Quéant Road Cemetery
Roll of Honour
I - R
514236 Private
George Alexander Innes
14th Bn. London Regiment (London Scottish)
29th August 1918, aged 39.
Plot I. C. 32.
Husband of Lucy Annie Innes, of 95, Ranelagh Rd., Pimlico, London. Born at Glass, Huntley.
His headstone bears the inscription; "Peace Perfect Peace."
George Alexander Innes
14th Bn. London Regiment (London Scottish)
29th August 1918, aged 39.
Plot I. C. 32.
Husband of Lucy Annie Innes, of 95, Ranelagh Rd., Pimlico, London. Born at Glass, Huntley.
His headstone bears the inscription; "Peace Perfect Peace."
4455 Private
Carlisle Francis Jackson
20th Bn. Australian Infantry, A. I. F.
15th April 1917, aged 22.
Plot VI. G. 16.
Son of Robert and Agnes Jackson, of 59, Alice St., Auburn, New South Wales.
His headstone bears the inscription; "Greater Love Hath No Man Than This That He Lay Down His Life For His Friends."
A greengrocer prior to enlisting, he embarked from Sydney aboard HMAT Nestor (A71) on 9 April 1916. He was killed in action, aged 22, during the German counter attack at Langnicourt, France on 15 April 1917.
Carlisle Francis Jackson
20th Bn. Australian Infantry, A. I. F.
15th April 1917, aged 22.
Plot VI. G. 16.
Son of Robert and Agnes Jackson, of 59, Alice St., Auburn, New South Wales.
His headstone bears the inscription; "Greater Love Hath No Man Than This That He Lay Down His Life For His Friends."
A greengrocer prior to enlisting, he embarked from Sydney aboard HMAT Nestor (A71) on 9 April 1916. He was killed in action, aged 22, during the German counter attack at Langnicourt, France on 15 April 1917.
Second Lieutenant
Arthur Jerry, M.M.
28th Bn. Australian Infantry, A. I. F.
26th March 1917, aged 24.
Plot VIII. B. 12.
Son of Mr. J. W. and Mrs. F. E. Jerry, of 17, Ogleforth, York, England.
His headstone bears the inscription; "Death Is The Gate To Life."
He was commissioned as an officer from the rank of sergeant in October 1916, and the same month was awarded the Military Medal for his conduct at Gallipoli and in France. On 26 March 1917 he was wounded by an enemy shell near Lagnicourt and was taken to a nearby dressing station, where he died of his wounds.
Arthur Jerry, M.M.
28th Bn. Australian Infantry, A. I. F.
26th March 1917, aged 24.
Plot VIII. B. 12.
Son of Mr. J. W. and Mrs. F. E. Jerry, of 17, Ogleforth, York, England.
His headstone bears the inscription; "Death Is The Gate To Life."
He was commissioned as an officer from the rank of sergeant in October 1916, and the same month was awarded the Military Medal for his conduct at Gallipoli and in France. On 26 March 1917 he was wounded by an enemy shell near Lagnicourt and was taken to a nearby dressing station, where he died of his wounds.
6102 Private
John Ernest Johns, M. M.
12th Bn. Australian Infantry, A. I. F.
15th April 1917, aged 26.
Plot VI. G. 34.
Son of Robert J. and Elizabeth J. Johns; husband of Ada Eva Johns, of South Gunns Plains, Tasmania.
His headstone bears the inscription; "Gone But Not Forgotten."
John Ernest Johns, M. M.
12th Bn. Australian Infantry, A. I. F.
15th April 1917, aged 26.
Plot VI. G. 34.
Son of Robert J. and Elizabeth J. Johns; husband of Ada Eva Johns, of South Gunns Plains, Tasmania.
His headstone bears the inscription; "Gone But Not Forgotten."
6067 Private
Charles Kay
13th Bn. Australian Infantry, A. I. F.
11th April 1917, aged 37.
Plot I. G. 15.
Son of Robert and Cathlena Kay. Born at Stroud, New South Wales.
Charles Kay
13th Bn. Australian Infantry, A. I. F.
11th April 1917, aged 37.
Plot I. G. 15.
Son of Robert and Cathlena Kay. Born at Stroud, New South Wales.
6064 Private
Harry Joseph Keetley
19th Bn. Australian Infantry, A. I. F.
27th March 1917, aged 47.
Plot VIII. E. 19.
5358, Private J. Kinloch gave these details;
"This man was killed by a high explosives at the Sunken Road, near Lagnicourt on March 27th, 1917. No attack was being made but the shell landed in the support trench, and exploded and Keetley was killed instantly, the head being badly injured. I was an eye-witness of this casualty."
Born in 1869, Harry Keetley was originally from New Zealand and had already fought with the N.Z. forces in the Boer War. He attempted to re-enlist four times in New Zealand in 1916, but was refused due to his age (46). He then travelled to Australia where he was allowed to enlist in the 19th Battalion after giving his age as 43. he was killed at Lagnicourt the following year, aged 47.
Harry Joseph Keetley
19th Bn. Australian Infantry, A. I. F.
27th March 1917, aged 47.
Plot VIII. E. 19.
5358, Private J. Kinloch gave these details;
"This man was killed by a high explosives at the Sunken Road, near Lagnicourt on March 27th, 1917. No attack was being made but the shell landed in the support trench, and exploded and Keetley was killed instantly, the head being badly injured. I was an eye-witness of this casualty."
