Noreuil Australian Cemetery
Roll of Honour
L - Z
1612 Sergeant
John Ross Manthorpe
50th Bn. Australian Infantry, A. I. F.
2nd April 1917, aged 21.
Row D. 3.
Son of Charles Edward and Edith Margaret Manthorpe, of North Adelaide, South Australia. Born at Adelaide, South Australia.
His headstone bears the inscription; "Beloved Son Of C.E. & E.M. Manthorpe."
John Ross Manthorpe
50th Bn. Australian Infantry, A. I. F.
2nd April 1917, aged 21.
Row D. 3.
Son of Charles Edward and Edith Margaret Manthorpe, of North Adelaide, South Australia. Born at Adelaide, South Australia.
His headstone bears the inscription; "Beloved Son Of C.E. & E.M. Manthorpe."
2231 Private
Roderick James McLeod
50th Bn. Australian Infantry, A. I. F.
2nd April 1917, aged 39.
Sp. Mem. B. 23.
Son of Roderick Donald McLeod and Ann Jane McLeod, of 34, Falcon Avenue, Prospect, South Australia. Born at Port Lincoln, South Australia.
His headstone bears the inscription; "A Splendid Son And Brother."
A farmer from Kingscote, South Australia, prior to enlistment, he embarked with the 4th Reinforcements from Adelaide on 12 August 1916 aboard HMAT Ballarat (A70) for Devonport, England. Following training in England he joined his battalion on the Western Front near Buire, France, in late February 1917. Pte McLeod was killed in action near Noreuil on 2 April 1917.
Roderick James McLeod
50th Bn. Australian Infantry, A. I. F.
2nd April 1917, aged 39.
Sp. Mem. B. 23.
Son of Roderick Donald McLeod and Ann Jane McLeod, of 34, Falcon Avenue, Prospect, South Australia. Born at Port Lincoln, South Australia.
His headstone bears the inscription; "A Splendid Son And Brother."
A farmer from Kingscote, South Australia, prior to enlistment, he embarked with the 4th Reinforcements from Adelaide on 12 August 1916 aboard HMAT Ballarat (A70) for Devonport, England. Following training in England he joined his battalion on the Western Front near Buire, France, in late February 1917. Pte McLeod was killed in action near Noreuil on 2 April 1917.
1869 Private
Lachlan McQueen
50th Bn. Australian Infantry, A. I. F.
2nd April 1917.
Sp. Mem. B. 25.
His headstone bears the inscription; "Their Glory Shall Not Be Blotted Out."
A warehouseman from Stepney, South Australia, prior to enlistment as a Private (Pte) on 9 August 1915, he was appointed to Instructional Duties with the 10th Battalion from mid-January until the end of April 1916. On rejoining the 50th Battalion he embarked with the 3rd Reinforcements with the rank of Sergeant from Adelaide on 13 July 1916 aboard HMAT Seang bee (A48) for Plymouth, England. He retained his rank while training in England but reverted to Private on arrival in France in late November 1916 where he was hospitalised for eight weeks with illness and did not join his battalion until mid-February 1917. Pte McQueen was killed in action near Noreuil on 2 April 1917.
Lachlan McQueen
50th Bn. Australian Infantry, A. I. F.
2nd April 1917.
Sp. Mem. B. 25.
His headstone bears the inscription; "Their Glory Shall Not Be Blotted Out."
A warehouseman from Stepney, South Australia, prior to enlistment as a Private (Pte) on 9 August 1915, he was appointed to Instructional Duties with the 10th Battalion from mid-January until the end of April 1916. On rejoining the 50th Battalion he embarked with the 3rd Reinforcements with the rank of Sergeant from Adelaide on 13 July 1916 aboard HMAT Seang bee (A48) for Plymouth, England. He retained his rank while training in England but reverted to Private on arrival in France in late November 1916 where he was hospitalised for eight weeks with illness and did not join his battalion until mid-February 1917. Pte McQueen was killed in action near Noreuil on 2 April 1917.
