Wimereux Communal Cemetery
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9108 Private Ernest Cable, 2nd Bn, East Surrey Regiment, died 13th March 1915.
I have the “large bronze” penny sent to the next of kin for, Private 9180 Ernest Cable, 2nd Bn. East Surry Regiment who died 13th March 1915 in the Wimereux hospital. He was a friend of our family and lived before joining the army with my grandmother. He had no relatives which I guess that was why she received the penny. I was not born till 1939 but the story was known within the family. He is in grave I.D. 27.
Information provided by Mike Norman
9108 Private Ernest Cable, 2nd Bn, East Surrey Regiment, died 13th March 1915.
I have the “large bronze” penny sent to the next of kin for, Private 9180 Ernest Cable, 2nd Bn. East Surry Regiment who died 13th March 1915 in the Wimereux hospital. He was a friend of our family and lived before joining the army with my grandmother. He had no relatives which I guess that was why she received the penny. I was not born till 1939 but the story was known within the family. He is in grave I.D. 27.
Information provided by Mike Norman
5391 Private
Herbert Thomas Clifford Barkham
2nd Bn. Honourable Artillery Company
Died of Pneumonia 15th April 1917, aged 25.
Plot II. H. 1.
Inscription "Pro Patria Mori"
Son of Herbert B. Barkham, of Croydon, Surrey.
Herbert Thomas Clifford Barkham
2nd Bn. Honourable Artillery Company
Died of Pneumonia 15th April 1917, aged 25.
Plot II. H. 1.
Inscription "Pro Patria Mori"
Son of Herbert B. Barkham, of Croydon, Surrey.
2562 Private
William Bernard Beirne
60th Bn. Australian Infantry, A. I. F.
25th July 1916, aged 19.
Plot I. O. 23.
Inscription "May his Soul Rest In Peace"
Son of William and Barbara H. Beirne. Native of Wandong, Victoria, Australia.
Studio portrait probably of 2562 Pte William Bernard Beirne, 8th Reinforcements, 6th Battalion, of Wandong, Vic. Pte Beirne enlisted on 31 May 1915 and embarked from Melbourne aboard HMAT Anchises on 26 August 1915. He died of wounds he received at Pozieres, France, on 25 July 1916.
William Bernard Beirne
60th Bn. Australian Infantry, A. I. F.
25th July 1916, aged 19.
Plot I. O. 23.
Inscription "May his Soul Rest In Peace"
Son of William and Barbara H. Beirne. Native of Wandong, Victoria, Australia.
Studio portrait probably of 2562 Pte William Bernard Beirne, 8th Reinforcements, 6th Battalion, of Wandong, Vic. Pte Beirne enlisted on 31 May 1915 and embarked from Melbourne aboard HMAT Anchises on 26 August 1915. He died of wounds he received at Pozieres, France, on 25 July 1916.
2348 Private
George Ascough Bell
24th Bn. Australian Infantry, A. I. F.
14th August 1916, aged 32.
Plot I. P. 13A.
Inscription "A Hero In Deadly Strife For King & Country He Laid Down His Life"
Native of Malton, Yorks., England. Son of William and Hannah Bell; husband of Mary Bell, of "Hills View" Wodonga, Victoria, Australia.
Studio portrait of 2348 Private (Pte) George Ascough Bell, 5th Reinforcements, 24th Battalion, of St Kilda, Vic (originally of Malton, Yorkshire, England). Pte Bell enlisted on 14 July 1915 and embarked from Melbourne aboard HMAT Osterley on 29 September 1915. He died of wounds he received in France on 14 August 1916.
George Ascough Bell
24th Bn. Australian Infantry, A. I. F.
14th August 1916, aged 32.
Plot I. P. 13A.
Inscription "A Hero In Deadly Strife For King & Country He Laid Down His Life"
Native of Malton, Yorks., England. Son of William and Hannah Bell; husband of Mary Bell, of "Hills View" Wodonga, Victoria, Australia.
Studio portrait of 2348 Private (Pte) George Ascough Bell, 5th Reinforcements, 24th Battalion, of St Kilda, Vic (originally of Malton, Yorkshire, England). Pte Bell enlisted on 14 July 1915 and embarked from Melbourne aboard HMAT Osterley on 29 September 1915. He died of wounds he received in France on 14 August 1916.