Born in 1869, Harry Keetley was originally from New Zealand and had already fought with the N.Z. forces in the Boer War. He attempted to re-enlist four times in New Zealand in 1916, but was refused due to his age (46). He then travelled to Australia where he was allowed to enlist in the 19th Battalion after giving his age as 43. he was killed at Lagnicourt the following year, aged 47.
1232 Private
Thomas Kelly
17th Bn. Australian Infantry, A. I. F.
16th April 1917, aged 42.
Plot VI. E. 40.
Son of Francis and Margaret Kelly; husband of Margaret Kelly, of 69, Point St., Pyrmont, New South Wales. Born in Ireland.
His headstone bears the inscription; "Died For God, King And Country."
From Pyrmont, NSW. A 41 year old fireman prior to enlisting on 15 May 1916, he embarked for overseas with the 2nd Reinforcements of the Light Trench Mortar Battery from Sydney on 17 October 1916 aboard HMAT Ceramic (A40). On arrival in France, he transferred to the 17th Battalion and was killed in action near Lagnicourt on 16 April 1917.
Thomas Kelly
17th Bn. Australian Infantry, A. I. F.
16th April 1917, aged 42.
Plot VI. E. 40.
Son of Francis and Margaret Kelly; husband of Margaret Kelly, of 69, Point St., Pyrmont, New South Wales. Born in Ireland.
His headstone bears the inscription; "Died For God, King And Country."
From Pyrmont, NSW. A 41 year old fireman prior to enlisting on 15 May 1916, he embarked for overseas with the 2nd Reinforcements of the Light Trench Mortar Battery from Sydney on 17 October 1916 aboard HMAT Ceramic (A40). On arrival in France, he transferred to the 17th Battalion and was killed in action near Lagnicourt on 16 April 1917.
218 Sapper
George Alexander Kemp
1st Div. Signal Coy. Australian Engineers
5th May 1917, aged 23.
Plot III. B. 12.
Son of Adam George and Christina Kemp, of High St., and Scott Grove, East Malvern, Victoria. Born at Collingwood, Victoria.
His headstone bears the inscription; "The Evening Brightens In The West To Faithful Warriors Cometh Rest."
Killed at Bullecourt by a shell when laying telephone lines.
George Alexander Kemp
1st Div. Signal Coy. Australian Engineers
5th May 1917, aged 23.
Plot III. B. 12.
Son of Adam George and Christina Kemp, of High St., and Scott Grove, East Malvern, Victoria. Born at Collingwood, Victoria.
His headstone bears the inscription; "The Evening Brightens In The West To Faithful Warriors Cometh Rest."
Killed at Bullecourt by a shell when laying telephone lines.
934 Sergeant
George Kirkpatrick, M. M., Mentioned in Despatches
17th Bn. Australian Infantry, A. I. F.
15th April 1917, aged 27.
Plot III. F. 11.
Son of Hugh and Mary Kirkpatrick, of West Kempsey, New South Wales. Born at Armidale.
His headstone bears the inscription; "He Did What He Could."
Awarded the Military Medal 19th September 1916, he was killed in action on 15th April 1917 and was also recommended for the Victoria Cross on this day. He did not receive the award and was later mentioned in despatches by Sir Douglas Haig on 7th November 1917.
George Kirkpatrick, M. M., Mentioned in Despatches
17th Bn. Australian Infantry, A. I. F.
15th April 1917, aged 27.
Plot III. F. 11.
Son of Hugh and Mary Kirkpatrick, of West Kempsey, New South Wales. Born at Armidale.
His headstone bears the inscription; "He Did What He Could."
Awarded the Military Medal 19th September 1916, he was killed in action on 15th April 1917 and was also recommended for the Victoria Cross on this day. He did not receive the award and was later mentioned in despatches by Sir Douglas Haig on 7th November 1917.
Captain
Henry James Knight
"C" Coy. 6th Bn. Black Watch (Royal Highlanders)
21st March 1918, aged 39.
Pronville German Cem. No. 4. Mem. 3.
Only son of William and Ellen Knight, of Glen Lyon, Andover, Hants; husband of Ethel Maud Knight, of Tigh-n-Duin, Killin, Perthshire.
His headstone bears the inscription; "To The Brightest Of All Meetings Bring Us Jesus Christ At Last."
Henry James Knight
"C" Coy. 6th Bn. Black Watch (Royal Highlanders)
21st March 1918, aged 39.
Pronville German Cem. No. 4. Mem. 3.
Only son of William and Ellen Knight, of Glen Lyon, Andover, Hants; husband of Ethel Maud Knight, of Tigh-n-Duin, Killin, Perthshire.
His headstone bears the inscription; "To The Brightest Of All Meetings Bring Us Jesus Christ At Last."
2934 Private
George Bertram Lang
19th Bn. Australian Infantry, A. I. F.
3rd May 1917, aged 20.
Plot IV. H. 27.
Son of James and Jane Lang, of Fernbank, Wombeyan Caves, New South Wales.
He initially embarked with the 55th Battalion in October 1916, and was transferred to the 19th Battalion in April 1917. He was killed in action on 3 May, 1917 on the first day of the Second Battle of Bullecourt.
George is believed to have been 'sniped' at Bullecourt, he was originally reported missing.
George Bertram Lang
19th Bn. Australian Infantry, A. I. F.
3rd May 1917, aged 20.
Plot IV. H. 27.
Son of James and Jane Lang, of Fernbank, Wombeyan Caves, New South Wales.
He initially embarked with the 55th Battalion in October 1916, and was transferred to the 19th Battalion in April 1917. He was killed in action on 3 May, 1917 on the first day of the Second Battle of Bullecourt.