3214/A Private
Victor Douglas Moore
50th Bn. Australian Infantry, A. I. F.
2nd April 1917, aged 19.
Sp. Mem. C. 19.
Son of Richard and Rosa Maria Moore, of Denman St., Exeter, South Australia. Born at Walton-on-the-Naze, Essex, England.
His headstone bears the inscription; "A Young Life Nobly Sacrificed; His Duty Nobly Done."
A carpenter’s apprentice from Exeter, South Australia, prior to enlistment, he embarked with the 10th reinforcements from Adelaide on 14 September 1915 aboard HMAT Ballarat (A70) for Suez. He served at Gallipoli for the last three weeks of the campaign before the battalion was withdrawn to Egypt on 29 December 1915. On 26 February 1916 he was transferred to the 50th Battalion which relocated to the Western Front, France, during June 1916. Pte Moore was wounded in action near Pozieres on 16 August 1916 and was evacuated to England for treatment and recuperation before rejoining his battalion on 10 February 1917. Pte Moore was killed in action at the attack on Noreuil on 2 April 1917.
Victor Douglas Moore
50th Bn. Australian Infantry, A. I. F.
2nd April 1917, aged 19.
Sp. Mem. C. 19.
Son of Richard and Rosa Maria Moore, of Denman St., Exeter, South Australia. Born at Walton-on-the-Naze, Essex, England.
His headstone bears the inscription; "A Young Life Nobly Sacrificed; His Duty Nobly Done."
A carpenter’s apprentice from Exeter, South Australia, prior to enlistment, he embarked with the 10th reinforcements from Adelaide on 14 September 1915 aboard HMAT Ballarat (A70) for Suez. He served at Gallipoli for the last three weeks of the campaign before the battalion was withdrawn to Egypt on 29 December 1915. On 26 February 1916 he was transferred to the 50th Battalion which relocated to the Western Front, France, during June 1916. Pte Moore was wounded in action near Pozieres on 16 August 1916 and was evacuated to England for treatment and recuperation before rejoining his battalion on 10 February 1917. Pte Moore was killed in action at the attack on Noreuil on 2 April 1917.
2964 Private
John Francis O'Rielly
50th Bn. Australian Infantry, A. I. F.
2nd April 1917, aged 21.
Sp. Mem. B. 35.
His headstone bears the inscription; "Their Glory Shall Not Be Blotted Out."
A 21 year old engine cleaner prior to enlisting on 29 August 1916, he embarked of overseas with the 7th Reinforcements of the 50th Battalion from Adelaide on 6 November 1916 aboard HMAT Afric. Following further training in England, he arrived in France and joined the 50th Battalion on 18 March 1917. Pte O'Rielly was killed in action two weeks later.
Eye witnesses said that he was shot through the head and killed instantly during the attack on Noreuil on 2nd April, 1917. His nickname was "Paddy" and this was due to his strong Irish accent.
John Francis O'Rielly
50th Bn. Australian Infantry, A. I. F.
2nd April 1917, aged 21.
Sp. Mem. B. 35.
His headstone bears the inscription; "Their Glory Shall Not Be Blotted Out."
A 21 year old engine cleaner prior to enlisting on 29 August 1916, he embarked of overseas with the 7th Reinforcements of the 50th Battalion from Adelaide on 6 November 1916 aboard HMAT Afric. Following further training in England, he arrived in France and joined the 50th Battalion on 18 March 1917. Pte O'Rielly was killed in action two weeks later.
Eye witnesses said that he was shot through the head and killed instantly during the attack on Noreuil on 2nd April, 1917. His nickname was "Paddy" and this was due to his strong Irish accent.
Lieutenant
Esson Thomas James Rule
50th Bn. Australian Infantry, A. I. F.
3rd April 1917, aged 22.
Row A. 24.
