Haberfield World War One Roll of Honour
(Percy Hibble - John Lyons)
Hibble, Percy Alfred
Hickey, Colin Joseph
Hill, John Reginald
Hines, H W
Hines, William
✞ Holland, Eric Roy
Horlock, Leslie Gordon Joseph
Horne, Archie Edward
Horne, Charles Malcolm
Horne, Henry
Horne, Horace Wilford
Housden, Reginald Max
✞ Hovenden, Frederick
✞ Hovenden, William
✞ Howe, Thomas Henry
Howes, Ernest Frank
✞ Howlett, Herbert Gladstone
Hughes, Arthur Edgar Henry
Humphreys, Garfield Allan
✞ Humphreys, Harry Bolton
Humphreys, Robert George
Hutton, William Arthur
Iceton, Edward Arthur
Inglis, Robert Ernest
Inglis, Thomas Leslie
Ireland, John Nelson Hutchinson
Irvine, Alexander William
Isaacs, Henry Shepherd
James, J
James, Frederick Cecil
Jarvis, Harold Vernon
Jarvis, Leslie Johnson
Jeffreys, Harold Thomas
Jeffreys, Horace
Jenkins, Arthur Bithel
✞ Jenner, Robert Henry
Johns, Edward William Bennett
Johns, Henry Charles
Johnson, Arthur Edward
Johnson, Francis Charles
Johnson, Neil Considine
✞ Johnston, Leiton Roy
Johnston, Varney Albert
Johnstone, Alfred Archibald
Johnstone, Hubert Milton
✞ Jones, Cyril Francis
✞ Jones, Harry
✞ Jones, Roger Arthur
Jones, Thomas William
Kent, Charles
Kent, Norman Reginald
✞ Keppie, James Stuart
Keys, Leslie Norman
Keys, William Henry Albert
Kilpatrick, Andrew
King (aka Timms), Edward Vivian
King, Thomas
Lamb, J
Lambert, Cuthbert George
Lambert, Henry Noel
Lambert, Mark
Lavers, P
Lavers, Percy Henry Gordon
Lawson, James Albert
Lawson, Robert
Lazenby, James Sydney
Lee,
Leggett, Reginald Arthur Leslie
Leiper, William Knox
Lennartz, Allan Ewart
Lennartz, Harold Albert
Liddiatt, Herbert Edward
Liddicoat, Frederick Laurence
Loaney, Arthur David
Lord, Albert John
Lord, David Sydney
Lovell, Frederick James
Lovell, Godfrey Wilmot
Lowenstein, Alexander
Lulham, Leslie Oliver
Lulham, Alfred Victor Broderick
Lunn, W
Lynch Patrick Kelly
Lyons, John Cornelius
18th Infantry Battalion
Percy Alfred Hibble
15 August 1890 - Ryde New South Wales
23 April 1932 - Abbotsford New South Wales
Rank: Private
Service No: 2683
Religion: Church of England
World War I (18 July 1915 - 7 February 1917)
Percy Hibble was born in Ryde New South Wales on 15 August 1890, one of seven children to Walter Hibble and Mary Curwood.
A clerk, he enlisted at Liverpool NSW on 18 July 1915. He gave his father’s address at Dalkeith 170 Bland Street Haberfield.
Members of the 18th Battalion left Sydney on 2 November 1915 aboard HMAT Euripides. From Alexandria, the unit proceeded to France on 18 March 1916.
On 5 May he was admitted to the 7th Australian Field Hospital where he was diagnosed with acute nephritis. On 5 June he was transferred to England and admitted to the Graylingwell Hospital.
He returned to Australia aboard NZHS Marami on 31 August 1916. He was suffering from nephritis and pneumonia. He arrived in Australia on 17 October and was discharged on 17 February 1917.
He passed away in Abbotsford NSW on 23 April 1932.
Information indicates he was known as ‘Mick’ and may have been a member of the Five Dock-Abbotsford Bowling Club.
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53rd Infantry Battalion
Colin Joseph Hickey
16 June 1892 - Mudgee New South Wales
28 September 1950 - Five Dock New South Wales
Rank: Sergeant
Service No: 3310
Religion: Church of England
World War I (23 July 1915 - 26 May 1919)
World War II (5 November 1940 - 22 June 1944)
Colin Hickey was born in Mudgee New South Wales on 16 June 1892, one of four children to William Hickey and Sarah Carty.
A clerk, he enlisted in Liverpool NSW on 23 July 1915. He gave his father’s address at Lochiel 22 Rawson Street Haberfield.
He left Sydney aboard HMAT Euripides on 2 November 1915 alongside other members of the 53rd Infantry Battalion.
On 19 February 1916 he was taken on strength with the 53rd and on 12 May was promoted to Corporal. The unit left for France on 19 June where he would attend sniper school in August.
Returning to his unit on 19 August, he received a gunshot wound to his right tibia on 4 November. Colin was transferred to Exeter in England and was discharged to duty on 18 December. His wounding was report in the local Mudgee newspaper on 4 December.
Colin served in depots in Perham Downs and Wareham before transfer to the 61st Battalion on 25 March 1917 as a Sergeant. Returning to France he served as an instructor at the Brigade NCO School between December 1917 and January 1918.
Following leave, he rejoined his unit on 4 April and on 16 June was admitted to the 15th Field Ambulance with pyrexia. Two days later Colin was transferred to the 12th General Hospital in Rouen, before embarking for England where he was admitted to Kitchener Military Hospital in Brighton on 22 June.
Upon discharge he served in the No 1 Command Depot in Sutton Veny from 22 July. Between 2 and 23 September he took command of the School of Instruction in Devonport.
Colin returned to Australia aboard HMAT Lancashire on 7 February 1919. Disembarking in Melbourne on 24 March, he was discharged on 26 May 1919 as medically unfit.
He married Annie Grace in Concord NSW on 8 August 1920. Annie passed away in 1980.
During World War Two, Colin enlisted in Paddington NSW on 5 November 1940. He served as a gunner with the 2nd Australian Artillery Training Regiment. Much of his service took place in Cowra NSW. He was discharged 22 June 1944.
Colin passed away in Five Dock NSW on 28 September 1950.
His name does not appear on the 1914-19 Haberfield Roll of Honour board.
Source: Ashfield & District Historical Society
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3rd Australian General Hospital
John Reginald Hill
26 June 1887 - Richmond New South Wales
9 August 1949 - Broken Hill New South Wales
Rank: Lieutenant
Service No:
Religion: Church of England
World War I (3 May 1915 - 27 November 1918)
John Hill was born in Richmond New South Wales on 26 June 1887, one of three children to John Hill and Mary Mitchell.
He married Myrtle Anderson in Marrickville NSW in 1911. Myrtle passed away in 1969. The marriage ended on 11 June 1927 when a Decree Nisi was granted on the grounds of desertion.
Known as Jack, he applied for a Commission on 3 May 1915. A chemist, he was living at Ne-Alba 12 Stanton Road Haberfield.
He left Sydney aboard RMS Mooltan on 15 May 1915.
He was admitted to the 3rd Australian General Hospital in Mudros Greece on 4 November 1915 with an alveolar abscess in his jaw. He was discharged on 18 November. He returned to hospital on 22 November and was not discharged until 6 December.
John returned to Alexandria on 27 January 1916, where on 15 February he was admitted to the 4th Auxiliary Hospital in Abbassia with the mumps. He was discharged on 3 March.
He was admitted to the 3rd Australian General Hospital in Abbassia suffering from periostitis of the jaw and was not discharged until 8 August 1916. On 3 May 1917 he proceeded to Southampton.
On 18 August 1918 he reported to the Director of Medical Services where he was placed on the I B Roll and set to return to Australia as his services were no longer required.
There was some suggestion that he may have dispensed medications in an unauthorised manner, however, this was not confirmed.
He returned to Australia on 23 September 1918 aboard HT Runic, disembarking on 26 November. His appointment was terminated on 27 November 1918.
He married Edith Tucker at St Barnabas Church Waverley NSW on 11 July 1927. Edith passed away in 1947.
John passed away in Broken Hill NSW on 9 August 1949.
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Hines, H W
Virtual War Memorial lists 4 soldiers with the surname Hines and initial H. No connections to Haberfield.
45th Infantry Battalion
William Hines
1873 - Durban South Africa
(Unknown)
Rank: Private
Service No: 3645
Religion: Church of England
World War I (23 July 1915 - 26 May 1919)
William Hines was born in Durban South Africa in 1873.
A traveller, he enlisted in Lismore New South Wales on 3 April 1917. He gave his wife’s address at Glendower 39 Barton Avenue Haberfield.
He left Sydney on 10 May 1917 aboard HMAT Marathon with other members of the 45th Battalion, disembarking in Devonport on 20 July.
William served in various depot and training battalions in England. During this time, he was found guilty of using improper language on 25 September. He received four days field punishment No 2.
He returned to Australia on 20 December aboard HMAT Runic, disembarking on 14 February 1918. He was discharged on 16 March 1918.
Wiliam’s application for a pension on 8 February was denied as it was considered that his incapacity was not greater than before enlistment.
No other information could be found.
His name does not appear on the 1914-19 Haberfield Roll of Honour board.
Source: Ashfield & District Historical Society
33rd Infantry Battalion
Eric Frederick Roy Holland
26 October 1899 - Auckland New Zealand
13 July 1917 - Dartford England
Rank: Private
Service No: 1951
Religion: Church of England
World War I (31 March 1916 - Died of Wounds 13 July 1917)
Eric Holland was born in Auckland New Zealand on 26 October 1899, one of three children to Harry Holland and Sarah Mansfield.
A bootmaker, he enlisted at the Royal Agricultural Showgrounds in Sydney on 31 March 1916. He gave his mother’s address at 63 Hawthorne Parade Haberfield.
Eric, known as Roy, stated his age as 18 years and five months; however records on Ancestry.com state that he was 16 years and five months.
He left Australia on 4 September 1916 aboard HMAT Port Sydney, disembarking in Plymouth on 29 October.
On 20 December the unit proceeded to France, where on 29 December he was found guilty of conduct to the prejudice of good order and military discipline in that he gave his pass to another soldier. He forfeited two days’ pay.
On 4 June 1917 at Ploegstreet Wood near Armentieres, Eric received a gunshot wound to his neck and throat, and was transported to England. He was admitted to the 3rd Australian Hospital in Dartford on 22 June.
He succumbed to his wounds and died on 13 July 1917, aged 17 years and eight months. A report stated that his death was due to cardiac failure secondary to his wounds. Eric was the youngest Haberfield enlistee to lose his life.
Eric was buried with military honours at the Brookwood Cemetery on 17 July 1917.
His mother was awarded a pension of 28/- per fortnight on 19 September 1917.
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Brookwood Military Cemetery UK
1,601 (WW1) 3,476 (WW2) Commonwealth graves
32 Australian soldiers died this day
2nd Infantry Battalion
Leslie Gordon Joseph Horlock
30 June 1886 - Hobart Tasmania
2 November 1939 - Newtown New South Wales
Rank: Lance Corporal
Service No: 6372
Religion: Roman Catholic
World War I (13 September 1915 - 28 August 1919)
Leslie Horlock was born in Hobart Tasmania on 30 June 1886, one of seven children to Henry Horlock and Jane McKenna.
A steward, he enlisted at Warwick Farm NSW on 13 September 1915. He gave his mother’s address at 3 Turner Avenue Haberfield.
He left Australia on 9 September 1916 aboard HMAT Euripides. On 8 October 1916 he was found guilty of a crime at sea, being the disobedience of orders. He forfeited one days’ pay.
The ship disembarked at Plymouth on 26 October.
He attended bayonet school between 6 August and 1 September 1917 and on 3 September he was appointed Lance Corporal.
The unit proceeded overseas to France on 15 February 1918, at which time he reverted to private. He was wounded in action on 24 June, receiving a gunshot wound and shrapnel in his right forearm.
Leslie was admitted to hospital in Boulogne, before being transferred to England on 6 July. The decision was made to invalid him back to Australia.
He returned to Australia aboard HT Nestor on 12 December 1918, disembarking on 1 February 1919. He was discharged on 28 August 1920.
Leslie married Margaret Hall in Sydney in 1920. Margaret passed away in 1967.
He passed away in Newtown NSW on 3 November 1939.
His name does not appear on the 1914-19 Haberfield Roll of Honour board.
Source: Inner West 15000
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13th Infantry Battalion
Archie Edward Horne
12 September 1897 - Picton New South Wales
8 February 1975 - (Unknown)
Rank: Private
Service No: 4808
Religion: Church of England
World War I (28 December 1915 - 20 April 1919)
Archie Horne was born in Picton New South Wales on 12 September 1897, one of ten children to William Horne and Beatrice Parnwell.
A boundary rider, he enlisted at Liverpool NSW on 28 December 1915. He gave his father’s address at Kylore 134 Hawthorne Parade Haberfield.
He left Sydney aboard HMAT Star of England on 8 March 1916, disembarking in Egypt on 11 April. He transferred to the 45th Battalion on 19 April.
He was found to be A.W.L between 0815 on 29 April until 1500 on 30 April. He was confined to barracks for seven day’s and forfeited three days’ pay.
On 19 July he was absent from parade and forfeited seven days’ pay. The following month he was again absent from parade on 24 August and A.W.L until 27 August. He forfeited 18 days’ pay.
The unit proceeded to France on 9 June, where on 8 August he suffered injuries from shell shock. He re-joined his unit on 13 August.
He received a gunshot wound in his neck on 14 April 1917. He was transferred to the 6th General Hospital in Rouen, re-joining his unit on 16 June.
On 22 June 1918 he received a gunshot and shrapnel wound to his right elbow and was transferred to hospital in Cheltenham, he was discharged from hospital on 28 August.
Archie returned to Australia aboard HMAT Runic on 23 September 1918, disembarking on 7 November. He was found to be A.W.L in Fremantle WA on 14 February 1919, for which he was admonished and forfeited one days’ pay.
He was discharged as medically unfit on 20 April 1919.
Archie lodged a claim for repatriation benefits on 29 May 1964. The outcome is not recorded.
He married Ivy Sparkes Newtown 1920.
Archie passed away on 8 February 1975. It was recorded in the Young NSW area.
His brother Charles also served during the war. Charles’ name also appears on the 1914-19 Haberfield Roll of Honour board.
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19th Infantry Battalion
Charles Malcolm Horne
6 December 1893 - Picton New South Wales
5 April 1973 - Newtown New South Wales
Rank: Private
Service No: 4567
Religion: Church of England
World War I (13 December 1915 - 21 November 1917)
Charles Horne was born in Picton New South Wales on 6 December 1893, one of ten children to William Horne and Beatrice Parnwell.
A boundary rider, he enlisted at Casula NSW on 13 December 1915. He gave his father’s address at Kylore 134 Hawthorne Parade Haberfield.
He left Australia aboard HMAT Nestor on 9 April 1916. Shortly after arrival at Alexandria, the unit proceeded to England, disembarking at Plymouth on 7 June 1916.
The unit then proceeded to France on 9 September 1916.
On 14 November he received a gunshot wound to his left leg and thigh. After initial treatment in Rouen he was transferred to England.
Records are incomplete and it appears that he remained in hospital in Weymouth until 16 June 1917. Such was the seriousness of his injuries he did not return to active service.
He returned to Australia aboard HMAT Nestor on 22 July 1917, disembarking on 24 September. He was discharged as medically unit on 21 November 1917.
Charles was granted a pension of £3 per fortnight on 22 November 1917.
He married Beatrice Fletcher in Ashfield NSW in 1918.
He passed away in Newtown NSW on 5 April 1973.
His brother Archie also served during the war. Archie’s name also appears on the 1914-19 Haberfield Roll of Honour board.
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45th Infantry Battalion
Henry Horne
1884 - Bristol England
(Unknown)
Rank: Sergeant
Service No: 218
Religion: Church of England
World War I (20 August 1914 - 8 February 1919)
Henry Horne was born in Bristol England in 1884.
A saddler, he enlisted in Kensington New South Wales on 20 August 1914. He gave an address c/- Mrs A Horne at Donaldville 110 Hawthorne Parade Haberfield. Other records show his address as 175 Alice Street Newtown NSW.
Records indicate that he was appointed as Sergeant on 16 September 1914. He left Sydney aboard HMAT Afric on 18 October, part of the 1st Divisional Train.
The unit joined the Mediterranean Expeditionary Force and proceeded to Gallipoli on 5 April 1915. Henry returned to Alexandria on 12 August and was admitted to the 15th General Hospital with a fever. He was discharged on 9 October and rejoined his unit the following day.
The unit joined the British Expeditionary Force and sailed for Marseilles on 23 March 1916. On 10 April he was attached to the 17th Divisional Supply Company until 30 April. A bout of illness followed.
Apart from the time between 9 March and 4 April 1917, he spent much of this period in hospital with illnesses. After discharge from hospital on 4 August, he was attached to the Australian Army Services Corp. Henry was with the unit in Codford, Boyton and Fovant before leaving for France on 11 July 1918.
He left for Australia from Taranto Italy aboard HMAT Port of Sydney on 8 October, disembarking on 2 December. Henry was discharged on 8 February 1919.
No further information could be found.
His name does not appear on the 1914-19 Haberfield Roll of Honour board.
Source: Ashfield & District Historical Society
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20th Infantry Battalion
Horace Wilford Horne
22 February 1898 - Leicester England
17 April 1989 - (Unknown)
Rank: Private
Service No: 1623
Religion: Church of England
World War I (24 May 1915 - 28 May 1919)
Horace Horne was borne in Leicester England on 22 February 1898, one of three children to William Horne and Louisa Harris.
He arrived in Sydney aboard SS Wiamena on 29 August 1912.
A milk vendor, he enlisted at Liverpool NSW on 24 May 1915. He gave his mother’s address at 166 Hawthorne Parade Haberfield.
He embarked from Australia aboard HMAT Berrima on 6 June 1915. He was taken on strength with the 20th Battalion on 21 August and proceeded to the Gallipoli Peninsula.
Returning to Alexandria, on 19 January 1916 he was found guilty of breaking camp and being absent without leave. He was given 72 hours detention and forfeiture of pay.
The unit joined the British Expeditionary Force on proceeded to France on 17 March.
On 12 July he was found guilty of conduct to the prejudice of good order and military discipline in that he left the column on the line of march near Salasc without previously obtaining permission. He received 24 hours field punishment No 2.