George is believed to have been 'sniped' at Bullecourt, he was originally reported missing.
5818 Private
Randolph Alfred Lassau
18th Bn. Australian Infantry, A. I. F.
3rd May 1917, aged 27.
Plot VI. D. 33.
Son of Randolph Alfred and Emily Lassau, of Beatrice St., Lidcombe, New South Wales. Born at Adelaide.
A musician prior to enlisting, he embarked from Sydney aboard HMAT Cermic (A40) on 7 October 1916. He was killed in action, on 3 May 1917, near Bullecourt, France, aged 27. His brother, Harold Edward Lassau, 2nd Bn. A. I. F., was killed in action on 23rd August 1918, aged 22, and is commemorated at Heath Cemetery.
Randolph Alfred Lassau
18th Bn. Australian Infantry, A. I. F.
3rd May 1917, aged 27.
Plot VI. D. 33.
Son of Randolph Alfred and Emily Lassau, of Beatrice St., Lidcombe, New South Wales. Born at Adelaide.
A musician prior to enlisting, he embarked from Sydney aboard HMAT Cermic (A40) on 7 October 1916. He was killed in action, on 3 May 1917, near Bullecourt, France, aged 27. His brother, Harold Edward Lassau, 2nd Bn. A. I. F., was killed in action on 23rd August 1918, aged 22, and is commemorated at Heath Cemetery.
1970 Lance Corporal
George John Le Brun
14th Bn. Australian Infantry, A. I. F.
11th April 1917, aged 24.
Plot V. H. 4.
Son of Murdoch and Rebecca Le Brun, of Darlimurla, Victoria. Born at Collingwood, Victoria.
George John Le Brun
14th Bn. Australian Infantry, A. I. F.
11th April 1917, aged 24.
Plot V. H. 4.
Son of Murdoch and Rebecca Le Brun, of Darlimurla, Victoria. Born at Collingwood, Victoria.
Major
Benjamin Bennett Leane
48th Bn. Australian Infantry, A. I. F.
10th April 1917, aged 27.
Plot I. C. 1.
Order of the White Eagle (Serbia). Son of Thomas and Alice A. Leane; husband of Phyllis G. Leane, of Marlborough Rd., Westbourne Park, South Australia.
His headstone bears the inscription; "He Died For The Greatest Cause In History. Ever Remembered."
2749, Signaller Randolf Spargo gave the following details;
"On April 9/17 at about 3.a.m. at the village of Ecoust to the left of Bullecourt, close to the railway line, just over the first line trench of the 48 Aus. I. F. I saw Major Leane blown to pieces, I saw his head and pieces of his shoulders. We were advancing at the time and held the ground for a few hours. it was taken again by the Germans and retaken later."
1626, Private J. R. Knight added the following;
"He was buried in the old front line on the Somme (actually Pas de Calais) with two others and in the railway cutting. He was practically blown to pieces. I helped to bury him. Col. Leane (brother) recognised him from his head."
1948, Corporal John Lang further added;
"Major Leane was killed by a shell that killed and wounded 14. I searched about for his body and eventually found his head and face almost uninjured."
Benjamin Bennett Leane
48th Bn. Australian Infantry, A. I. F.
10th April 1917, aged 27.
Plot I. C. 1.
Order of the White Eagle (Serbia). Son of Thomas and Alice A. Leane; husband of Phyllis G. Leane, of Marlborough Rd., Westbourne Park, South Australia.
His headstone bears the inscription; "He Died For The Greatest Cause In History. Ever Remembered."
2749, Signaller Randolf Spargo gave the following details;
"On April 9/17 at about 3.a.m. at the village of Ecoust to the left of Bullecourt, close to the railway line, just over the first line trench of the 48 Aus. I. F. I saw Major Leane blown to pieces, I saw his head and pieces of his shoulders. We were advancing at the time and held the ground for a few hours. it was taken again by the Germans and retaken later."
1626, Private J. R. Knight added the following;
"He was buried in the old front line on the Somme (actually Pas de Calais) with two others and in the railway cutting. He was practically blown to pieces. I helped to bury him. Col. Leane (brother) recognised him from his head."
1948, Corporal John Lang further added;
"Major Leane was killed by a shell that killed and wounded 14. I searched about for his body and eventually found his head and face almost uninjured."
April 1919; The grave of Major Benjamin Bennett Leane, 48th Battalion, immediately beside a railway line. Major Leane, of Adelaide, SA, was killed in action on 10 April 1917 and is now buried at Queant Road Cemetery, Buissy, France.
4726 Private
Cecil Gordon Lindsay
20th Bn. Australian Infantry, A. I. F.
15th April 1917, aged 25.
Plot VI. F. 35.
Son of Henry and Mary Lindsay, husband of Mary Agnes Lindsay, of 3, Turner St., Redfern, New South Wales.
His headstone bears the inscription; "To Know Him Was To Love Him. R. I. P."
From Redfern, NSW. A labourer prior to enlisting in November 1915, Pte Lindsay embarked from Sydney with the 12th Reinforcements on board HMAT Ceramic (HMAT) on 13 April 1916. He was killed in action at Lagnicourt, France, on 15 April 1917.
4733, Private Michael Edward Murray gave the following details;
"Came from Sydney with me, was killed on Sunday 15th April at Lagnicourt by a bullet wound in the leg. I think it was more shock he died from while the Doctor was dressing him. I buried him behind the village of Lagnicourt. Just put the name on the grave, I had no cross. He was my mate."
Cecil Gordon Lindsay
20th Bn. Australian Infantry, A. I. F.