Son of William John and Ida Rule. Born at Aberdeen, Burra, New South Wales.
His headstone bears the inscription; "Sadly Missed At Home."
A 19 year old blacksmith prior to enlisting on 20 August 1914, he embarked for overseas as a Corporal (service number 188) with "G" Company, 10th Battalion from Adelaide on 20 October 1914 aboard HMAT Ascanius. While serving at Gallipoli, he was promoted to Sergeant on 6 May 1915. Back in Egypt, he transferred to the 50th Battalion on 26 February 1916, was promoted to Company Sergeant Major, Warrant Officer Class II on 1 March 1916 and was promoted to Second Lieutenant on 17 March 1916. After arriving in France in June 1916, he was promoted to Lieutenant on 10 July 1916. Lt Rule was killed in action at Noreuil, France on 3 April 1917.
Esson Thomas James Rule
50th Bn. Australian Infantry, A. I. F.
3rd April 1917, aged 22.
Row A. 24.
Son of William John and Ida Rule. Born at Aberdeen, Burra, New South Wales.
His headstone bears the inscription; "Sadly Missed At Home."
A 19 year old blacksmith prior to enlisting on 20 August 1914, he embarked for overseas as a Corporal (service number 188) with "G" Company, 10th Battalion from Adelaide on 20 October 1914 aboard HMAT Ascanius. While serving at Gallipoli, he was promoted to Sergeant on 6 May 1915. Back in Egypt, he transferred to the 50th Battalion on 26 February 1916, was promoted to Company Sergeant Major, Warrant Officer Class II on 1 March 1916 and was promoted to Second Lieutenant on 17 March 1916. After arriving in France in June 1916, he was promoted to Lieutenant on 10 July 1916. Lt Rule was killed in action at Noreuil, France on 3 April 1917.
3473 Private
Alan George Shadgett
50th Bn. Australian Infantry, A. I. F.
2nd April 1917, aged 21.
Sp. Mem. B. 38.
His headstone bears the inscription; "Their Glory Shall Not Be Blotted Out."
A motor body builder from Parkside, SA prior to enlistment, Pte Shadgett embarked with the 11th Reinforcements from Adelaide on 27 October 1915 aboard HMAT Benalla. Later transferring to the 50th Battalion he was killed in action, at Noreuil on 2 April 1917. His brother, 3275 Pte Kenneth Pettit Shadgett, also of the 50th Battalion, was taken prisoner on the same day, also at Noreuil. A younger brother, 3369 Pte Frank James Shadgett also served in the 50th Battalion and returned to Australia in January 1919.
Alan George Shadgett
50th Bn. Australian Infantry, A. I. F.
2nd April 1917, aged 21.
Sp. Mem. B. 38.
His headstone bears the inscription; "Their Glory Shall Not Be Blotted Out."
A motor body builder from Parkside, SA prior to enlistment, Pte Shadgett embarked with the 11th Reinforcements from Adelaide on 27 October 1915 aboard HMAT Benalla. Later transferring to the 50th Battalion he was killed in action, at Noreuil on 2 April 1917. His brother, 3275 Pte Kenneth Pettit Shadgett, also of the 50th Battalion, was taken prisoner on the same day, also at Noreuil. A younger brother, 3369 Pte Frank James Shadgett also served in the 50th Battalion and returned to Australia in January 1919.
3202 Lance Corporal
Cornelius Patrick Shea
50th Bn. Australian Infantry, A. I. F.
2nd April 1917, aged 26.
Sp. Mem. B. 39.
Son of Cornelius and Agnes Ann Shea, of Crystal Brook, South Australia. His brother Charles James Shea also fell and is buried at Tyne Cot Cemetery.
His headstone bears the inscription; "Loving Son Of C. & A. Shea Of Crystal Brook South Australia."
Cornelius Patrick Shea
50th Bn. Australian Infantry, A. I. F.
2nd April 1917, aged 26.
