"Y" FARM MILITARY CEMETERY
Bois-Grenier
Nord
France
GPS Coordinates Latitude: 50.63963 Longitude: 2.86494
Picture © Geerhard Joos
Location Information
Bois Grenier is a small village in the Department of the Nord, about 4 kilometres due South of Armentieres.
Leave Bois Grenier on the D222 in the direction of Fleurbaix. After 1200 metres turn left following the signs for the Cemetery, which can be found on the right hand side after the farm, approximately 800 metres from the main road.
Visiting Information
Wheelchair access to the cemetery is possible, but may be by alternative entrance.
Historical Information
The cemetery was named after a nearby farm, called by the Army "Y" (or Wye) Farm. It was begun in March 1915 and used by units holding this sector until February 1918. At the Armistice it contained 335 burials, but it was then increased when graves were brought in from the battlefields south of Armentieres and from the following cemeteries:-
CROIX-BLANCHE BRITISH CEMETERY, FLEURBAIX (Pas-de-Calais), in a garden by the road leading South-East from Croix-Blanche. It was begun by the 2nd Yorks and the 1st Grenadier Guards, and used from November 1914 to July 1916; it contained the graves of 36 soldiers from the United Kingdom
DON GERMAN CEMETERY, ALLENNES-LES-MARAIS (Nord), contained one Indian grave.
DOULIEU CHURCHYARD (Nord), contained the graves of four soldiers from the United Kingdom, who fell in October 1914, and one from Australia, who fell in 1917.
HANTAY COMMUNAL CEMETERY GERMAN EXTENSION (Nord), contained one Indian grave.
LESTREM COMMUNAL CEMETERY EXTENSION (Pas-de-Calais), which was made by the Germans in the summer of 1918. They buried in it three soldiers and two airmen from the United Kingdom. When Lestrem was recaptured, a British Plot was made in which 17 soldiers from the United Kingdom were buried.
MARQUILLIES COMMUNAL CEMETERY and GERMAN EXTENSION (Nord), contained three Indian graves.
MOUVAUX MILITARY CEMETERY (Nord), used from October 1918, to October 1919. It was in the grounds of the Monastery at Haut-Mont, close to the aerodrome. It contained the graves of 51 soldiers and airmen from the United Kingdom, one soldier from Canada, and three men of the Cape Coloured Labour Regiment.
PONT-A-MARCQ COMMUNAL CEMETERY GERMAN EXTENSION (Nord), contained the graves of four soldiers from the United Kingdom and about 150 German soldiers.
TEMPLEUVE COMMUNAL CEMETERY (Nord), in which one soldier from the United Kingdom and one from Australia were buried by the Germans, with about 200 of their men.
Y Farm Military Cemetery now contains 837 burials and commemorations of the First World War. 288 of the burials are unidentified and a special memorial commemorates one New Zealand casualty believed to be buried among them. Another special memorial commemorates an Indian soldier known to have been buried in Marquillies Communal Cemetery German Extension whose grave could not be found.
Total Burials: 837.
Identified Casualties: United Kingdom 373, Australia 91, New Zealand 42, Canada 22, India 20, South African 3, Germany 2. Total 553.
Unidentified Casualties: 284.
The cemetery was designed by Sir Herbert Baker and William Harrison Cowlishaw
Bois Grenier is a small village in the Department of the Nord, about 4 kilometres due South of Armentieres.
Leave Bois Grenier on the D222 in the direction of Fleurbaix. After 1200 metres turn left following the signs for the Cemetery, which can be found on the right hand side after the farm, approximately 800 metres from the main road.
Visiting Information
Wheelchair access to the cemetery is possible, but may be by alternative entrance.
