Gerringong Honour Board

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The names on the wall
Gerringong Soldiers
Memorial Hall
The Great War 1914-1918
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A SHORT HISTORY OF THE GERRINGONG SOLDIERS MEMORIAL HALL
It was during the early years of WW1 that discussions arose on ways to
honour those from Gerringong who had enlisted in the Australian Armed
Forces. As a result, the Municipal Repatriation Committee was formed,
consisting of local councilors and prominent citizens.
The first meeting was held on 8 June 1920, with the decision made to
construct a Memorial Hall. A subscription was launched and promises of £405
was pledged. Mr T.A. Noble gifted a block of land on the south-west corner of
Belinda and Fern Streets.
Varney Parkes (son of Sir Henry Parkes who had been Member for Kiama in
the NSW Parliament), agreed to design the Hall free of charge.
The successful tender for £1084 was granted to Mr Hopper on 20 June 1921.
On Saturday 19 November 1921, at 2.00pm, the Gerringong Soldiers
Memorial Hall was opened by Brigadier-General Charles Cox.
BRIGADIER-GENERAL CHARLES COX
Table of Contents
AYNSLEY, GERRARD...................................................................................... 16
ALEXANDER, JAMES ERNEST † ..................................................................... 18
AVERILL, CHARLES EDGAR GASTRELL ........................................................... 21
BIGNELL, CHARLES JESSE .............................................................................. 24
BROWN, GEORGE ELLIOTT ........................................................................... 26
CAMPBELL, DAVID GORDON ........................................................................ 28
CAMPBELL, GEORGE WALLACE .................................................................... 34
CHAPMAN, WILLIAM HENRY ........................................................................ 38
COOK, ERNEST ARTHUR † ............................................................................ 41
COOKE, GEORGE HERBERT †........................................................................ 43
COOKE, HAROLD ERNEST ............................................................................. 47
DEWESKE, DAVID ......................................................................................... 50
DONOVAN, GEORGE HENRY ........................................................................ 52
DONOVAN, JOHN WILLIAM † ...................................................................... 56
DOOLEY, JOHN SYLVESTER ........................................................................... 58
HARDING, JOSEPH BERNARD † .................................................................... 64
HARDING, THOMAS SYLVESTER ................................................................... 66
HENDERSON, RICHARD ................................................................................ 68
HOARE, FREDERICK CHARLES ....................................................................... 70
HOARE, WILLIAM ......................................................................................... 72
HOWARD, CECIL EDWIN (aka Cecil Paling) † ............................................... 74
HOWES, ALFRED FRANCES SIDNEY † ........................................................... 77
JORDAN, JAMES BRENNAN .......................................................................... 79
KELLY, DANIEL JOSEPH ................................................................................. 81
KELLY, PATRICK FANAHAN ........................................................................... 83
KILEY, TERRENCE BENJAMIN † ..................................................................... 85
LAWRENCE, CHARLES WILLIAM ................................................................... 87
LUXTON, FRANK ........................................................................................... 89
MCCLELLAND, ERNEST EDWARD ................................................................. 91
MCDONALD, LACHLAN CHARLES ................................................................. 94
MARSDEN, CHRISTOPHER ............................................................................ 97
MEALING, WALTER..................................................................................... 100
MILLER, GEORGE MALCOLM ...................................................................... 102
MILLER, HENRY GORDON ........................................................................... 104
MILLER, STANLEY GEORGE WILLIAM ......................................................... 107
STANLEY MILLER .................................................................................. 108
MITCHELL, ROBERT BRUCE ........................................................................ 110
MOORE, EDMON ALFRED † ....................................................................... 113
MOORE, NORMAN ALEXANDER VICTOR (aka Robert Moore) ................... 115
MOORE, THOMAS MATTHEW † ................................................................ 117
MURRAY, ARTHUR CLARENCE .................................................................... 120
