Cthpc-WW1 Anzacs Military Portraits

D_ DUTTON Driver William Dutton of the 2nd Anti-Aircraft Sub. Park D. Australian Field Artillery

August 21st 1917.
Driver William Dutton of the 2nd Anti-Aircraft Sub. Park D. Australian Field Artillery loses his life.

A motor driver from Brisbane, QLD, Dvr Dutton embarked with the 301st (Mechanical Transport), 8th Company, Army Service Corps (17th Divisional Ammunition Park) on 22nd December 1914 aboard HMAT Ceramic (A40). He was later transferred to the 2nd Ammunition Sub Park, Australian Field Artillery.
Yesterday whilst transporting ammunition to Hell Fire Corner along the Ypres-Menin Road, Dvr Dutton's lorry was hit by a shell. He was recovered from the wreckage and transferred to the 44th Casualty Clearing Station where he died from wounds on 21st August 1917. His friend, Driver Oliver William Woolfrey, was also killed in the explosion and is buried at the Menin Road South Military Cemetery.

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B_ BIDDLE Major Fred Leslie Biddle, D. S. O of the 2nd Brigade, Australian Field Artillery (died in Belgium)

In memory of Major
Fred Leslie Biddle, D. S. O of the 2nd Brigade, Australian Field Artillery who lost his life 100 years ago today aged 31.
He was the son of James and Helena Isabel Biddle, of 92, Vale Street, East Melbourne, Victoria, Australia.

A soldier, of East Melbourne, Victoria, prior to the war, he served for 10 years in the Australian Field Artillery where he was commissioned on 20th October 1910 and promoted to Captain (Capt) on 1st September 1913. At the outbreak of war Capt Biddle was commissioned in the 2 FAB and embarked from Melbourne aboard HMAT Shropshire for Gallipoli. The unit was withdrawn to Egypt in December 1915 and subsequently relocated to the Western Front, France, in March 1916. He was promoted to Major on 12th March 1916. He was awarded the Distinguished Service Order on 4th October 1916 for conspicuous gallantry over a three day period in July 1916 at the Battle for Pozieres during which he was wounded for the first time. Maj Biddle was repatriated to England for treatment and rehabilitation before rejoining the 2 FAB as temporary commanding officer on 25th September 1916. He was Mentioned in Despatches for distinguished and gallant services and devotion to duty in the field during November 1916. Maj Biddle was wounded a second time on 16th August 1917 and died of these wounds the following day at No 32 Casualty Clearing Station, Belgium.

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M_ MIDGELEY Gunner Henry Foster Midgley

August 2nd 1917.
Gunner Henry Foster Midgley of the Australian Field Artillery, Australian Imperial Force loses his life.
He was the son of John and Georgina Midgley, of Bayne Street, Bendigo, Victoria, Australia.

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G_ GOODLAD Private Oliver Goodlad, served with the Australian Infantry, AIF, 13th Battalion, Service No 1037

E_ EVANS Private William Evans if the 1st Battalion, South Wales Borderers

In memory of Private William Evans if the 1st Battalion, South Wales Borderers who lost his life 100 years ago today.
Private Williams had been attached to the 2nd Australian Tunnelling Company for approximately two weeks in Belgium, when on 9th July 1917, he was killed in action while constructing dugouts on the opposite side of the Yser Canal. His party was attacked by German troops, retreat made impossible by the destruction of the pontoon bridges and the entire party was killed or taken prisoner of war.

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M_ McGAHEY Gunner James Henry McGahey of the 8th Brigade, Australian Field Artillery

In memory of Gunner James Henry McGahey of the 8th Brigade, Australian Field Artillery who lost his life 100 years ago today aged 26.

He was the son of James and Mary Jane McGahey, of 13, Mathoura Road, Toorak, Victoria, Australia.
A 26 year old clerk prior to enlisting on 31st January 1916, he embarked for overseas with the 2nd Reinforcements of the 23rd Howitzer Brigade from Melbourne on 20th May 1916 aboard HMAT Medic. On arrival in France, he transferred to the 8th Field Artillery Brigade on 6th January 1917 and served in France and Belgium. He was killed in action at Messines on 7 July 1917.