Historical Information
The cemetery was named after a nearby farm, called by the Army "Y" (or Wye) Farm. It was begun in March 1915 and used by units holding this sector until February 1918. At the Armistice it contained 335 burials, but it was then increased when graves were brought in from the battlefields south of Armentieres and from the following cemeteries:-
CROIX-BLANCHE BRITISH CEMETERY, FLEURBAIX (Pas-de-Calais), in a garden by the road leading South-East from Croix-Blanche. It was begun by the 2nd Yorks and the 1st Grenadier Guards, and used from November 1914 to July 1916; it contained the graves of 36 soldiers from the United Kingdom
DON GERMAN CEMETERY, ALLENNES-LES-MARAIS (Nord), contained one Indian grave.
DOULIEU CHURCHYARD (Nord), contained the graves of four soldiers from the United Kingdom, who fell in October 1914, and one from Australia, who fell in 1917.
HANTAY COMMUNAL CEMETERY GERMAN EXTENSION (Nord), contained one Indian grave.
LESTREM COMMUNAL CEMETERY EXTENSION (Pas-de-Calais), which was made by the Germans in the summer of 1918. They buried in it three soldiers and two airmen from the United Kingdom. When Lestrem was recaptured, a British Plot was made in which 17 soldiers from the United Kingdom were buried.
MARQUILLIES COMMUNAL CEMETERY and GERMAN EXTENSION (Nord), contained three Indian graves.
MOUVAUX MILITARY CEMETERY (Nord), used from October 1918, to October 1919. It was in the grounds of the Monastery at Haut-Mont, close to the aerodrome. It contained the graves of 51 soldiers and airmen from the United Kingdom, one soldier from Canada, and three men of the Cape Coloured Labour Regiment.
PONT-A-MARCQ COMMUNAL CEMETERY GERMAN EXTENSION (Nord), contained the graves of four soldiers from the United Kingdom and about 150 German soldiers.
TEMPLEUVE COMMUNAL CEMETERY (Nord), in which one soldier from the United Kingdom and one from Australia were buried by the Germans, with about 200 of their men.
Y Farm Military Cemetery now contains 837 burials and commemorations of the First World War. 288 of the burials are unidentified and a special memorial commemorates one New Zealand casualty believed to be buried among them. Another special memorial commemorates an Indian soldier known to have been buried in Marquillies Communal Cemetery German Extension whose grave could not be found.
Total Burials: 837.
Identified Casualties: United Kingdom 373, Australia 91, New Zealand 42, Canada 22, India 20, South African 3, Germany 2. Total 553.
Unidentified Casualties: 284.
The cemetery was designed by Sir Herbert Baker and William Harrison Cowlishaw
Lieutenant George Raymond Dallas Moor V. C., M. C. and Bar
2nd Bn. Hampshire Regiment, attached 30th Division HQ, died 3rd November 1918, aged 22. Row C. 86.
Son of William Henry and Eva Helen Moor (nee Pender).
Citation: An extract from "The London Gazette," No. 29240, dated 23rd July, 1915, records the following:- "For most conspicuous bravery and resource on 5th June, 1915, during operations south of Krithia, Dardanelles. When a detachment of a battalion on his left, which had lost all its officers, was rapidly retiring before a heavy Turkish attack, Second Lieutenant Moor, immediately grasping the danger to the remainder of the line, dashed back some 200 yards, stemmed the retirement, led back the men, and recaptured the lost trench. This young officer, who only joined the Army in October, 1914, by his personal bravery and presence of mind, saved a dangerous situation."
2nd Bn. Hampshire Regiment, attached 30th Division HQ, died 3rd November 1918, aged 22. Row C. 86.
Son of William Henry and Eva Helen Moor (nee Pender).
Citation: An extract from "The London Gazette," No. 29240, dated 23rd July, 1915, records the following:- "For most conspicuous bravery and resource on 5th June, 1915, during operations south of Krithia, Dardanelles. When a detachment of a battalion on his left, which had lost all its officers, was rapidly retiring before a heavy Turkish attack, Second Lieutenant Moor, immediately grasping the danger to the remainder of the line, dashed back some 200 yards, stemmed the retirement, led back the men, and recaptured the lost trench. This young officer, who only joined the Army in October, 1914, by his personal bravery and presence of mind, saved a dangerous situation."