15th April 1917, aged 25.
Plot VI. F. 35.
Son of Henry and Mary Lindsay, husband of Mary Agnes Lindsay, of 3, Turner St., Redfern, New South Wales.
His headstone bears the inscription; "To Know Him Was To Love Him. R. I. P."
From Redfern, NSW. A labourer prior to enlisting in November 1915, Pte Lindsay embarked from Sydney with the 12th Reinforcements on board HMAT Ceramic (HMAT) on 13 April 1916. He was killed in action at Lagnicourt, France, on 15 April 1917.
4733, Private Michael Edward Murray gave the following details;
"Came from Sydney with me, was killed on Sunday 15th April at Lagnicourt by a bullet wound in the leg. I think it was more shock he died from while the Doctor was dressing him. I buried him behind the village of Lagnicourt. Just put the name on the grave, I had no cross. He was my mate."
4287 Private
Frederick Coleman Lock
3rd Field Amb. Australian Army Medical Corps
4th May 1917.
Plot IV. H. 10.
Son of William George and Augusta Kitty Lock, of Dudley St., Semaphore, South Australia.
His headstone bears the inscription; "Peace Perfect Peace, Thy Will Be Done."
Frederick Coleman Lock
3rd Field Amb. Australian Army Medical Corps
4th May 1917.
Plot IV. H. 10.
Son of William George and Augusta Kitty Lock, of Dudley St., Semaphore, South Australia.
His headstone bears the inscription; "Peace Perfect Peace, Thy Will Be Done."
6286A Private
Harrold Lundsten
27th Bn. Australian Infantry, A. I. F.
3rd May 1917.
Plot III. G. 16.
Harrold Lundsten
27th Bn. Australian Infantry, A. I. F.
3rd May 1917.
Plot III. G. 16.
438874 Private
Andrew Gibson Lusk
15th Bn. Canadian Infantry
1st September 1918, aged 30.
Plot VIII. G. 12.
Son of Mr. and Mrs. James Lusk, of Eardley, Quebec.
Andrew Gibson Lusk
15th Bn. Canadian Infantry
1st September 1918, aged 30.
Plot VIII. G. 12.
Son of Mr. and Mrs. James Lusk, of Eardley, Quebec.
342859 Corporal
Strathcona MacDonald
4th T.M. Bty. Canadian Field Artillery
25th October 1918, aged 19.
Plot I. A. 21.
Son of Dr. Alexander Macdonald and Etta Macdonald, of Vankleek Hill, Ontario.
His headstone bears the inscription; "Until The Day Dawns And The Shadows Flee Away."
Strathcona MacDonald
4th T.M. Bty. Canadian Field Artillery
25th October 1918, aged 19.
Plot I. A. 21.
Son of Dr. Alexander Macdonald and Etta Macdonald, of Vankleek Hill, Ontario.
His headstone bears the inscription; "Until The Day Dawns And The Shadows Flee Away."
3491 Lance Serjeant
Robert MacMichael
52nd Bn. Australian Infantry, A. I. F.
28th March 1917, aged 21.
Plot VIII. C. 20.
Nephew of William Horace Watts, of 46, Racecourse Crescent, Launceston. Born at Launceston, Tasmania.
His headstone bears the inscription; "Adopted Son Of W.H. Watts Of Launceston, Tasmania."
Prior to his enlistment on 1 August 1915 in the AIF, he served with the 92nd Infantry, Citizens Military Forces. Robert MacMichael embarked from Melbourne aboard HMAT Ascanius on 10 November 1915. He was killed in action on 28 March 1917 in France, whilst serving with the 52nd Battalion.
Robert MacMichael
52nd Bn. Australian Infantry, A. I. F.
28th March 1917, aged 21.
Plot VIII. C. 20.
Nephew of William Horace Watts, of 46, Racecourse Crescent, Launceston. Born at Launceston, Tasmania.
His headstone bears the inscription; "Adopted Son Of W.H. Watts Of Launceston, Tasmania."
Prior to his enlistment on 1 August 1915 in the AIF, he served with the 92nd Infantry, Citizens Military Forces. Robert MacMichael embarked from Melbourne aboard HMAT Ascanius on 10 November 1915. He was killed in action on 28 March 1917 in France, whilst serving with the 52nd Battalion.
3397 Corporal
Albert Martin
6th Bn. Australian Infantry, A. I. F.
30th April 1917.
Plot VI. G. 28.
From Melton, Vic. Pte Martin enlisted on 31 July 1915 and embarked from Melbourne aboard HMAT Nestor on 11 October 1915. He later served as a corporal with the 6th Battalion and was killed in action on 30 April 1917 in France.
Albert Martin
6th Bn. Australian Infantry, A. I. F.
30th April 1917.
Plot VI. G. 28.
From Melton, Vic. Pte Martin enlisted on 31 July 1915 and embarked from Melbourne aboard HMAT Nestor on 11 October 1915. He later served as a corporal with the 6th Battalion and was killed in action on 30 April 1917 in France.
4159 Corporal
Joseph Henry Martin
17th Bn. Australian Infantry, A. I. F.
3rd May 1917, aged 29.
Plot III. D. 17.
Son of Joseph Henry and Mary Amelia Martin, of 22, Bing St., Orange, New South Wales. Born at Tarcutta.
His headstone bears the inscription; "At Rest."