Whilst in France on 5 June 1917 he was found to be absent from parade from 2pm to 4pm on 4 June. He received seven days field punishment No 2 and forfeited seven days’ pay.
On 7 December he attended the Small Arms School, re-joining his unit on 5 January 1918.
Following the end of hostilities he continued to serve in France and England until 5 April 1919, when he returned to Australia aboard HT Warwickshire, disembarking on 28 May and discharged the same day.
The HT Warwickshire had been subject of a U-boat attack on 10 April 1918 suffering minor damage.
On his enlistment form he stated his age as 21 years and eight months. Other records indicate his true age as being 17 years and three months.
His middle name of Wilford is also recorded as Wilfred in different records.
His name does not appear on the 1914-19 Haberfield Roll of Honour board.
Source: Inner West 15000
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1st Infantry Battalion
Reginald Max Housden
16 January 1896 - Marrickville New South Wales
3 February 1959 - Chatswood New South Wales
Rank: Private
Service No: 6359
Religion: Church of England
World War I (31 January 1916 - 16 October 1919)
Reginald Housden was born in Marrickville New South Wales on 16 January 1896, one of three children to William Housden and Elizabeth Smeed.
In April 1916 Reginald married Mabel Cree in Ashfield NSW. Mabel passed away in 1973.
A storeman, he enlisted in Casula NSW on 31 January 1916. He was living with Mabel at 154 Hawthorne Parade Haberfield.
During initial training at Cootamundra NSW he was appointed as acting Corporal on 1 February, and confirmed as Corporal on 27 July.
He left Sydney on 9 September 1916 aboard HMAT Euripides, disembarking in Plymouth on 26 October.
The unit proceeded to France on 13 December. Whilst in France he also trained at the ANZAC Corps School between 4 and 23 October 1917.
He suffered a bout of influenza and was admitted to hospital on 16 June 1918. He re-joined his unit on 2 July.
He returned to Southampton on 11 April 1919 in preparation for departure to Australia. He left England aboard HT Aeneas on 31 May 1919, disembarking on 12 July.
Reginald was discharged on 16 October 1919.
He passed away on 3 February 1959 in Chatswood NSW.
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18th Infantry Battalion
Frederick Hovenden
18 March 1888 - Petersham New South Wales
14 April 1918 - Strazeele France
Rank: Private
Service No: 2667
Religion: Church of England
World War I (1 August 1915 - Died of Wounds 14 April 1918)
Frederick Hovenden was born in Petersham New South Wales on 18 March 1888, one of six children to Robert Hovenden and Teresa Corner.
He served with the Royal Navy for a five year period from 12 April 1907.
A tanner, he enlisted in Liverpool NSW on 1 August 1915. He gave his parent’s address at Morab 33 Hawthorne Parade Haberfield.
The 18th Battalion’s 6th reinforcements left Sydney aboard HMAT Euripides on 2 November 1915. After arrival in Egypt he was taken on strength with the 18th Battalion, and on 22 March 1916 proceeded to France aboard the troopship Grampian.
The battalion then moved to Belgium where on 2 November he reported to 39th casualty Clearing Station with tonsillitis. Frederick was discharged to the Convalescent Depot on 11 November.
Frederick returned to his unit on 24 November. He had another bout of illness on 21 January 1917. Suffering from myalgia, he did not return to his unit until 12 March.
He received a gunshot wound to his face on 5 May and was evacuated to the 6th General Hospital in Rouen France. He returned to his unit on 17 August.
Following leave from 3-16 September he returned to the front where on 4 October he was wounded a second time. Frederick received shrapnel wounds to his right arm. After time in the 22nd General Hospital in Dannes he returned to is unit on 1 November.
Frederick had more leave between 19 March and 5 April 1918.
On 14 April he was wounded on a third occasion. Pte John McRae (SN 7041) stated that he was with other soldiers at Strazeele Railway Station when he received a shell wound to his right side. He was transferred to the 15th Casualty Clearing Station but succumbed to his wounds the same day.
Frederick’s personal effects were returned to Australia aboard SS Barunga on 20 June 1918 however the vessel was lost at sea following an enemy attack.
The family did not receive Frederick’s Victory Medal until January 1923.
Frederick’s brother William also served during World War One and lost his life on 13 November 1915. His name does not appear on the 1914-19 Haberfield Roll of Honour board.
His parents later moved to Strathfield NSW and named their home Will-Fred.
Frederick’s name also appears on the Burwood Memorial Arch.
His name does not appear on the 1914-19 Haberfield Roll of Honour board.
Source: Trove
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https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/15777519
https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/15705372
https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/15834434
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Ebblinghem Military Cemetery France
441 Commonwealth graves 11 German
92 Australian soldiers died this day
25th Infantry Battalion
William Hovenden
1886 - Petersham New South Wales
13 November 1915 - Gallipoli Turkey
Rank: Private
Service No: 1939
Religion: Church of England
World War I (21 December 1914 - Killed in Action 13 November 1915)
William Hovenden was born in Petersham New South Wales in 1886, one of six children to Robert Hovenden and Teresa Corner.
A stockman, he enlisted in Camooweal Queensland on 21 December 1914. He gave his parent’s address at Morab 33 Hawthorne Parade Haberfield.
William was absent from camp in Greenhills without leave on 26 May 1915 and forfeited two days’ pay as a result.
The 25th Battalion’s C Company left Brisbane aboard HMAT Aeneas on 29 June 1915. After arrival in Egypt, the unit transferred to Gallipoli.
On 21 September he was admitted to the 13th Casualty Clearing Hospital with fever. William was discharged to duty four days later and returned to Gallipoli Peninsula.
William lost his life at Gallipoli on 13 November 1915. The circumstances of his death are not recorded.
The family did not receive Frederick’s Victory Medal until January 1923.
After his initial burial at the Apex Burial Ground, he was re-interred at the Embarkation Pier Cemetery in Turkey. As per correspondence dated 25 March 1924, William’s grave remained unidentified due to conflicting information for a number of years.
William’s brother Frederick also served during World War One and lost his life on 15 April 1918. His name does not appear on the 1914-19 Haberfield Roll of Honour board.
William’s parents later moved to Strathfield NSW and named their home Will-Fred.
His name also appears on the Burwood Memorial Arch, Camooweal Barclay Tablelands WW1 Roll of Honour and Mount Isa War Memorial.
His name does not appear on the 1914-19 Haberfield Roll of Honour board.
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https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/15632330?searchTerm=william%20hovenden%20gallipoli
Embarkation Pier Cemetery Turkey
944 Commonwealth graves 662 unidentified
16 Australian soldiers died this day
1st Infantry Battalion
Thomas Henry Howe
16 June 1884 - Sydney New South Wales
9 August 1915 - Mudros Greece
Rank: Private
Service No: 2239
Religion: Church of England
World War I (20 April 1915 - Died of Wounds 9 August 1915)
Thomas Howe was born in Sydney New South Wales on 16 June 1884, one of eight children to George Howe and Jane Byrnes.
He married Eliza Batting in Petersham NSW in 1915. Eliza passed away in 1957.
Thomas enlisted at Liverpool NSW on 20 April 1915. A bricklayer, he gave his father’s address at 6 Wolseley Street Haberfield.
Part of the 1st Battalion’s 6th reinforcements, he left Sydney aboard HMAT Karoola on 16 June 1915. After arriving in Alexandria, the unit proceeded to Gallipoli on 7 August 1915. The battalion arrived on the peninsula on the first day of the Battle for Lone Pine.
On 8 August he received gunshot wounds to his right arm and right thigh. Thomas’ left leg was also fractured. He was taken to the 2nd Light Horse Field Hospital. According to military records his thigh was smashed, and he was transferred to the 1st Casualty Clearing Station, the No 2 Australian Stationary Hospital in Mudros Greece.
Thomas died from his wounds on 9 August 1915.
The circumstances regarding his death were not relayed to the family until 13 January 1920.
He was laid to rest in the Portianos Military Cemetery in Greece.
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Portianos Military Cemetery Greece
347 Commonwealth graves 5 other nationalities
99 Australian soldiers died this day
Australian Flying Corps
8th Training Squadron
Ernest Frank Howes
5 May 1887 - London England
3 June 1963 - Manly New South Wales
Rank: 2nd Air Mechanic
Service No: 2514
Religion: Methodist
World War I (11 September 1917 - 10 April 1919)
World War II (15 November 1939 - 2 January 1947)
Ernest Howes was born in London England on 5 May 1887, one of eight children to William Howes and Sarah Potter.
A rigger, enlisted in Sydney NSW on 11 September 1917. He gave his address as 3 Hawthorne Parade Haberfield.
A member of the Australian Flying Corps, he left Melbourne aboard SS Indarra on 26 November 1917, disembarking in Southampton on 15 February 1918.
Ernest was attached to the 8th Training Squadron at Lethbury where he received instruction in rigging. On 1 July 1918 he was appointed 2nd Air Mechanic.
He was A.W.L from 9am on 14 November until 11am on 19 November and forfeited nine days’ pay.
Ernest was transferred to France on 6 January 1919, but soon returned to England on 23 February with influenza.
He returned to Australia on 10 April 1919 aboard HT Medic.
He married Gwendoline Russell in Manly NSW in 1926. Gwendoline passed away in 1984.
In a letter dated 29 November 1939 he was denied a Victory Medal as it was restricted to those who served in a theatre of war prior to 11 November 1918. As he did not serve In France until January 1919, he did not qualify.
He did qualify for the British War Medal.
On 15 November 1939 he enlisted in the Australian Army in World War Two (N71342). He served in the No 14 Small Ship’s Company until 2 January 1947. His date of birth on enlistment was 5 January 1892.
During this time he served in New Guinea between 16 January and 11 December 1946.
He passed away in Manly NSW on 3 June 1963.
His name does not appear on the 1914-19 Haberfield Roll of Honour board.
Source: Inner West 15000
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1st Infantry Battalion
Herbert Gladstone Howlett
13 February 1883 - Scarborough England
29 April 1915 - Gallipoli Turkey
Rank: Private
Service No: 1143 / 1199
Religion: Church of England
World War I (9 September 1914 - Killed in Action 29 April 1915)
Herbert Howlett was born in Scarborough England on 13 February 1883, one of four children to Edwin Howlett and Mary Piper.
The family migrated to Australia in 1891 when he was eight years old.
An upholsterer, enlisted at the Rose Hill Camp (NSW) on 9 September 1914. Known as Bert, he gave his father’s address at 72 Ramsay Street Haberfield.
Part of the 1st Battalion’s first reinforcements, he left Melbourne aboard HMAT Themistocles on 22 December 1914.
The unit proceeded to Gallipoli on 25 April 1915.
He was listed as missing on 29 April 1915, and there was correspondence between the AIF and his brother Frank and sister Edith Reid.
As late as 25 September 1915, he was still listed as missing and it was considered that he may be a Turkish POW.
A Council of Inquiry on 11 January 1916 declared he was killed in action on 29 April 1915. The inquiry also determined that he had been one of a number of isolated graves on Bridges Road on the south side of Shrapnel Gully Junction.
On 8 June 1921 his brother Frank received a letter stating that Herbert’s remains had been exhumed and re-interred in the Shrapnel Valley Cemetery, around 400 yards from ANZAC Cove.
A more comprehensive coverage of Herbert’s story is available on the Scarborough Maritime Heritage link below.
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Shrapnel Valley Cemetery Turkey
683 Commonwealth graves, 85 unidentified
75 Australian soldiers died this day
4th Infantry Battalion
Arthur Edgar Henry Hughes
1 November 1876 - Ulmarra New South Wales
27 December 1935 - Maryborough Queensland
Rank: Private
Service No: 6575
Religion: Church of England
World War I (25 May 1915 - 1 January 1918)
Arthur Hughes was born in Ulmarra New South Wales on 1 November 1876, one of five children to James Hughes and Elizabeth Payne.
He married Barbara Jones in Sydney NSW on 29 June 1907. Barbara passed away in 1946.
A miner, he enlisted in Liverpool NSW on 25 May 1915. He was living with Barbara at 4 Hawthorne Parade Haberfield.
He is mentioned in the NSW Police Gazette on 23 February 1916 as having deserted from the Liverpool Camp on 13 January 1916. The details of his arrest are not recorded.
Arthur left Sydney aboard HMAT Aeneas on 30 September 1916, disembarking at Plymouth on 19 November.
He was listed as A.W.L on 4 December 1916 and was apprehended on 21 December. Arthur was marched in to camp under arrest. No disciplinary action was taken.
Arthur returned to Australia for home service aboard HMNZT Pakeha 27 August 1917, disembarking on 24 October 1917. His record shows he was suffering from emphysema of sclerosis.
He was A.W.L from 17 to 20 November. He was admonished and forfeited three days’ pay.
He was A.W.L from 14 to 17 December. He forfeited three days’ pay and was fined 10/-. On 27 December 1917 he claimed a war pension. This was rejected on the basis the he was suffering no incapacity as the result of warlike operations.
Similar claims were rejected for his wife and two children.
He was discharged on 1 January 1918.
Reference is made to war service during the Boer War; however it appears that Arthur Hughes did not serve during that conflict.
Records show he was taken to the Maryborough Watch house on 26 December 1935 on a charge of public drunkenness. He was released the following morning but complained of shortness of breath, resulting from the combination of asthma, miner’s phthisis and alcohol.
He was transferred to hospital, and passed away in Maryborough Hospital QLD on 27 December 1935.
He is also remembered on the Swan Creek Public School Roll of Honour.
His name does not appear on the 1914-19 Haberfield Roll of Honour board.
Source: Inner West 15000
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45th Infantry Battalion
Garfield Allan Humphreys
23 March 1887 - Wollongong New South Wales
13 June 1964 - Eastwood New South Wales
Rank: Private
Service No: 6575
Religion: Church of England
World War I (21 February 1916 - 20 August 1919)
Garfield Humphreys was born in Wollongong New South Wales on 23 March 1887, one of five children to George Humphreys and Laura Allan.
An accountant, he enlisted in Bathurst NSW on 21 February 1916. He gave his address as Woy Woy 45 St David’s Road Haberfield.
With the 3rd reinforcements for the 4th Battalion, he left Sydney aboard HMAT Warilda on 22 May 1916.
The unit proceeded to France on 10 September 1916. After a brief illness on 19 November, he returned to his until where on 22 November he received a serious gunshot wound to his right leg.
Garfield was appointed Lance Corporal on 26 December 1916 and temporary Corporal on 5 March 1917. He remained with the unit until 5 August 1918 when he was transferred to the Australian Postal Corps.
He continued to serve in France at war’s end, before being transferred to England on 2 May 1919 for return to Australia.
He left aboard HT Frankfurt on 1 July 1919, disembarking on 20 August and was discharged on that date.
Garfield married Ethel Murrell in Yass NSW in 1922. Ethel passed away in 1955.
He passed away in Eastwood NSW on 13 June 1964.
His brothers Robert and Harry also fought during the war. Harry lost his live in Pozieres France on 22 July 1916. Robert lost his life in Strazeele France on 16 April 1918.
All three names appear on the 1914-19 Haberfield Roll of Honour board, however Robert’s surname is shown as Humphrey.
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1st Infantry Battalion
Harry Bolton Humphreys
17 October 1896 - Wollongong New South Wales
22 July 1916 - Pozieres France
Rank: Private
Service No: 2858
Religion: Methodist
World War I (11 July 1915 - Killed in Action 22 July 1916)
Harry Humphreys was born in Wollongong New South Wales on 17 October 1886, one of five children to one of five children to George Humphreys and Laura Allan.
An engineer, he enlisted in Liverpool NSW on 11 July 1915. He gave his address as Woy Woy 45 St David’s Road Haberfield.
He left Australia aboard HMAT Argyllshire on 30 September 1915 and served at Tel-el-Kebir before embarking for Marseilles on 22 March 1916.
He was killed in action at Pozieres France between 22 and 25 July 1916. It was later determined that his date of death was 22 July 1916. He has no known grave.
His brothers Garfield and Robert also fought during the war. Robert lost his life in Strazeele France on 16 April 1918.
All three names appear on the 1914-19 Haberfield Roll of Honour board, however Robert’s surname is shown as Humphrey.
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Villers-Bretonneux Memorial France
10,982 memorials
305 Australian soldiers died this day
1st Infantry Battalion
Military Medal
Robert George Humphreys
30 December 1888 - Wollongong New South Wales
16 April 1918 - Strazeele France
Rank: Private
Service No: 2667
Religion: Church of England
World War I (22 August 1914 - Killed in Action 16 April 1918)
Robert Humphreys was born in Wollongong New South Wales on 30 December 1888, one of five children to George Humphreys and Laura Allan.
A carpenter, he enlisted in Sydney NSW on 22 August 1914. He gave his address as Woy Woy 45 St David’s Road Haberfield.
He left Sydney aboard HMAT Afric on 18 October 1914. The unit joined the Mediterranean Expeditionary Force and proceeded to Gallipoli on 5 April 1915.
Following the death of Corporal Harry Swinbourne on 25 April, Robert was promoted to Corporal on 29 April.
He rose through the ranks and on 20 June 1915 he was promoted to Sergeant, followed by 2nd Lieutenant on 27 April 1917. Following his return to Alexandria, he joined the British Expeditionary Force and proceeded to France on 22 March 1916.
He was awarded the Military Medal on 19 April 1917 for actions in the field on 27 October 1916. The citation read -
for great determination and courage during the first three days of Lone Pine, when he commanded his platoon in the captured trenches under heavy bomb and shell fire.
He attended the 1st Australian Divisional Intelligence School between 28 February and 11 May 1917, before returning to England on 19 July.
After qualifying at the School of Musketry in September at Tidsworth, his unit proceeded to France on 27 November. He was appointed Lieutenant on 24 November 1917.
He was killed in action on 16 April 1918 near Strazeele France. He was buried in a field in an area near Hazelbrouck.
On 18 September 1919 the family received notification that Robert had been re-interred at the Le Grand Hasard Military Cemetery in Morbecque France.
His father inquired as to delivery of Robert’s Victory Medal on 26 July 1920. The response did not come until 19 July 1922, after his father’s death.
His brothers Garfield and Harry also fought during the war. Harry lost his life in Pozieres France on 22 July 1916.