MURRAY, CYRIL HARGRAVES ..................................................................... 122
MURRAY, DOUGLAS HUGH ........................................................................ 124
MURRAY, EDGAR........................................................................................ 126
MURRAY, HAROLD ALEXANDER ................................................................. 129
O’BRIEN, FREDERICK JOHN † ..................................................................... 131
O’SULLIVAN, RICHARD ............................................................................... 134
PARRISH, ALBERT † .................................................................................... 136
PARRISH, BENJAMIN ERNEST (aka Ernest Hilston)..................................... 140
PARRISH, THOMAS LINDSAY † ................................................................... 142
REYNOLDS, JOHN THOMAS ........................................................................ 145
RUTLEDGE, ARTHUR JAMES ....................................................................... 147
RUTLEDGE, ERNEST FRANCIS ..................................................................... 150
RUTLEDGE, WILLIAM HENRY ...................................................................... 153
SHARPE, WALLACE JOHN † ........................................................................ 157
SMITH, PHILIP HERMAN ............................................................................. 162
STRONG, WILLIAM ..................................................................................... 165
TAYLOR, REUBEN EDWARD ........................................................................ 167
TIDMARSH, CHARLES STANLEY .................................................................. 171
TUCKWELL, LINCOLN EDWIN ..................................................................... 173
WALKER, VINCENT JAMES NELSON............................................................ 176
WEBB, SHADRACK JOSEPH ......................................................................... 180
WILSON, DAVID .......................................................................................... 182
WYNTER, FREDERICK GEORGE ................................................................... 186
YOUNG, ALBERT HENRY ............................................................................. 189
It was during the early years of WW1 that discussions arose on ways to
honour those from Gerringong who had enlisted in the Australian Armed
Forces. As a result, the Municipal Repatriation Committee was formed,
consisting of local councilors and prominent citizens.
The first meeting was held on 8 June 1920, with the decision made to
construct a Memorial Hall. A subscription was launched and promises of £405
was pledged. Mr T.A. Noble gifted a block of land on the south-west corner of
Belinda and Fern Streets.
Varney Parkes (son of Sir Henry Parkes who had been Member for Kiama in
the NSW Parliament), agreed to design the Hall free of charge.
The successful tender for £1084 was granted to Mr Hopper on 20 June 1921.
On Saturday 19 November 1921, at 2.00pm, the Gerringong Soldiers
Memorial Hall was opened by Brigadier-General Charles Cox.
BRIGADIER-GENERAL CHARLES COX
AYNSLEY, GERRARD
Service No.
Served in the British Army
Born:
Staffordshire, England. 10 August 1880
Address:
Campbell’s Farm, Gerringong/Portland Works,
Longton. Stoke on Trent.
Occupation:
China manufacturer.
Age at enlistment:
35.
Unit:
The Hussars.
Rank:
Corporal.
Fate:
Returned
Died:
29 October 1959. Staffordshire. Aged 79.
During the Great War, the Aynsley factories remained open. Gerrard’s
youngest brother Ronald, was killed in the war.
He returned to the Potteries, living at Spot Acre, near Stone, travelling to work
on horseback. He married Ada Irene Walker. They had no children.
Gerrard made two journeys back to Australia after the war. In 1949, he
complained to the newspapers that -
“Australia in not what it used to be...he does not attribute the change to
two wars...but to the careless habits of Australians, particularly men on
the land.”
At the time of his death in 1959, Gerrard was living at New Trees
Windmill Hill Meir Heath, Staffordshire.
AN EARLY AYNSLEY DELIVERY VEHICLE
ALEXANDER, JAMES ERNEST †
Service No.
19025.
Born:
Gerringong. 2 June 1886.
Address:
42 Darlinghurst Road Sydney.
Occupation:
Bank Clerk.
Description:
5ft 9in. 132lbs. Dark complexion. Brown eyes. Dark brown
hair.
Enlistment date:
1 December 1916.
Place of enlistment:
Royal Army Showground, Sydney.
Age at enlistment:
30.
Unit:
4th Signal Troops. June 1917 Reinforcement.
Rank (highest attained):
Sapper.
Embarkation:
2 November 1917.
Ship:
HMT Commonwealth.
Port:
Melbourne.
Service:
Egypt.
Fate:
Returned to Australia. 30 August 1919. Died on Service.
Died:
4 February 1920. No.4 Australian General Hospital,
Randwick. Syncope. Aged 33.
Burial:
Gerringong Cemetery.
James was born in Gerringong on 2 June 1886. He worked as a bank
clerk in Sydney at the time he enlisted.
James was born in Gerringong on 2 June 1886. The youngest son to
parents Thomas and Eliza. He worked as a bank clerk in Sydney at the time
he enlisted.