From Glebe Point, NSW. A school teacher prior to enlisting in October 1915, A/Cpl Martin embarked from Sydney with the 10th Reinforcements on board HMAT Star of England (A15) on 8 March 1916. After further training in Egypt and England he arrived in France on 17 November 1916 and reverted to the rank of Private. He was appointed Lance Corporal in January 1917 and promoted to Corporal (Cpl) on 22 March 1917. Cpl Martin was killed in action at Bullecourt, France, on 3 May 1917, aged 29. Martin wears a uniform with Sergeant's stripes. This may indicate a temporary rank not recorded in his service record.
4588, Private Samuel Mitchell Gardiner gave the following details;
"Was in "D" Coy, was wounded during the stunt on May 3rd. I saw him lying badly wounded just near Fritz's barbed wire. He was in 3rd wave and we advanced beyond where he was hit. The stretcher bearers were coming up just behind him and I'm almost certain he was brought in. We did not retire. It happened at Bullecourt."
Joseph Henry Martin
17th Bn. Australian Infantry, A. I. F.
3rd May 1917, aged 29.
Plot III. D. 17.
Son of Joseph Henry and Mary Amelia Martin, of 22, Bing St., Orange, New South Wales. Born at Tarcutta.
His headstone bears the inscription; "At Rest."
From Glebe Point, NSW. A school teacher prior to enlisting in October 1915, A/Cpl Martin embarked from Sydney with the 10th Reinforcements on board HMAT Star of England (A15) on 8 March 1916. After further training in Egypt and England he arrived in France on 17 November 1916 and reverted to the rank of Private. He was appointed Lance Corporal in January 1917 and promoted to Corporal (Cpl) on 22 March 1917. Cpl Martin was killed in action at Bullecourt, France, on 3 May 1917, aged 29. Martin wears a uniform with Sergeant's stripes. This may indicate a temporary rank not recorded in his service record.
4588, Private Samuel Mitchell Gardiner gave the following details;
"Was in "D" Coy, was wounded during the stunt on May 3rd. I saw him lying badly wounded just near Fritz's barbed wire. He was in 3rd wave and we advanced beyond where he was hit. The stretcher bearers were coming up just behind him and I'm almost certain he was brought in. We did not retire. It happened at Bullecourt."
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5858 Lance Corporal
John McQuarrie
17th Bn. Australian Infantry, A. I. F.
15th April 1917, aged 24.
Plot III. H. 9.
Son of John and R. McQuarrie, of Bourke, New South Wales.
His headstone bears the inscription; "Though Lost To Sight, To Memory Ever Dear."
John McQuarrie
17th Bn. Australian Infantry, A. I. F.
15th April 1917, aged 24.
Plot III. H. 9.
Son of John and R. McQuarrie, of Bourke, New South Wales.
His headstone bears the inscription; "Though Lost To Sight, To Memory Ever Dear."
4746 Private
Claude Melville
27th Bn. Australian Infantry, A. I. F.
3rd May 1917, aged 25.
Plot IV. A. 6.
Son of George and Emily Melville, of 39, Hart Avenue, Unley, South Australia. Born at Peterborough, South Australia.
His headstone bears the inscription; "A Higher Service Now To Him Is Given; God's Way Is Surely Best."
From Petersburg, South Australia. A 23 year old printer prior to enlisting in the AIF on 29 November 1915, he embarked for overseas with the 12th Reinforcements from Adelaide on 11 April 1916 aboard HMAT Aeneas. While serving on the Western Front, he was killed in action on 3 May 1917 near Bullecourt, France.
Claude Melville
27th Bn. Australian Infantry, A. I. F.
3rd May 1917, aged 25.
Plot IV. A. 6.
Son of George and Emily Melville, of 39, Hart Avenue, Unley, South Australia. Born at Peterborough, South Australia.
His headstone bears the inscription; "A Higher Service Now To Him Is Given; God's Way Is Surely Best."
From Petersburg, South Australia. A 23 year old printer prior to enlisting in the AIF on 29 November 1915, he embarked for overseas with the 12th Reinforcements from Adelaide on 11 April 1916 aboard HMAT Aeneas. While serving on the Western Front, he was killed in action on 3 May 1917 near Bullecourt, France.
602149 Private
Edward Metherell
14th Bn. Canadian Infantry
1st September 1918.
Plot VIII. B. 11.
Edward Metherell
14th Bn. Canadian Infantry
1st September 1918.
Plot VIII. B. 11.
1901 Sergeant
Robert William Miller
3rd Coy. Australian Machine Gun Corps
6th May 1917, aged 25.
Plot VI. B. 27.
Son of William and Alice Maud Miller, of 12, Wemyss St., Marrickville, New South Wales.
1326, Corporal D. B. Ridgway gave the following details;
"Sgt. Miller of 3rd M. G. C, A. I. F. was killed by a shell during a German counter-attack at Bullecourt on May 5th (CWGC give date as 6th) I was one of the party who dug him out along with a man of the name of Mansfield who was on the same gun. They were both quite dead and must have been killed instantly by the shock, although there was not a scratch on either of them."
50, Lance Corporal Henry Charles Mansfield was the other man killed alongside Robert Miller, he also lies in Queant Road Cemetery, Plot VI. A. 23.
Robert William Miller
3rd Coy. Australian Machine Gun Corps
6th May 1917, aged 25.
Plot VI. B. 27.
Son of William and Alice Maud Miller, of 12, Wemyss St., Marrickville, New South Wales.
1326, Corporal D. B. Ridgway gave the following details;
"Sgt. Miller of 3rd M. G. C, A. I. F. was killed by a shell during a German counter-attack at Bullecourt on May 5th (CWGC give date as 6th) I was one of the party who dug him out along with a man of the name of Mansfield who was on the same gun. They were both quite dead and must have been killed instantly by the shock, although there was not a scratch on either of them."