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3001 Private
George Alexander Aldworth
56th Bn. Australian Infantry, A. I. F.
26th July 1916, aged 34.
Row F. 1.
Son of Alfred and Mary Anne Aldworth, of 72, Graham St., Swindon, Wilts., England. Native of West Hanney, Wantage, Berks., England.
Studio portrait of 3001 Private George Alexander Aldworth, 20th (later 56th) Battalion of Rockdale, NSW. Son of Alfred and Mary Anne Aldworth of Swindon Wiltshire England. A joiner prior to enlisting, he embarked from Sydney aboard HMAT Suevic (A29) on 20 December 1915. He was killed in action on 26 July 1916 in France, aged 33.
George Alexander Aldworth
56th Bn. Australian Infantry, A. I. F.
26th July 1916, aged 34.
Row F. 1.
Son of Alfred and Mary Anne Aldworth, of 72, Graham St., Swindon, Wilts., England. Native of West Hanney, Wantage, Berks., England.
Studio portrait of 3001 Private George Alexander Aldworth, 20th (later 56th) Battalion of Rockdale, NSW. Son of Alfred and Mary Anne Aldworth of Swindon Wiltshire England. A joiner prior to enlisting, he embarked from Sydney aboard HMAT Suevic (A29) on 20 December 1915. He was killed in action on 26 July 1916 in France, aged 33.
6774 Private
Herbert Ernest Allcock
2nd Bn. York and Lancaster Regiment
18th October 1914, aged 32.
Row N. 37.
Son of Charles Allcock, of 29, Thornville St., Hyde Park, Leeds; husband of Ethel Rose Allcock, of 6, Autumn Grove, Hyde Park, Leeds.
Herbert Ernest Allcock
2nd Bn. York and Lancaster Regiment
18th October 1914, aged 32.
Row N. 37.
Son of Charles Allcock, of 29, Thornville St., Hyde Park, Leeds; husband of Ethel Rose Allcock, of 6, Autumn Grove, Hyde Park, Leeds.
2331 Sergeant
William Bell
1st Australian Pioneers
29th June 1916, aged 27.
Row G. 8.
From Darlinghurst, NSW. A steward prior to enlisting, he embarked from Sydney aboard HMAT Orsova (A67) on 14 July 1915. He was killed in action near Sailly, France on 29 June 1916, aged 27.
William Bell
1st Australian Pioneers
29th June 1916, aged 27.
Row G. 8.
From Darlinghurst, NSW. A steward prior to enlisting, he embarked from Sydney aboard HMAT Orsova (A67) on 14 July 1915. He was killed in action near Sailly, France on 29 June 1916, aged 27.
4144 Private
Leslie Leitch Bradley
6th Bn. Australian Infantry, A. I. F.
05th May 1916, aged 25.
Row I. 14.
Inscription "Beloved Son Of G. & A. & Brother Of R. v. g. & J. R. I. P. "
Son of George William and Annie Frances Bradley, of 137, Eglinton St., Moonee Ponds, Victoria, Australia. Native of Melbourne, Victoria, Australia.
An iron moulder prior to enlistment, Pte Bradley embarked with the 13th Reinforcements on HMAT Demosthenes from Melbourne on 29th December 1915. On 5th May 1916 he was killed in action in France.
Leslie Leitch Bradley
6th Bn. Australian Infantry, A. I. F.
05th May 1916, aged 25.
Row I. 14.
Inscription "Beloved Son Of G. & A. & Brother Of R. v. g. & J. R. I. P. "
Son of George William and Annie Frances Bradley, of 137, Eglinton St., Moonee Ponds, Victoria, Australia. Native of Melbourne, Victoria, Australia.
An iron moulder prior to enlistment, Pte Bradley embarked with the 13th Reinforcements on HMAT Demosthenes from Melbourne on 29th December 1915. On 5th May 1916 he was killed in action in France.
2578 Private
Thomas Joseph Brennan (AKA - Thomas Joseph DIXON)
56th Bn. Australian Infantry, A. I. F.