All three names appear on the 1914-19 Haberfield Roll of Honour board.
Robert’s surname is incorrectly recorded as Humphrey on the 1914-19 Haberfield Roll of Honour board. His death is also not recorded.
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Ebblinghem Military Cemetery France
441 Commonwealth graves 11 German
92 Australian soldiers died this day
45th Infantry Battalion
William Arthur Hutton
1895 - Canterbury New South Wales
20 March 1962 - Top Ryde New South Wales
Rank: Private
Service No: 2032
Religion: Church of England
World War I (25 February 1916 - 28 April 1919)
William Hutton was born in Canterbury New South Wales in 1895, one of three children to James Hutton and Florence Miller.
He enlisted in Bathurst NSW on 25 February 1916. A labourer, he gave his father’s address at Chelston Parramatta Road Haberfield. This was later amended to Summer Hill.
The NSW Police Gazette of 24 May 1916 lists him as a deserter as of 18 May. He was apprehended and left Sydney aboard HMAT Barambah on 23 June 1916, disembarking in Plymouth on 25 August.
He was charged with overstaying leave from 10pm on 21 September to 2.30pm on 29 September. He was confined to barracks for ten days and forfeited ten days’ pay.
The unit proceeded to France on 12 November where on 14 December he was admitted to hospital with dental issues. Following treatment he was discharged to his unit on 22 December.
On 16 June 1917 he was transferred to the 5th Australian Divisional HQ, where he was taken on strength with the 55th Battalion.
He returned to his unit in France on 15 February 1918 where on 26 April he was gassed. He was repatriated to England and the 1st Southern General Hospital in Monyhull Birmingham.
On 10 May he was discharged to the Hurdcott Depot where on 18 June he was charged with neglect of duty and confined to barracks for seven days.
His military record states he was illegally absent from 18 July until 18 October. He was sentenced to nine months detention on 29 October 1918, but four months of the sentence were remitted by Major General McCoy.
The remaining 22 days of his sentence were remitted when he was returned to Australia aboard HT Khyber on 21 March 1919, disembarking on 21 May. He was discharged on 28 April 1919.
He married Sadie Watson at St Saviour’s Church Redfern NSW on 20 March 1926. That document records his address as 25 Parramatta Road Summer Hill. Sadie passed away in 1971.
On 21 February 1962 he and Sadie made an application for War Service Homes loan assistance. There is no record of the outcome of the application.
He passed away at Top Ryde NSW on 20 March 1962.
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35th Infantry Battalion
Edward Arthur Iceton
20 March 1893 - Yass New South Wales
6 December 1971 - Newport New South Wales
Rank: Captain
Service No:
Religion: Church of England
World War I (11 November 1915 - 12 February 1919)
Edward Iceton was born in Yass New South Wales on 20 March 1893, one of three children to Edward Iceton and Annie Wild. His father, who had served as the Yass Mayor in 1889, passed away in 1899.
He enlisted at Holdsworthy NSW on 10 August 1915. A law student, he gave his mother’s address as Rathenba 112 O’Connor Street Haberfield.
Edward applied for a commission on 11 November 1915 and was appointed 2nd Lieutenant on 6 January 1916.
He left Sydney aboard HMAT Benalla on 1 May 1916, disembarking in Plymouth on 9 July 1916. He attained the rank of Lieutenant on 1 August 1916 prior to departure to France on 21 November 1916.
On 18 February 1917 he reported to the 10th Field Ambulance suffering from gastro enteritis. After recovering at the Chateau La Motte, he returned to his unit on 3 March 1917.
He received his Commission as Captain on 24 December 1917 and was called back to England to attend the Indian Office regarding a transfer to the Indian Army.
His appointment with the AIF was terminated on 12 February 1918. He transferred to the Indian Army on 9 March 1918. His commission as captain was reinstated and he served with the 1/9th Gurkha Rifles. He was serving in Afghanistan after 26 March 1919.
There is correspondence regarding issue of the British War Medal in 1922, as the Indian Government differed in opinion as to who was responsible for the issue of the medal.
Both the British War Medal and the Victory Medal were eventually issued.
He married Ailsa King at St James Church in King Street Sydney on 19 June 1929. Ailsa passed away in 1986.
Edward served as Treasurer of the Gunnedah RSL Sub Branch in the early 1930s before returning to Sydney.
He passed away in Newport NSW on 6 December 1971, and was buried at the family plot in Gunnedah Cemetery.
His name also appears on the Law Society of NSW Roll of Honour.
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12th Light Horse Brigade
Robert Ernest Inglis
24 October 1890 - Camden New South Wales
1960 - (Unknown)
Rank: Private
Service No: 1788
Religion: Church of England
World War I (26 November 1915 - 19 September 1919)
Robert Inglis was born in Camden New South Wales on 24 October 1890, one of six children to Robert Inglis and Mary McKinnon.
A grazier, he enlisted at Casula NSW on 26 November 1915. He gave his mother’s address as 5 Winchcombe Avenue Haberfield.
He left Sydney aboard HMAT Hororata on 2 May 1916. After arriving in Egypt he was taken on strength by the 2nd Light Horse Reagent in Tel-el-Kebir on 1 July 1916. He then attended the 2nd Light Horse Regiment School of Instruction at Moascar on 29 October 1916.
After completing the Imperial School of Instruction Machine Gun course on 20 November 1916 he transferred to the 4th Machine Gun Squadron.
He reported to the 4th Light Horse Field Hospital on 28 April 1917 suffering heatstroke and returned to his unit the following day.
Following a further illness in June 1917, he returned to his unit, then serving in Gaza.
On 25 May 1918 he reported to the 4th Light Horse Field Hospital with a septic finger. He returned to his unit in Moascar on 22 June 1918.
He returned to Australia aboard HT Dongola on 24 July 1919, disembarking on 28 August 1919. He was discharged on 19 September 1919.
Robert passed away in 1960.
His brother Thomas also served during World War One. Both brothers left Sydney aboard HMAT Hororata on 2 May 1916 and returned to Australia aboard HT Dongola on 24 July 1919.
Both names appear on the 1914-19 Haberfield Roll of Honour board.
There is a record of a Robert Ernest Inglis whose next of kin is Thelma Inglis. He enlisted on 28 January 1942 using the date of birth of 19 May 1915. Records on Ancestry.com appear to confuse Robert with this person of the same name, indicating that he lost his life in Germany in 1943.
This is unlikely to be the same person as Births, Deaths and Marriages records Robert’s death being recorded in Newtown NSW in 1960.
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12th Light Horse Brigade
Thomas Leslie Inglis
11 August 1893 - Camden New South Wales
22 March 1950 - (Unknown)
Rank: Corporal
Service No: 1789
Religion: Church of England
World War I (16 December 1915 - 28 August 1919)
World War II (30 October 1939 - 22 July 1945)
Thomas Inglis was born in Camden New South Wales on 11 August 1893, one of six children to Robert Inglis and Mary McKinnon.
A bank officer, he enlisted at Casula NSW on 16 December 1915. He gave his mother’s address as 5 Winchcombe Avenue Haberfield.
He had been fined £5 for wearing an AIF uniform during a court appearance earlier in the year. Although he had filled in attestation papers on 25 July, he had yet to been sworn in and as such was not entitled to wear the uniform.
He left Sydney aboard HMAT Hororata on 2 May 1916. After arriving in Egypt he was taken on strength by the 2nd Light Horse Reagent in Tel-el-Kebir on 1 July 1916.
His service occurred in around Moascar and Suez. He reported to hospital on 14 September 1918 with a fever and did not return to duty until 12 October.
He was appointed Corporal on 19 April 1919 before leaving Egypt aboard HT Dongola on 24 July 1919, disembarking on 28 August. He was discharged the same day.
Thomas married Eileen Bradford in Ashfield NSW in 1924.
He enlisted in Paddington NSW on 30 October 1939 during World War Two. As a Warrant Officer Class One, he served in the NSW District Accounts Office until 22 July 1945.
He passed away on 22 March 1950.
His brother Robert also served during World War One. Both brothers left Sydney aboard HMAT Hororata on 2 May 1916 and returned to Australia aboard HT Dongola on 24 July 1919.
Both names appear on the 1914-19 Haberfield Roll of Honour board.
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25th Howitzer Brigade
John Nelson Hutchinson Ireland
31 July 1896 - Leichhardt New South Wales
23 February 1946 - Randwick New South Wales
Rank: Private
Service No: 2109
Religion: Presbyterian
World War I (26 August 1915 - 27 February 1920)
John Ireland was born in Leichhardt New South Wales on 31 July 1896, one of six children to James Ireland and Mary Hutchinson.
A clerk, he enlisted at Warwick Farm NSW on 26 August 1915. He gave his father’s address at 30 Waratah Street Haberfield.
He left Sydney aboard HMAT Wandilla on 3 February 1916. Soon after arrival in Maadi, he was taken on strength with the 25th Howitzer Brigade and proceeded to France.
He was found to be A.W.L between 0600 on 6 July and 1230 on 4 July 1916. He forfeited nine day’s pay. He was in further trouble on 17 July when it was found that whilst on active service he fell out from the line of march without permission. He received five day’s field punishment No 2.
On 4 August 1917 it was found that whilst on active service he was missing as the camp bugler, and failed to sound reveille. He forfeited two day’s pay and received two days extra duties.
Whilst in France on 28 May 1918 he reported sick to the field hospital and was not discharged until 20 June. He was returned to England and assigned to the Base Depot.
On 15 July he was admitted to Cambridge Hospital where he was found to be suffering from cyclitis. Following his discharge he was assigned to the Army Corps Administrative HQ on 18 October.
He returned to Australia aboard HT Pakeha on 6 October 1919, disembarking on 24 November. He was discharged on 27 February 1920.
John married Lilian Stroud in Paddington NSW on 5 June 1926. Lilian passed away in 1955.
He was living at Thornleigh NSW, and passed away in Prince of Wales Hospital Randwick NSW on 23 February 1946.
His name does not appear on the 1914-19 Haberfield Roll of Honour board.
Source: Inner West 15000
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18th Infantry Battalion
Military Cross
Bar to Military Cross
Alexander William Irvine
25 November 1895 - Wanaaring New South Wales
4 July 1966 - Adelaide South Australia
Rank: Lieutenant
Service No: 2511
Religion: Church of England
World War I (21 July 1915 - 8 January 1919)
World War II (1 July 1940 - 2 November 1945)
Alexander Irvine was born in Wanaaring New South Wales on 25 November 1895, one of two children to Maxwell Irvine and Isabella Laidlaw.
He enlisted in Liverpool NSW on 21 July 1915. A station overseer, he gave his address as 9 Barton Avenue Haberfield.
He left Sydney aboard HMAT Themistocles on 5 October 1915.
Alexander was taken on strength with the 18th Battalion on 10 January 1916 prior to being promoted to corporal on 1 February.
He received a gunshot wound to the right buttock on 27 June and was admitted to the Lady Hadfield’s Anglo-American Hospital in Wimereux France. He was transferred to the No 1 Australian Auxiliary Hospital in Harefield England on 29 June.
He was discharged on 18 July and reported to the No 1 Command Depot in Perham. He returned to France on 5 September where he was promoted to 2nd Lieutenant on 27 September.
He was admitted to the 3rd London General Hospital on 19 November suffering from trench fever.
On 29 January 1917 he was promoted to Lieutenant before proceeding to France on 10 February.
He was awarded the Military Cross on 20 July 1917. The citation read –
'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. He showed great energy and courage in re-organizing a party to deliver a second attack upon the enemy's position. Despite desperate counter attacks, he repeatedly returned to the assault, and was able to maintain his position for over twelve hours. His coolness and resource was most marked.'
He was wounded a second time on 31 August 1918 and admitted to the 4th London General Hospital. The nature of the wound is not recorded.
On 16 September he was awarded a Bar to the Military Cross. The citation read –
'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. This officer led a silent raid on an enemy posts. The dash was made across ninety yards of open ground, and was so quick and skilful that the sentry was unable to give the alarm. Four enemy dead were left, two non-commissioned officers and twenty one men, with one machine gun were brought back to our lines. Only two shots were fired at them whilst returning, the firer being shot dead by a Lewis gunner. He cleared out this troublesome post which greatly facilitated the attack which took place the next morning.'
He was wounded on a third occasion on 3 October , receiving a gunshot wound to his buttock and leg. He was invalided to England on 7 October and admitted to the Grove Military Hospital in Tooting on 14 November.
On 8 January 1919 he was discharged and returned to Australia aboard HT Orsova, disembarking on 20 February.
He married Doris Snashall in Ashfield in 1922. Doris passed away in 1976.
In 1936 Electoral records show he was living at 48 Boomerang Street Haberfield with Doris.
Alexander enlisted during World War Two 1 July 1940 and served with the Northern Territory Force until 2 November 1945. His middle name is recorded as Williams. During his service he reached the rank of Major.
He passed away in Adelaide SA on 4 July 1966.
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1st Australian Wireless Squadron
Henry Shepherd Isaacs
15 June 1889 - Deepwater New South Wales
1968 - Artarmon New South Wales
Rank: Sapper
Service No: 16453
Religion: Church of England
World War I (14 July 1916 - 31 May 1919)
Henry Isaacs was born in Deepwater New South Wales on 15 June 1889, one of two children to John Isaacs and Mary Shepherd.
A senior postal assistant, he enlisted at the Royal Agricultural Showgrounds in Sydney on 14 July 1916. He gave his address as Pendeen St David’s Road Haberfield.
Known as Harry, he did his initial training in Cootamundra NSW from 24 July until 11 August 1916, when he was transferred to Kiama NSW.
He left Sydney aboard RMS Mongolia on 11 November 1916, disembarking in Basra on 16 December. He served in the Mesopotamian campaign until war’s end in the area that is modern day Iraq.
On 5 March 1919 he left Basrah aboard RMS Northbrook, disembarking in Calcutta India.
He returned to Australia aboard HMS Janus on 21 March 1919, disembarking on 19 April. He was discharged on 31 May 1919.
He married Ruth Manton at St Peter’s Church in Neutral Bay on 3 July 1920.
In 1937 he was working as a receiver in the Account Branch of Department of Taxation in the NSW Colonial Treasurer’s Department
He passed away in 1968. At the time he and Ruth were living in Artarmon NSW.
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James, A
Virtual War Memorial lists 258 soldiers with the surname James and initial A.There is an Arthur Ernest Leslie James (SN 1526) of Moonbie Street Summer Hill, but no connection to Haberfield was obvious.
1st Divisional Signal Company
Distinguished Conduct Medal
Frederick Cecil James
1888 - Jamberoo New South Wales
20 May 1962 - Concord New South Wales
Rank: 2nd Lieutenant
Service No: 65
Religion: Church of England
World War I (17 August 1914 - 26 February 1919)
Frederick James was born in Jamberoo New South Wales in 1888, one of three children to George James and Louisa Noble.
A telegraph lineman, he enlisted in Sydney on 17 August 1914. Although he gave his address at Tyalgum near Murwillumbah, the 1913 Electoral Roll shows that at the time he was living with his mother Louisa in Ramsay Road Haberfield.
He left Melbourne on 20 October 1914 aboard HMAT Karroo. He was promoted to Corporal shortly be embarking.
Following arriving in Egypt, the unit joined with the Mediterranean Expeditionary Force and proceeded to Gallipoli on 5 April 1915. The unit returned to Alexandria on 3 February 1916. He was taken on strength with the 4th Divisional Signal Company on 9 March. He attended the School of Instruction between 30 April and 21 May.
He proceeded to Marseilles on 8 June and then to the Western Front. On 10 August 1916 he was recommended for the Distinguished Conduct Medal –
'For conspicuous gallantry during operations. He maintained the communications and laid and repaired wires under very heavy shell fire, working day and night without rest.'
His award was gazetted on 19 April 1917.
Returning to his unit after leave in England, he was selected to attend the Signal Cadet Course of Engineering on 11 August 1917. After completing the course he qualified for a commission, and on 2 March 1918 he was appointed as 2nd Lieutenant. He returned to the field in Rouen and apart from a short illness requiring hospitalisation in Havre, he served out the remainder off his time in France.
He returned to Australia aboard HT Lyttleton on 4 November 1918, disembarking on 25 December.
His appointment terminated on 26 February 1919.
Frederick married Eileen White in Sydney in 1932. Eileen passed away in Ashfield NSW the following year.
He married Constance Cooper around 1935. Constance, known as Connie, passed away in 1985.
Electoral records show that he was living with Connie at 267 Parramatta Road Haberfield in 1958.
He passed away in Concord NSW on 20 May 1962.
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Australian Medical Corps
Harold Vernon Jarvis
14 November 1897 - Talgarno Victoria
6 December 1975 - Five Dock New South Wales
Rank: Private
Service No: 15816
Religion: Methodist
World War I (10 January 1916 - 16 January 1918)
Harold Jarvis was born in Talgarno Victoria on 14 November 1897, one of seven children to Walter Jarvis and Louisa Eade.
A telephone mechanic, he enlisted in Casula NSW on 10 January 1916. He gave his father’s address as 8 Turner Avenue Haberfield.
He left Australia as part of the October reinforcements on 8 November 1916 aboard HMAT Port Nicholson. The ship docked in Devonport on 10 January 1917.
He was marched into the Australian Army Medical Corps Training Depot on 11 January and was detached for duty on 18 January.
The unit proceeded to France on 11 April 1917 as part of the British Expeditionary Force. He reported sick to hospital in Abbeville on 3 July, re-joining his unit on 14 July.
He reported sick a second time on 1 September, re-joining his unit on 7 September. He was detached from duty on 11 October, and returned to Australia aboard HS Beltana on 18 October 1917.
He was discharged as medically unfit on 16 January 1918.
On 12 March 1917 his father wrote to the Officer-in-Charge of Base Records inquiring about news of Private Jarvis suffering a serious knee injury. The response dated 15 March 1917 indicated that there was no official record of any such injury, and Major J Lean requested further details from his father. There is no further record of correspondence in his records.
He married Eileen Druce in Petersham NSW in December 1922. Eileen passed away in 1983.
Harold passed away in Five Dock NSW on 6 December 1975.
His brother Leslie also served during World War One and his name appears on the 1914-19 Haberfield Roll of Honour.
The brothers ran an engineering business at 262 Parramatta Road Haberfield until the partnership was dissolved in 1925.