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M_ McGAHEY Gunner James Henry McGahey of the 30th Howitzer Battery, 8th Brigade, Australian Field Artillery, Australian Imperial Force

July 7th 1917.
Gunner James Henry McGahey of the 30th Howitzer Battery, 8th Brigade, Australian Field Artillery, Australian Imperial Force is killed in action near Messines Ridge on the Western Front.
He was the son of James and Mary Jane McGahey, of 13, Mathoura Road, Toorak, Victoria, Australia.

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M_ McARTHUR Driver C McArthur of the 31st Battery, 8th Brigade, Australian Field Artillery

July 7th 1917.
Driver C McArthur of the 31st Battery, 8th Brigade, Australian Field Artillery dies of his wounds.

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E_ EDMONSTON Lieutenant Alfred Jesse Edmonston-Fearn of the 8th Brigade, Australian Field Artillery

In memory of Lieutenant Alfred Jesse Edmonston-Fearn of the 8th Brigade, Australian Field Artillery who lost his life 100 years ago today aged 30.

He was the son of Sefton and Maria L. Edmonston-Fearn; husband of D. Edmonston-Fearn, of 71, Barkly Street, Brunswick, Victoria, Australia. He was a native of Rawalpindi, India.

A professional soldier from Thornbury, Victoria, he embarked from Melbourne on 20th May 1916. Lt Edmonston-Fearn had previously served with the Royal Horse Artillery in England and on 6th July 1917, aged 30, he was killed in action at Messines Ridge, Belgium.

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A_ ANTILL Corporal Robert Edmund Antill of the 14th Battalion, Australian Infantry

July 5th 1917.
Corporal Robert Edmund Antill of the 14th Battalion, Australian Infantry is killed in action aged 20.
He was the son of Josh and Alice Antill, of 43, Park Road, Haringay, London, England.

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C_ CLEGG Private James Herbert Clegg of the 46th Battalion, Australian Infantry

In memory of Private James Herbert Clegg of the 46th Battalion, Australian Infantry who lost his life 100 years ago today aged 24.
He was the son of Joseph and Elizabeth Clegg, of Wandin, Victoria, Australia.
Private Clegg enlisted on the 12th July 1915 and embarked from Melbourne aboard HMAT Nestor on 11th October 1915. He was killed in action on 2nd July 1917 at Pozieres, France, whilst serving with the 46th Battalion, and is memorialised at Underhill Farm Cemetery, Ploegsteert, Belgium.

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B_ BICHENO Private Edwin Shelton Bicheno of the 3rd Australian Pioneers

In memory of Private Edwin Shelton Bicheno of the 3rd Australian Pioneers who lost his life 100 years ago today aged 22.
He was the son of William Benjamin and Kate Bicheno, of 94, Banbury Road, Bicester, Oxon, England.

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R_ RENWICK Corporal Andrew John Renwick of the 11th Field Company, Australian Engineers

In memory of Corporal Andrew John Renwick of the 11th Field Company, Australian Engineers who lost his life on this day in 1917.
He was the son of James and Harriet Renwick, of Margaret Street, Toowoomba, Queensland.

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P_ PHILIP Lieutenant Edgar Thomas Philip of the Royal Flying Corps and Royal Field Artillery

In memory of Lieutenant Edgar Thomas Philip of the Royal Flying Corps and Royal Field Artillery who lost his life 100 years ago today. He rests in Strand Military Cemetery and was the son of Katherine Philip, of Glencairn, Nagambie, Victoria, Australia, and the late John Philip.

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G_ GRAHAM Lance Sergeant Norman Graham of the 38th Battalion, Australian Infantry

June 9th 1917.
Lance Sergeant Norman Graham of the 38th Battalion, Australian Infantry is killed in action.
He was the son of George and Eleanor Graham., of 136, Carpenter Street, Bendigo, Victoria.