26th July /1916, aged 21.
Row G. 3.
Inscription "A Hero In The Deadly Strife For King & Country Laid Down His Life"
Son of Michael and Mary Brennan. Native of Sydney, New South Wales.
An ironworker prior to enlisting, he embarked from Sydney with the 20th Battalion aboard HMAT Euripides (A14) on 2 November 1915. He was killed in action on 26 July 1916 in France, aged 21.
Thomas Joseph Brennan (AKA - Thomas Joseph DIXON)
56th Bn. Australian Infantry, A. I. F.
26th July /1916, aged 21.
Row G. 3.
Inscription "A Hero In The Deadly Strife For King & Country Laid Down His Life"
Son of Michael and Mary Brennan. Native of Sydney, New South Wales.
An ironworker prior to enlisting, he embarked from Sydney with the 20th Battalion aboard HMAT Euripides (A14) on 2 November 1915. He was killed in action on 26 July 1916 in France, aged 21.
8175 Private
William Butterworth
2nd Bn. York and Lancaster Regiment
18th October 1914, aged 36.
Row N. 39.
Son of James and Agnes Butterworth, of Green St., Bulk, Lancaster; husband of Margaret Alice Butterworth, of 15, Albion St., Lancaster.
William Butterworth
2nd Bn. York and Lancaster Regiment
18th October 1914, aged 36.
Row N. 39.
Son of James and Agnes Butterworth, of Green St., Bulk, Lancaster; husband of Margaret Alice Butterworth, of 15, Albion St., Lancaster.
2566 Private
John Campbell
8th Bn. Australian Infantry, A. I. F.
31st May 1916.
Plot I. 28.
Studio portrait of 2566 Private (Pte) John Campbell, 8th Reinforcements, 8th Battalion, of Melbourne, Vic (originally of Broadford, Scotland). A grocer prior to enlistment on 21 June 1915, he embarked from Melbourne aboard HMAT Makarini on 15 September 1915. Pte Campbell died of of wounds he received near Fleurbaix, France, on 31 May 1916, aged 32 years.
John Campbell
8th Bn. Australian Infantry, A. I. F.
31st May 1916.
Plot I. 28.
Studio portrait of 2566 Private (Pte) John Campbell, 8th Reinforcements, 8th Battalion, of Melbourne, Vic (originally of Broadford, Scotland). A grocer prior to enlistment on 21 June 1915, he embarked from Melbourne aboard HMAT Makarini on 15 September 1915. Pte Campbell died of of wounds he received near Fleurbaix, France, on 31 May 1916, aged 32 years.
Group portrait of eleven soldiers who at the time were members of the 20th Battalion, and tent mates in Egypt.
Two of the above are buried in this cemetery, 3001 Private Aldworth (Details and picture above) is the last on the right in the back row and in the front row, the last on the right is 3054A Private Aubrey Clare Chandler, 56th Bn. Australian Infantry, A. I. F. who was killed accidentally on 13th July 1916, aged 22. Plot G. 6. Son of Mr. J. E. Chandler, of "Ozone," Dellview St., Bondi, New South Wales. Inscription "Our Dearly Loved Hero Son The Brave Never Die"
Two of the above are buried in this cemetery, 3001 Private Aldworth (Details and picture above) is the last on the right in the back row and in the front row, the last on the right is 3054A Private Aubrey Clare Chandler, 56th Bn. Australian Infantry, A. I. F. who was killed accidentally on 13th July 1916, aged 22. Plot G. 6. Son of Mr. J. E. Chandler, of "Ozone," Dellview St., Bondi, New South Wales. Inscription "Our Dearly Loved Hero Son The Brave Never Die"
4305 Private
Victor Thomas John Coubrough
60th Bn. Australian Infantry, A. I. F.
19th July 1916, aged 26.
Row K. 7.