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6th Light Horse Regiment
Leslie Johnson Jarvis
9 July 1894 - Cudgewa Victoria
8 September 1975 - Seaforth New South Wales
Rank: Sergeant
Service No: 524
Religion: Wesleyan
World War I (16 November 1914 - 3 May 1919)
Leslie Jarvis was born in Cudgewa Victoria on 9 July 1894, the eldest of seven children to Walter Jarvis and Louisa Eade.
He enlisted on 16 November 1914. An electrician, he gave his father’s address as Wabba 8 Wattle Street Haberfield.
The unit departed Sydney on 22 December 1914 aboard HMAT Bakara. From Egypt the unit left for the Gallipoli Peninsula aboard HMT Lutzow on 15 May 1915.
He reported to hospital on 28 July with dyspepsia and pleurisy. He was transferred to Mudros, returning to ANZAC Cove on 31 August.
He was admitted to hospital with diarrhoea on 5 September. He was transferred to Malta on 10 September, and whilst in hospital he suffered a concussion, the details of which are not recorded. He was transferred to England on 16 October and admitted to the London General Hospital in Wandsworth. On 5 December he was placed on the supernumerary list to be evacuated as sick.
After convalescing, he returned to Australia aboard NZHS Marama on 31 August 1916, arriving on 17 October. He returned to duty on 27 November 1916 with the 24th reinforcements.
A member of the 6th Light Horse Regiment, he left Sydney aboard RMS Karmala on 3 February 1917, disembarking at Suez on 11 March.
Leslie reported to hospital in Ismalia suffering from gonorrhoea on 16 March. He was discharged on 12 May, and forfeited 55 days’ pay. He returned to his unit in El Fukkari, but returned to hospital on 30 June where he was diagnosed as suffering from uraemia and colitis. He returned to his unit on 13 October.
Serving in and around Moascar, he returned to hospital on 13 July 1918 suffering from malaria. He returned to his unit in Wadi Aujah on 31 August, where on 23 November he attained the rank of sergeant.
He returned to Australia aboard RMS Karmala on 15 January 1919, disembarking on 15 February. He was discharged on 3 May 1919.
He married Phyllis Moss in Sydney on 29 May 1920. Phyllis passed away in 1980.
Leslie had a number of traffic issues with police around 1920.
He passed away in Seaforth NSW on 8 September 1975.
His brother Harold also served during World War One and his name appears on the 1914-19 Haberfield Roll of Honour.
The brothers ran an engineering business at 262 Parramatta Road Haberfield until the partnership was dissolved in 1925.
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1st Field Artillery Brigade
Harold Thomas Jeffreys
1894 - Leichhardt New South Wales
3 October 1917 - Ypres Belgium
Rank: Gunner
Service No: 9925
Religion: Congregational
World War I (14 October 1915 - Killed in Action 3 October 1917)
Harold Jeffreys was born in Leichhardt New South Wales in 1894, one of three children to Jonathan Jeffreys and Annie Golding.
An electrical mechanic, he enlisted at Victoria Barracks NSW on 14 October 1915. He gave his father’s address at 68 Ramsay Street Haberfield.
The 1st Field Artillery Brigade’s 13th reinforcements left Sydney aboard HMAT Berrima on 17 December 1915.
Harold was taken on strength with the Divisional artillery Column and posted to the No 1 Section in Cairo. On 20 February 1916 he was found to be smoking whilst on church parade and was confined to barracks for five days.
As part of the British Expeditionary Force, he left Alexandria and disembarked in Marseilles on 3 April 1916. After a brief stay in hospital he re-joined his unit on 2 May, before transferring to the 1st Field Artillery Brigade on 15 May.
Harold would spend time with the 21st Field Artillery Brigade prior to returning to the 1st Brigade on 24 January 1917.
The brigade moved to Belgium, and following a period of leave he re-joined his unit on 29 July.
Harold lost his life on 3 October 1917 during the Third Battle of Ypres.
His mother was granted a pension of £2 per fortnight on 23 December 1917.
Harold’s name also appears on the Leichhardt War Memorial.
Harold may have been the cousin or uncle of Walter Cawardine.
His name does not appear on the 1914-19 Haberfield Roll of Honour Board.
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The Huts Cemetery Belgium
1,094 Commonwealth graves
149 Australian soldiers died this day
Australian Army Medical Corps
Horace Jeffreys
3 January 1894 - Sydney New South Wales
15 May 1962 - Five Dock New South Wales
Rank: Lieutenant
Service No: 4955
Religion: Church of England
World War I (14 June 1915 - 18 February 1919)
World War II (28 July 1942 - 9 October 1946)
Horace Jeffreys was born in Sydney New South Wales on 3 January 1894, one of two children to Robert Jeffreys and Emma Sadler.
He enlisted on 14 June 1915. A salesman, he gave his address as Empire Street Haberfield.
He departed Australia aboard HMAT Orsova on 14 July 1915.
His records are muddled due to the fact that his surname is recorded as Jeffereys in some places. It appears that he served aboard the No 1 Hospital Ship Karoola. Records show that No 1 Hospital Ship Karoola made numerous journeys as follows -
Embarked from Melbourne on 18 December 1915
Embarked from Sydney on 20 May 1916
Embarked from Melbourne on 27 May 1916
Embarked from Sydney on 10 August 1916
Embarked from Melbourne on 19 August 1916
Embarked from Melbourne on 9 December 1916
Embarked from Melbourne on 25 April 1917
Embarked from Sydney on 10 September 1917
Embarked from Melbourne on 12 September 1917
Records held in the State Library of Queensland indicate that Horace transferred to the 53rd Battalion in early 1918. Horace was Court-Marshalled on 9 February 1918 on the following charge – Neglect to obey general orders in that he in the field on 19 January 1918 was in possession of a camera contrary to G.R.O 3065.
Horace continued to serve until he accidentally broke a bone in his right foot, and returned to Australia in January 1919. He was discharged on 18 February 1919.
Horace married Elsie Field in Burwood NSW in 1920. Elsie died in 1978.
In April 1922, the NSW Police Gazette records that Horace and Ernest Jefferys, trading as Kings Cross Motor Garage were victims of the theft of £14/10- by Albert Pudig. The money was recovered and Albert was arrested and charged.
Horace also served during World War Two between 28 July 1942 and 9 October 1946. He enlisted using the surname Jeffreys and served at HQ Eastern Command.
He passed away in Five Dock NSW on 15 May 1962.
His surname is recorded as Jefferys on the Australian War Memorial website and Jeffereys on Virtual War Memorial and AIF Project.
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31st Infantry Battalion
Arthur Bithel Jenkins
25 August 1888 - Bathurst New South Wales
19 August 1945 - Penrith New South Wales
Rank: Private
Service No: 2035
Religion: Methodist
World War I (3 December 1915 - 26 May 1919)
World War II (17 December 1941 - 1 November 1943)
Arthur Jenkins was born in Bathurst New South Wales on 25 August 1888, one of three children to Walter Jenkins and Emily Parkin.
He enlisted in Casula NSW on 3 December 1915. A commercial traveller, he gave his parent’s address as 70 Ramsay Road Haberfield.
As part of the 31st Battalion’s 3rd reinforcements, he left Melbourne aboard HMAT Ballarat on 18 February 1916.
He was taken on strength with the 47th Battalion and proceeded to France on 2 April 1916. He was wounded in action on 12 August 1916. It is presumed the injury was minor as he returned to his unit two days later.
During his service he was appointed as Lance Corporal on 3 November 1916, then Corporal on 23 November 1916. He was promoted to temporary Sergeant on 8 March 1917 after the then Sergeant was placed on the supernumerary list two days earlier.
He reverted to private on 3 May 1917 at his own request.
According to his records, he returned to Australia aboard a ship named China on 1 May 1919. This is most likely the HMAT Ulysses, which was owned by the China Mutual Co of London. He was discharged on 26 May 1919.
He married Muriel Gillroy in Croydon NSW on 15 September 1919. Muriel passed away in 1972.
The couple moved to Penrith and bought a newsagency and stationery business. He was an active member of the Penrith Sub-branch of the Returned Sailor's Soldier's Airmen's Imperial League.
Arthur was a successful candidate for Penrith Council on 6 December 1941.
On 17 December 1941 he enlisted at Willoughby NSW for service during World War Two. At that time he listed his occupation as news agent, and was living in Penrith NSW.
He was part of the 7th Garrison Battalion. The garrison battalions were units of over-age and medically restricted soldiers formed for guard duties in Australia, and were mostly made up of older men who were veterans of the First World War not fit for front-line service.
He attained the rank of Lance Corporal on 14 June 1942, before being discharged at his own request on 1 November 1943.
Arthur passed away in Penrith NSW on 19 August 1945 whilst on duty as a clerk in the local fire station.
His name does not appear on the 1914-19 Haberfield Roll of Honour board.
Source: Inner West 15000
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19th Infantry Battalion
Robert Henry Jenner
1892 - Erskineville New South Wales
31 August 1918 - Mont St Quentin France
Rank: Private
Service No: 6652
Religion: Presbyterian
World War I (15 January 1917 - Killed in Action 31 August 1918)
Peronne Communal Cemetery Extension France
1,595 Commonwealth graves 224 unidentified
243 Australian soldiers died this day
Robert Jenner was born in Erskineville New South Wales in 1892, one of three children to Robert Jenner and Agnes Murray.
A chair maker, he enlisted in Sydney on 15 January 1917, giving his father’s address in Petersham. Later information shows his father’s address as The Brae 47 Kingston Street Haberfield, thus the connection to Haberfield.
He left Sydney aboard HMAT Wiltshire on 7 February with other members of the 19th Battalion, disembarking in Devonport on 11 April.
After an initial posting in Rollestone, the unit proceeded to France on 17 July. Moving to Belgium Robert was wounded on 9 October. He was taken to the New Zealand Field Ambulance with concussion. He was discharged to duty on 17 October.
Robert attended Lewis Gun School between 22 February and 11 March 1918, later acting as a batman for the Chief of Staff of the 5th Brigade until 30 June.
He returned to action on 20 July.
Robert lost his life at Mont St Quentin in France on 31 August 1918. A report from Pte John Fearnhead (SN 6667) stated that he and four others were in a trench that was hit by some shells. Pte Garnet Stannard (SN 5397) stated that he believed that Robert had gotten away to the rear, but the next day his body was found.
On 12 January 1920, Robert’s father received a letter stating that his remains had been exhumed and re-interred at the Peronne Community Cemetery Extension.
His name does not appear on the 1914-19 Haberfield Roll of Honour board.
Source: Ashfield & District Historical Society
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2nd Infantry Battalion
Edward William Bennett Johns
17 June 1894 - Birkenhead South Australia
7 June 1945 - Griffith New South Wales
Rank: Lance Corporal
Service No: 60467
Religion: Presbyterian
World War I (12 June 1918 - 30 September 1919)
Edward Johns was born in Birkenhead South Australia on 17 June 1894, one of five children to Edward Johns and Ellen Pitt.
A motor driver, he enlisted in Sydney on 12 June 1918. He gave his father’s address as Felixstowe 3 Tinana Street Haberfield.
As part of the New South Wales 17th reinforcements, he left Sydney aboard HMAT Bakara on 4 September 1918, arriving in London on 14 November 1918. On that day he was allotted to the 2nd Battalion.
He was assigned to camp staff in Tidsworth England where on 29 January 1919 he was promoted to Lance Corporal.
He returned to Australia aboard HT Valencia on 20 July 1919 and during which time he was promoted to V.O (voyage only) Sergeant. He disembarked in Sydney on 14 September 1919, reverting to Lance Corporal. He was discharged on 30 September 1919.
He married Mabel Othams at St Mark the Evangelist Church of England in Maylands SA on 17 April 1920. Mabel passed away in 1955.
Edward passed away in Griffith NSW on 6 July 1945.
His brother Henry also served during World War One. He enlisted two days earlier, and his name appears on the 1914-19 Haberfield Roll of Honour Board.
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25th General Services Reinforcements
Henry Charles Johns
26 February 1896 - Petersham New South Wales
1962 - Hat Head New South Wales
Rank: Lance Corporal
Service No: 67405
Religion: Presbyterian
World War I (10 June 1918 - 12 December 1918)
Henry Johns was born in Petersham New South Wales on 26 February 1896, one of five children to Edward Johns and Ellen Pitt.
Known as Harry, he enlisted in Sydney on 10 June 1918. An assistant reader, he gave his father’s address as Felixstowe 3 Tinana Street Haberfield.
He was promoted to Lance Corporal on 9 August 1918.
As part of the New South Wales 25th reinforcements, he left Sydney aboard SS Carpentaria on 7 November 1918.
On 25 November 1918 he was charged with gambling whilst on guard duty. This was dismissed upon his return to Sydney.
The ship proceeded to New Zealand where the troops were transferred to the Riverina and returned to Sydney where they disembarked on 28 November 1918. He was discharged on 12 December 1918.
He married Alice Nichols at St Mathias Paddington NSW on 27 June 1929. Alice passed away in 1988.
On 17 June 1948 he applied for a home under the war service scheme, the result of which is not recorded.
Henry passed away in Hat Head NSW in 1962.
His brother Edward also served during World War One. He enlisted two days later, and his name appears on the 1914-19 Haberfield Roll of Honour Board.
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18th Light Trench Mortar Battery
Arthur Edward Johnson
29 August 1896 - Glebe New South Wales
14 September 1986 - Lane Cove New South Wales
Rank: Private
Service No: 1780
Religion: Church of England
World War I (21 November 1916 - 7 December 1918)
Arthur Johnson was born in Glebe New South Wales on 29 August 1896, one of seven children to William Johnson and Jeanne Turner.
A fitter, he enlisted at the Royal Agricultural Showgrounds in Sydney on 21 November 1916. He gave his mother’s address at Wentworth 44 Barton Avenue Haberfield.
He left Sydney aboard HMAT Orsova on 2 December 1916, disembarking in Plymouth on 17 February 1917.
He attended the Mortar School at Lyndhurst from 14 May 1917, before being attached to the 18th Light Trench Mortar Battery on 15 June. Following further instruction, he proceeded to France on 18 October.
He was returned to England on 15 November 1917 when it was discovered he was underage. The decision was taken to return him to Australia on 30 January 1918 with pay and he travelled aboard HMAT Euripides, arriving in Australia on 22 March, although records show he was not discharged until 7 December 1918.
Arthur married Rhoda Ross in Petersham NSW in 1923. Rhoda passed away in 1979.
He passed away in Lane Cove NSW on 14 September 1986.
His brother Francis also enlisted during World War One, and his name appears on the 1914-19 Haberfield Roll of Honour board.
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36th Infantry Battalion
Francis Charles Johnson
27 August 1898 - Glebe New South Wales
14 January 1960 - Darlinghurst New South Wales
Rank: Private
Service No: 1434
Religion: Church of England
World War I (14 September 1915 - 16 December 1919)
Francis Johnson was born in Glebe New South Wales on 27 August 1898, one of seven children to William Johnson and Jeanne Turner.
He enlisted at Warwick Farm NSW on 14 September 1915. A salesman, he gave his father’s address at Wentworth 44 Barton Avenue Haberfield.
After initial training at Liverpool NSW, members of the 36th Battalion left Sydney on 13 May 1916 aboard HMAT Beltana. Following arrival in England, the unit left for France on 22 November 1916.
He had a short stay in hospital between 11 March and 2 April 1917. After discharge from hospital, he returned to his unit before transferring to the 33rd Battalion on 30 April 1918 and the 35th Battalion on 11 October 1918.
At war’s end he was allowed fully paid leave to work with John Clark of Ludgate Hill studying various business methods between 4 May and 4 August 1919.
He returned to Australia aboard HMAT Euripides on 3 September 1919, disembarking on 24 October 1919. He was discharged on 16 December 1919.
Francis married Adeleen Rennix in Sydney in 1926. Adeleen passed away in 1941. It appears that he married a second time on 1 January 1942 to Gwen Davies at St James Church in Sydney. Gwen passed away in 1980.
Baptism records show his date of birth as 26 August 1898, listed under the name Charles Francis. He passed away in St Vincent’s Hospital on 14 January 1960.
His brother Arthur also enlisted during World War One, and his name appears on the 1914-19 Haberfield Roll of Honour board.
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6th Field Artillery
Neil Considine Johnson
13 November 1894 - Glebe New South Wales
30 November 1966 - Auburn New South Wales
Rank: Gunner
Service No: 32928
Religion: Roman Catholic
World War I (8 October 1916 - 10 May 1919)
Neil Johnson was born in Glebe New South Wales on 13 November 1894, one of six children to Magnus Johnsson and Ellen Considine. NSW Births Deaths and Marriages record his given name as Neild.
He married Nellie Cartwright in Petersham NSW in 1916. Nellie passed away in 1973.
He enlisted at the Royal Agricultural Showgrounds in Sydney on 8 October 1916. A clerk, he gave his address as 20 Rawson Street Haberfield.
Neil was assigned the rank of gunner on 1 November 1916 whilst in training.
The Field Artillery Brigade reinforcements left Melbourne on 11 May 1917 aboard HMAT Shropshire. He spent time in the ship’s hospital between 30 May and 2 June 1917 with a scalp wound before disembarking in Plymouth on 19 July 1917.
On 10 September 1917 he was found guilty of overstaying leave from 8 to 10 September 1917. He received six day’s Field Punishment No 2, and forfeited eight day’s pay.
After further training at the Larkhill Depot, the unit proceeded to France on 4 October 1917 where he was taken on strength with the 6th Field Artillery Brigade on 11 October 1917.
He continued to serve in France until 6 August 1918 when he suffered a gas attack. He was invalided to England on 11 August 1918 and admitted to the 4th Southern General Hospital in Plymouth with gas poisoning.
Following his discharge from hospital on 4 September 1918 he was transferred to the No 1 Command Depot.
He returned to Australia aboard SS Orca on 19 February 1919, disembarking in Sydney on 3 April 1919. He was discharged on 10 May 1919.
Neil passed away in Auburn NSW on 30 November 1966.
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3rd Divisional Ammunition Column
Leiton Roy Johnston
6 April 1896 - Kinchela New South Wales
1 September 1918 - Peronne France
Rank: Gunner
Service No: 18484
Religion: Methodist
World War I (24 January 1916 - Killed in Action 1 September 1918)
Leiton Johnston was born in Kinchela New South Wales on 6 April 1896, one of nine children to Albert Johnston and Ann Hurrell.