Sp. Mem. B. 39.
Son of Cornelius and Agnes Ann Shea, of Crystal Brook, South Australia. His brother Charles James Shea also fell and is buried at Tyne Cot Cemetery.
His headstone bears the inscription; "Loving Son Of C. & A. Shea Of Crystal Brook South Australia."
1991 Private
Percy Thomas Stagg
50th Bn. Australian Infantry, A. I. F.
2nd April 1917, aged 25.
Sp. Mem. B. 40.
His headstone bears the inscription; "Their Glory Shall Not Be Blotted Out."
A farmer from Yeelanna, South Australia, prior to enlistment, he embarked with the 3rd Reinforcements from Adelaide on 13 July 1916 aboard HMAT Seang Bee (A48) for Plymouth, England. After training in England he proceeded to France and joined his battalion near Buire in mid-December 1916. Pte Stagg was killed in action near Noreuil on 2 April 1917.
Percy Thomas Stagg
50th Bn. Australian Infantry, A. I. F.
2nd April 1917, aged 25.
Sp. Mem. B. 40.
His headstone bears the inscription; "Their Glory Shall Not Be Blotted Out."
A farmer from Yeelanna, South Australia, prior to enlistment, he embarked with the 3rd Reinforcements from Adelaide on 13 July 1916 aboard HMAT Seang Bee (A48) for Plymouth, England. After training in England he proceeded to France and joined his battalion near Buire in mid-December 1916. Pte Stagg was killed in action near Noreuil on 2 April 1917.
994 Private
Alfred Benjamin Summersford
22nd Bn. Australian Infantry, A. I. F.
17th April 1917, aged 24.
Row C. 20.
Son of Alfred and Sarah Summersford, of 128, Richardson St., Albert Park, Victoria, Australia. Born at Melbourne, Victoria.
Of Fitzroy, Vic. Pte Summersford enlisted on 12 April 1915 and was killed in action on 17 April 1917 at Noreuil, France. A baker in civilian life, he was one of three brothers who served, one of whom, Henry Roy Summersford also died and is commemorated on the Lone Pine Memorial.
Alfred Benjamin Summersford
22nd Bn. Australian Infantry, A. I. F.
17th April 1917, aged 24.
Row C. 20.
Son of Alfred and Sarah Summersford, of 128, Richardson St., Albert Park, Victoria, Australia. Born at Melbourne, Victoria.
Of Fitzroy, Vic. Pte Summersford enlisted on 12 April 1915 and was killed in action on 17 April 1917 at Noreuil, France. A baker in civilian life, he was one of three brothers who served, one of whom, Henry Roy Summersford also died and is commemorated on the Lone Pine Memorial.
2458 Private
Frank Harold Tiver
50th Bn. Australian Infantry, A. I. F.
2nd April 1917, aged 20.
Sp. Mem. C. 3.
Son of Charles G. and Edith Alice Tiver, of Aberdeen, South Australia. Born at Burra, South Australia.
His headstone bears the inscription; "Dearly Loved Son Of E.A.& C.Tiver; Still He Lives."
A labourer from Burra, South Australia, prior to enlistment, he embarked with the 7th Reinforcements from Adelaide on 23 June 1915 aboard HMAT Kanowna (A61) for Egypt. He saw action at Gallipoli for the final month of the engagement before the battalion was withdrawn. On 29 February 1916 he was transferred to the 50th Battalion which relocated to the Western Front, France, during June 1916. Pte Tiver was killed in action near Noreuil on 2 April 1917.
Frank Harold Tiver
50th Bn. Australian Infantry, A. I. F.
2nd April 1917, aged 20.
Sp. Mem. C. 3.
Son of Charles G. and Edith Alice Tiver, of Aberdeen, South Australia. Born at Burra, South Australia.
His headstone bears the inscription; "Dearly Loved Son Of E.A.& C.Tiver; Still He Lives."
