbed to these wounds on 21 September 1917, aged 24.
3454 Private
John Robert Fielding
1st Australian Pioneers
18th October 1917, aged 24.
Plot XXII. B. 6.
Son of Mr & Mrs John Fielding, 15 Straits Lane, Read, Lancashire.
John was born at Read, Lancashire. He emigrated to Australia in 1913, living at Auburn, Sydney, New South Wales where he worked as a Dairy Hand. He enlisted in Australia on 9th November 1916, leaving for France on 9th April 1917. His wounds were described as; "Shrapnel wounds back, penetrating spine and abdomen and wound left shoulder."
He died at No.10 Casualty Clearing Station.
John Robert Fielding
1st Australian Pioneers
18th October 1917, aged 24.
Plot XXII. B. 6.
Son of Mr & Mrs John Fielding, 15 Straits Lane, Read, Lancashire.
John was born at Read, Lancashire. He emigrated to Australia in 1913, living at Auburn, Sydney, New South Wales where he worked as a Dairy Hand. He enlisted in Australia on 9th November 1916, leaving for France on 9th April 1917. His wounds were described as; "Shrapnel wounds back, penetrating spine and abdomen and wound left shoulder."
He died at No.10 Casualty Clearing Station.
85246 Pioneer
Samuel James Fiske
254th Tunnelling Company, Royal Engineers
28th September 1917, aged 41.
Plot XXIV. D. 19.
Husband of Emily J. Fiske, 70 Nicholas Street, Norwich.
Picture courtesy of Eric Cork, his wife is the granddaughter of this soldier
Samuel James Fiske
254th Tunnelling Company, Royal Engineers
28th September 1917, aged 41.
Plot XXIV. D. 19.
Husband of Emily J. Fiske, 70 Nicholas Street, Norwich.
Picture courtesy of Eric Cork, his wife is the granddaughter of this soldier
54910 Private
John Henry Fowler
Devonshire Regiment 3rd Inf. Labour Coy. transf. to (100356) 168th Coy. Labour Corps
30th October 1917, aged 35.
Plot XXI. AA. 1A.
John Henry lived in Witney, Oxfordshire and was a Blanket Fuller by trade. He enlisted on the 10th February 1915 at the age of 32 years into the 4th Reserve Battalion of the Oxford & Bucks Light Infantry as Private 4451. On the 12th October 1915 he was posted to the 83rd Provisional Battalion as Private 54910, and received training at Tidworth Camp.
On the 13 February 1917 he was transferred to the Devonshire Regiment, 3rd Infantry Labour Company. He embarked from Folkestone, disembarked Boulogne, joining the BEF on the 27th February 1917. Was injured on 5th March 1917 but rejoined Company on 31st March 1917.
He was transferred, for a third time, to the 16th Section of the 168th Labour Corps on the 14th May 1917, as Private 100356. On 2nd August 1917 he was injured again, from which he died of wounds on 30th October 1917.
John Henry Fowler left a wife, Ada Harriet Fowler, and 6 children. Two of his children were born during his service, one just 3 months before his death. He was also survived by his mother Martha Fowler.
Although he may not have been a front-line soldier he made the ultimate sacrifice.
Dedication and photograph submitted by his grandson, John Edward Fowler.
John Henry Fowler
Devonshire Regiment 3rd Inf. Labour Coy. transf. to (100356) 168th Coy. Labour Corps
30th October 1917, aged 35.
Plot XXI. AA. 1A.
John Henry lived in Witney, Oxfordshire and was a Blanket Fuller by trade. He enlisted on the 10th February 1915 at the age of 32 years into the 4th Reserve Battalion of the Oxford & Bucks Light Infantry as Private 4451. On the 12th October 1915 he was posted to the 83rd Provisional Battalion as Private 54910, and received training at Tidworth Camp.
On the 13 February 1917 he was transferred to the Devonshire Regiment, 3rd Infantry Labour Company. He embarked from Folkestone, disembarked Boulogne, joining the BEF on the 27th February 1917. Was injured on 5th March 1917 but rejoined Company on 31st March 1917.
He was transferred, for a third time, to the 16th Section of the 168th Labour Corps on the 14th May 1917, as Private 100356. On 2nd August 1917 he was injured again, from which he died of wounds on 30th October 1917.
John Henry Fowler left a wife, Ada Harriet Fowler, and 6 children. Two of his children were born during his service, one just 3 months before his death. He was also survived by his mother Martha Fowler.
Although he may not have been a front-line soldier he made the ultimate sacrifice.
Dedication and photograph submitted by his grandson, John Edward Fowler.
3095 Private
Victor Charles Friberg
8th Bn. Australian Infantry, A. I. F.
11th September 1916, aged 23.
Plot X. B. 1.
Son of Anders Fredrick and Amelia Friberg, of Locksley Rd., Ivanhoe, Victoria; Australia. Native of Melbourne, Victoria.
A cabinet maker from Ivanhoe, Vic prior to enlistment, Pte Friberg, embarked with the 7th Reinforcements, 24th Battalion from Melbourne on HMAT Commonwealth on 26 November 1915. After transferring to the 8th Battalion, he died of wounds received in action at Ypres, aged 23.
Victor Charles Friberg
8th Bn. Australian Infantry, A. I. F.
11th September 1916, aged 23.
Plot X. B. 1.
Son of Anders Fredrick and Amelia Friberg, of Locksley Rd., Ivanhoe, Victoria; Australia. Native of Melbourne, Victoria.