Also known as Thomas John Victor Coubrough. A labourer from Fitzroy, Victoria prior to enlistment and embarked with the 10th Reinforcements from Melbourne on HMAT Wiltshire on 7 March 1916. Later transferring to the 60th Battalion, he was reported as missing in action. A subsequent court of enquiry determined that he had been killed in action near Fromelles on 19 July 1916, aged 26. Following the Armistice his remains were recovered and re-interred in the Y Farm Military Cemetery, Bois Grenier, France.
Victor Thomas John Coubrough
60th Bn. Australian Infantry, A. I. F.
19th July 1916, aged 26.
Row K. 7.
Also known as Thomas John Victor Coubrough. A labourer from Fitzroy, Victoria prior to enlistment and embarked with the 10th Reinforcements from Melbourne on HMAT Wiltshire on 7 March 1916. Later transferring to the 60th Battalion, he was reported as missing in action. A subsequent court of enquiry determined that he had been killed in action near Fromelles on 19 July 1916, aged 26. Following the Armistice his remains were recovered and re-interred in the Y Farm Military Cemetery, Bois Grenier, France.
14564 Private
William Henry Jeffcott
7th Bn. Duke of Cornwall's Light Infantry
23rd December 1915, aged 22.
Row K. 17.
From Birmingham, England. A fruiterer shop assistant, he delivered greengroceries by bicycle in Winson Green and Ladywood prior to enlisting in September 1914. He was killed in action on 23 December 1915 by a German sniper, who shot him through the head while he moved along a trench in front of Wye Farm (Y Farm), at a place not far from Bois-Grenier in Flanders Fields, France. He was 22. He left behind a wife, a mother, and a sister who loved him dearly.
William Henry Jeffcott
7th Bn. Duke of Cornwall's Light Infantry
23rd December 1915, aged 22.
Row K. 17.
From Birmingham, England. A fruiterer shop assistant, he delivered greengroceries by bicycle in Winson Green and Ladywood prior to enlisting in September 1914. He was killed in action on 23 December 1915 by a German sniper, who shot him through the head while he moved along a trench in front of Wye Farm (Y Farm), at a place not far from Bois-Grenier in Flanders Fields, France. He was 22. He left behind a wife, a mother, and a sister who loved him dearly.
3558 Private
Charles Rigby Knight
2nd Bn. Australian Infantry, A. I. F.
29th June 1916, aged 28.
Row I. 41.
Inscription "He Answered The Call"
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Son of Harriet Rigby. Native of Manchester, England.
Portrait of 3558 Private (Pte) Charles Knight, 2nd Battalion, superimposed over a photograph of his grave. A native of Manchester, England, Pte Knight was a milk carter from Manly, NSW prior to enlistment and embarked with the 8th Reinforcements, 19th Battalion from Sydney on HMAT Berrima on 12 December 1915. After transferring to the 2nd Battalion, he was killed in action on 7 July 1916, aged 28.
Charles Rigby Knight
2nd Bn. Australian Infantry, A. I. F.
29th June 1916, aged 28.
Row I. 41.
Inscription "He Answered The Call"
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Son of Harriet Rigby. Native of Manchester, England.
Portrait of 3558 Private (Pte) Charles Knight, 2nd Battalion, superimposed over a photograph of his grave. A native of Manchester, England, Pte Knight was a milk carter from Manly, NSW prior to enlistment and embarked with the 8th Reinforcements, 19th Battalion from Sydney on HMAT Berrima on 12 December 1915. After transferring to the 2nd Battalion, he was killed in action on 7 July 1916, aged 28.
4636 Private
Murdoch McLean
59th Bn. Australian Infantry, A. I. F.
19th July 1916, aged 20.
Row D. 64.
Studio portrait of 4636 Private (Pte) Murdoch McLean, 8th Battalion, of Outtrim, Vic. An electrician prior to enlistment on 14 July 1915, he embarked with the 14th Reinforcements, 8th Battalion aboard HMAT Themistocles on 28 January 1916. He was killed in action in France serving with the 59th Infantry Battalion on 19 July 1916, aged 20 years.