A labourer from Burra, South Australia, prior to enlistment, he embarked with the 7th Reinforcements from Adelaide on 23 June 1915 aboard HMAT Kanowna (A61) for Egypt. He saw action at Gallipoli for the final month of the engagement before the battalion was withdrawn. On 29 February 1916 he was transferred to the 50th Battalion which relocated to the Western Front, France, during June 1916. Pte Tiver was killed in action near Noreuil on 2 April 1917.
Major
George Tostevin
1st Coy. Australian Machine Gun Corps
5th May 1917, aged 25.
Row F. 7.
Son of John Peter Tostevin, of Wingfield, Vale, Guernsey, Channel Islands, and Rachel Emilie Le Poidwin his wife.
A 22 year old fitter prior to enlisting in the AIF on 6 October 1914, he embarked for overseas as a Private (service number 1030) with D Company from Hobart, Tasmania on 20 October 1914 aboard HMAT Geelong. After joining the 12th Battalion in Egypt, he deployed to Gallipoli where he was wounded in action and promoted to Second Lieutenant on 28 April 1915 and to Lieutenant on 15 October 1915. In December 1915 he undertook machine gun training and served in the Middle East. After arriving in France in April 1916, he was seconded to duty with the 3rd and 1st Machine Gun Companies and was promoted to Major on 1 March 1917. He died of wounds received from a shell burst on 5 May 1917 during an attack on the Hindenburg Line.
Killed whilst searching for a gun position when a shell burst and mortally wounded him, he died on the way to the dressing station at Noreuil. He was not said to be badly disfigured, his wounds being mainly to the lower part of his body. He was buried at Noreuil and a cross of St. George was placed on the grave.
George Tostevin
1st Coy. Australian Machine Gun Corps
5th May 1917, aged 25.
Row F. 7.
Son of John Peter Tostevin, of Wingfield, Vale, Guernsey, Channel Islands, and Rachel Emilie Le Poidwin his wife.
A 22 year old fitter prior to enlisting in the AIF on 6 October 1914, he embarked for overseas as a Private (service number 1030) with D Company from Hobart, Tasmania on 20 October 1914 aboard HMAT Geelong. After joining the 12th Battalion in Egypt, he deployed to Gallipoli where he was wounded in action and promoted to Second Lieutenant on 28 April 1915 and to Lieutenant on 15 October 1915. In December 1915 he undertook machine gun training and served in the Middle East. After arriving in France in April 1916, he was seconded to duty with the 3rd and 1st Machine Gun Companies and was promoted to Major on 1 March 1917. He died of wounds received from a shell burst on 5 May 1917 during an attack on the Hindenburg Line.
Killed whilst searching for a gun position when a shell burst and mortally wounded him, he died on the way to the dressing station at Noreuil. He was not said to be badly disfigured, his wounds being mainly to the lower part of his body. He was buried at Noreuil and a cross of St. George was placed on the grave.
4288 Private
Walter Edwin Trehearne
50th Bn. Australian Infantry, A. I. F.
2nd April 1917, aged 23.
Sp. Mem. C. 4.
Son of Walter Robert and Louie Trehearne, of Minlaton, South Australia.
His headstone bears the inscription; "To Live In Hearts We Leave Behind Is Not To Die; Lead Kindly Light."
A 22 year old storekeeper prior to enlisting on 24 August 1915, he embarked for overseas with the 13th Reinforcements of the 10th Battalion from Adelaide on 11 January 1916 aboard HMAT Borda. On arrival in Egypt, he transferred to the 50th Battalion and deployed with them to France in June 1916. After being wounded in action on 16 August 1916, he was evacuated to England for medical treatment. On recovery, he rejoined the 50th Battalion in France on 19 December 1916. Pte Trehearne was killed in action at Noreuil on 2 April 1917.
Walter Edwin Trehearne
50th Bn. Australian Infantry, A. I. F.