A cabinet maker from Ivanhoe, Vic prior to enlistment, Pte Friberg, embarked with the 7th Reinforcements, 24th Battalion from Melbourne on HMAT Commonwealth on 26 November 1915. After transferring to the 8th Battalion, he died of wounds received in action at Ypres, aged 23.
3054 Private
William Henry Frisch
58th Bn. Australian Infantry, A. I. F.
17th October 1917, aged 23.
Plot XXI. H. 19A.
Son of Henry William and Sarah Ann Frisch, of West Reserve, Warrnambool, Victoria, Australia.
A labourer from Warrnambool, Vic prior to enlistment, Pte Frisch embarked with the 10th Reinforcements from Melbourne aboard RMS Osterley on 29 September 1915. Later transferring to the 58th Battalion. At 4.a.m. on 17 October 1917, aged 23, he died of shell wounds to the back and abdomen received in action at Anzac Ridge near Ypres.
William Henry Frisch
58th Bn. Australian Infantry, A. I. F.
17th October 1917, aged 23.
Plot XXI. H. 19A.
Son of Henry William and Sarah Ann Frisch, of West Reserve, Warrnambool, Victoria, Australia.
A labourer from Warrnambool, Vic prior to enlistment, Pte Frisch embarked with the 10th Reinforcements from Melbourne aboard RMS Osterley on 29 September 1915. Later transferring to the 58th Battalion. At 4.a.m. on 17 October 1917, aged 23, he died of shell wounds to the back and abdomen received in action at Anzac Ridge near Ypres.
27378 Private
Charles Fry
1st Bn. Duke of Cornwall's Light Infantry
9th November 1917, aged 30.
Plot XXII. CC. 24.
Son of Edwin and Emma Fry, of Bramshaw, Lyndhurst, Hants.
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Picture courtesy of great niece, Sheila Young
Charles Fry
1st Bn. Duke of Cornwall's Light Infantry
9th November 1917, aged 30.
Plot XXII. CC. 24.
Son of Edwin and Emma Fry, of Bramshaw, Lyndhurst, Hants.
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Picture courtesy of great niece, Sheila Young
6322 Private
George Eric Fulcher
25th Bn. Australian Infantry, A. I. F.
20th September 1917, aged 26.
Plot XXIII. B. 1A.
Son of James T. and Margaret Fulcher. Native of Townsville, Queensland.
From Maryborough, Qld. Formerly a farmer, Pte Fulcher enlisted on 18 October 1916 and as a member of the 18th Reinforcements, he embarked from Sydney aboard HMAT Demosthenes (A64) on 23 December 1916. He served on the Western Front in Belgium and died of wounds to the back arm and leg he received after a shell burst close to him at Polygon Wood on 20 September 1917.
George Eric Fulcher
25th Bn. Australian Infantry, A. I. F.
20th September 1917, aged 26.
Plot XXIII. B. 1A.
Son of James T. and Margaret Fulcher. Native of Townsville, Queensland.
From Maryborough, Qld. Formerly a farmer, Pte Fulcher enlisted on 18 October 1916 and as a member of the 18th Reinforcements, he embarked from Sydney aboard HMAT Demosthenes (A64) on 23 December 1916. He served on the Western Front in Belgium and died of wounds to the back arm and leg he received after a shell burst close to him at Polygon Wood on 20 September 1917.
1920 Private
Frederick Parker Furness
6th Bn. Duke of Wellington's Regiment
20th December 1915, aged 18.
Plot II. B. 12.
Son of John and Frances Mary Furness, of 28, Brougham St., Skipton, Yorks.
Picture courtesy of great nephew, John Antony Whitehead
Frederick Parker Furness
6th Bn. Duke of Wellington's Regiment
20th December 1915, aged 18.
Plot II. B. 12.
Son of John and Frances Mary Furness, of 28, Brougham St., Skipton, Yorks.
Picture courtesy of great nephew, John Antony Whitehead
Lieutenant
Ellis Hubert Gardiner
7th Bn. Cheshire Regiment
7th October 1918.
Plot XXX. C. 7.
Born 1887, Mount Farm, Bollington, Cheshire. Son of John and Mary Gardiner
Picture courtesy of Eddie Gardiner
Ellis Hubert Gardiner
7th Bn. Cheshire Regiment
7th October 1918.
Plot XXX. C. 7.
Born 1887, Mount Farm, Bollington, Cheshire. Son of John and Mary Gardiner
Picture courtesy of Eddie Gardiner
1243 Trooper
William John Gardner
2nd Australian Light Horse
9th May 1917
Plot XII. A. 42A.
Son of Peter and Emily Gardner, of Lynott St., Werribee, Victoria, Australia. Native of Wagga Wagga, New South Wales.
From Werribee, Vic. Prior to his enlistment on 19 July 1915 in the AIF, he served with the 69th Infantry, Citizens Military Forces. Pte Gardiner embarked from Melbourne aboard HMAT Hororata on 27 September 1915. He died of wounds on 9 May 1917 at Poperinge, Belgium, while serving as a trooper with the 2nd Anzac Mounted Regiment and on detachment to the Australian Army Provost Corps as a Military Policeman. His brother 21961 Driver (Dvr) Peter Gardner, 7th Field Artillery Brigade, enlisted on 1 February 1916 and embarked from Port Melbourne aboard HMAT Medic (A70) on 20 May 1916. A Carpenter from Werribee Vic, he was killed in action at Seaforth Farm, France on 9 November 1917 age 21 and buried at Trois Arbres Cemetery.