2895 Private
Granville Bennett
8th Company, Australian Machine Gun Corps
16th October 1917, aged 17.
Plot VI. D. 26A.
Inscription "Could I Have Kissed His Brow When Death War Near"
Son of Frank and Hannah Maria Bennett, of 15, Emmett St., Crow's Nest, North Sydney, New South Wales.
Portrait of 2895 Acting Corporal (Cpl) Granville Bennett, 31st Battalion, of North Sydney, NSW. A warehouseman prior to enlistment Pte Bennett embarked with the 5th Reinforcements from Melbourne on HMAT Anchises on 14 March 1916. After being appointed Acting Sergeant (Sgt) he reverted to the rank of Private (Pte) after transferring to the 8th Machine Gun Company and, on 16 October 1917, died of wounds received in action at Passchendaele.
Granville Bennett
8th Company, Australian Machine Gun Corps
16th October 1917, aged 17.
Plot VI. D. 26A.
Inscription "Could I Have Kissed His Brow When Death War Near"
Son of Frank and Hannah Maria Bennett, of 15, Emmett St., Crow's Nest, North Sydney, New South Wales.
Portrait of 2895 Acting Corporal (Cpl) Granville Bennett, 31st Battalion, of North Sydney, NSW. A warehouseman prior to enlistment Pte Bennett embarked with the 5th Reinforcements from Melbourne on HMAT Anchises on 14 March 1916. After being appointed Acting Sergeant (Sgt) he reverted to the rank of Private (Pte) after transferring to the 8th Machine Gun Company and, on 16 October 1917, died of wounds received in action at Passchendaele.
2787A Private
John Henry Bishop
60th Bn. Australian Infantry, A. I. F.
25th July 1916, aged 26.
Plot I. O. 22.
Inscription "Rest Good And Faithful Son Thy Heavenly Crown Is Won"
Son of George and Mary Ann Bishop, of 16, Seymour Avenue, East Caulfield, Victoria, Australia. Native of Brunswick, Victoria.
Studio portrait of 2787 Private (Pte) John Henry Bishop, 6th Battalion, of Brunswick, Vic. A labourer prior to enlistment, Pte Bishop embarked with the 9th reinforcements from Melbourne on HMAT Star of Victoria on 10th September 1915. After initially transferring to the 58th Battalion, he was later posted to the 60th Battalion with the service number of 2787A and, on 25th July 1916, he died of wounds received in action and was buried at Wimereux Cemetery, Boulogne, France.
John Henry Bishop
60th Bn. Australian Infantry, A. I. F.
25th July 1916, aged 26.
Plot I. O. 22.
Inscription "Rest Good And Faithful Son Thy Heavenly Crown Is Won"
Son of George and Mary Ann Bishop, of 16, Seymour Avenue, East Caulfield, Victoria, Australia. Native of Brunswick, Victoria.
Studio portrait of 2787 Private (Pte) John Henry Bishop, 6th Battalion, of Brunswick, Vic. A labourer prior to enlistment, Pte Bishop embarked with the 9th reinforcements from Melbourne on HMAT Star of Victoria on 10th September 1915. After initially transferring to the 58th Battalion, he was later posted to the 60th Battalion with the service number of 2787A and, on 25th July 1916, he died of wounds received in action and was buried at Wimereux Cemetery, Boulogne, France.
1623 Private
Joseph Michael Brown
54th Bn. Australian Infantry, A. I. F.
25th May 1917.
Plot II. L. 5.
Inscription "Sunshine And Shadows Pass But Loving Memories For Ever Last"
Son of Thomas and Amelia Brown, of 16, Jackson St., St. Kilda, Victoria, Australia.
Pre enlistment studio portrait of 1623 Private (Pte) Joseph Michael Brown, 54th Battalion, of Beechworth Vic. A labourer prior to enlistment, Pte Brown embarked with the 2nd Reinforcements from Sydney on HMAT Ceramic on 14th April 1916. On 25th May 1917 he died of wounds received in action and was buried in the Wimereux Communal Cemetery, France.
Joseph Michael Brown
54th Bn. Australian Infantry, A. I. F.
25th May 1917.
Plot II. L. 5.