A bookkeeper, he enlisted at the Royal Agricultural Showgrounds in Sydney on 24 January 1916. He gave his parents address at 6 O’Connor Street Haberfield.
He departed from Sydney on 11 May 1916 aboard HMAT Argyllshire, disembarking at Devonport on 10 July. During the voyage he spent time in the ship’s hospital between 15 and 20 June. The reason is not recorded.
His unit left for France on 24 November 1916.
Between 3 and 5 May 1917 he spent time in hospital as a result of scabies.
From 22 May he served in the trench mortar brigades until he lost his life on 1 September 1918 in Peronne France, victim of a whizz bang shell. According to reports he was killed by a shell while helping to carry to shelter Corporal James Stapleton (SN 478) of 6th Trench Mortar, who was badly wounded. Corporal Stapleton died that same day.
His father received a letter dated 5 January 1921 stating that his remains had been exhumed and re-interred in the Peronne Communal Cemetery Extension.
AIF Project records that he had eight cousins and one uncle who served. All nine were killed in action or died later from wounds.
He is also remembered on the Smithtown Summer Island Public School Honour Board.
His brother Varney enlisted a few weeks before war’s end and did not see active duty. His name appears on the 1914-19 Haberfield Roll of Honour board.
The 1914-19 Haberfield Roll of Honour board does not record Gunner Johnston’s death.
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Peronne Communal Cemetery Extension France
1,595 Commonwealth graves 224 unidentified
332 Australian soldiers died this day
Unit not assigned
Varney Albert Johnston
28 August 1898 - Kempsey New South Wales
15 May 1963 - Haberfield New South Wales
Rank: Private
Service No: N94625
Religion: Methodist
World War I (23 September 1918 - 31 December 1918)
Varney Johnston was born in Kempsey New South Wales on 28 August 1898, one of nine children to Albert Johnston and Ann Hurrell.
He enlisted in Sydney on 23 September 1918. A student, he gave his father’s address at 110 Dalhousie Street Haberfield.
He was demobilised on 18 November 1918 and discharged on 31 December 1918 as a consequence of the conflict having ended.
Varney passed away on 15 May 1963. At that time Electoral Records show him living at 146 Bland Street Haberfield.
His brother Leiton lost his life on 1 September 1918 in Peronne France. His name appears on the 1914-19 Haberfield Roll of Honour board, but his death is not recorded.
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2nd Divisional Train
Alfred Archibald Johnstone
26 November 1890 - Darlington New South Wales
24 July 1967 - Concord New South Wales
Rank: Driver
Service No: 9627
Religion: Church of England
World War I (23 September 1915 - 2 May 1920)
Alfred Johnstone was born in Darlington New South Wales on 26 November 1890, one of three children to William Johnstone and Margaret Ellison.
He enlisted in Sydney on 23 September 1915. A clerk, he gave his mother’s address at Hillside 81 Hawthorne Parade Haberfield.
The Divisional Train reinforcements left Sydney aboard HMAT Star of England on 8 March 1916, arriving in Egypt on 11 April 1916.
In England, he was admitted to the Delhi Hospital in Tidworth on 17 June with influenza. Back on active duty, he was promoted as high as acting Sergeant on 23 January 1917 during his duties as a pay clerk.
On 19 March he reverted to the rank of driver when attached to the Divisional Train units. The units proceeded to France on 16 December where on 25 December he was taken on strength with the 2nd Divisional Train unit.
He served in France and Belgium until war’s end, returning to England on 8 December 1918. In England he transferred to the Australian Army Service Corp and assisted with repatriation matters.
Alfred married Kate Shelston at St Michael’s Lambeth England on 1 September 1919. Kate passed away in 1988.
He and Kate returned to Australia aboard HT Borda on 9 December 1919, disembarking in Australia on 2 February 1920. His discharge came on 2 May 1920.
At the time of his death on 24 July 1967, he and Kate were living in Concord.
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17th Infantry Battalion
Hubert Milton Johnstone
5 October 1890 - Darlington New South Wales
18 April 1955 - Banksia New South Wales
Rank: Private
Service No: 1568
Religion: Church of England
World War I (23 April 1915 - 27 April 1919)
Hubert Johnstone was born in Darlington New South Wales on 5 October 1890, one of two children to William Johnstone and Louisa Warren. His mother died in 1894 and he later had two half-siblings.
A pipe welder, he enlisted at Liverpool NSW on 23 April 1915. He gave his address as Rhonda Ramsay Street Haberfield.
Shortly after enlisting, he married Minnie Bruce in Haberfield NSW on 8 May 1915. Minnie passed away in 1972.
As part of the 17th Battalion’s 1st reinforcements, he left Sydney aboard HMAT Themistocles on 12 May 1915.
During his early military service, he spent some time in hospital -
4 October 1915 No 1 Base Hospital influenza
24 December 1915 3rd Auxiliary Hospital rheumatism and influenza
26 January 1916 1st Auxiliary Hospital bronchitis
His unit proceeded to France and on 19 February 1917 he re-joined unit following illness. On 28 August he was transferred to the Shorncliffe Military Hospital.
The unit was marched in to Havre France on 5 March 1918. Once again Hubert spent more time in hospital -
9 March 1918 sick France
12 April 1918 sick France
7-14 July 1918 sick France
8 August 1918 invalided to England sick
5 November to 15 November 1918 sick
He was found to be A.W.L between 1500 on 21 October and 1300 on 23 October 1918, although the charge was dismissed.
He returned to Australia aboard City of York on 14 January 1919, disembarking on 27 February. He was discharged on 27 April 1919.
Hubert worked as a tram conductor and passed away in Banksia NSW on 18 April 1955.
His name is recorded as Herbert in the National Archive records, AIF Project and Virtual War Memorial.
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2nd Infantry Battalion
Cyril Francis Jones
18 February 1895 - Paddington New South Wales
29 October 1918 - Harfleur France
Rank: Private
Service No: 2667
Religion: Church of England
World War I (28 April 1916 - Died of Illness 29 October 1918)
Cyril Jones was born in Paddington New South Wales on 18 February 1895 to John Jones and Mary Driscoll.
He married Eliza Moore in Woollahra NSW in 1916. Eliza passed away in 1963.
He enlisted at the Sydney Sports Ground on 28 April 1916. A bookkeeper, he gave his address as Brewongle Yasmar Avenue Haberfield.
The 2nd Battalion’s 20th reinforcements left Sydney on 9 September 1916 aboard HMAT Euripides, disembarking in Plymouth on 26 October.
The unit proceeded to France on 4 February 1917. He was wounded in action on 7 May, re-joining his unit on 6 June.
He was wounded on a second occasion on 22 September when he received a gunshot wound to the right shoulder and suffered gassing.
Cyril was transferred to Colchester Military Hospital in England five days later. He re-joined his unit in France on 27 February 1918.
He reported sick on 22 August and was taken to the Base Hospital. He was discharged on 18 October, but re-admitted six days later.
Cyril died on 29 October 1918 as a result of Broncho pneumonia at the No 40 Stationary Hospital in Harfleur France.
He was interred at the Sainte Marie Cemetery in Havre France.
His name does not appear on the 1914-19 Haberfield Roll of Honour board.
Source: Inner West 15000
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Ste Marie Cemetery Havre France
1,690 graves 8 unidentified (WWI) 364 (WWII)
28 Australian soldiers died this day
13th Infantry Battalion
Harry Jones
1893 - Surry Hills New South Wales
28 November 1916 - Mouquet Farm France
Rank: Lance Corporal
Service No: 3820
Religion: Church of England
World War I (16 August 1915 - Killed in Action 28 November 1916)
Harry Jones was born in Surry Hills New South Wales in 1893. His enlistment form states his father as William Jones, and his sister as Isabella Smith.
A French polisher, he enlisted at Holdsworthy NSW on 16 August 1915. He gave his father’s address as Shepherd Street Glebe. In his Will dated 26 June 1916, he gave his sister’s address as 22 St David’s Road Haberfield which appears to be the connection to Haberfield.
The 13th Battalion’s 12th reinforcement left Sydney aboard HMAT Suevic on 20 December 1915.
He was taken on strength by the 13th Battalion in Tel-el Kebir on 4 March 1916 and proceeded to France on 1 June.
He was promoted to Lance Corporal on 3 September and temporary Corporal on 10 October, following the promotion of a Corporal Grierson.
Harry was killed in action in France on 28 November 1916 near Mouquet Farm.
He is buried in the Bancourt British Cemetery near Bapaume France.
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Bancourt British Cemetery France
2,480 graves 1,462 unidentified
28 Australian soldiers died this day
20th Infantry Battalion
Roger Arthur Jones
October 1873 - Flintshire Wales
23 October 1916 - Ypres Belgium
Rank: Private
Service No: 4710
Religion: Presbyterian
World War I (1 September 1915 - Died in Service 23 October 1916)
Roger Jones was born in Flintshire Wales in October 1873 to Robert Jones and Eleanor Williams.
Some records show that he served with British Forces during the Boer War.
He left England from Liverpool aboard Orontes, arriving in Sydney on 6 October 1905.
He married Jean Mackintosh in Waverley NSW on 12 December 1907. Jean passed away in 1961.
A caretaker, he enlisted at Holdsworthy NSW on 1 September 1915. He and Jean were living at Llys Eirian 1 Barton Avenue Haberfield. The property is also known as Leys Eiran in some records.
The 20th Battalion’s 12th reinforcements left Sydney aboard HMAT Ceramic on 14 April 1916.
The unit proceeded to France on 16 September 1916 where he was taken on strength with the 55th Battalion on 15 October.
He was listed as missing on 27 October 1916 and it was not until 25 July 1917 that an inquiry determined he was killed in action in Ypres France on 23 October 1916. Pte Christopher Gregory (SN 5095) stated that he was in the trench with Roger when he was hit by a shell, killing him instantly.
His body was not recovered and he is remembered at the Villers-Bretonneux Memorial.
Jean was granted a pension of £2 per fortnight on 20 January 1917. The children Athol and Eleanor received pensions of £1 per fortnight and 15/- fortnight respectively. All three pensions were amended to commence on 23 March 1917.
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2nd Infantry Battalion
Thomas William Jones
15 November 1892 - Newtown New South Wales
25 October 1953 - Concord New South Wales
Rank: Private
Service No: 3331
Religion: Church of England
World War I (27 July 1915 - 16 April 1918)
Thomas Jones was born in Newtown New South Wales 15 November 1892 to William Jones and Ellen Ward.
A storeman, he enlisted at Liverpool NSW on 27 July 1915. He gave his aunt’s address at Loch Lomond 65 O’Connor Street Haberfield. There is no mention of his parents on any military documents.
He left Sydney with the 2nd Battalion’s 11th reinforcements on 2 November 1915 aboard HMAT Euripides. After arrival in Egypt he was taken on strength with the 54th Battalion on 14 February 1916.
On 18 April 1916 he was found guilty of neglect of duty whilst acting as a sentry. His penalty was six extra guard postings.
He was wounded on 13 September, receiving a bullet wound to his left thigh and was admitted to hospital in Calais. He returned his unit on 8 December.
He was wounded a second time 22 May 1917, victim of a gas attack. The attack caused his evacuation to England on 26 June 1917 where he was admitted to Middlesex War Hospital.
Following his discharge from hospital he did not return to the front, instead serving in the No 2 Command Depot in Weymouth.
He returned to Australia aboard SS Port Darwin on 11 January 1918, arriving home on 4 March. He was discharged on 16 April 1918.
Thomas was granted a pension of £3 per fortnight on 17 April 1918.
Thomas married Annie Hughes in Petersham NSW on 13 February 1926. Annie passed away in 1980.
It is interesting that in December 1935 his aunt attempted to obtain re-issue of his war medals. She was told that such a practice had been discontinued for some years.
A similar letter from his wife a year earlier had been rejected as their marriage had not taken place prior to his discharge. There is no indication as to why his aunt and wife were attempting to obtain copies of Thomas’ war medals.
Thomas passed away in Concord NSW on 25 October 1953.
His name does not appear on the 1914-19 Haberfield Roll of Honour board.
Source: Inner West 15000
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2nd Pioneer Battalion
Charles Edward Kent
30 June 1897 - Marrickville New South Wales
4 August 1975 - Rozelle New South Wales
Rank: Private
Service No: 2132
Religion: Church of England
World War I (19 January 1916 - 20 July 1918)
World War II (21 May 1940 - 10 May 1944)
Charles Kent was born on 30 June 1897 in Marrickville New South Wales, one of four children to William Kent and Martha Thorp.
Military records show two dates of birth; 28 August 1897 and 30 June 1898. Most entries on Ancestry.com show his date of birth as 30 June 1897.
A clerk, he enlisted at Liverpool NSW on 19 January 1916. He gave his father’s address at Kingston Street Haberfield. On this Enlistment Form he states his date of birth as 30 June 1898.
The 2nd Pioneer Battalion’s 3rd reinforcements left Melbourne on 6 June 1916 aboard HMAT Wandilla, disembarking at Plymouth on 26 July. During the journey he was found to A.W.L for six hours on 3 July at Cape Town. He was admonished and forfeited one day’s pay.
On 19 September he was admitted to the 1st Auxiliary Hospital in Harefield with appendicitis, before being released on 14 November. He reported to the No 1 Command Depot in Wareham. On 31 January 1917 he was found guilty of conduct prejudicial to good order and military discipline in that he neglected to obey an order of and NCO. The penalty was 168 hours detention.
On 22 June he was found guilty of being A.W.L between 0630 hours on 16 June and 1200 hours on 21 June. The penalty was 168 hours detention. The charge was suspended and he forfeited 14 day’s pay.
On 26 June he was transferred to the 17th Field Ambulance.
On 29 September he was found guilty of being A.W.L between 1600 hours on 21 September and 2400 hours on 25 September. He forfeited 6 day’s pay. On 25 October he was marched out to the Army Medical Corps Depot following the disbandment on the 17th Field Ambulance.
On 3 November he was found guilty of neglecting to obey an order of the AIF Depot in that he was found in Tidworth at 11.15pm without leave. He forfeited 2 day’s pay.
The Army Medical Corps proceeded to France on 17 November where he was taken on strength with the 3rd Divisional Army Medical Corps.
On 27 January 1918 he was admitted to hospital suffering from influenza, and then on 4 March he was readmitted with trench fever.
He returned to Australia aboard HMAT Suevic on 25 April 1918, disembarking on 8 June. He was discharged on 20 July 1918 as medically unfit.
He married Lynda Turner on 7 August 1918 at St Andrew’s Summer Hill. Lynda passed away in 1959.
There is a second Enlistment Form on 12 August 1918, where he states his date of birth as 28 August 1897.
On 9 October 1918 the NSW Police Gazette listed him as a deserter as of 22 August 1918. He handed himself in at Ashfield Police Station on 24 October 1918. No further details could be located.
The NSW Police Gazette on 1 August 1928 listed him as having deserted his wife and children. A warrant for his arrest on issued 22 August 1928. No further details could be located. A decree nisi was pronounced on 24 February 1932 and the marriage to Lynda was dissolved.
Records show that he married Ethel Goldrick at the Presbyterian Church in Bathurst NSW on 23 September 1926. Ethel passed away in 1999.
Charles unsuccessfully enlisted during World War Two on 8 October 1939. There is no indication as to why the enlistment did not proceed. He successfully enlisted in Paddington NSW on 21 May 1940. A warrant Officer Class 2, he was stationed at the Fort Workshop in Kembla. He was discharged on compassionate grounds at his own request on 10 May 1944.
He passed away on 4 August 1975 at the Repatriation Cottage in Callan Park Rozelle NSW.
His brother Norman also served during World One. Both names appear on the 1914-19 Haberfield Library Roll of Honour and the St David’s Church Roll of Honour.
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35th Infantry Battalion
Norman Reginald Kent
28 July 1899 - Marrickville New South Wales
6 April 1971 - Newtown New South Wales
Rank: Private
Service No: 3429
Religion: Church of England
World War I (28 June 1917 - 26 September 1919)
World War II (15 May 1940 - 12 October 1940)
Norman Kent was born in Marrickville New South Wales on 28 July 1899, one of four children to William Kent and Martha Thorp.
A mechanic, he enlisted at the Royal Naval House in Grosvenor Street Sydney on 28 June 1917. He gave his father’s address as 37 Kingston Street Haberfield.
Part of the 35th Battalion’s 8th reinforcements, he Sydney aboard HMAT Miltiades on 2 August 1917, disembarking in Glasgow on 2 October.
He was placed in the 9th Training Battalion on 3 October 1917 and on 1 December he was admitted to hospital as a result of a brain concussion.
On 31 January 1918 he was found guilty of being A.W.L from 1 to 21 January and was sentenced to 49 day’s detention. On 12 March the remaining eight days were remitted.
On 6 February he was admitted to the isolation hospital for eight days with a case of venereal disease.
The Training Bridge left for France on 13 March 1918, and en route to the front, he was admitted to the 7th Field Ambulance suffering from a case of gonorrhoea. He did not return to his unit until 4 May. On 9 May he was taken on strength with the 35th Battalion.
He suffered a gas attack on 14 June and was transferred to the 47th Gas Clearing Station, then the Bath War Hospital on 27 June.
He was found to be A.W.L between 30 August and 5 September and received twelve day’s field punishment No 2.
On 30 September 1918 he was admonished for making a false statement though no other penalty was enforced, and on 30 October his unit proceeded back to France.
On 31 January 1919 he was admitted to the 11th Field Ambulance with gonorrhoea before being transferred to England, where on 12 February he was admitted to the Australian Dermatological Hospital in Bulford.
He was A.W.L from the hospital from 9 March until 7 April when he was apprehended by Civil Police at Westminster Bridge Road. He was sentenced to 48 days detention, the remaining 8 days of which were remitted on 7 June.
He returned to Australia aboard HT Prinz Hubertus on 3 July 1919 where he spent time in the ship’s hospital suffering from venereal disease. He disembarked in Sydney on 26 August and was discharged on 26 September 1919.
On 29 September 1920 the NSW Police Gazette records that he was subject of a robbery where a wallet, driver’s licence and military discharge papers valued at £25 were stolen. A man was apprehended and charged on 8 December 1920.