William John Gardner
2nd Australian Light Horse
9th May 1917
Plot XII. A. 42A.
Son of Peter and Emily Gardner, of Lynott St., Werribee, Victoria, Australia. Native of Wagga Wagga, New South Wales.
From Werribee, Vic. Prior to his enlistment on 19 July 1915 in the AIF, he served with the 69th Infantry, Citizens Military Forces. Pte Gardiner embarked from Melbourne aboard HMAT Hororata on 27 September 1915. He died of wounds on 9 May 1917 at Poperinge, Belgium, while serving as a trooper with the 2nd Anzac Mounted Regiment and on detachment to the Australian Army Provost Corps as a Military Policeman. His brother 21961 Driver (Dvr) Peter Gardner, 7th Field Artillery Brigade, enlisted on 1 February 1916 and embarked from Port Melbourne aboard HMAT Medic (A70) on 20 May 1916. A Carpenter from Werribee Vic, he was killed in action at Seaforth Farm, France on 9 November 1917 age 21 and buried at Trois Arbres Cemetery.
2167 Private
Albert Goodacre
1st Bn. Australian Infantry, A. I. F.
6th October 1917, aged 20.
Plot XX. G. 12.
Son of Alexander and Jane Goodacre, of "Rocky Ridge," Woodstock, New South Wales.
A farmer from Woodstock, New South Wales, Pte Goodacre embarked with his unit at Sydney on 11 July 1916. He was transferred to the 1st Battalion in March 1917, and sustained shrapnel wounds to his right leg and arm on 4 October 1917 during fighting near Ypres. He was evacuated to a Casualty Clearing Station but died two days later.
Albert Goodacre
1st Bn. Australian Infantry, A. I. F.
6th October 1917, aged 20.
Plot XX. G. 12.
Son of Alexander and Jane Goodacre, of "Rocky Ridge," Woodstock, New South Wales.
A farmer from Woodstock, New South Wales, Pte Goodacre embarked with his unit at Sydney on 11 July 1916. He was transferred to the 1st Battalion in March 1917, and sustained shrapnel wounds to his right leg and arm on 4 October 1917 during fighting near Ypres. He was evacuated to a Casualty Clearing Station but died two days later.
5526 Corporal
William Birkett Goodchild
26th Bn. Australian Infantry, A. I. F.
31st October 1917, aged 24.
Plot XXI. CC. 7.
Son of William G. B. and Emelie Louise Goodchild, of Fairymead, Bundaberg, Queensland. Native of Sydney, New South Wales.
William Goodchild was admitted to No.10 C. C. S. suffering from a shell wound to the right knee and a fractured tibea, he had also been severely gassed whilst in the support lines at Zonnebeke Ridge, he died later from the effects of gas poisoning.
William Birkett Goodchild
26th Bn. Australian Infantry, A. I. F.
31st October 1917, aged 24.
Plot XXI. CC. 7.
Son of William G. B. and Emelie Louise Goodchild, of Fairymead, Bundaberg, Queensland. Native of Sydney, New South Wales.
William Goodchild was admitted to No.10 C. C. S. suffering from a shell wound to the right knee and a fractured tibea, he had also been severely gassed whilst in the support lines at Zonnebeke Ridge, he died later from the effects of gas poisoning.
3064 Sergeant
John Greasley
58th Bn. Australian Infantry, A. I. F.
9th November 1917
Plot XX. HH. 1.
From Footscray, Vic. Pte Greasley enlisted on 12 July 1915 and embarked from Melbourne aboard HMAT Osterley on 29 September 1915. He was later promoted to sergeant. Whilst serving with the 58th Battalion, he was wounded and died on 9 November 1917 in Belgium.
John Greasley
58th Bn. Australian Infantry, A. I. F.
9th November 1917
Plot XX. HH. 1.
From Footscray, Vic. Pte Greasley enlisted on 12 July 1915 and embarked from Melbourne aboard HMAT Osterley on 29 September 1915. He was later promoted to sergeant. Whilst serving with the 58th Battalion, he was wounded and died on 9 November 1917 in Belgium.
6504 Private
Ernest Kethro Green
7th Bn. Australian Infantry, A. I. F.
24th September 1917
Plot XXV. K. 10A.
Son of Matthew W. and Emily R. Green, of 17, Tooronga Rd., Auburn, Victoria, Australia. Native of Albert Park, Victoria.
From Auburn, Victoria. A 26 year old journalist prior to enlisting on 4 January 1916, he embarked for overseas with the 21st Reinforcements from Melbourne on 2 October 1916 aboard HMAT Nestor (A71). Following further training in England, he proceeded to France where he joined the 7th Battalion in February 1917. Pte Green was wounded in action at Zillebeke, Belgium on 21 September 1917 and died of his wounds three days later. He is buried in the Lijssenthoek Military Cemetery, Belgium. His brother, 2681 Pte Harold Nuttall Green , A Company, 60th Battalion also served in the First World War.
Ernest Kethro Green
7th Bn. Australian Infantry, A. I. F.
24th September 1917
Plot XXV. K. 10A.
Son of Matthew W. and Emily R. Green, of 17, Tooronga Rd., Auburn, Victoria, Australia. Native of Albert Park, Victoria.