James returned to Australia in August 1919, where he died in February 1920
at the Australian General Hospital, Randwick. According to the coroner, James
died from heart failure while under chloroform for a surgical operation.
SOLDIERS OUTSIDE RANDWICK MILITARY HOSPITAL
AVERILL, CHARLES EDGAR GASTRELL
Service No.
911.
Born:
Longton. Staffordshire, England. 25 October 1885.
Address:
7 Bond Street Mosman.
Occupation:
Stud Groom / Farmer.
Description:
5ft 5¾in. 134lbs. Ruddy complexion. Hazel eyes. Fair
hair.
Enlistment date:
4 May 1915.
Liverpool.
Age at enlistment:
29.
Unit:
1 Light Horse Regiment / 12 Light Horse Regiment,
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3 Reinforcement.
Trooper.
Embarkation:
9 August 1915.
Ship:
Runic.
Port:
Sydney.
Service:
Egypt, France.
Fate:
Returned to Australia. 8 September 1919.
Died:
March 1956. Staffordshire. Aged 70.
Burial:
Newcastle, England.
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Charles was born in Longton, Staffordshire, England on 25 October 1885 to
parents Alfred and Maria.
It can be assumed that Charles Averill knew Gerrard Aynsley and worked on
the Campbell’s farm at Gerringong. Both originated from the Staffordshire
area. Whether they came out together is unsure.
Charles arrived in Sydney on 17 November 1910, aged 25 on the “Australind”
THE AUSTRALIND
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A stud groom, Charles enlisted in May 1915 with the 1 Light Horse Regiment.
He contracted malaria in June 1917, returning to Australia in September 1919.
Charles married Marianne Penson at St. Mary and All Saints Church,
Trentham, Staffordshire in 1928.
Charles is also commemorated on the Mosman War Memorial, as well as St
Luke’s Anglican Church, Mosman.
This appears to be as a result of Charles nominating his brother, Godfrey, as
his next of kin. Godfrey was living at 7 Bond Street, Mosman.
ST MARY AND ALL SAINTS CHURCH STAFFORDSHIRE
MOSMAN WAR MEMORIAL
BIGNELL, CHARLES JESSE
Service No:
4979.
Born:
St Mary’s, Sussex, England. April 1897.
Address:
Willow Glen. Foxground. Gerringong.
Occupation:
Labourer.
Description:
5ft 9in. 142lbs. Medium complexion. Blue eyes. Brown
hair.
Enlistment date:
25 October 1915.
Kiama.
Age at enlistment:
18.
Unit:
20 Battalion. 13 Reinforcement.
Private.
Embarkation:
5 July 1915.
Ship:
HMAT Ajana.
Port:
Sydney.
Service:
France.
Fate:
Returned to Australia. 24 October 1917.
Died:
19 May 1936. Peak Hill NSW. Aged 39.
Burial:
Peak Hill General Cemetery.
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Charles was born in Sussex in April 1897 to parents William and Catherine.
He possibly arrived in Sydney on 14 February 1912 on the “Geelong”.
Charles was living at “Willow Glen”, Foxground, when he enlisted at Kiama,
aged 18.
Charles was discharged from the AIF on 24 April 1918, being medically unfit.
On 11 March 1917 he was wounded in action, gun shot wound left forearm.
Certain other medical conditions contributed to his medical discharge.
In 1933, Charles was involved in a wheat stealing case, but after the facts
were presented it was found that there was no case against him.
BROWN, GEORGE ELLIOTT
Service No:
315/5796.
Born:
Kiama. 4 November 1891.
Address:
Gerringong.
Occupation:
Carter.
Description:
5ft 8¼in. 152lbs. Fresh complexion. Brown eyes.
Black hair.
Enlistment date:
2 February 1915.
Brisbane.
Age at enlistment:
23.
Unit:
25 Battalion / 53 Battalion.
Sergeant.
Embarkation:
29 June 1915 / 3 June 1916.
Ship:
HMAT Aeneas.
Port:
Brisbane/Sydney
Service:
Egypt, Gallipoli, France.
Fate:
Returned to Australia. 27 February 1920.
Died:
20 December 1959. Grafton NSW. Aged 68.
Burial:
Grafton Cemetery.
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George was born in Kiama in November 1891.