He was before the courts himself on 28 December 1921 on a charge of false pretence regarding the theft for which he received a bond.
Norman married Veronica (Vera) Robertson on 3 March 1922 at St Thomas Church of England in North Sydney NSW. Vera passed away in 1993.
Norman enlisted in Paddington NSW on 15 May 1940 during World War Two. At that time, he and Vera were living in Lyons Road Five Dock. On enlistment he gave his date of birth as 28 July 1902. He served in the 2/13 Battalion until his discharge on 12 October 1940 as his services were no longer required.
A claim for repatriation benefits was lodged on 2 January 1959. The details of the claim are not recorded.
He passed away in Newtown NSW on 6 April 1971.
His brother Charles also served during World One. Both names appear on the 1914-19 Haberfield Library Roll of Honour and the St David’s Church Roll of Honour.
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7th Light Horse Regiment
James Stuart Keppie
23 April 1878 - New South Wales
14 November 1940 - Brisbane Queensland
Rank: Private
Service No: 1170 / Q187560
Religion: Presbyterian
World War I (2 May 1915 - 24 May 1919)
World War II (3 July 1940 - Died of Illness 14 November 1940)
James Keppie was born in Dubbo New South Wales on 15 December 1883, one of four children to James Keppie and Hannah Lucas. He also had one half-sibling.
A railway porter, he enlisted at Liverpool NSW on 2 May 1915. He gave his father’s address at 118 O’Connor Street Haberfield.
With the 7th Light Horse’s 8th reinforcements, he left Sydney aboard HMAT Suffolk on 28 July 1915,
He spent four weeks in hospital in Egypt in March 1916 suffering from rheumatism. Following his discharge from hospital he transferred to the 10th Field Artillery Battery and was posted to Tel-el-Kebir.
He was found to be A.W.L from 27 until 29 November 1916, and received three days field punishment.
The unit proceeded to France on 8 March 1917, where he spent a further five weeks in hospital suffering from rheumatism.
He was again found to be A.W.L on 28 August 1918, and received two days field punishment.
He returned to Australia aboard HT Cluny Castle on 25 March 1919. He was discharged on 24 May 1919.
James married Cecilia Swan (nee Godber) in Goulburn in 1933. Cecilia had been previously married. Cecilia passed away in 1951.
During World War Two, he enlisted at Gaythorpe Queensland on 3 July 1940 and served with the No 1 Garrison Battalion. He states his marital status as single, and lists his sister as next of kin.
On 14 November 1940 he passed away in Brisbane General Hospital as a result of acute recurrent nephritis. James was laid to rest in Toowong General Cemetery in Brisbane.
Correspondence from Cecilia Keppie in May 1941 would appear to indicate they were still married. Her name appears on the death notice in the Sydney Morning Herald, however her name does not appear in the funeral notice in the Courier Mail on 16 November 1940.
James’ name also appears on the Haymarket Railways Traffic Branch Roll of Honour.
His brother Walter, who lived in Leichhardt, also served during World War One and passed away in 1924.
His name does not appear on the 1914-19 Haberfield Roll of Honour board.
Source: Inner West 15000
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3rd Infantry Battalion
Leslie Norman Keys
11 November 1886 - Cowra New South Wales
27 October 1949 - Nyngan New South Wales
Rank: Private
Service No: 1139
Religion: Roman Catholic
World War I (5 October 1914 - 20 February 1919)
Leslie Keys was born on 11 November 1886 in Cowra New South Wales, one of six children to Henry Keys and Honora Frost.
A miner, he enlisted at Rose Hill NSW on 5 October 1914. He gave his brother’s address as Myola 175 Parramatta Road Haberfield.
The 3rd Battalion’s 1st reinforcements left Melbourne on 22 December 1914 about HMAT Themistocles, and joined the Mediterranean Expeditionary Force on 5 April 1915.
On 31 February 1915 he was admitted to the district base hospital in Abbassia having contracted venereal disease.
He was found guilty on 29 January 1916 of breaking camp and remaining absent from 0800 on 22 January and 0900 on 26 January. He received seven days field punishment No 2 and forfeited four days’ pay.
The unit embarked for France on 22 March 1916. After six months in the field he transferred to the Australian Services Corp on 23 September, taking a position as a driver.
From 12 February 1917 he briefly performed duties as a cook, but on 17 February he transferred to the 4th Field Artillery Brigade in Baiziuex.
Leslie was admitted to hospital on 29 September with a rectal abscess. It required transfer to England. He did not return to the front, serving instead at the Training Depot at Sutton Veny on 8 November.
He would return to Australia on 25 October 1918 on HT Borda performing Submarine Guard Duty. He disembarked on 19 December and was discharged on 20 February 1919
He married Joan McLeod in Newcastle NSW in 1943.
Leslie passed away on 27 October 1949 as a result of bronco pneumonia.
His name does not appear on the 1914-19 Haberfield Roll of Honour board.
Source: Inner West 15000
His brother William also served during World War One and his name appears on the Haberfield Roll of Honour Board.
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4th Light Horse Brigade
William Henry Albert Keys
6 May 1885 - Hovells Creek New South Wales
25 August 1964 - Eastwood New South Wales
Rank: Driver
Service No: 76 / 8773
Religion: Church of England
World War I (23 August 1915 - 27 June 1919)
William Keys was born on 8 May 1885 in Hovells Creek New South Wales, one of six children to Henry Keys and Honora Frost.
An accountant, he enlisted in Sydney on 23 August 1915. He gave his address at Myola 175 Parramatta Road Haberfield.
The 6th reinforcements for the 4th Light Horse left Sydney on 4 October 1915 aboard HMAT Mashobra. He joined the British Expeditionary Force and proceeded to France on 20 March 1916.
On 2 May he was transferred to the 6th Field Artillery Brigade. Apart from a one month attachment to the 2nd Divisional Salvage Company on 27 July 1917, he would serve with the 6th Field Artillery Brigade until 16 December 1917.
On 4 November 1917 he reported to hospital where he was found to be suffering from gonorrhoea. He was released on 6 December. As was the AIF’s custom, he forfeited any pay during this period.
On 16 December he joined with the 2nd Australian Divisional Train and on 27 July 1918 was promoted to Lance Corporal.
Following the end of hostilities he was promoted to Sergeant on 11 February 1919 and detached the AIF Education Service.
He returned to Australia aboard Rio Negro on 23 May 1919, disembarking on 25 July. He was discharged on 27 June 1919.
On 28 December 1921 he appears in the NSW Police Gazette, having been arrested and charged with impersonating an elector at the Sydney Municipal Elections. There is no information as to the outcome.
He married Mary Stapleton on 24 November 1934 at St Francis Xavier’s Church in Ashbury NSW. Mary passed away in August 1987.
On 18 October 1960 he lodged an application for repatriation benefits, but the details are not recorded.
He passed away in Eastwood NSW on 25 August 1964. In 1963 he and Mary were living at 33 Dudley Street Haberfield.
His brother Leslie also served during World War One. Leslie’s name does not appear on the 1914-19 Haberfield Roll of Honour Board.
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5th Infantry Battalion
Andrew Kilpatrick
1894 - Macorna Victoria
5 November 1974 - Ballarat Victoria
Rank: Private
Service No: 1846
Religion: Church of England
World War I (26 January 1915 - 16 July 1919)
Andrew Kilpatrick was born in Macorna Victoria in 1894, one of three children to Andrew Kilpatrick and Isabella Mills. He also had five half-siblings.
A plumber, he enlisted at Bannockburn VIC on 26 January 1915. He gave his father’s address as Louden Avenue Haberfield Darwin Point. Darwin Point is most likely Dobroyd Point.
There is no substantial record of him having lived in Haberfield.
Part of the 5th Battalion’s 4th reinforcements, he left Melbourne aboard HMAT Wiltshire on 14 April 1915. Shortly after arrival in Egypt, the unit embarked for the Dardanelles on 20 May 1915.
On 11 August 1915 he was admitted to the field ambulance with influenza, and three days later was transported to the No2 Australian Stationary Hospital in Mudros. He developed enteric issues and was transported to England aboard HS Saturnia on 30 August where he was admitted to the Military Hospital in Devonport.
On 3 January 1916 he was found guilty of being A.W.L from 31 December 1915 until 3 January 1916. He received 96 hours detention and forfeited four day’s pay.
After spending time with the Australian and New Zealand Base in Weymouth, he returned to France on 25 July 1916. Five days later he re-joined the 5th Battalion.
He reported to the field ambulance on 17 February 1917 where his condition was listed as suffering from pyrexia of unknown origin. Ten days later he was transferred to the 1st Canadian General Hospital in Etaples. He was transferred the Beaufort War Hospital in Bristol on 9 March, before being discharged on 30 March.
He reported to the No 1 Command Depot in Perham Downs on 16 April, and on 28 April he was taken on strength by the 67th Battalion.
Records show that during this time he married Margaret McNiven in Glasgow Scotland on 2 June 1917. Margaret passed away in 1974.
From 9 May to 15 May 1917 he spent time in the 1st Australian Dermatological Hospital in Burford suffering from scabies. After discharged he returned to the Depot before returning to the 5th Battalion on 19 September 1917. The unit proceeded to France on 9 October 1917.
He spent further time in hospital between 2 and 9 February 1918 with influenza. A second bout of scabies led to his hospitalisation for a month on 14 May 1918.
Whilst on leave in England on 7 December 1918 he was admitted to the 1st Auxiliary Hospital in Harefield where he was diagnosed with pulmonary tuberculosis.
After a period on convalescence he returned to Australia aboard HT Nevasa on 5 March 1919, arriving in Melbourne on 25 April 1919. He was discharged on 16 July 1919 as medically unfit as a result of tuberculosis.
He passed away on 5 November 1974 in Ballarat Victoria.
His name does not appear on the 1914-19 Haberfield Roll of Honour board.
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1st Infantry Battalion
Edward Vivian King (aka Timms)
7 April 1895 - Charters Towers Queensland
14 June 1960 - Budgewoi New South Wales
Rank: Lieutenant
Service No:
Religion: Presbyterian
World War I (2 August 1914 - 14 March 1916)
World War II (7 June 1940 - 21 June 1946)
Edward Timms was born in Charters Towers QLD on 7 April 1895 to William Timms and Bertha Bawden. His father died on 1 August 1900. His mother remarried to the Reverend Angus King in 1901. Edward had three half-siblings.
An electrical engineer, he applied for a Commission on 2 August 1914 which he received one month later. He gave his address as The Manse 53 Dalhousie Street Haberfield.
Edward enlisted under the name King. This was later amended to Timms.
He left Australia aboard HMAT Afric on 18 October 1914, disembarking ion Egypt on 9 December 1914.
The unit proceeded to Gallipoli on 25 April 1914, where he was wounded within the first few days. He was injured as a result of a shell explosion which took the lives of several others in the Battalion. He was suffering from shock and deafness when he was taken to the 19th General Hospital in Alexandria.
He was then transported to England aboard HS Goorka on 11 May 1915 and admitted to Western General Hospital in Manchester.
The decision was made to return him to Australia. He left aboard HMAT Kanowna on 26 October 1915, disembarking on 22 November 1915. He was not discharged until 14 March 1916.
In 1916 he married Alma McRobert at St David’s Church Haberfield. His step father, the Reverend Angus King performed the ceremony. Records show that he married using his birth name of Timms. Alma passed away in 1985.
He was granted a pension of £4 per fortnight on 15 March 1916. His daughter Jessie received a pension of 15/- per fortnight on 10 November 1917. Her surname is incorrectly spelt as Timmins in the records.
Edward wrote The Hills of Hate in 1925, the first of 22 novels. He later became involved in cinema adaptations. Perhaps the most famous was his collaboration with Charles Chauvel on Forty Thousand Horseman in 1940.
He served in World War Two between 7 June 1940 and 21 June 1946. His records show that he served as a Major at the Cowra Prisoner of War Camp. Edward was Commandant of C Camp, a compound for Italian POWs. He was also involved in the famous Cowra break-out. He was later transferred to the Yanco Camp, before returning to Sydney in June 1945.
His son, George William Timms served in the 2/4 Light Anti-Aircraft Regiment.
He passed away in Budgewoi NSW on 14 June 1960 as a result of hypertensive heart disease.
The usage of two surnames in different documents caused some confusion when on 18 March 1967 Alma inquired about her late husband’s war medals, some of which had been issued on both names. As of that date she had not received his Gallipoli Medal.
He is also remembered on the Sydney Technical High School WW1 Roll of Honour.
It may be the case that the surname Timms should appear on the 1914-19 Haberfield Roll of Honour Board.
Source: Inner West 15000
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King, Thomas
Thomas King’s name appears on the Inner West 15000 website (SN 62). His address is recorded as Rosemount Flood Street Haberfield. More information is required to confirm identity.
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Lamb, J
Virtual War Memorial lists 95 World War One soldiers with the surname Lamb and initial J. More information required.
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1st Field Company Engineers
World War II Thailand
Cuthbert George Lambert
25 September 1897 - Double Bay New South Wales
25 June 1961 - Concord New South Wales
Rank: Sergeant
Service No: 6274
Religion: Church of England
World War I (16 August 1915 - 22 August 1919)
World War II (4 March 1941 - 15 January 1946)
Cuthbert Lambert was born in Double Bay New South Wales on 25 September 1897, one of three children to Richard Lambert and Evelyn Barton. One brother died during birth.
A clerk and traveller, he enlisted at the Royal Agricultural Showgrounds in Sydney on 16 August 1915. He gave his mother’s address at Tandella Ramsay Street Haberfield. This could possibly be Wandella at 64 Ramsay Street.
Other records show Tandella as 8 Bartlett Street Summer Hill.
As part of the 1st Field Company Engineers’ 15th reinforcements, he left Sydney aboard HMAT Armadale on 21 March 1916, disembarking in Alexandria Egypt on 24 April 1916.
The unit proceeded to France on 10 May 1916. On 16 June 1916 he was admitted to the field hospital where he was diagnosed as suffering from neurasthenia. He was transferred to England two days later.
Upon release from hospital on 4 October 1916, he reported to the Command Depot in Tidsworth. On 24 January 1917 he was attached to the AIF Depot HQ, where on 9 April 1917 he was promoted to Corporal.
On 19 October 1917 he was found guilty of wearing an officer’s patch contrary to orders. He was reprimanded and not further action was taken.
He continued to serve at the command Depot and on 29 April 1918 he was appointed as Acting Sergeant. He returned to France on 7 July 1918 and was taken on strength with the Australian General Base Depot in Rouelles.
As of 8 October 1918 he performed his duties as a driver.
He reported to the 1st Field Ambulance on 14 December 1918 suffering from influenza, before being transferred to the 55th General Hospital on three days later.
He returned to England on 19 June 1919 and on 22 July 1919, he returned to Australia aboard HT Ulysses, disembarking on 5 September 1919. He was discharged on 22 August 1919.
He married Hilda Reeves on 12 March 1920 at St Andrew’s Church Summer Hill. Hilda passed away in 1979.
He enlisted during World War Two in Paddington NSW on 4 March 1941 and served with the 2/3 Reserve Motor Transport Company. On 6 February 1942 his unit left Singapore, disembarking in Java five days later.
Cuthbert was listed as missing on 1 September 1943, but nine days later he was confirmed as a prisoner of war at Camp 3 in Thailand. He was repatriated to Singapore and left for Australia on 29 September 1945.
He was discharged on 15 January 1946. His date of birth is recorded as 25 October 1897.
He passed away in Concord NSW on 25 June 1961.
His brother Henry also served and his name appears on the Haberfield Roll of Honour board.
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53rd Infantry Battalion
Henry Noel Lambert
6 April 1895 - Double Bay New South Wales
8 February 1950 - Ashfield New South Wales
Rank: Private
Service No: 3651
Religion: Church of England
World War I (9 July 1917 - 16 April 1919)
Henry Lambert was born in Woollahra New South Wales on 6 April 1895, one of three children to Richard Lambert and Evelyn Barton. His twin brother died during birth.
A press hand, he enlisted at Royal Naval House in Grosvenor Street Sydney on 9 July 1917. He gave his mother’s address in Church Street Parramatta. The only obvious connection to Haberfield is by his brother Cuthbert who enlisted two years earlier whilst living in Haberfield.
The 53rd Battalion’s 10th reinforcements left Sydney aboard HMAT Mitiliades on 2 August 1917, disembarking in Glasgow on 2 October. During the voyage he was twice admitted to the ship’s hospital.
He suffered a number of bouts of bronchitis before proceeding to France on 17 June 1918. From Le Havre the unit moved to the front where he reported to the 15th Australian Field Ambulance suffering from influenza on 25 June.
After returning to the front he suffered a bullet wound to his left thigh on 29 July 1918. Such was the seriousness of the wound he was invalided to England on 4 August 1918. He was transferred to a number of hospitals before the decision was made for him to return to Australia.
He returned to Australia aboard HMAT Ceramic on 25 January 1919, disembarking on 23 March. He was discharged on 16 April 1919.
He married Dorothy Atkins at All Soul’s Leichhardt NSW on 14 May 1921. She passed away on 9 March 1923 at the age of 24. In 1925 he married Eileen Myles in Ashfield NSW. Eileen passed away in 1983.
He passed away in Ashfield on 8 February 1950
His brother Cuthbert also served and his name appears on the Haberfield Roll of Honour board.
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1st Field Artillery Brigade
Mark Lambert
1890 - Alnwick England
27 August 1965 - Greenslopes Queensland
Rank: Driver
Service No: 326361
Religion: Church of England
World War I (1 May 1916 - 27 July 1919)
World War II (4 March 1941 - 15 January 1946)
Mark Lambert was born in Alnwick England in 1890, one of four children to Mark Lambert and Jane Henderson. Other records suggest his date of birth as 1892 or 1889.
The family arrived in Sydney aboard SS Persic on 6 March 1903.
He enlisted in Marrickville NSW on 1 May 1916. A farmer, he gave his father’s address in Barton Avenue Haberfield.
The 1st Field Artillery Brigade’s 19th reinforcements left Sydney aboard HMAT Mashobra on 14 September 1916, disembarking in Plymouth on 2 November. Upon arrival, members of the unit were marched into the Australian Training Depot in Parkhouse.