From Auburn, Victoria. A 26 year old journalist prior to enlisting on 4 January 1916, he embarked for overseas with the 21st Reinforcements from Melbourne on 2 October 1916 aboard HMAT Nestor (A71). Following further training in England, he proceeded to France where he joined the 7th Battalion in February 1917. Pte Green was wounded in action at Zillebeke, Belgium on 21 September 1917 and died of his wounds three days later. He is buried in the Lijssenthoek Military Cemetery, Belgium. His brother, 2681 Pte Harold Nuttall Green , A Company, 60th Battalion also served in the First World War.
2944 Corporal
Oliver LLewellyn Griffiths, M. M.
2nd Coy. Australian Machine Gun Corps.
6th October 1917, aged 23.
Plot XX. E. 19.
Son of Agnes and the late Thomas Griffiths, of Cambridge St., Box Hill, Victoria, Australia. Native of Wood's Point, Victoria.
From Box Hill, Vic. Pte Griffiths enlisted on 29 June 1915 and embarked from Melbourne aboard HMAT Star of Victoria on 10 September 1915. Pte Griffiths was promoted to lance corporal and was awarded the Military Medal (MM) on 26 September 1917 for bravery in the field. On 6 October 1917 he died of wounds which he received at Broodseinde Ridge, Belgium. His cousin, Edwin Griffiths was killed in action in Francer and is buried at Anzac Cemetery, Sailly-sur-la-Lys.
Oliver Griffiths was admitted to the No.17 C.C.S. at Poperinghe on the evening of 5th October, he had multiple severe shell wounds. He arrived in a critical condition and died the following day.
Oliver LLewellyn Griffiths, M. M.
2nd Coy. Australian Machine Gun Corps.
6th October 1917, aged 23.
Plot XX. E. 19.
Son of Agnes and the late Thomas Griffiths, of Cambridge St., Box Hill, Victoria, Australia. Native of Wood's Point, Victoria.
From Box Hill, Vic. Pte Griffiths enlisted on 29 June 1915 and embarked from Melbourne aboard HMAT Star of Victoria on 10 September 1915. Pte Griffiths was promoted to lance corporal and was awarded the Military Medal (MM) on 26 September 1917 for bravery in the field. On 6 October 1917 he died of wounds which he received at Broodseinde Ridge, Belgium. His cousin, Edwin Griffiths was killed in action in Francer and is buried at Anzac Cemetery, Sailly-sur-la-Lys.
Oliver Griffiths was admitted to the No.17 C.C.S. at Poperinghe on the evening of 5th October, he had multiple severe shell wounds. He arrived in a critical condition and died the following day.
CMT/3442 Corporal
Robert Grimes
Mechanical Transport, Army Service Corps. attd. 4th Australian Supply Col.
21st October 1917, aged 28.
Plot XXV. G. 12.
Husband of Amy Grimes, of 108, Every St., Burnley. Father of three.
Bob Grimes was involved in the retreat from Mons in 1914 and in all his time in France prior to his death, had never been wounded. Prior to enlisting he was employed by the Utility Motor Company Ltd.
After his death his wife received a letter from Lieutenant S. M. Watson;
"He was with a detachment working from an advanced dressing station to a Casualty Clearing Station behind the line conveying 'walking wounded'. For just over a week they had been there until the afternoon of the 21st when your husband and several others were engaged taking petrol and rations off a lorry, for their own use, when a shell burst amongst them. Corpl. Grimes was badly wounded in both legs, but I am thankful to say, rendered unconscious. He was taken immediately to a dressing station - less than a hundred yards - where his wounds were dressed. From there he was sent on a motor ambulance to the casualty clearing station, but died on the way there. I have reason to believe he never regained consciousness, and was thus spared any suffering. He was buried before I got to know, but I visited his grave this afternoon, and before long it is hoped to be able to put a cross on the grave."
Robert Grimes
Mechanical Transport, Army Service Corps. attd. 4th Australian Supply Col.
21st October 1917, aged 28.
Plot XXV. G. 12.
Husband of Amy Grimes, of 108, Every St., Burnley. Father of three.
Bob Grimes was involved in the retreat from Mons in 1914 and in all his time in France prior to his death, had never been wounded. Prior to enlisting he was employed by the Utility Motor Company Ltd.
After his death his wife received a letter from Lieutenant S. M. Watson;
"He was with a detachment working from an advanced dressing station to a Casualty Clearing Station behind the line conveying 'walking wounded'. For just over a week they had been there until the afternoon of the 21st when your husband and several others were engaged taking petrol and rations off a lorry, for their own use, when a shell burst amongst them. Corpl. Grimes was badly wounded in both legs, but I am thankful to say, rendered unconscious. He was taken immediately to a dressing station - less than a hundred yards - where his wounds were dressed. From there he was sent on a motor ambulance to the casualty clearing station, but died on the way there. I have reason to believe he never regained consciousness, and was thus spared any suffering. He was buried before I got to know, but I visited his grave this afternoon, and before long it is hoped to be able to put a cross on the grave."
241252 Private
Matthew Frederick Halliday
2nd/5th Bn. East Lancashire Regiment
11th October 1917, aged 21.
Plot XXI. D. 15A.
Lived with his grandparents at 12 Ashfield Road, Burnley. Prior to enlisting he was employed in a warehouse in Burnley Lane. Matthew was shot in the stomach during an attack on 10th October1917 and died of his wounds the following morning.
Matthew Frederick Halliday
2nd/5th Bn. East Lancashire Regiment
11th October 1917, aged 21.
Plot XXI. D. 15A.