2nd April 1917, aged 23.
Sp. Mem. C. 4.
Son of Walter Robert and Louie Trehearne, of Minlaton, South Australia.
His headstone bears the inscription; "To Live In Hearts We Leave Behind Is Not To Die; Lead Kindly Light."
A 22 year old storekeeper prior to enlisting on 24 August 1915, he embarked for overseas with the 13th Reinforcements of the 10th Battalion from Adelaide on 11 January 1916 aboard HMAT Borda. On arrival in Egypt, he transferred to the 50th Battalion and deployed with them to France in June 1916. After being wounded in action on 16 August 1916, he was evacuated to England for medical treatment. On recovery, he rejoined the 50th Battalion in France on 19 December 1916. Pte Trehearne was killed in action at Noreuil on 2 April 1917.
1979 Private
Edward Trenwith
60th Bn. Australian Infantry, A. I. F.
9th May 1917, aged 18.
Row C. 17.
Son of Mrs. Alice Margaret Bell, of River Rd., Greenwich, New South Wales. Born at Devonport, England.
His headstone bears the inscription; "Greater Love Hath No Man That He Lay Down His Life For His Friends."
A farmer prior to enlisting on 17 January 1916, he embarked for overseas with the 3rd Reinforcements from Melbourne on 4 May 1916 aboard HMAT Port Lincoln. While undergoing further training in Egypt and England, he transferred to the 57th Battalion and deployed with them to France on 12 November 1916. Two weeks later, he transferred to the 60th Battalion. Pte Trenwith was killed in action near Noreuil, France on 9 May 1917
Edward Trenwith
60th Bn. Australian Infantry, A. I. F.
9th May 1917, aged 18.
Row C. 17.
Son of Mrs. Alice Margaret Bell, of River Rd., Greenwich, New South Wales. Born at Devonport, England.
His headstone bears the inscription; "Greater Love Hath No Man That He Lay Down His Life For His Friends."
A farmer prior to enlisting on 17 January 1916, he embarked for overseas with the 3rd Reinforcements from Melbourne on 4 May 1916 aboard HMAT Port Lincoln. While undergoing further training in Egypt and England, he transferred to the 57th Battalion and deployed with them to France on 12 November 1916. Two weeks later, he transferred to the 60th Battalion. Pte Trenwith was killed in action near Noreuil, France on 9 May 1917
1998 Private
Alfred Norman Tucker
50th Bn. Australian Infantry, A. I. F.
2nd April 1917, aged 22.
Sp. Mem. C. 5.
Son of Albert and Alice Tucker, of Curramulka, South Australia.
His headstone bears the inscription; "Safe In The Arms Of Jesus."
A 21 year old grocer's assistant prior to enlisting on 1 April 1916, he embarked for overseas with the 3rd Reinforcements from Adelaide on 13 July 1916 aboard HMAT Seang Bee. Following further training in England, he arrived in France in December 1916 to join the 50th Battalion. Pte Tucker was killed in action at Noreuil, France on 2 April 1917.
Alfred Norman Tucker
50th Bn. Australian Infantry, A. I. F.
2nd April 1917, aged 22.
Sp. Mem. C. 5.
Son of Albert and Alice Tucker, of Curramulka, South Australia.
His headstone bears the inscription; "Safe In The Arms Of Jesus."
A 21 year old grocer's assistant prior to enlisting on 1 April 1916, he embarked for overseas with the 3rd Reinforcements from Adelaide on 13 July 1916 aboard HMAT Seang Bee. Following further training in England, he arrived in France in December 1916 to join the 50th Battalion. Pte Tucker was killed in action at Noreuil, France on 2 April 1917.
3513 Corporal
Gethen Roland Turpin
50th Bn. Australian Infantry, A. I. F.
2nd April 1917, aged 19.
Sp. Mem. C. 6.
His headstone bears the inscription; "Their Glory Shall Not Be Blotted Out."