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B_ BRYAN Captain William Thomas Bryan of the Australian Infantry

June 8th 1917.
Captain William Thomas Bryan of the Australian Infantry is killed at age 35. He is the first student enrolled at Christian Brothers College in Perth. He was dux of the college in 1897 and 1898 and served as president of the Old Boys Association from 1907-1914. At Aquinas College he has a student house (faction) named after him called “Bryan House” as a mark of respect for what he did for Christian Brothers College.

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G_ GOLDSTONE Sergeant Aaron Goldstone of "C" Company, 37th Battalion, 10th Infantry Brigade, Australian Infantry, Australian Imperial Force

In memory of Sergeant Aaron Goldstone of "C" Company, 37th Battalion, 10th Infantry Brigade, Australian Infantry, Australian Imperial Force who was killed in action near Ypres. He is commemorated on the Menin Gate Memorial.
He was the son of Harris and Rachael Goldstone, of 99, Gore Street, Fitzroy, Victoria.

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B_ BARKER Private John Albert Barker of the
35th Battalion, Australian Infantry

Private John Albert Barker of the
35th Battalion, Australian Infantry was.killed in action 100 years ago today.

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P_ PEARCE Gunner Francis Robert Pearce of the 6th Brigade Australian Field Artillery

Gunner Francis Robert Pearce of the 6th Brigade Australian Field Artillery was killed in action 100 years ago today aged 28.
He was the son of Alfred and Hannah Pearce, Thane's Creek, Queensland.

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I_ IRISH ANZACS

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I_ IRISH ANZACS WW1

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O_ O'DONNELL Corporal John Patrick O'Donnell. 10th Battalion, 3rd Brigade, 1st Division, Australian Imperial Force.

Corporal John Patrick O'Donnell. 10th Battalion, 3rd Brigade, 1st Division, Australian Imperial Force.

John P. O'Donnell was born in County Carlow in 1890.He served in the Australian army first fighting at Gallipoli and landing with the first wave of forces on 25 April 1915. He later fought in France and seen action at the Battle of the Somme. In 1918 he was invalided home, during which time he wrote the last six poems of his only collection, dealing with the war from the perspective of an Australian. His brother Tom was killed in action in September 1917 while serving with the AIF.

D_ DIPROSE Dyer Albert Diprose 2735

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W_ WHITE Private John "Jack" White 1898-1945. Served in 41st reinforcements in the NZEF. (Photo provided by Kerri Thomas)

A_ ADCOCK Private Jack Adcock of the 47th Battalion Australian Infantry

In memory of Private Jack Adcock of the 47th Battalion Australian Infantry who lost his life 100 years ago today aged 23.
He was the son of William Henry and Mary Ann Adcock, of Herberton, Queensland.
​The photo is in the form of a post card. On the back is written
“To A. Hutton from his true friend Jack”

His enlistment into the Army took place on March 8th 1916, at Herberton.

He rests in Boulogne Eastern Cemetery.

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W_ WHEATON Corporal Roy Albert Wheaton of the Australian Light Horse 9th Light Horse Regiment, B Squadron (EGYPT)

April 23rd 1917.
Corporal Roy Albert Wheaton of the Australian Light Horse is killed in Palestine. He was awarded the Royal Humane Society Bronze Medal for attempting to save Captain Benjamin Digby Gibson of the Australian Light Horse from drowning at Hod Masaid Egypt when he brought him in from 100 yards, but sadly the Captain died.

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R_ ROBINSON Lance Corporal John Flinders Robinson of the 5th Battalion, Australian Imperial Force

April 23rd 1917.
Lance Corporal John Flinders Robinson of the 5th Battalion, Australian Imperial Force dies from his wounds at Lagnicourt.

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H_ HOLMES Gunner William Henry Holmes of the 36th, 54th and 56th Battery, Siege Artillery, Australian Imperial Force

April 23rd 1917.
Gunner William Henry Holmes of the 36th, 54th and 56th Battery, Siege Artillery, Australian Imperial Force is killed in action in France.

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41ST BATTALION 1916 MARCH