Lived with his grandparents at 12 Ashfield Road, Burnley. Prior to enlisting he was employed in a warehouse in Burnley Lane. Matthew was shot in the stomach during an attack on 10th October1917 and died of his wounds the following morning.
7005 Private
John William Harvey Hallman
3rd Bn. Australian Infantry, A. I. F.
12th November 1917, aged 26.
Plot XXII. HH. 13.
Son of Herman and Sarah Hallman. Native of Bingara, New South Wales.
From Tamworth, NSW (previously of Bingara, NSW). A farmer prior to enlistment, Pte Hallman embarked with the 23rd Reinforcements on HMAT Benalla on 9 November 1916. On 12 November 1917 he died of wounds in Belgium, aged 26. At the time of his enlistment he was the boyfriend of Gladys Isabelle Morrison. She never married and when she died in 1987 Pte Hallman's love letters were buried with her.
John William Harvey Hallman
3rd Bn. Australian Infantry, A. I. F.
12th November 1917, aged 26.
Plot XXII. HH. 13.
Son of Herman and Sarah Hallman. Native of Bingara, New South Wales.
From Tamworth, NSW (previously of Bingara, NSW). A farmer prior to enlistment, Pte Hallman embarked with the 23rd Reinforcements on HMAT Benalla on 9 November 1916. On 12 November 1917 he died of wounds in Belgium, aged 26. At the time of his enlistment he was the boyfriend of Gladys Isabelle Morrison. She never married and when she died in 1987 Pte Hallman's love letters were buried with her.
10/5489 Private
Henry Fawcett Halstead
10th Bn. Lancashire Fusiliers
6th November 1915, aged 35.
Plot IV. C. 16A.
Son of Joseph and Frances Drusilla Halstead, of Burnley.
Formerly of Burnley and educated at Burnley Grammar School, he was living in Littleborough upon enlistment. He had worked at sea since the age of sixteen for the Leyland Company of Liverpool.
Henry Fawcett Halstead
10th Bn. Lancashire Fusiliers
6th November 1915, aged 35.
Plot IV. C. 16A.
Son of Joseph and Frances Drusilla Halstead, of Burnley.
Formerly of Burnley and educated at Burnley Grammar School, he was living in Littleborough upon enlistment. He had worked at sea since the age of sixteen for the Leyland Company of Liverpool.
2215 Private
Albert James Handley
46th Bn. Australian Infantry, A. I. F.
1st October 1917
Plot XX. C. 11.
Son of Thomas and Mary Ann Handley, of Pearson St., Bairnsdale, Victoria, Australia.
Albert Handley was admitted to No.17 C. C. S. with serious shell wounds to his arm and abdomen, his condition was described as critical and did not improve. He died there at 5.50.p.m. on 1st October 1917 as a result of these wounds.
Albert James Handley
46th Bn. Australian Infantry, A. I. F.
1st October 1917
Plot XX. C. 11.
Son of Thomas and Mary Ann Handley, of Pearson St., Bairnsdale, Victoria, Australia.
Albert Handley was admitted to No.17 C. C. S. with serious shell wounds to his arm and abdomen, his condition was described as critical and did not improve. He died there at 5.50.p.m. on 1st October 1917 as a result of these wounds.
14626 Acting Bombardier
Reginald Edward Hannaker
13th Bde. Australian Field Artillery
16th November 1917
Plot XXII. GG. 3.
Son of Frank and Adelaide Hannaker, of 42, Canterbury Road, Middle Park, Victoria, Australia.
Reginald Hannaker was admitted to No.17 C. C. S. at Poperinghe suffering from severe shell wounds to the abdomen and back and in a critical condition. He died at 6.45.a.m. on 16th November 1917.
14686 Gunner H. A. Blatchford was also injured by the shell which mortally wounded Reginald Hannaker, he recalled:
"Hannaker and I were wounded coming from the Battery position at Polygon Ridge to the Wagon lines at Dickebusch on the 10th November by the same shell H. E. We were brought down together to the Dressing Station at Ypres where we went different ways.
He was badly wounded in the back and was my chum and said to me that he would never walk again with this (wound). I heard later he had died of wounds."
Reginald Edward Hannaker
13th Bde. Australian Field Artillery
16th November 1917
Plot XXII. GG. 3.
Son of Frank and Adelaide Hannaker, of 42, Canterbury Road, Middle Park, Victoria, Australia.
Reginald Hannaker was admitted to No.17 C. C. S. at Poperinghe suffering from severe shell wounds to the abdomen and back and in a critical condition. He died at 6.45.a.m. on 16th November 1917.
14686 Gunner H. A. Blatchford was also injured by the shell which mortally wounded Reginald Hannaker, he recalled:
"Hannaker and I were wounded coming from the Battery position at Polygon Ridge to the Wagon lines at Dickebusch on the 10th November by the same shell H. E. We were brought down together to the Dressing Station at Ypres where we went different ways.
He was badly wounded in the back and was my chum and said to me that he would never walk again with this (wound). I heard later he had died of wounds."
106 Gunner
Edward Hanns
1st Bde. Australian Field Artillery
20th July 1917
Plot XXVI. D. 21A.
From Bourke, NSW, this image shows him wearing the uniform of a driver in the Citizen Military Force (CMF). During the First World War he served with the 1st Battalion on the Western Front. He died of wounds on 20 July 1917 while a gunner with the 1st Brigade, Australian Field Artillery.