A labourer from Port Adelaide, South Australia, prior to enlistment, he embarked with the 11th Reinforcements from Adelaide on 27 October 1915 aboard HMAT Benalla (A24) for Egypt. On 26 February 1916 he was transferred to the 50th Battalion which relocated to the Western Front, France, in June 1916. He was appointed Lance Corporal in late November 1916 and promoted to Corporal the following March. Cpl Turpin was killed in action near Noreuil on 2 April 1917.
Gethen Roland Turpin
50th Bn. Australian Infantry, A. I. F.
2nd April 1917, aged 19.
Sp. Mem. C. 6.
His headstone bears the inscription; "Their Glory Shall Not Be Blotted Out."
A labourer from Port Adelaide, South Australia, prior to enlistment, he embarked with the 11th Reinforcements from Adelaide on 27 October 1915 aboard HMAT Benalla (A24) for Egypt. On 26 February 1916 he was transferred to the 50th Battalion which relocated to the Western Front, France, in June 1916. He was appointed Lance Corporal in late November 1916 and promoted to Corporal the following March. Cpl Turpin was killed in action near Noreuil on 2 April 1917.
3517 Corporal
Berwick Henry Vincent
50th Bn. Australian Infantry, A. I. F.
2nd April 1917.
Sp. Mem. C. 7.
His headstone bears the inscription; "Their Glory Shall Not Be Blotted Out."
From Southwark, South Australia. A 25 year old fireman prior to enlisting on 30 August 1915, he embarked for overseas with the 11th Reinforcements of the 10th Battalion from Adelaide on 27 October 1915 aboard HMAT Benella. Shortly after arriving in Egypt, he transferred to the 50th Battalion on 29 February 1916 and went with them to France in June 1916. He was promoted to Corporal (Cpl) on 4 August 1916. Cpl Vincent was killed in action at Noreuil, France on 2 April 1917.
Berwick Henry Vincent
50th Bn. Australian Infantry, A. I. F.
2nd April 1917.
Sp. Mem. C. 7.
His headstone bears the inscription; "Their Glory Shall Not Be Blotted Out."
From Southwark, South Australia. A 25 year old fireman prior to enlisting on 30 August 1915, he embarked for overseas with the 11th Reinforcements of the 10th Battalion from Adelaide on 27 October 1915 aboard HMAT Benella. Shortly after arriving in Egypt, he transferred to the 50th Battalion on 29 February 1916 and went with them to France in June 1916. He was promoted to Corporal (Cpl) on 4 August 1916. Cpl Vincent was killed in action at Noreuil, France on 2 April 1917.
2998 Private
Herbert Charles Wall
50th Bn. Australian Infantry, A. I. F.
2nd April 1917, aged 19.
Sp. Mem. C. 8.
Son of James and Rachael Wall. Born at Salisbury, South Australia.
His headstone bears the inscription; "One Of God's And Australia's Best His; Duty Nobly Done."
Herbert Charles Wall
50th Bn. Australian Infantry, A. I. F.
2nd April 1917, aged 19.
Sp. Mem. C. 8.
Son of James and Rachael Wall. Born at Salisbury, South Australia.
His headstone bears the inscription; "One Of God's And Australia's Best His; Duty Nobly Done."
3002 Private
Charles Washington
50th Bn. Australian Infantry, A. I. F.
2nd April 1917, aged 26.
Sp. Mem. C. 10.
His headstone bears the inscription; "Their Glory Shall Not Be Blotted Out."
A farmer from Adelaide, South Australia, prior to enlistment, he embarked with the 6th Reinforcements from Adelaide on 11 April 1916 aboard HMAT Aeneas (A60) for Suez. His battalion relocated to the Western Front, France in late June 1916. In mid-December 1916 he transferred to the 50th Battalion which was then located near Buire, France. Pte Washington was killed in action near Noreuil on 2 April 1917.