Inscription "Sunshine And Shadows Pass But Loving Memories For Ever Last"
Son of Thomas and Amelia Brown, of 16, Jackson St., St. Kilda, Victoria, Australia.
Pre enlistment studio portrait of 1623 Private (Pte) Joseph Michael Brown, 54th Battalion, of Beechworth Vic. A labourer prior to enlistment, Pte Brown embarked with the 2nd Reinforcements from Sydney on HMAT Ceramic on 14th April 1916. On 25th May 1917 he died of wounds received in action and was buried in the Wimereux Communal Cemetery, France.
32968 Private
Richard Cook
1st Bn. Bedfordshire Regiment
10th May 1917, aged 25.
Plot II. K. 8.
Son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Cook, of Shadwell, London; husband of Florence Edith Cook, of 27, Gedling St., Bermondsey, London. Married 6 months before he was killed.
His headstone bears the inscription "Ever In Our Thoughts Peace Perfect Peace"
Pictures courtesy of Pamela Hagen (Great Niece)
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Richard Cook
1st Bn. Bedfordshire Regiment
10th May 1917, aged 25.
Plot II. K. 8.
Son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Cook, of Shadwell, London; husband of Florence Edith Cook, of 27, Gedling St., Bermondsey, London. Married 6 months before he was killed.
His headstone bears the inscription "Ever In Our Thoughts Peace Perfect Peace"
Pictures courtesy of Pamela Hagen (Great Niece)
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1725 Private
Robert Charles Cornwall
5th Bn. Australian Infantry, A. I. F.
died of wounds on 4th August 1916.
Plot I. P. 8.
Son of William and Mary Grace Cornwall. Native of Bairnsdale, Victoria, Australia.
Robert Charles Cornwall
5th Bn. Australian Infantry, A. I. F.
died of wounds on 4th August 1916.
Plot I. P. 8.
Son of William and Mary Grace Cornwall. Native of Bairnsdale, Victoria, Australia.
3503 Private
George Young Davis
59th Bn. Australian Infantry, A. I. F.
25th July 1916, aged 36.
Plot I. O. 22A.
Inscription "Beloved By All Who New Him So Sadly Missed"
Son of George and Charlotte Davis, of Wells Rd., Oakleigh, Victoria, Australia. Native of Melbourne.
Studio portrait of 3503 Private (Pte) George Young Davis, 23rd Battalion. A house painter from Oakleigh, Vic prior to enlistment, Pte Davis embarked with the 8th Reinforcements from Melbourne aboard HMAT Afric on 5 January 1916. Later transferring to the 59th Battalion, on 25 July 1916 he died, aged 36, at the 8th Stationary Hospital, Boulogne, France from wounds received in action at Fromelles
George Young Davis
59th Bn. Australian Infantry, A. I. F.
25th July 1916, aged 36.
Plot I. O. 22A.
Inscription "Beloved By All Who New Him So Sadly Missed"
Son of George and Charlotte Davis, of Wells Rd., Oakleigh, Victoria, Australia. Native of Melbourne.
Studio portrait of 3503 Private (Pte) George Young Davis, 23rd Battalion. A house painter from Oakleigh, Vic prior to enlistment, Pte Davis embarked with the 8th Reinforcements from Melbourne aboard HMAT Afric on 5 January 1916. Later transferring to the 59th Battalion, on 25 July 1916 he died, aged 36, at the 8th Stationary Hospital, Boulogne, France from wounds received in action at Fromelles
A group photograph relating to the service of Lieutenant Colonel (Lt Col) James Froude Flashman of the 1st Australian Hospital, Australian Army Medical Corps during the First World War. He died of disease on 12 February 1917 at the age of 46 (back row standing)
Lieutenant Colonel James Froude Flashman, 1st Australian Hospital, Australian Army Medical Corps, died 12th February 1917, aged 46. Son of James Froude Flashman and Hannah Elizabeth Flashman; husband of Irene F. Flashman, of "Eltham," 299, Edgecliff Rd., Woollahra, New South Wales. Born at Braidwood, New South Wales. Plot III. G. 1. Inscription "Dulce Et Decorum Est Pro Patria Mori"
Lieutenant Colonel James Froude Flashman, 1st Australian Hospital, Australian Army Medical Corps, died 12th February 1917, aged 46. Son of James Froude Flashman and Hannah Elizabeth Flashman; husband of Irene F. Flashman, of "Eltham," 299, Edgecliff Rd., Woollahra, New South Wales. Born at Braidwood, New South Wales. Plot III. G. 1. Inscription "Dulce Et Decorum Est Pro Patria Mori"
3652 Private
Gustav Alfred Gerhardy
32nd Bn. Australian Infantry, A. I. F.