50, Lance Corporal Henry Charles Mansfield was the other man killed alongside Robert Miller, he also lies in Queant Road Cemetery, Plot VI. A. 23.
3107336 Private
Orphila Mondoux
85th Bn. Canadian Infantry
6th November 1918.
Plot I. B. 24.
Orphila Mondoux
85th Bn. Canadian Infantry
6th November 1918.
Plot I. B. 24.
3588 Private
Richard John Morgan
32nd Bn. Australian Infantry, A. i. F
11th May 1917, aged 35.
Plot VIII. C. 2.
A labourer from Menindie, New South Wales, prior to enlistment, he embarked with the 8th Reinforcements from Adelaide on 12 August 1916 for Devonport, England. Following training he proceeded to France and was hospitalised for four weeks due to illness and then joined his battalion on the Western Front at Fricourt, France, in mid-January 1917. Pte Morgan was killed in action near Bapaume, France, on 11 May 1917.
He was originally buried in an isolated grave, S.W. of side of road ¼ mile S.S.E. of Noreuil, 1 mile N.N.W. of Lagnicourt.
Richard John Morgan
32nd Bn. Australian Infantry, A. i. F
11th May 1917, aged 35.
Plot VIII. C. 2.
A labourer from Menindie, New South Wales, prior to enlistment, he embarked with the 8th Reinforcements from Adelaide on 12 August 1916 for Devonport, England. Following training he proceeded to France and was hospitalised for four weeks due to illness and then joined his battalion on the Western Front at Fricourt, France, in mid-January 1917. Pte Morgan was killed in action near Bapaume, France, on 11 May 1917.
He was originally buried in an isolated grave, S.W. of side of road ¼ mile S.S.E. of Noreuil, 1 mile N.N.W. of Lagnicourt.
1531 Private
Frederick John Morley
15th Bn. Australian Infantry, A. I. F.
11th April 1917.
Plot VI. A. 21.
3749, Corporal M. Goodyear gave the following details;
"We were at Bullecourt on the 11th April, and I saw Morley, who was about 3 yards in front of me, hit with a bullet. He was doubled up and fell and did not speak. I went on and did not see him again. In my own mind I am sure he was killed. We were attacking the German trenches."
Frederick John Morley
15th Bn. Australian Infantry, A. I. F.
11th April 1917.
Plot VI. A. 21.
3749, Corporal M. Goodyear gave the following details;
"We were at Bullecourt on the 11th April, and I saw Morley, who was about 3 yards in front of me, hit with a bullet. He was doubled up and fell and did not speak. I went on and did not see him again. In my own mind I am sure he was killed. We were attacking the German trenches."
Lieutenant
James Graham Mylne
8th Bn. Royal Scots
2nd September 1918.
Plot III. C. 7.
James Graham Mylne
8th Bn. Royal Scots
2nd September 1918.
Plot III. C. 7.
4541 Private
Clifford Story Nation
10th Bn. Australian infantry, A. I. F.
6th May 1917, aged 28.
Plot VI. C. 21.
Son of Samuel Gillard Nation and Emily Elizabeth Nation, of Bay Rd., Morphettville, South Australia. Born at Home Park, Magill.
Clifford Story Nation
10th Bn. Australian infantry, A. I. F.
6th May 1917, aged 28.
Plot VI. C. 21.
Son of Samuel Gillard Nation and Emily Elizabeth Nation, of Bay Rd., Morphettville, South Australia. Born at Home Park, Magill.
5714 Lance Corporal
Arnold Edward Nelson
14th Bn. Australian Infantry, A. I. F.
11th April 1917, aged 29.
Plot III. B. 14.
Son of William and Alice Nelson, of Tocumwal, New South Wales. Born at Tolinie, Victoria.
His headstone bears the inscription; "In Memory Of The Dearly Beloved Son Of W. & A. Nelson Of Tocumwal."
Arnold Edward Nelson
14th Bn. Australian Infantry, A. I. F.
11th April 1917, aged 29.
Plot III. B. 14.
Son of William and Alice Nelson, of Tocumwal, New South Wales. Born at Tolinie, Victoria.
His headstone bears the inscription; "In Memory Of The Dearly Beloved Son Of W. & A. Nelson Of Tocumwal."
3111 Sergeant
Joel William Nicholson
48th Bn. Australian Infantry, A. I. F.
11th April 1917, aged 22.
Plot I. C. 29.
Son of Joel and Mary Jane Nicholson, of Kingaroy, Queensland. Born at Gympie.
Joel William Nicholson
48th Bn. Australian Infantry, A. I. F.
11th April 1917, aged 22.
Plot I. C. 29.
Son of Joel and Mary Jane Nicholson, of Kingaroy, Queensland. Born at Gympie.
6118 Private
Ernest Millington Nixon
19th Bn. Australian Infantry, A. I. F.
3rd May 1917, aged 30.
Plot VI. B. 24.
Son of David and Ada Nixon, of Reefton, New South Wales. Born at Temora.
His headstone bears the inscription; "To Live In Hearts We Leave Behind Is Not To Die."
From Reefton, NSW. Pte Nixon enlisted on 25 June 1916 and embarked from Sydney aboard HMAT Ascanius on 25 October 1916. He was killed in action on 3 May 1917 at Bullecourt, France, aged 30 years.
Ernest Millington Nixon
19th Bn. Australian Infantry, A. I. F.
3rd May 1917, aged 30.