29162, Gunner William Sullivan later described how Edward Hanns was badly wounded:
"I knew Hanns, he was in my battery. He had an arm and a leg blown off and I saw him taken away. He was conscious and able to give an address to be written to. He died after being taken away. Place - Zillebeke Lake, on the right of Ypres, in front of Hill 60."
Edward Hanns
1st Bde. Australian Field Artillery
20th July 1917
Plot XXVI. D. 21A.
From Bourke, NSW, this image shows him wearing the uniform of a driver in the Citizen Military Force (CMF). During the First World War he served with the 1st Battalion on the Western Front. He died of wounds on 20 July 1917 while a gunner with the 1st Brigade, Australian Field Artillery.
29162, Gunner William Sullivan later described how Edward Hanns was badly wounded:
"I knew Hanns, he was in my battery. He had an arm and a leg blown off and I saw him taken away. He was conscious and able to give an address to be written to. He died after being taken away. Place - Zillebeke Lake, on the right of Ypres, in front of Hill 60."
141395 Gunner
Walter Hargreaves
148th Siege Bty. Royal Garrison Artillery
22nd September 1917, aged 24.
Plot XXIV. C. 9.
Son of Amos and Maria Hargreaves; husband of Dorothy Hargreaves, of 31, Station Rd., Foulridge, Colne, Lancs. Native of Burnley.
Walter Hargreaves
148th Siege Bty. Royal Garrison Artillery
22nd September 1917, aged 24.
Plot XXIV. C. 9.
Son of Amos and Maria Hargreaves; husband of Dorothy Hargreaves, of 31, Station Rd., Foulridge, Colne, Lancs. Native of Burnley.
446 Serjeant
John Thomas Harpley
34th Bn. Australian Infantry, A. I. F.
1st October 1917, aged 29.
Plot: XXIV. E. 3.
My grandfather, John Thomas Harpley joined the AIF on 4th of Januaary, 1916 at West Maitland, New South Wales(*).
He was the loving husband of Margaret Christina (Krams), father of Ernest Augustine, John James and George Joseph; and was the second eldest of the seven sons of James Lyndo Harpley and Elizabeth Jane (Tremain) of Cootamundra NSW, and devoted brother to his three younger sisters.
John's youngest son, George (my father), was born on 24th of September, 1916, some five months after John Thomas embarked on HMAT Hororata(A20) in Sydney on 2nd of May, 1916. John Thomas died on 1st of October 1917, having never seen his youngest son.
On 24th of September, 1916, the day my father, George was born, my grandfather wrote home, and the last part of that letter he wrote, unaware that his son was born that day, is quoted below:
"Well darling do write often, as you know I am always waiting for a letter from you. A letter makes me feel about ten years younger. I would love to be home for a while to see our other little treasure. Hope it is another little pug. Goodbye my darling, with love and best wishes from your loving boy Jack."
From Red Cross report, dated 5th July, 1918: "Harpley was killed at Zonnebeke in October. Serjeant A Spowart of B. Company was with him and could give all particulars. I don't think he lived long after being hit. He was called "The Red King" on account of his red hair and Spowart told me how game he was to the last. He kept saying "The Red King won't die" and that was about all he did say. Spowart left the Battalion sick on 21st March and may be in hospital in France." Informant J Hegarty, 1932, C. Company, 18th General Hospital. Etaples, 23/4/18
May he continue to Rest in Peace.
(*)The (34th) battalion was formed in January 1916 during an expansion of the AIF that took place after the Gallipoli campaign. Assigned to the 9th Brigade of the Australian 3rd Division, the majority of the battalion’s personnel were volunteers that came from Maitland, New South Wales – many of whom had been coal miners – and as a result the unit became known as “Maitland’s Own”. (Sources used: 34th Battalion, AIF Project; 34th Battalion Wikipedia; National Archive Australia)
Picture and text courtesy of grandson, David Harpley
John Thomas Harpley
34th Bn. Australian Infantry, A. I. F.
1st October 1917, aged 29.
Plot: XXIV. E. 3.
My grandfather, John Thomas Harpley joined the AIF on 4th of Januaary, 1916 at West Maitland, New South Wales(*).
He was the loving husband of Margaret Christina (Krams), father of Ernest Augustine, John James and George Joseph; and was the second eldest of the seven sons of James Lyndo Harpley and Elizabeth Jane (Tremain) of Cootamundra NSW, and devoted brother to his three younger sisters.
John's youngest son, George (my father), was born on 24th of September, 1916, some five months after John Thomas embarked on HMAT Hororata(A20) in Sydney on 2nd of May, 1916. John Thomas died on 1st of October 1917, having never seen his youngest son.
On 24th of September, 1916, the day my father, George was born, my grandfather wrote home, and the last part of that letter he wrote, unaware that his son was born that day, is quoted below:
"Well darling do write often, as you know I am always waiting for a letter from you. A letter makes me feel about ten years younger. I would love to be home for a while to see our other little treasure. Hope it is another little pug. Goodbye my darling, with love and best wishes from your loving boy Jack."
From Red Cross report, dated 5th July, 1918: "Harpley was killed at Zonnebeke in October. Serjeant A Spowart of B. Company was with him and could give all particulars. I don't think he lived long after being hit. He was called "The Red King" on account of his red hair and Spowart told me how game he was to the last. He kept saying "The Red King won't die" and that was about all he did say. Spowart left the Battalion sick on 21st March and may be in hospital in France." Informant J Hegarty, 1932, C. Company, 18th General Hospital. Etaples, 23/4/18
May he continue to Rest in Peace.