14th October 1917.
Plot VI. D. 5A.
Inscription "The Lord Gave & The Lord Has Taken"
Son of Mr. J. A. C. and Mrs. E. M. Gerhardy, of Black Hill, South Australia.
Studio portrait of 3652 Private (Pte) Gustav Alfred Gerhardy, 32nd Battalion. Gustav and his older brother 3556 Pte Johannes Arthur Gerhardy, both farmers from Black Hill, South Australia, prior to enlistment, embarked from Adelaide with the 8th Reinforcements aboard HMAT Ballarat on 12 August 1916 for Devonport, England. They received training in England then proceeded to France where they attended wireless training at Campagne-les-Hesdin before joining their battalion on the Western Front near Bapaume, France. Pte Gustav Gerhardy was wounded in action near Dickebusch, Belgium, on 1 October 1917 and was evacuated to No 2 Australian General Hospital, Wimereux, France, where he died of these wounds on 14 October 1917. He was aged 23 years. Pte Johannes Gerhardy continued to serve with the 32nd Battalion until 7 February 1918 when he was detached to the Assistant Provost Marshal, 5th Australian Division. He was wounded in action as the result of a gas attack and was evacuated to England for treatment and recuperation. Pte Johannes Gerhardy continued to serve with the Provost Corps in England and in France until he returned to Australia for discharge in July 1920.
Gustav Alfred Gerhardy
32nd Bn. Australian Infantry, A. I. F.
14th October 1917.
Plot VI. D. 5A.
Inscription "The Lord Gave & The Lord Has Taken"
Son of Mr. J. A. C. and Mrs. E. M. Gerhardy, of Black Hill, South Australia.
Studio portrait of 3652 Private (Pte) Gustav Alfred Gerhardy, 32nd Battalion. Gustav and his older brother 3556 Pte Johannes Arthur Gerhardy, both farmers from Black Hill, South Australia, prior to enlistment, embarked from Adelaide with the 8th Reinforcements aboard HMAT Ballarat on 12 August 1916 for Devonport, England. They received training in England then proceeded to France where they attended wireless training at Campagne-les-Hesdin before joining their battalion on the Western Front near Bapaume, France. Pte Gustav Gerhardy was wounded in action near Dickebusch, Belgium, on 1 October 1917 and was evacuated to No 2 Australian General Hospital, Wimereux, France, where he died of these wounds on 14 October 1917. He was aged 23 years. Pte Johannes Gerhardy continued to serve with the 32nd Battalion until 7 February 1918 when he was detached to the Assistant Provost Marshal, 5th Australian Division. He was wounded in action as the result of a gas attack and was evacuated to England for treatment and recuperation. Pte Johannes Gerhardy continued to serve with the Provost Corps in England and in France until he returned to Australia for discharge in July 1920.
4796 Driver
Walter Nicholas Goss
110th Howitzer Battery, Australian Field Artillery
18th April 1918.
Plot XI. B. 8A.
Studio portrait of 4796 Private Walter Nicholas Goss, 12th Battalion, of Eastwood, Tasmania. A milkman prior to enlistment, he embarked with the 15th Reinforcements on HMAT Ballarat on 19 February 1916. He transferred to several artillery units before becoming a driver with the 10th Field Artillery Brigade. He received a shot wound to the back on 5 April 1918 and died of these wounds on 18 April 1918.
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Walter Nicholas Goss
110th Howitzer Battery, Australian Field Artillery
18th April 1918.
Plot XI. B. 8A.
Studio portrait of 4796 Private Walter Nicholas Goss, 12th Battalion, of Eastwood, Tasmania. A milkman prior to enlistment, he embarked with the 15th Reinforcements on HMAT Ballarat on 19 February 1916. He transferred to several artillery units before becoming a driver with the 10th Field Artillery Brigade. He received a shot wound to the back on 5 April 1918 and died of these wounds on 18 April 1918.