Charlie Washington was a bomber and whilst attempting to take a German machine gun on the morning of 2nd April 1917, he was killed by machine gun fire.
Charles Washington
50th Bn. Australian Infantry, A. I. F.
2nd April 1917, aged 26.
Sp. Mem. C. 10.
His headstone bears the inscription; "Their Glory Shall Not Be Blotted Out."
A farmer from Adelaide, South Australia, prior to enlistment, he embarked with the 6th Reinforcements from Adelaide on 11 April 1916 aboard HMAT Aeneas (A60) for Suez. His battalion relocated to the Western Front, France in late June 1916. In mid-December 1916 he transferred to the 50th Battalion which was then located near Buire, France. Pte Washington was killed in action near Noreuil on 2 April 1917.
Charlie Washington was a bomber and whilst attempting to take a German machine gun on the morning of 2nd April 1917, he was killed by machine gun fire.
306931 Private
William Harold Weston
"B" Coy. 2nd/7th Bn. Duke of Wellington's (West Riding Regiment)
3rd July 1917, aged 36.
Row G. 5.
Son of Henry and Annie Weston, of Seven Mile House, Papplewick, Notts. Born at Papplewick, Notts.
His headstone bears the inscription; "Peace Perfect Peace."
William Harold Weston
"B" Coy. 2nd/7th Bn. Duke of Wellington's (West Riding Regiment)
3rd July 1917, aged 36.
Row G. 5.
Son of Henry and Annie Weston, of Seven Mile House, Papplewick, Notts. Born at Papplewick, Notts.
His headstone bears the inscription; "Peace Perfect Peace."
2013/A Private
Herbert Mervyn Winner
50th Bn. Australian Infantry, A. I. F.
2nd April 1917.
Sp. Mem. C. 15.
His headstone bears the inscription; "Their Glory Shall Not Be Blotted Out."
Herbert Mervyn Winner
50th Bn. Australian Infantry, A. I. F.
2nd April 1917.
Sp. Mem. C. 15.
His headstone bears the inscription; "Their Glory Shall Not Be Blotted Out."
4309 Driver
Joseph James Septimas Woodgate
50th Bn. Australian Infantry, A. I. F.
2nd April 1917, aged 22.
Sp. Mem. C. 17.
Son of Alfred and Sarah Woodgate. Born in South Australia.
His headstone bears the inscription; "Their Glory Shall Not Be Blotted Out."
A blacksmith from Aldgate, South Australia, prior to enlistment, he embarked with the 13th Reinforcements on 11 January 1916 from Adelaide aboard HMAT Borda for Suez. In late February 1916 he was transferred to the 50th Battalion which relocated to the Western Front, France. In September 1916 he was posted to the Battalion’s transport section and appointed Driver (Dvr). In November 1916 he was hospitalised due to illness on two consecutive occasions and consequently did not rejoin his battalion until 2 April 1917. Dvr Woodgate was reported missing in action later that day and was later determined to have been killed in action near Noreuil. He was aged 22 years.
Joseph James Septimas Woodgate
50th Bn. Australian Infantry, A. I. F.
2nd April 1917, aged 22.
Sp. Mem. C. 17.
Son of Alfred and Sarah Woodgate. Born in South Australia.
His headstone bears the inscription; "Their Glory Shall Not Be Blotted Out."
A blacksmith from Aldgate, South Australia, prior to enlistment, he embarked with the 13th Reinforcements on 11 January 1916 from Adelaide aboard HMAT Borda for Suez. In late February 1916 he was transferred to the 50th Battalion which relocated to the Western Front, France. In September 1916 he was posted to the Battalion’s transport section and appointed Driver (Dvr). In November 1916 he was hospitalised due to illness on two consecutive occasions and consequently did not rejoin his battalion until 2 April 1917. Dvr Woodgate was reported missing in action later that day and was later determined to have been killed in action near Noreuil. He was aged 22 years.