Murdoch McLean
59th Bn. Australian Infantry, A. I. F.
19th July 1916, aged 20.
Row D. 64.
Studio portrait of 4636 Private (Pte) Murdoch McLean, 8th Battalion, of Outtrim, Vic. An electrician prior to enlistment on 14 July 1915, he embarked with the 14th Reinforcements, 8th Battalion aboard HMAT Themistocles on 28 January 1916. He was killed in action in France serving with the 59th Infantry Battalion on 19 July 1916, aged 20 years.
1755 Private
Clarence Powell
59th Bn. Australian Infantry, A. I. F.
19th July 1916, aged 24.
Row C. 3.
Son of Benjamin John and Laura Powell; husband of Mildred A. Powell, of 42, Hopetoun St., Elsternwick, Victoria, Australia. Native of South Melbourne, Victoria.
A blacksmith from Elsternwick, Victoria prior to enlistment, Pte Powell embarked with the 2nd Reinforcements from Melbourne on HMAT Euripides on 4 May 1916. Later posted as missing in action, a subsequent court of enquiry determined that he had been killed in action on 19 July 1916, aged 24, and had been buried in no-man’s land near Pozieres. Following the Armistice his remains were exhumed and re-interred in the Y Farm Military Cemetery, Bois-Grenier, France.
Clarence Powell
59th Bn. Australian Infantry, A. I. F.
19th July 1916, aged 24.
Row C. 3.
Son of Benjamin John and Laura Powell; husband of Mildred A. Powell, of 42, Hopetoun St., Elsternwick, Victoria, Australia. Native of South Melbourne, Victoria.
A blacksmith from Elsternwick, Victoria prior to enlistment, Pte Powell embarked with the 2nd Reinforcements from Melbourne on HMAT Euripides on 4 May 1916. Later posted as missing in action, a subsequent court of enquiry determined that he had been killed in action on 19 July 1916, aged 24, and had been buried in no-man’s land near Pozieres. Following the Armistice his remains were exhumed and re-interred in the Y Farm Military Cemetery, Bois-Grenier, France.
283 Corporal
George Frederick Saddington
21st Bn. Australian Infantry, A. I. F.
24th April 1916, aged 22.
Row F. 34.
Inscription "Dearly Loved, Sadly Missed"
Son of George Frederick and Mary Saddington, of 19, Forest St., Collingwood. Victoria, Australia.
Pte Saddington enlisted on 20 January 1915 and was killed in action while serving as a Corporal on 24 February 1916 at Y Farm, near Fleurbaix in France.
George Frederick Saddington
21st Bn. Australian Infantry, A. I. F.
24th April 1916, aged 22.
Row F. 34.
Inscription "Dearly Loved, Sadly Missed"
Son of George Frederick and Mary Saddington, of 19, Forest St., Collingwood. Victoria, Australia.
Pte Saddington enlisted on 20 January 1915 and was killed in action while serving as a Corporal on 24 February 1916 at Y Farm, near Fleurbaix in France.
7318 Private
William Alfred Singyard
2nd Bn. York and Lancaster Regiment
18th October 1914, aged 30.
Row N. 46.
Husband of Margaret A. Singyard, of 67 Stoddart St., Shieldfield, Newcastle-on-Tyne.
William Alfred Singyard
2nd Bn. York and Lancaster Regiment
18th October 1914, aged 30.
Row N. 46.
Husband of Margaret A. Singyard, of 67 Stoddart St., Shieldfield, Newcastle-on-Tyne.
2826A Private
John Joseph Sullivan
56th Bn. Australian Infantry, A. I. F.
30th August 1916, aged 18.
Row F. 14.
Inscription "Oh Lord Let Thy Perpetual Light Always Shine Upon My Noble Son"
Son of Thomas and Hannah Sullivan, of William Edward St., Longueville, New South Wales. Native of Sydney, New South Wales.