(*)The (34th) battalion was formed in January 1916 during an expansion of the AIF that took place after the Gallipoli campaign. Assigned to the 9th Brigade of the Australian 3rd Division, the majority of the battalion’s personnel were volunteers that came from Maitland, New South Wales – many of whom had been coal miners – and as a result the unit became known as “Maitland’s Own”. (Sources used: 34th Battalion, AIF Project; 34th Battalion Wikipedia; National Archive Australia)
Picture and text courtesy of grandson, David Harpley
32204 Private
Norman Harrison
5th Bn. King's Shropshire Light Infantry
28th November 1917, aged 19.
Plot XXVI. A. 19.
Son of Charles Enoch and Elizabeth Harrison, of 37, Reed St., Burnley.
Norman enlisted in September 1916 and was sent overseas in July 1917.
He was formerly employed at the Burnley Corporation Gasworks and died of appendicitis whilst on active service.
Norman Harrison
5th Bn. King's Shropshire Light Infantry
28th November 1917, aged 19.
Plot XXVI. A. 19.
Son of Charles Enoch and Elizabeth Harrison, of 37, Reed St., Burnley.
Norman enlisted in September 1916 and was sent overseas in July 1917.
He was formerly employed at the Burnley Corporation Gasworks and died of appendicitis whilst on active service.
724527 Private
William George Hart
24th Bn. London Regiment
9th June 1917, aged 39.
Plot XIV. H. 2A.
Son of William and Mary Ann Hart, of 100, Somerset Rd., Edmonton, London.
He was admitted to No.3 Canadian Casualty Clearing Station suffering from shell wounds to the head and abdomen. He was too weak to stand an operation and nothing could be done for him except to make him as comfortable as possible. He was conscious and able to ask a priest, who he was praying with, to write home to his family. In the letter it states he was very quiet, brave and patient. He died at 7:45pm 9th June, 1917 and was buried at Lijssenthoek cemetery.
Photo and information courtesy of Vince and Rob Price (great grandson and great great grandson)
William George Hart
24th Bn. London Regiment
9th June 1917, aged 39.
Plot XIV. H. 2A.
Son of William and Mary Ann Hart, of 100, Somerset Rd., Edmonton, London.
He was admitted to No.3 Canadian Casualty Clearing Station suffering from shell wounds to the head and abdomen. He was too weak to stand an operation and nothing could be done for him except to make him as comfortable as possible. He was conscious and able to ask a priest, who he was praying with, to write home to his family. In the letter it states he was very quiet, brave and patient. He died at 7:45pm 9th June, 1917 and was buried at Lijssenthoek cemetery.
Photo and information courtesy of Vince and Rob Price (great grandson and great great grandson)
76 Sapper
Reginald Arthur Hast
2nd Div. Signal Coy. Australian Engineers
29th October 1917, aged 24.
Plot XXI. G. 11.
Son of Walter and Lucy Anne Hast.
A telephone mechanic at the Postmaster General's Department (PMG) prior to enlistment, he embarked with Headquarters of the 30th Battalion. He later transferred to the 2nd Divisional Signal Company with the rank of Sapper (Spr). Hast's brother, 1023 Private (Pte) Thomas Arnold Hast of Armidale, NSW, originally of the 20th Battalion but later of the 2nd Divisional Signal Company, served with his brother. Reginald Hast died on 17 October 1917 of wounds received at the battle of Passchendaele. Thomas Hast erected a cross at Lijssenthoek Cemetery; the inscription on the cross over the grave reads in part: "In loving memory of my dear brother."
Reginald Arthur Hast
2nd Div. Signal Coy. Australian Engineers
29th October 1917, aged 24.
Plot XXI. G. 11.
Son of Walter and Lucy Anne Hast.
A telephone mechanic at the Postmaster General's Department (PMG) prior to enlistment, he embarked with Headquarters of the 30th Battalion. He later transferred to the 2nd Divisional Signal Company with the rank of Sapper (Spr). Hast's brother, 1023 Private (Pte) Thomas Arnold Hast of Armidale, NSW, originally of the 20th Battalion but later of the 2nd Divisional Signal Company, served with his brother. Reginald Hast died on 17 October 1917 of wounds received at the battle of Passchendaele. Thomas Hast erected a cross at Lijssenthoek Cemetery; the inscription on the cross over the grave reads in part: "In loving memory of my dear brother."
3716 Corporal
Owen Centennius Hawkes
13th Company, Australian Machine Gun Corps
27th September 1917.
Picture courtesy of Elizabeth Hannelly (1st cousin)
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Owen Centennius Hawkes
13th Company, Australian Machine Gun Corps
27th September 1917.
Picture courtesy of Elizabeth Hannelly (1st cousin)
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28112 Private
James Frederick Haworth
8th Bn. The Loyal North Lancashire Regiment
23rd July 1917, aged 34.
Plot XVI. C. 13.
Husband of Mary Ellen Haworth, of 95, Padiham Rd., Sabden, Lancashire.
Prior to enlisting he had been working in the Howard & Bullough's munitions works, Accrington. Prior to that he was a weaver at Lockwood & Buckley's Union Mill, Sabden.
His wife received the following letter from a comrade;
"I regret to say that your husband died here of wounds in the chest and thigh at 7.15pm July 23rd.
He was only with us a day, he sent his love to you, and wishes you not to worry. He died quietly and passed peacefully away after I had commended his soul to God. His body was laid in the ....... Military Cemetery. God bless and sustain you in this great sorrow."