Plot VI. B. 24.
Son of David and Ada Nixon, of Reefton, New South Wales. Born at Temora.
His headstone bears the inscription; "To Live In Hearts We Leave Behind Is Not To Die."
From Reefton, NSW. Pte Nixon enlisted on 25 June 1916 and embarked from Sydney aboard HMAT Ascanius on 25 October 1916. He was killed in action on 3 May 1917 at Bullecourt, France, aged 30 years.
5342 Gunner
John Alexander Noble
2nd Bde. Australian Field Artillery
23rd April 1917, aged 23.
Plot VIII. B. 3.
Son of Alexander and Alice Ann Noble, of Simpson's Rd., Upper Paddington, Brisbane, Queensland. Born at Rockhampton.
His headstone bears the inscription; "I Thank My God Upon Every Remembrance Of You."
John Noble was killed in a dug-out in a sunken road near Lagnicourt. The dug-out received a direct hit from a shell and John was buried in the debris. His comrades managed to dig him out but he was found to be dead. His body was taken a little way back and buried, a cross with his details on marking the location.
John Alexander Noble
2nd Bde. Australian Field Artillery
23rd April 1917, aged 23.
Plot VIII. B. 3.
Son of Alexander and Alice Ann Noble, of Simpson's Rd., Upper Paddington, Brisbane, Queensland. Born at Rockhampton.
His headstone bears the inscription; "I Thank My God Upon Every Remembrance Of You."
John Noble was killed in a dug-out in a sunken road near Lagnicourt. The dug-out received a direct hit from a shell and John was buried in the debris. His comrades managed to dig him out but he was found to be dead. His body was taken a little way back and buried, a cross with his details on marking the location.
3006 Private
Frederick John Oldfield
8th Coy. Australian Machine Gun Corps
3rd May 1917, aged 22.
Plot IV. H. 8.
Son of Frederick and Maude Frances Oldfield, of "Tonalli," Mill St., Carlton, New South Wales Born at Bourke.
His headstone bears the inscription; "Have Mercy Upon Him Lord And Let Perpetual Light Shine Upon Him."
A 21 year old typist prior to enlisting on 15 January 1916. He embarked for overseas with the 5th Reinforcements from Melbourne on 14 March 1916 aboard HMAT Anchises. Pte. Oldfield served in France with the 8th Machine Gun Company and was killed in action near Bapaume on 3 May 1917.
Frederick John Oldfield
8th Coy. Australian Machine Gun Corps
3rd May 1917, aged 22.
Plot IV. H. 8.
Son of Frederick and Maude Frances Oldfield, of "Tonalli," Mill St., Carlton, New South Wales Born at Bourke.
His headstone bears the inscription; "Have Mercy Upon Him Lord And Let Perpetual Light Shine Upon Him."
A 21 year old typist prior to enlisting on 15 January 1916. He embarked for overseas with the 5th Reinforcements from Melbourne on 14 March 1916 aboard HMAT Anchises. Pte. Oldfield served in France with the 8th Machine Gun Company and was killed in action near Bapaume on 3 May 1917.
661 Private
Thomas Hudson Owen
22nd Bn. Australian Infantry, A. I. F.
3rd May 1917, aged 21.
Plot II. G. 21.
Son of William Ernest and Florance Lewis Owen of 102, Barkly St., West Brunswick, Victoria. Australia.
From Brunswick, Vic. A labourer prior to enlistment he embarked from Melbourne on board HMAT Ulysses on 10 May 1915. Pte. Owen was reported missing and killed in action on 3 May 1917 in France, aged 21.
Thomas Hudson Owen
22nd Bn. Australian Infantry, A. I. F.
3rd May 1917, aged 21.
Plot II. G. 21.
Son of William Ernest and Florance Lewis Owen of 102, Barkly St., West Brunswick, Victoria. Australia.
From Brunswick, Vic. A labourer prior to enlistment he embarked from Melbourne on board HMAT Ulysses on 10 May 1915. Pte. Owen was reported missing and killed in action on 3 May 1917 in France, aged 21.
Second Lieutenant
Henry Joseph Parrott
9th Bn. Australian Infantry, A. I. F.
9th April 1917.
Plot III. H. 40.
Son of Edmund George and Elizabeth Parrott, of " Niobe ", Gibbon St., James St., Teneriffe, Queensland. Born at Brisbane.
His headstone bears the inscription; "Beloved Son Of Mr. And Mrs. E.G. Parrott Of Teneriffe."
Henry Joseph Parrott
9th Bn. Australian Infantry, A. I. F.
9th April 1917.
Plot III. H. 40.
Son of Edmund George and Elizabeth Parrott, of " Niobe ", Gibbon St., James St., Teneriffe, Queensland. Born at Brisbane.
His headstone bears the inscription; "Beloved Son Of Mr. And Mrs. E.G. Parrott Of Teneriffe."
Chaplain 4th Class
The Hon. Maurice Berkeley Peel, M. C., and Bar.
Army Chaplains' Department
14th May 1917, aged 44.
Plot V. A. 31.
Son of Arthur Wellesley Peel, 1st Viscount Peel, former Speaker of the House of Commons; husband of the late Emily Peel. Vicar of Tamworth since 1915.
The Hon. Maurice Berkeley Peel, M. C., and Bar.
Army Chaplains' Department
14th May 1917, aged 44.
Plot V. A. 31.
Son of Arthur Wellesley Peel, 1st Viscount Peel, former Speaker of the House of Commons; husband of the late Emily Peel. Vicar of Tamworth since 1915.