Soon after arriving in Egypt, George fell sick with enteritis. In January 1916, he
was invalided back to Australia. In the Kiama Independent of 15 April 1916 it
stated:
“Miss Hall on behalf of the Red Cross Society presented to each of the
soldiers a kit bag. Private George Brown feelingly responded and said words
failed him to express his feelings that night, but he would ever remember the
kindness shown him by his Gerringong friends.”
After the war, in 1920, George returned to Gerringong. He was the last of the
Gerringong boys to return, and received an enthusiastic welcome home at the
railway station. “Home sweet home” and “For he’s a jolly good fellow” were
sung.
A welcome home was held at the School of Arts. George was presented with a
gold inscribed medal, the Band played, songs were sung and piano played.
Not long after these events, George’s father, who lived in Gerringong, died of
heart failure, aged 59.
CAMPBELL, DAVID GORDON
Service No:
1682
Born:
Gerringong. 20 November 1888.
Address:
Gerringong.
Occupation:
Dairy Farmer.
Description:
5ft 6½in. 140lbs. Dark complexion. Hazel eyes. Brown
hair.
Enlistment date:
1 November 1915.
Liverpool.
Age at enlistment:
26.
Unit:
6 Light Horse Regiment. 12 Reinforcement.
Trooper / Driver.
Embarkation:
18 November 1915.
Ship:
HMAT Persic.
Port:
Sydney.
Service:
Egypt.
Fate:
Returned to Australia. 28 July 1919.
Died:
23 March 1966. Aged 77.
Burial:
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Dick was born in Gerringong in November 1889 to parents Alexander
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Campbell and Margaret Sharpe. Working as a dairy farmer, Dick joined the 6
Light Horse, attaining the rank of Driver.
DAVID GORDON CAMPBELL
After the war, Dick became a keen member of the Gerringong RSL subbranch.
The youngest of the family, Dick was known to his brothers and sisters as
“Davo”. In 1925, Dick married Irene Lord of Berry (known as Ivy), a fine singer
who gave generously of her talents at many community and church functions.
Dick built a home on his property, calling it “Elambra”. He was one of the
earliest stud breeders of Guernsey cattle in the district and was frequently
invited to serve as a judge of the breed at agricultural shows.
Some years after Ivy’s untimely death in 1948 from influenza, Dick was remarried to Eulalie Roberts, a long-standing friend of the Lord family. He built a
home in Jupiter Street, Gerringong, on land which had been bought by his
grandmother in 1855.
Dick was always keenly interested in sport and as a young man played football
with the Gerringong Club. In later years he was a keen member of the
Gerringong Bowling Club. He was also a member of the Gerringong
Congregational Church.
His retiring nature won Dick a wide circle of friends, as was evidenced by the
big crowd which attended his funeral service at the Congregational Church,
where Rev. M.D. Macleod officiated.
DICK AND IVY ON THEIR WEDDING DAY
IVY AND ARTHUR
DICK AND EULALIE ON THEIR WEDDING DAY
Dick was father to Arthur, Maria, Stuart and Lillian.
CAMPBELL, GEORGE WALLACE
Service No:
3114.
Born:
Gerringong. 27 September 1886.
Address:
Wingewah, Gerringong.
Occupation:
Farmer.
Description:
5ft 7¾in. 144lbs. Dark complexion. Brown eyes. Black
hair.
Enlistment date:
9 November 1916.
Show Ground Camp, Sydney.
Age at enlistment:
30.
Unit:
33 Army Service Corps / 6 Light Horse 24
Reinforcement
Trooper / Driver.
Embarkation:
10 May 1917.
Ship:
HMAT Boorara.
Port:
Melbourne.
Service:
Egypt.
Fate:
Returned to Australia. 21 April 1919.
Died:
6 June 1970. Aged 83.
Burial:
Wollongong Memorial Gardens.
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George was born in Gerringong in September 1886, and was the elder brother
of Dick Campbell.
In February 1917, between enlisting and his embarkation, George married
Jean Miller, the only sister of Jack Miller, who had previously married George’s
sister Top On his return from the war, George bought a farm in Foxground,
which he called “Inverness”. Here he brought up his family.