James Frederick Haworth
8th Bn. The Loyal North Lancashire Regiment
23rd July 1917, aged 34.
Plot XVI. C. 13.
Husband of Mary Ellen Haworth, of 95, Padiham Rd., Sabden, Lancashire.
Prior to enlisting he had been working in the Howard & Bullough's munitions works, Accrington. Prior to that he was a weaver at Lockwood & Buckley's Union Mill, Sabden.
His wife received the following letter from a comrade;
"I regret to say that your husband died here of wounds in the chest and thigh at 7.15pm July 23rd.
He was only with us a day, he sent his love to you, and wishes you not to worry. He died quietly and passed peacefully away after I had commended his soul to God. His body was laid in the ....... Military Cemetery. God bless and sustain you in this great sorrow."
7015 Private
Norman Ivor Heard
6th Bn. Australian Infantry, A. I. F.
4th October 1917
Plot XX. F. 2.
Son of John Samuel and Hannah Martha Heard, of 62, Orrong Rd., Elsternwick, Victoria, Australia. Native of Noradjuha, Victoria.
Norman Ivor Heard
6th Bn. Australian Infantry, A. I. F.
4th October 1917
Plot XX. F. 2.
Son of John Samuel and Hannah Martha Heard, of 62, Orrong Rd., Elsternwick, Victoria, Australia. Native of Noradjuha, Victoria.
2850 Private
Cecil Stanley Samuel Hibbert
7th Bn. Australian Infantry, A. I. F.
5th October 1917
Plot XX. F. 3.
From Sorrento, Vic. Pte Hibbert enlisted on 15 July 1915 and embarked from Melbourne aboard HMAT Ulysses on 27 October 1915. He died of wounds on 5 October 1917 in Belgium, whilst serving with the 7th Battalion.
Cecil Stanley Samuel Hibbert
7th Bn. Australian Infantry, A. I. F.
5th October 1917
Plot XX. F. 3.
From Sorrento, Vic. Pte Hibbert enlisted on 15 July 1915 and embarked from Melbourne aboard HMAT Ulysses on 27 October 1915. He died of wounds on 5 October 1917 in Belgium, whilst serving with the 7th Battalion.
75702 Driver
Walter Hogg
"B" Battery, 124th Bde. Royal Field Artillery
25th October 1917, aged 23.
Plot XXII. A. 18A.
Son of Thomas and Elizabeth Hogg, of 5, Russell St., Wigan, Lancashire.
Picture courtesy of Barry Wignall, great nephew of this soldier
Walter Hogg
"B" Battery, 124th Bde. Royal Field Artillery
25th October 1917, aged 23.
Plot XXII. A. 18A.
Son of Thomas and Elizabeth Hogg, of 5, Russell St., Wigan, Lancashire.
Picture courtesy of Barry Wignall, great nephew of this soldier
5107 Private
Norman Leslie Howe
7th Bn. Australian Infantry, A. I. F.
5th October 1917, aged 19.
Plot XX. K. 8.
Son of Charles James and Mary Ann Howe, of 179, Nicholson St., Abbotsford, Victoria, Australia. Native of Eaglehawk, Victoria, Australia.
An 18 year old baker prior to enlistment on 8 February 1916, he embarked for overseas with the 16th Reinforcements from Melbourne on 1 April 1916 aboard HMAT Suffolk. He was wounded in action at Passchendaele, Belgium, shrapnel injuring him in the back and stomach, and evacuated to the 10th Casualty Clearing Station, Belgium where he died of wounds the next day, 5 October 1916.
Norman Leslie Howe
7th Bn. Australian Infantry, A. I. F.
5th October 1917, aged 19.
Plot XX. K. 8.
Son of Charles James and Mary Ann Howe, of 179, Nicholson St., Abbotsford, Victoria, Australia. Native of Eaglehawk, Victoria, Australia.
An 18 year old baker prior to enlistment on 8 February 1916, he embarked for overseas with the 16th Reinforcements from Melbourne on 1 April 1916 aboard HMAT Suffolk. He was wounded in action at Passchendaele, Belgium, shrapnel injuring him in the back and stomach, and evacuated to the 10th Casualty Clearing Station, Belgium where he died of wounds the next day, 5 October 1916.
447088 Private
Charles Hudson
14th Bn. Canadian Infantry, (Quebec Regiment)
11th June 1916.
Plot VII. C. 24A.
Charles emigrated from the UK to Calgary, Alberta, Canada in 1907 with his wife Kate Amelia (nee Allen) and four of their children, a further son was born in Calgary. He has descendants now living in the Toronto area of Canada.
Charles worked for the Canadian Pacific Railroad and because of his expertise in transportation it is thought he was assigned the dangerous work of moving military equipment around. On searching the War Diaries, no trace could be found of a battle on the day he died.
Picture courtesy of great nephew Jeffrey Essex
Charles Hudson
14th Bn. Canadian Infantry, (Quebec Regiment)
11th June 1916.
Plot VII. C. 24A.
Charles emigrated from the UK to Calgary, Alberta, Canada in 1907 with his wife Kate Amelia (nee Allen) and four of their children, a further son was born in Calgary. He has descendants now living in the Toronto area of Canada.
Charles worked for the Canadian Pacific Railroad and because of his expertise in transportation it is thought he was assigned the dangerous work of moving military equipment around. On searching the War Diaries, no trace could be found of a battle on the day he died.
Picture courtesy of great nephew Jeffrey Essex