Lieutenant
Harry William Francis Ponter
4th Bn. The Queen's (Royal West Surrey Regiment) attd. 1st Bn. King's Royal Rifle Corps
3rd September 1918, aged 29.
Plot VIII. D. 14.
Husband of Mabel Blanche Ponter, of 4, Marlborough Lane, Bath.
His headstone bears the inscription; "They Never Fail Who Die In A Great Cause" Byron. "My Dear, My Better Half."
Harry William Francis Ponter
4th Bn. The Queen's (Royal West Surrey Regiment) attd. 1st Bn. King's Royal Rifle Corps
3rd September 1918, aged 29.
Plot VIII. D. 14.
Husband of Mabel Blanche Ponter, of 4, Marlborough Lane, Bath.
His headstone bears the inscription; "They Never Fail Who Die In A Great Cause" Byron. "My Dear, My Better Half."
3977 Private
Horace George Poole
16th Bn. Australian Infantry, A. I. F.
11th April 1917, aged 19.
Plot VI. A. 35.
Son of Joseph and Sophia Poole, of Hamilton Hill, Fremantle, Western Australia.
Horace George Poole
16th Bn. Australian Infantry, A. I. F.
11th April 1917, aged 19.
Plot VI. A. 35.
Son of Joseph and Sophia Poole, of Hamilton Hill, Fremantle, Western Australia.
43580 Rifleman
Ephraim Potts
King's Royal Rifle Corps, posted to
16th Bn. London Regiment (Queen's Westminster Rifles)
28th August 1918.
Plot IV. D. 33.
Ephraim Potts
King's Royal Rifle Corps, posted to
16th Bn. London Regiment (Queen's Westminster Rifles)
28th August 1918.
Plot IV. D. 33.
177205 Private
Joseph Victor Ratelle
87th Bn. Canadian Infantry
27th September 1918, aged 25.
Sp. Mem. VII. F. 16. Buried near this spot.
Son of Mrs. Ad. Ratelle, of 570, Fabre St., Montreal, Quebec.
His headstone bears the inscription; "Their Glory Shall Not Be Blotted Out."
Joseph Victor Ratelle
87th Bn. Canadian Infantry
27th September 1918, aged 25.
Sp. Mem. VII. F. 16. Buried near this spot.
Son of Mrs. Ad. Ratelle, of 570, Fabre St., Montreal, Quebec.
His headstone bears the inscription; "Their Glory Shall Not Be Blotted Out."
4561 Private
Allan Edward Reid
50th Bn. Australian Infantry, A. I. F.
2nd April 1917, aged 21.
Plot IV. C. 35.
Son of Andrew Aitken Reid and Mary Jane Reid, of Martin St., Birkenhead, South Australia. Born at Port Adelaide.
His headstone bears the inscription; "He Died That We Might Live; From His Loving Parents And Sisters."
Allan Edward Reid
50th Bn. Australian Infantry, A. I. F.
2nd April 1917, aged 21.
Plot IV. C. 35.
Son of Andrew Aitken Reid and Mary Jane Reid, of Martin St., Birkenhead, South Australia. Born at Port Adelaide.
His headstone bears the inscription; "He Died That We Might Live; From His Loving Parents And Sisters."
12903 Gunner
Claude Richardson
2nd Div. T.M. Bty. Australian Field Artillery
3rd May 1917, aged 21.
Sp. Mem. B. 5.
Son of William and Eleanor Vivian Richardson, of Peel St., Tamworth, New South Wales.
His headstone bears the inscription; "Thy Will Be Done."
Claude Richardson
2nd Div. T.M. Bty. Australian Field Artillery
3rd May 1917, aged 21.
Sp. Mem. B. 5.
Son of William and Eleanor Vivian Richardson, of Peel St., Tamworth, New South Wales.
His headstone bears the inscription; "Thy Will Be Done."
6576 Private
Philip Robinson
11th Bn. Australian Infantry, A. I. F.
6th May 1917, aged 40.
Plot II. D. 12.
Son of Capt. John and Sarah Ann Robinson; husband of Annie Robinson, of 73, Malcolm St., Perth, Western Australia. Born in England.
Philip Robinson
11th Bn. Australian Infantry, A. I. F.
6th May 1917, aged 40.
Plot II. D. 12.
Son of Capt. John and Sarah Ann Robinson; husband of Annie Robinson, of 73, Malcolm St., Perth, Western Australia. Born in England.
3058443 Private
Clancy Lawson Rogers
38th Bn. Canadian Infantry
30th October 1918.
Plot I. B. 16.
Clancy Lawson Rogers
38th Bn. Canadian Infantry
30th October 1918.
Plot I. B. 16.
Second Lieutenant
Joseph Eric Russell
7th Bn. The Queen's (Royal West Surrey Regiment)
23rd November 1916, aged 23.
Plot VIII. D. 5.
Son of Mr. W. W. Russell, of 196, Court Lane, Dulwich, London.
His headstone bears the inscription; "Until The Day Break."
Joseph Eric Russell
7th Bn. The Queen's (Royal West Surrey Regiment)
23rd November 1916, aged 23.
Plot VIII. D. 5.
Son of Mr. W. W. Russell, of 196, Court Lane, Dulwich, London.
His headstone bears the inscription; "Until The Day Break."
3336 Lance Corporal
William Hedley Russell
52nd Bn. Australian Infantry, A. I. F.
28th March 1917.
Plot VIII. C. 21.
William Hedley Russell
52nd Bn. Australian Infantry, A. I. F.
28th March 1917.
Plot VIII. C. 21.