He was taken on strength with the 8th Field artillery Brigade on 17 December 1916, and the unit proceeded to France from Southampton on 30 December. Apart from a brief period of leave in England between 5 and 19 January 1918, he would serve in France until war’s end.
His father died on 26 October 1918 whilst he was still serving overseas.
He returned to England on 2 May 1919. He returned to Australia aboard RMS Karmala on 1 July 1919, disembarking on 17 August. He was discharged during the journey on 27 July 1919.
Mark married Wilhelmina Bock at the Oakley Methodist Church in Queensland on 15 February 1922. Known as May, she passed away in 1967.
During World War Two he enlisted in Brisbane on 23 September 1941 and served at the 11th Australian Base Workshops until 17 October 1945. Mark gave his date of birth as 4 September 1895 and his religion as Methodist.
On 1 October 1960 he lodged an application for Repatriation Benefits, but no further details are available.
He passed away on 27 August 1965 in the Greenslopes Repatriation Hospital in Queensland.
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Lavers, P
Virtual War Memorial records Percy Lavers (SN 33723) of Brisbane and Percy Lavers of Haberfield (below).
23rd Infantry Battalion
Percy Henry Gordon Lavers
12 June 1888 - Orange New South Wales
17 September 1944 - Waverley New South Wales
Rank: Private
Service No: 6083
Religion: Baptist
World War I (13 June 1916 - 1 March 1919)
Percy Lavers was born in Orange New South Wales on 12 June 1888, one of three children to William Lavers and Elizabeth Williams.
He married Anna MacEwan in Ashfield NSW in 1916.
He enlisted at the Royal Agricultural Showgrounds in Sydney on 13 June 1916. At the time he was a school teacher at Gladesville Public School. His enlistment form shows his father’s address at Avon Dudley Street Haberfield. Other records show his and Anna’s address at 86 Ramsay Street Haberfield.
On 30 October 1916 he was promoted to Lance Corporal.
The 23rd Battalion’s 17th reinforcements left Sydney aboard HMAT Argyllshire on 31 October 1916, disembarking at Devonport on 10 January 1917.
During the voyage he was found guilty of conduct prejudicial to good order and military discipline in that he was playing cards during parade hours. He reverted in rank to private.
The unit proceeded to France on 28 March 1917.
On 23 September he received a gunshot wound to his right forearm. After initially reporting to the 6th Australian Field Ambulance he was move to the 30th General Hospital in Calais before returning to England on 14 October.
After spending time in the 1st Auxiliary Hospital in Harefield, he would convalesce at Sutton Veny until 2 December.
He was found to be A.W.L from the morning of 27 December until 8pm the same day. He received 12 days field punishment No 2. He was held in custody for one day awaiting trial and also forfeited 19 day’s pay.
On 10 February 1918 he was found to be A.W.L from 2400 hours on 2 February until 1100 hours on 3 February. He received four days field punishment No 2 and forfeited one day’s pay.
He returned to his unit in France on 5 February.
He was wounded a second time on 22 July when he suffered a gunshot wound to his left arm. He was taken to the 9th USA General Hospital in Rouen. He was invalided to England and admitted to Kitchener’s Military Hospital in Dartford.
He was discharged to the Command Depot in Dartford before being returned to Australia aboard HMAT Marathon on 8 November 1918. He disembarked on 1 January 1919 and was discharged on 1 March 1919.
His wife Anna passed away on 28 May 1919. The cause of death is not known.
Following Anna’s death, he took a teaching position at Stoker’s Siding NSW, just south of Murwillumbah. In 1921 he married Olive Attenborough in Molong NSW. Olive passed away in 1996.
The 1927 NSW Public Servant list states that he was teaching at Strathfield South Public School.
He passed away in a Waverley hospital on 17 September 1944.
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Army Medical Corps
James Albert Lawson
1888 - Grenfell New South Wales
23 November 1966 - Burwood New South Wales
Rank: Temporary Corporal
Service No: 17291
Religion: Church of England
World War I (13 March 1916 - 20 July 1919)
James Lawson was born in Grenfell New South Wales in 1888, one of seven children to William Lawson and Mary Readen.
A tailor, he enlisted at Bathurst NSW on 13 March 1916. He gave his father’s address at Regent Street Sydney.
The Medical Corps reinforcement left Sydney aboard HMAT Marathon on 10 May 1917, disembarking in Devonport on 20 July.
He proceeded to France on 1 October 1917. On 9 October he was taken on strength with the 12th Field Ambulance.
A letter written to one of James’ sisters appeared in the local Grenfell newspaper in December 1917.
On 28 March 1918 he was admitted to hospital suffering from a serious bout of influenza and did not return to his unit until 29 June.
Following the armistice, James was attached to the 4th Divisional Train on 1 March 1919, and one week later was promoted to Temporary Corporal. After leave in Paris he was transferred to the Australian Services Corp on 7 May 1919, where he would remain until his return to Australia.
He boarded HMAT Boorara on 6 July 1919, arriving in Australia on 26 August. He was discharged on 20 July 1919.
There is no confirmed connection to Haberfield other than a mention on the AIF Project website.
His name does not appear on the 1914-19 Haberfield Roll of Honour board.
Source: Inner West 15000
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35th Infantry Battalion
Robert Lawson
1895 - Sydney New South Wales
(Unknown)
Rank: Private
Service No: 1667
Religion: Church of England
World War I (22 February 1916 - 13 August 1919)
Robert Lawson was born in Sydney in 1895.
A labourer, he enlisted in Newcastle New South Wales on 22 February 1916. He gave his mother’s address in Dalhousie Street Haberfield.
The 35th Battalion’s 1st reinforcements left Sydney on 1 May 1916 aboard HMAT Benalla, disembarking at Plymouth on 9 July 1916.
He was admitted to the Parkhouse Hospital on 31 July suffering from bronchitis. On 5 September he was listed as seriously ill and was not discharged until 18 October.
He was briefly stationed at the No 1 Command Depot until 25 January 1917 when he returned to hospital again suffering from bronchitis. He was discharged on 23 March, and was taken on strength with the 61st Battalion.
Robert married May Stratton in Woking England on 17 May 1917.
The battalion left for France on 23 August 1917.
On 18 October he reported to the Casualty Clearing Station with abrasions to his arm and hand. He was invalided to England on 1 November. Following a further bout of bronchitis he was discharged to the No 1 Command Depot on 6 December.
On 24 April 1918 he returned to France and re-joined the 35th Battalion on 9 May. He had a brief hospital stay between 1 and 9 August with pyrexia.
He served out the war in France with appointments as Lance Corporal on 3 September 1918 and Corporal on 21 October 1918. He would remain in France until 17 April 1919.
He left England aboard HMAT Port Lincoln on 24 July 1919, disembarking on 20 September. He was discharged on 13 August 1919.
No information was found regarding his later life or place and date of death.
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18th Infantry Battalion
James Sydney Lazenby
1873 - Bradford England
(Unknown)
Rank: Private
Service No: 6577
Religion: Church of England
World War I (11 January 1917 - 14 February 1919)
James Lazenby was born in Bradford England in 1873.
He arrived in Australia on 27 July 1894.
A labourer, he enlisted in Lithgow New South Wales on 11 January 1917. He gave his wife’s address c/- the Clemesha family at 14 St Davids Road Haberfield.
With the 18th Battalion, he left Sydney aboard HMAT Wiltshire on 7 February, disembarking in Devonport on 12 April.
James was A.W.L between 14 on 19 May. He forfeited five days’ pay and was confined to barracks for six days. He was again A.W.L between 1 and 2 July, forfeiting a further three days’ pay.
He was A.W.L for seven hours on 1 August, forfeiting one days’ pay and confined to camp for seven days.
The unit proceeded to France on 10 September, where he was taken on strength with the 18th Battalion in Havre. The unit then moved to Belgium.
James was once again A.W.L between 1 and 3 January 1918, forfeiting 10 days’ pay. Further indiscretions in April led to his arrest and forfeiture of 59 days’ pay.
Returning to England he reported to hospital with illness during June and July. The Base Depot classified him as D3, or awaiting treatment. In this case, James was suffering from rheumatism. A further occurrence of A.W.L resulted in three days forfeiture of pay on 3 August.
James was sentenced to 56 days detention on 20 November.
He was classified as medically unfit on 14 February 1919 and discharged. It appears from the discharge documentation that James did not return to Australia, showing his intended place of residence at Lightcliffe near West Yorkshire England.
There is no further information available.
His name does not appear on the 1914-19 Haberfield Roll of Honour board.
Source: Ashfield & District Historical Society
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22nd Field Artillery Brigade
Reginald Arthur Leslie Leggett
18 June 1888 - St Peters New South Wales
1892 - (Unknown)
Rank: Gunner
Service No: 37429
Religion: Church of England
World War I (10 March 1917 - 8 September 1919)
Reginald Leggett was born in St Peters New South Wales on 18 June 1888, one of four children to Arthur Leggett and Eunica (Emma) Baker.
He married Lillian Munson at All Saints Cathedral in Bathurst NSW on 4 October 1911. Lillian passed away in 1984 aged 95 years.
He enlisted in Sydney on 10 March 1917. A tram driver, he and Lillian were living at Tarana 7 Hawthorne Parade Haberfield.
The Field Artillery Brigade 30th reinforcements left Sydney on 5 November 1917 aboard HMAT Port Sydney, disembarking in Egypt on 12 December 1917.
He was taken on strength with the 22nd Field Artillery Brigade and proceeded to France on 15 April 1918. On 27 July 1918 he transferred to the 1st Divisional Artillery Column, then the Small Arms Ammunition Division on 30 August 1918.
The unit remained in France until 6 May 1919, and then returned to England. He departed England aboard HT Prinz Ludwig on 3 July 1919, disembarking on 8 September 1919.
Electoral records show he and Lillian were living in Manly NSW in 1980.
He passed away in 1982.
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Mercantile Medal
William Knox Leiper
23 October 1867 - Kincardineshire Scotland
5 January 1921 - Haberfield New South Wales
Rank:
Service No:
Religion:
World War I (Did not serve in AIF)
William Leiper was born in Kincardineshire Scotland on 23 October 1867 to John Leiper and Ann McCombie.
William arrived in Sydney on 7 May 1884. He later joined the Adelaide Steamship Company, staying for 22 years.
He was a master mariner, and married Vera Sheldon in Balmain North NSW in 1900. Vera passed away in 1955.
During the war he took over command of the steamer Winfield. The ship carried cargo across the Pacific, Indian and Atlantic Oceans. The Winfield entered ports in the Mediterranean, Australia and Europe.
Whilst in England he contracted pneumonic influenza from which he never fully recovered, and he passed away on 5 January 1921.
He and his wife Vera lived at Hillcrest 56 Waratah Street Haberfield. William was awarded the Mercantile Marine Medal, which Vera received after his passing.
The Mercantile Medal recognised the service of members of the mercantile marine who served at sea for not less than six months between 4 August 1914 and 11 November 1918 inclusive and sailed at least one voyage through a danger zone.
The term ‘Merchant Navy’ was granted by King George V in recognition of the contributions made by merchant sailors.
William was also awarded the British War Medal which as with the Mercantile Medal, was issued after his passing.
There is no record of him having served in the AIF.
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Field Artillery Brigade
Allan Ewart Lennartz
10 December 1898 - Petersham New South Wales
30 July 1983 - Lane Cove New South Wales
Rank: Gunner
Service No: 39452
Religion: Church of England
World War I (28 January 1918 - 15 October 1919)
World War II (27 March 1942 - 6 February 1944)
Allan Lennartz was born in Petersham New South Wales on 10 December 1898, one of two children to Albert Lennartz and Louisa Hamilton.
He enlisted in Sydney on 28 January 1918. A clerk, he gave his father’s address at Kindra 35 Stanton Road Haberfield.
The Field Artillery Brigade’s 34 reinforcements left Sydney aboard SS Port Darwin on 30 April 1918, disembarking in Southampton on 16 July 1918.
Following training he was attached to the 3rd Field Artillery Brigade, and on 4 October 1918 the unit proceeded to France.
At the end of hostilities he performed duties as a driver with the Australian Services Corp. He returned to England on 30 May 1919.
He returned to Australia aboard HT Main on 23 July 1919, disembarking on 15 October 1919.
On 27 January 1923 he married Elsie Winn at the Methodist Church in Ashfield. Elsie passed away in 1997 at the age of 98 years.
Allen and Elsie were involved in a car accident in Henson Street Summer Hill on 21 January 1940. Allen sustained back injuries and a fractured skull, whilst Elsie suffered a fractured wrist and lacerations to her head.
During World War 2 he enlisted on 27 March 1942 and rose to the rank of sergeant. He served with the 10th Battalion Volunteer Defence Corps on part-time duty and was discharged on 6 February 1944.
He passed away in Lane Cove NSW on 30 July 1983.
His brother Harold also served during World War One and his name appears on the 1914-19 Haberfield Roll of Honour board.
Allan’s name also appears on the Ashfield Bowling Club Roll of Honour. Allan was a well-known local sportsman, also playing baseball and cricket.
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1st ANZAC Mounted Division
Harold Albert Lennartz
21 February 1896 - Petersham New South Wales
1973 - (Unknown)
Rank: Driver
Service No: 14752
Religion: Church of England
World War I (12 March 1917 - 1 October 1919)
Harold Lennartz was born in Petersham New South Wales on 21 February 1896, one of two children to Albert Lennartz and Louisa Hamilton.
A clerk, he enlisted in Sydney on 12 March 1917. He gave his father’s address at Kindra 35 Stanton Road Haberfield.
As part of the 1st ANZAC Mounted Division’s 13th reinforcements, he left Sydney aboard HMAT Commonwealth on 28 October 1917, disembarking at Suez on 10 December 1917.
On 15 December 1917 he was marched in to the Reinforcement Camp. Whilst in camp he was appointed acting Corporal on 10 May 1918.
He reverted to private at his own request on 22 June 1918, and on 17 August 1918 he was taken on strength with the Australian Mounted Divisional Train. He would serve out his time in Egypt.
He returned to Australia aboard HT Burma on 26 July 1919, disembarking on 1 September 1919. He was discharged on 1 October 1919.
He married Violet White in Sydney in 1928. Violet passed away in 1991.
Harold was appointed as a Justice of the Peace in 1944.
He passed away in 1973 in the Hornsby area.
His brother Allan also served during World War One and his name appears on the Haberfield Roll of Honour board.
Harold’s name also appears on the Ashfield Bowling Club Roll of Honour. Like his brother Allan, Harold was a well-known local sportsman, also playing baseball and cricket.
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1st Field Company Engineers
Herbert Edward Liddiatt
1883 - Thornbury England
14 May 1923 - Darlinghurst New South Wales
Rank: Sapper
Service No: 2403
Religion: Methodist
World War I (7 September 1915 - 12 July 1919)
Herbert was born in Thornbury, Gloucestershire England in 1883, one of five children to Edward Liddiatt and Lucy Tucker.
Interestingly his enlistment form states that Herbert was born in Thornbury New South Wales. No such town exists. He goes on to state that he served a carpentry apprenticeship with the Tucker Brothers of Thornbury England. He arrived in Australia on 5 January 1911.
He married Amy Ivin in Ashfield NSW in 1915.
Herbert enlisted in Sydney on 7 September 1915. He and Amy were living at 168 Hawthorne Parade Haberfield.
The 1st Field Company Engineers 12th reinforcements left Sydney aboard HMAT Mooltan on 11 December 1915.
Between 16 February and 19 May 1916 he spent a time in hospital suffering from influenza and enteric disease. He was listed as dangerously ill on 13 March, but was pronounced as out of danger six days later. On 27 August he was taken on strength with the 13th Field Company engineers and proceeded to France, where he would serve in the 1st ANZAC Corps Workshop.
He would serve in France until 27 January 1919 when he returned to Weymouth England.
Herbert returned to Australia aboard HMAT Armagh on 5 April 1919, disembarking on 20 May. He was discharged on 12 July 1919.
He died on 14 May 1923. The coroner’s Report of 24 May 1923 states his death resulted from injuries suffered after falling from the wall of a building in Darlinghurst NSW.
Herbert was working on the Jewish Memorial Hall (now the Jewish Museum) on the corner of Burton Street and Darlinghurst Road Darlinghurst. He fell 25 feet, striking his head on a beam during the fall.
He and Amy were living at Carshalton Street Croydon.
His name does not appear on the 1914-19 Haberfield Roll of Honour board.
Source: Inner West 15000
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Army Services Corp
Frederick Laurence Liddicoat
7 November 1895 - Summer Hill New South Wales
26 June 1966 - (Unknown)
Rank: Driver
Service No: 14900
Religion: Church of England
World War I (10 May 1917 - 5 October 1919)
Frederick Liddicoat was born in Summer Hill New South Wales, one of four children to John Liddicoat and Jane Wright.
A clerk, he enlisted in Sydney on 10 May 1917. He gave his father’s address at Trelawney Kingston Street Haberfield.
As part of the Army Services Corp, he departed Sydney aboard HMAT Euripides on 31 October 1917, disembarking in Devonport on 26 December 1917.
He was assigned to the base in Boyton England where he would serve until war’s end.
He returned to Australia aboard HMAT Ulysses on 22 July 1919, disembarking on 5 September. He was discharged on 5 October 1919.
Frederick married Maud Moss in St Leonard’s NSW in 1922.
He passed away on 26 June 1966. His death was registered in the Ryde district.
His name does not appear on the Virtual War Memorial site.
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1st Machine Gun Company
Arthur David Loaney
1892 - Marrickville New South Wales
4 August 1919 - Haberfield New South Wales
Rank: Gunner
Service No: 603
Religion: Church of England
World War I (17 July 1916 - 6 March 1918)
Arthur Loaney was born in Marrickville New South Wales in 1892, one of three children to Richard Loaney and Clara Winton.
He enlisted at the Royal Agricultural Showgrounds in Sydney on 17 July 1916. A shop assistant, he gave his father’s address at Oroya 15 Walker Avenue Sydney.
The 1st Machine Gun Company’s 10 reinforcements left Melbourne aboard RMS Omrah on 17 January 1917, disembarking in Plymouth on 27 March.
He was marched in the Depot at Grantham, before proceeding to France on 27 May.
He received a gunshot wound to the left arm and elbow on 28 June 1917, and returned to England where he was admitted to the Camberwell Hospital on 7 July. He was also suffering from concussion, and whilst in hospital it was determined that he had fractured the cervical spine.