A labourer prior to enlistment, Sullivan embarked with the 20th Battalion from Sydney aboard HMAT Euripides on 2 November 1915. Transferring to the 56th Battalion in February 1916, Pte Sullivan arrived in France with his unit in June of the same year. Little more than a month after his battalion entered the front line trenches for the first time, Pte Sullivan was killed in action on 30 August 1916, aged 18.
John Joseph Sullivan
56th Bn. Australian Infantry, A. I. F.
30th August 1916, aged 18.
Row F. 14.
Inscription "Oh Lord Let Thy Perpetual Light Always Shine Upon My Noble Son"
Son of Thomas and Hannah Sullivan, of William Edward St., Longueville, New South Wales. Native of Sydney, New South Wales.
A labourer prior to enlistment, Sullivan embarked with the 20th Battalion from Sydney aboard HMAT Euripides on 2 November 1915. Transferring to the 56th Battalion in February 1916, Pte Sullivan arrived in France with his unit in June of the same year. Little more than a month after his battalion entered the front line trenches for the first time, Pte Sullivan was killed in action on 30 August 1916, aged 18.
6822 Lance Corporal
William Henry Warr
2nd Bn. York and Lancaster Regiment
19th October 1914, aged 27.
Row N. 47.
Son of Mr. and Mrs. Warr, of Chetnole, Sherborne, Dorset.
William Henry Warr
2nd Bn. York and Lancaster Regiment
19th October 1914, aged 27.
Row N. 47.
Son of Mr. and Mrs. Warr, of Chetnole, Sherborne, Dorset.
4964 Private
Alexander Williamson
56th Bn. Australian infantry, A. I. F.
26th July 1916, aged 24.
Row G. 1.
From Annandale, NSW, son of John and Jane Williamson. A carter prior to enlisting, he embarked from Sydney aboard HMAT Star of England (A15) on 8 March 1916. He was killed in action at Fleurbaix, France on 26 July 1916, aged 24.
Alexander Williamson
56th Bn. Australian infantry, A. I. F.
26th July 1916, aged 24.
Row G. 1.
From Annandale, NSW, son of John and Jane Williamson. A carter prior to enlisting, he embarked from Sydney aboard HMAT Star of England (A15) on 8 March 1916. He was killed in action at Fleurbaix, France on 26 July 1916, aged 24.
Shot at Dawn
1454 Private Karl Boos, 1st Cape Coloured Labour Regiment, executed for murder, 15th October 1919, aged 19. Row A. 16. (Served as ALBERTS). Son of A. and J. Boos, of Cape Town, South Africa. He enlisted under the name of 'F. Alberts’; & at some stage murdered another Private in his battalion. (Putkowski,p 268)
1239 Private Abraham Davids, 1st Cape Coloured Labour Regiment, executed for murder 26th August 1919, aged 26. Row A. 15. Son of Mrs. A. Davids, of 8, Vrede St., Cape Town, South Africa.
49 Private Willie Peter Harris, 1st Cape Coloured Labour Regiment, executed for murder, 26th August1919, aged 23. Row A. 14.
The 2 labourers above murdered Belgian women — & were executed in a corner of Vauban’s ramparts in Lille. (Putkowski,pp.266-268)
1454 Private Karl Boos, 1st Cape Coloured Labour Regiment, executed for murder, 15th October 1919, aged 19. Row A. 16. (Served as ALBERTS). Son of A. and J. Boos, of Cape Town, South Africa. He enlisted under the name of 'F. Alberts’; & at some stage murdered another Private in his battalion. (Putkowski,p 268)
1239 Private Abraham Davids, 1st Cape Coloured Labour Regiment, executed for murder 26th August 1919, aged 26. Row A. 15. Son of Mrs. A. Davids, of 8, Vrede St., Cape Town, South Africa.
49 Private Willie Peter Harris, 1st Cape Coloured Labour Regiment, executed for murder, 26th August1919, aged 23. Row A. 14.
The 2 labourers above murdered Belgian women — & were executed in a corner of Vauban’s ramparts in Lille. (Putkowski,pp.266-268)
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