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3758 Private
Basil Benjamin Hunter
1st Australian Pioneers
1st October 1916, aged 27.
Plot I. Q. 26A.
Inscription "The Lord Gave And The Lord Hath Taken Away My Dear Son"
Son of Joseph and Martha Hunter, of "Halston," Sydney Rd., Auburn, New South Wales. Native of Sydney, New South Wales.
Studio portrait of 3758 Private Basil Benjamin James Hunter, 1st Battalion (later 1st Pioneer Battalion) of Cecil Park via Liverpool, NSW. A fitter prior to enlisting, he embarked from Sydney aboard RMS Mooltan on 11 December 1915. He died on 1 October 1916, in the No. 8 Stationary Hospital, Wimereux, France, of self inflicted wounds, aged 27.
Basil Benjamin Hunter
1st Australian Pioneers
1st October 1916, aged 27.
Plot I. Q. 26A.
Inscription "The Lord Gave And The Lord Hath Taken Away My Dear Son"
Son of Joseph and Martha Hunter, of "Halston," Sydney Rd., Auburn, New South Wales. Native of Sydney, New South Wales.
Studio portrait of 3758 Private Basil Benjamin James Hunter, 1st Battalion (later 1st Pioneer Battalion) of Cecil Park via Liverpool, NSW. A fitter prior to enlisting, he embarked from Sydney aboard RMS Mooltan on 11 December 1915. He died on 1 October 1916, in the No. 8 Stationary Hospital, Wimereux, France, of self inflicted wounds, aged 27.
19803 Gunner
Samuel Joseph Jones
8th Brigade, Australian Field Artillery
25th October 1917, aged 22.
Plot VI. E. 26A.
Son of Julia Frances Jones and the late Samuel Jones, of 40, Alexandra St., South Yarra, Victoria, Australia. Native of North Fitzroy, Victoria.
Studio portrait of 19803 Gunner (Gnr) Samuel Joseph Jones, 8th Field Artillery Brigade (FAB). Gnr Jones, a clerk from Fitzroy, Victoria, enlisted on 4 November 1915 and embarked from Sydney aboard HMAT Medic (A7) on 20 May 1916. He served in France where he was wounded and then sent to England to recover. He then returned to the Western Front where he was again wounded and died on 25 October 1917. Gnr Jones was buried in the Wimereux Communal Cemetery, France. Gnr Jones is shown in his pre-war uniform uniform of a Second Lieutenant in the 60th Battalion Citizens Forces (Brunswick-Carlton). The unit's unique badge is worn prominently on his collar and cap.
Samuel Joseph Jones
8th Brigade, Australian Field Artillery
25th October 1917, aged 22.
Plot VI. E. 26A.
Son of Julia Frances Jones and the late Samuel Jones, of 40, Alexandra St., South Yarra, Victoria, Australia. Native of North Fitzroy, Victoria.
Studio portrait of 19803 Gunner (Gnr) Samuel Joseph Jones, 8th Field Artillery Brigade (FAB). Gnr Jones, a clerk from Fitzroy, Victoria, enlisted on 4 November 1915 and embarked from Sydney aboard HMAT Medic (A7) on 20 May 1916. He served in France where he was wounded and then sent to England to recover. He then returned to the Western Front where he was again wounded and died on 25 October 1917. Gnr Jones was buried in the Wimereux Communal Cemetery, France. Gnr Jones is shown in his pre-war uniform uniform of a Second Lieutenant in the 60th Battalion Citizens Forces (Brunswick-Carlton). The unit's unique badge is worn prominently on his collar and cap.
9552 Lance Corporal
Benjamin Joseph Lynch
2nd Bn. Leinster Regiment
22nd August 1915, aged 23.
Plot I. J. 20A.
Son of John Thomas Lynch and Mary Elizabeth Lynch (formerly Jones) of North Strand, Dublin.
Picture courtesy of Alan Lynch, great nephew.
Benjamin Joseph Lynch
2nd Bn. Leinster Regiment
22nd August 1915, aged 23.
Plot I. J. 20A.
Son of John Thomas Lynch and Mary Elizabeth Lynch (formerly Jones) of North Strand, Dublin.
Picture courtesy of Alan Lynch, great nephew.