Arthur was returned to Australia aboard HMAT Berrima on 3 October 1917, disembarking on 31 December. He was discharged on 6 March 1918.
He was granted a pension of £3 per fortnight on 7 March 1918.
His injuries may have contributed to his death in Haberfield on 4 August 1919.
Arthur is one of approximately 1,000 Australian soldiers who died within five years of the armistice.
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36th Infantry Battalion
Albert John Lord
9 June 1896 - Enmore New South Wales
6 May 1978 - Palm Beach New South Wales
Rank: Private
Service No: 2167
Religion: Roman Catholic
World War I (24 February 1916 - 19 May 1918)
World War II (26 August 1941 - 12 September 1941)
Albert Lord was born in Enmore New South Wales on 9 June 1896, one of six children to Sidney Lord and Anastasia Cullen. Some records state the birthplace as Newtown NSW.
He enlisted at the Royal Agricultural Showgrounds in Sydney on 24 February 1916. A station hand, he gave his father’s address at Rosslane 34 Ramsay Street Haberfield.
The 36th Battalion’s 3rd reinforcements left Sydney aboard HMAT Anchises on 24 August 1916.
He was found to be A.W.L between 7am on 12 December and 7am on 20 December 1916. The decision by Major Carr was to impose 28 days field punishment No 2 and forfeit 37 day’s pay.
The unit proceeded to France on 14 April 1917. From France, the unit moved to Belgium.
On 7 June 1917 he received a gunshot wound to his left hand which was recorded as severe. He was admitted to the 1st Southern General Hospital. He was transferred to the 3rd Auxiliary Hospital where on 21 August the first and second fingers and the thumb of his left hand were amputated.
Whilst recovering in hospital, he was A.W.L from 5 to 7 January 1918. He forfeited a day’s pay and was fined 5/- for the offence.
He returned to Australia aboard HMAT Suevic on 20 November 1917, and was discharged on 19 May 1918.
He married Kathleen Dobbie at St Mary’s Cathedral Sydney on 21 June 1924. Kathleen passed away in 1937. On 1 November 1939 he remarried to Nina Mogg in Sydney. Nina passed away in 1979.
Albert enlisted in Paddington NSW during World War Two on 26 August 1941. He stated his date of birth as 9 June 1901. On 12 September 1941 he was discharged as medically unfit after being diagnosed with pulmonary tuberculosis.
Electoral records show he was still living at 34 Ramsay Street Haberfield in 1958. He moved to Narrandera the same year, before returning to Sydney’s northern beaches around 1963.
He passed away at Palm Beach NSW on 6 May 1978.
His brother David also served during World War One and his name appears on the 1914-19 Haberfield Roll of Honour board.
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1st Dermatological Hospital
David Sydney Lord
4 January 1894 - Cooktown Queensland
23 May 1974 - Haberfield New South Wales
Rank: Corporal
Service No: 9172
Religion: Roman Catholic
World War I (19 July 1915 - 8 April 1920)
World War II (30 July 1940 - 10 January 1945)
David Lord was born in Cooktown Queensland on 4 January 1894, one of six children to Sidney Lord and Anastasia Cullen.
A tailor, he enlisted at Liverpool NSW on 19 July 1915. He gave his father’s address as Rosslane 34 Ramsay Street Haberfield.
He left Sydney aboard HMAT Kanowna on 22 December 1915 and spent the first months of his service in Alexandria before embarking for England on 15 September 1916. On arrival he was marched in to the 1st Dermatological Hospital in Bulford.
On 17 April 1917 he was found guilty of neglecting to obey orders in that he at Military Hospital Burford on night of 7 April neglected to enter up Defaulters Book. He was reprimanded by Colonel Smith.
He proceeded to France on 28 November 1917 and was marched in to the 3rd Divisional Auxiliary Hospital in Rouelles He served in a number of Field Ambulance units, before being detached to the 33rd Battalion on 3 January 1918
From the 33rd Battalion he was detached to the 3rd Australian Services Corp on 28 August 1918. On 2 December he reported to hospital suffering from enteric fever. He was transferred to England on 13 January 1919 where he was diagnosed as having typhoid fever, returning to duty on 13 February.
On 11 April 1919 he was granted leave to attend photography classes.
He returned to Australia aboard HMAT Ypiranga on 15 November 1919, disembarking on 9 January 1920. He was discharged on 8 April 1920.
A letter to his mother dated 13 October 1919 he states her address as Rosslane 34 Ramsay Street Haberfield. As with many records, some addresses and information have not been transcribed properly.
He enlisted at Dulwich Hill NSW on 30 July 1940 during World War Two and served in the NSW District Accounts Office. David stated his date of birth as 4 January 1896. He attained the rank of Warrant Officer Class 2, and was discharged as medically unfit on 10 January 1945.
Electoral records from 1972 show the he was living at 84 Ramsay Street Haberfield.
He passed away in Haberfield on 23 May 1974.
His brother Albert also served during World War One and his name appears on the 1914-19 Haberfield Roll of Honour board.
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4th Infantry Battalion
Frederick James Lovell
1881 - Kempsey New South Wales
1963 - Burwood New South Wales
Rank: Corporal
Service No: 6749
Religion: Church of England
World War I (17 July 1916 - 3 February 1919)
Frederick Lovell was born in Kempsey New South Wales in 1881, one of nine children to James Lovell and Elizabeth Sheppard.
He married Alma Burgess on 4 June 1902 at St Paul’s Cleveland Street Redfern. Alma passed away in Strathfield in 1962.
A locomotive driver, he enlisted at the Royal Agricultural Showgrounds in Sydney on 17 July 1916. He and Alma were living at Rothley Ramsay Street Haberfield.
The 4th Battalion’s 22nd reinforcements left Sydney aboard SS Port Nicholson on 8 November 1916, disembarking in Devonport on 10 January 1917.
The unit proceeded to France on 10 April 1917, where on 3 July he was appointed Lance Corporal. This was followed by a further promotion to Corporal on 15 October.
Between 8 and 15 December 1917 he was attached to the 1st ANZAC Training School. He then attended an intelligence course between 15 and 29 December, subsequently re-joining his unit.
On 13 April 1918 he was admitted to hospital after receiving a gunshot wound to his mouth and tongue, and on 28 April he was invalided to England.
Correspondence at this time shows that Alma had moved to Wavel House 182 Bland Street Haberfield. There was a dispute over Frederick’s rank as military records had not been properly updated. The matter was settled with the Base Records being appropriately updated.
His injury was severe and he was placed on the supplementary list on 11 July 1918. He returned to Australia aboard HT Sardinia on 19 October, disembarking on 31 December. He was discharged on 3 February 1919.
He passed Away in Burwood NSW in 1963.
His brother Godfrey also served during World War One and his name appears on the 1914-19 Haberfield Roll of Honour board.
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7th Field Artillery Brigade
Godfrey Wilmot Lovell
1895 - Bellingen New South Wales
12 September 1970 - Lakemba New South Wales
Rank: Gunner
Service No: 22821
Religion: Church of England
World War I (14 January 1916 - 30 November 1918)
Godfrey Lovell, known as Geoff, was born in Bellingen New South Wales in 1895, one of nine children to James Lovell and Elizabeth Sheppard.
A motor mechanic, he enlisted at Marrickville NSW on 14 January 1916. He gave his father’s address at Rothley Ramsay Street Haberfield.
As part of the 7th Field Artillery’s 1st reinforcement, he left Sydney aboard HMAT Argyllshire on 11 May 1916, arriving in Devonport on 10 July.
On 13 October 1916 he transferred to the 3rd Divisional Ammunition Column as a driver, and proceeded to France on 24 November.
On 29 July 1917 he was wounded in action and admitted to the 3rd Casualty Clearing Station. He had suffered multiple gunshot wounds, receiving wounds to his right foot, left thigh and left arm.
From Rouen France he was transferred to England aboard HS Grantully Castle on 11 October 1917. After treatment in the 3rd General Hospital in Wandsworth, he was sent to convalesce at the 1st Auxiliary Hospital in Harefield on 11 January 1918.
The decision was taken to return him to Australia. He boarded HMAT Borda on 10 April 1918, disembarking on 1 June. He was discharged as medically unfit on 30 November 1918.
He married Clarice Lane in Marrickville NSW in 1921. Clarice passed away in 1981.
Godfrey died suddenly at his residence in Haldon Street Lakemba on 2 September 1970.
His brother Frederick also served during World War One and his name appears on the Haberfield Roll of Honour board.
https://recordsearch.naa.gov.au/SearchNRetrieve/Interface/ViewImage.aspx?B=8206587
56th Infantry Battalion
Alexander Lowenstein
17 May 1888 - Hawthorn Victoria
15 December 1970 - Hobart Tasmania
Rank: Private
Service No: 59990
Religion: Church of England
World War I (29 May 1918 - 29 October 1919)
World War II (30 July 1940 - 10 January 1945)
Alexander Lowenstein was born in Hawthorn Victoria on 17 May 1888, one of five children to Alexander Lowenstein and Anna Noble.
He married Ida Pearl in Devonport Tasmania on 11 April 1912. Known as Marion, she passed away in 1959.
An estate agent, he enlisted in Sydney on 29 May 1918. He gave his address c/- Devonport TAS. It should be noted there is no obvious connection to Haberfield from available records.
He left Sydney aboard SS Gaika on 30 July 1918, disembarking in London on 13 October 1918.
Upon arrival he was transferred to the 13th Training Battalion before re-joining the 56th Battalion on 10 November 1918.
He proceeded to France on 25 January 1919. He then had various detachments to different divisions, taking part in repatriation movements.
He returned to Australia aboard HT Ajana on 19 August 1919, disembarking on 9 October. He was discharged on 29 October 1919.
During World War Two he enlisted in Hobart TAS on 30 May 1941. He served with the B Section of the 15th Supply Depot Company until his discharge on 19 April 1944.
He passed away in Hobart TAS on 15 December 1970.
As stated earlier, there is no obvious attachment to Haberfield. There were family members living in Ryde, Burwood and Willoughby.
According to Australian War Memorial records, Alexander Lowenstein is the only person of that surname listed on World War One Embarkation Rolls.
https://recordsearch.naa.gov.au/SearchNRetrieve/Interface/ViewImage.aspx?B=8213132
https://recordsearch.naa.gov.au/SearchNRetrieve/Interface/ViewImage.aspx?B=6368367
30th Infantry Battalion
Leslie Oliver Lulham
5 May 1900 - Nabiac New South Wales
20 July 1983 - Newcastle New South Wales
Rank: Private
Service No: 5048
Religion: Church of England
World War I (26 April 1917 - 3 October 1919)
World War II (12 May 1942 - 20 July 1943)
Leslie Lulham was born in Nabiac New South Wales on 5 May 1900, one of four children to John Lulham and Isabella Bowers.
A farm hand, enlisted in Sydney on 26 April 1917 with his father’s permission. He gave his father’s address in Nabiac NSW. There is no obvious connection to Haberfield.
The 30th Battalion’s 14th reinforcements left Sydney on 10 May 1917 aboard HMAT Marathon, disembarking in Devonport on 20 July.
Whilst in Fremantle he was found guilty of drunkenness and fined 2/6 by Major Bushell.
Following time with the 14th Training Battalion in Codford England, the 30th Battalion proceeded to France on 14 November 1917.
He was wounded in action on 19 May 1918. He suffered a gunshot wound to his left thigh. It was deemed severe, and he was transported to the 5th General Hospital in Portsmouth England.
During his recovery he contract venereal disease and was transferred to the 1st Australian Dermatological Hospital on 7 October 1918. His total absence from his unit amounted to 128 days.
On 10 February 1919 he was discharged to the Central Training Depot.
He returned to Australia aboard HT Khyber on 31 March 1919, arriving in Sydney on 14 May. He was discharged on 3 October 1919.
He married Maria Chaffe in Toronto NSW on 19 November 1927. Maria passed away in 1954.
Leslie enlisted for home service during World War Two on 12 May 1942 in Newcastle NSW. He was discharged on 20 July 1943.
He worked for the Post-Master General’s Office as a lineman until his retirement on 4 May 1965.
He remarried in 1956 to Kathleen Lloyd in Hamilton NSW. Kathleen passed away in 1983.
He passed away in Newcastle NSW on 20 July 1983.
His brother Herbert of Nabiac NSW lost his life in France on 11 March 1917. Another brother Alfred Victor also served, and may be the person listed as Lulham, V on the 1914-19 Haberfield Roll of Honour board.
He is also remembered on the Nabiac Public School Honour Roll, the St Paul’s Anglican Church Nabiac Honour Roll and the Nabiac War Memorial.
As stated earlier, the attachment to Haberfield has yet to be established.
https://recordsearch.naa.gov.au/SearchNRetrieve/Interface/ViewImage.aspx?B=4375574
https://recordsearch.naa.gov.au/SearchNRetrieve/Interface/ViewImage.aspx?B=6156170
https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/241031781/26004212
1st Infantry Battalion
Alfred Victor Broderick Lulham
3 June 1897 - Nabiac New South Wales
11 September 1976 - Taree New South Wales
Rank: Acting Lance Corporal
Service No: 1384 / 1310
Religion: Church of England
World War I (6 November 1914 - 7 January 1916 & 12 March 1917 - 22 October 1917)
Alfred Lulham was born in Nabiac New South Wales on 3 June 1897, one of four children to John Lulham and Isabella Bowers.
Known as Victor, he was a store keeper and enlisted at Liverpool NSW on 6 November 1914. He gave his mother’s address in Nabiac NSW. There is no obvious connection to Haberfield.
The 1st Battalion’s 2nd reinforcements left Sydney on 11 February 1915 aboard HMAT Seang Bee, disembarking in Devonport on 20 July. Following training the reinforcements moved to Egypt.
He joined the 1st Battalion in Egypt where his service number was changed to 1310. The battalion proceeded to Gallipoli on 25 April 1915.
On 30 April he received a gun shot wound to his right wrist. He was transported to the No 1 General Hospital in Heliopolis, before being transferred to the No 2 General Hospital in Gizerah on 7 June. The decision was made to invalid Alfred to Australia and he left aboard HMAT Hororata on 29 July 1915.
Alfred was discharged on 7 January 1916.
On 8 January 1916 he was awarded a pension of £52 per annum, later amended to £3 per fortnight.
He re-enlisted in Narrabri NSW on 12 March 1917, serving in Seymour Victoria until 22 October 1917. Alfred held the rank of Acting Corporal until his discharge on 22 October 1917. During this time Alfred was found to be suffering from periarthritis and complete immobility of his right wrist. He had four operations to remove dead bone tissue.
Alfred married Isobel Murray in Taree NSW on 25 November 1922. Isabella passed away in 1978.
He passed away in Taree NSW on 11 September 1976.
His name may appear on the Haberfield Roll of Honour Board as Lulham, V.
His brother Herbert of Nabiac NSW lost his life in France on 11 March 1917. His brother Leslie also served, and his name appears on the Haberfield Roll of Honour board.
He is also remembered on the Nabiac Public School Honour Roll, the St Paul’s Anglican Church Nabiac Honour Roll and the Nabiac War Memorial.
As stated earlier, the attachment to Haberfield has yet to be established, however a third brother Norman was born in Leichhardt in 1903. It is possible that some family members lived in the area at that time.
Lunn, W
It is possible that this may be the same as Herbert William Cowan-Lunn. There are a number of soldiers with the surname Lunn and initial W, none of whom have an obvious connection to Haberfield.
https://vwma.org.au/explore/people?utf8=%E2%9C%93&surname=lunn&given_names=w&service_number=&commit=
Lynch, Patrick Kelly
Patrick Lynch (SN 28) is shown on Australian War Memorial site as living in Haberfield. He was discharged on 21 February 1918 and died 31 October 1918. Connection to Haberfield not established. Virtual War Memorial records differing details.
Source: Australian War Memorial
https://vwma.org.au/explore/people/348894
30th Infantry Battalion
John Cornelius Lyons
1892 - Jamberoo New South Wales
23 January 1958 - Concord New South Wales
Rank: Private
Service No: 3271
Religion: Roman Catholic
World War I (8 February 1916 - 7 April 1919)
John Lyons was born in 1892 in Jamberoo New South Wales, one of ten children to Michael Lyons and Margaret O’Keefe.
A dispatch clerk, he enlisted in Liverpool NSW on 8 February 1916. He gave his mother’s address at Jamberoo 31 Tressider Avenue Haberfield.
The 30th Battalion’s 7th reinforcements left Sydney aboard HMAT Hororata on 2 April 1916, disembarking at Suez on 9 June. After time in the 8th Training Battalion from 22 August 1916 he proceeded to France on 12 November. He was taken on strength by the 56th Battalion on 28 November.
He report to the casualty clearing station on 2 January 1917 where he was found to suffering from ICT (inflammation connecting tissue) of the feet, a common complication from trench foot.
He did not return to active duty until 25 April 1917, at which time he was taken on strength with the 62nd Battalion. From there he was transferred to the 61st, then the 56th Battalion before proceeding to France on 14 October.
On 28 April 1918 he transferred to the Divisional Salvage Party, but was back in hospital on 7 July suffering from influenza. He returned to duty on 2 September.
On 1 December 1918 he was found guilty of failing to appear at the place of parade on 27 November. He received four days field punishment No 2, forfeiting four day’s pay.
John returned to Australia aboard HT Orsova on 8 January 1919, disembarking on 25 February. He was discharged on 7 April 1919.
He married Rose Kelly in Ashfield NSW in 1924. Rose passed away in 1964.
John and Rose lived in Undine Street Five Dock from 1933. He passed away in Concord Hospital NSW on 23 January 1958.
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AIF Project https://www.aif.adfa.edu.au/index.html
Ancestry.com https://www.ancestry.com.au/
Australian Nurses in World War 1 http://ausww1nurses.weebly.com/co.html
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St David’s Haberfield 150 Years (Vincent Crow © 2020)
Tours of Haberfield Past and Present Part One (Vincent Crow © 2002)
Tours of Haberfield Past and Present Part Two (Vincent Crow © 2007)
Tours of Haberfield Past and Present Part Three (Vincent Crow © 2010)
Preserving Their Names 1914-18 - Ashfield History No 22 (Ashfield & District Historical Society / Ann O’Connell © 2020)