GEORGE AND JEAN
George involved himself in public affairs as a director of the Cooperative Dairy
Society, President of the local P & C Association and as a member of the
returned Soldiers League. He was also in regular attendance at the
Congregational Church, which meant a seven-mile drive from Foxground.
GEORGE WALLACE CAMPBELL
GEORGE AND JEAN CAMPBELL’S 50TH WEDDING ANNIVERSARY
1966. GEORGE, JEAN, JUNE (DAUGHTER IN LAW), MARION, JULIE
AND IAN (GRANDCHILDREN)
CHAPMAN, WILLIAM HENRY
Service No:
2892.
Born:
Dewsbury, Yorkshire, England. September 1896.
Address:
Foxground, Gerringong.
Occupation:
Farmer.
Description:
5ft 4in. 120lbs. Dark complexion. Brown eyes. Brown
hair.
Enlistment date:
12 June 1916.
Kiama.
Age at enlistment:
19
Unit:
45th Battalion. 7 Reinforcement.
Private.
Embarkation:
8 November 1916.
Ship:
S.S. Port Nicholson.
Port:
Sydney.
Service:
France.
Fate:
Returned to Australia. 7 March 1918.
Died:
14 January 1991. Penshurst. NSW. Aged 95.
Burial:
Woronora Cemetery and Crematorium.
William was born in Yorkshire in September 1896 to parents Charles and
Mary. He had three siblings: Annie, Lily and Charles.
According to the 1911 England Census, William lived at 1 Simpson St.
Keighley, Yorkshire.
William married Edith Louisa Chapman in April 1924 at Leichardt.
William made a trip back to England, arriving in March 1957, on the vessel
“Arcadia”.
“Chappie” died in Penshurst in January 1991, aged 94. He had outlived his
wife and two children, Charles and Ronnie. He was a grandfather to Robert,
Gary and Sharon, as well as a great-grandfather.
SIMPSON STREET YORKSHIRE
KIAMA INDEPENDENT. 11 JULY 1917
COOK, ERNEST ARTHUR †
Service No:
2877.
Born:
Lidcombe.17 August 1899.
Address:
Lidcombe.
Occupation:
Farmer.
Description:
5ft 5¾in. 126lbs. Fresh complexion. Blue eyes. Brown
hair.
Enlistment date:
15 September 1916.
Show Ground Camp. Sydney.
Age at enlistment:
18.
Unit:
59 Battalion. 7 reinforcement.
Private.
Embarkation:
3 November 1916.
Ship:
HMAT Afric.
Port:
Sydney.
Service:
France.
Fate:
Died Of Wounds.
Died:
10 August 1918. France. Aged 18.
Burial:
Vignacourt British Cemetery. VI A 19.
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Ernest was born in Lidcombe in August 1899.
A farmer prior to enlisting, Ernest embarked from Sydney aboard HMAT Afric
on 3 November 1916. On 9 August 1918, he was wounded in action (2nd
occasion) near Amiens, France. That same day, Ernest was transferred to the
61st Casualty Clearing Station, France where he died of his wounds, aged 19.
He is buried in the Vignacourt British Cemetery, France.
ERNEST ARTHUR COOK
COOKE, GEORGE HERBERT †
Service No:
848.
Born:
Gerringong. 6 January. 1895.
Address:
Gerringong Post Office/Billow View.
Occupation:
Farmer.
Description:
5ft 10in. 154 lbs. Fair complexion. Blue eyes. Fair hair.
Enlistment date:
15 March 1915.
Liverpool.
Age at enlistment:
20.
Unit:
12th Light Horse. 2nd Reinforcement.
Trooper.
Embarkation:
7 June 1915.
Ship:
HMAT Chilka.
Port:
Sydney.
Service:
Gallipoli, Palestine.
Fate:
Killed In Action
Died:
31 October 1917. Beersheba, Palestine. Aged 22.
Burial:
Beersheba War Cemetery. Israel. Grave D.61.
George was born in Gerringong in January 1895 to parents William Cooke and
Jane King, who lived at Billow View, Gerringong.
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He joined the 12 Light Horse, serving at Gallipoli and Palestine. In 1915 at
Gallipoli, George was pronounced as dangerously ill with pyrexia (fever).
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George was part of the Charge of Beersheba. The 12 Light Horse had
travelled 30 miles the previous night in very dusty conditions with no water.
The horses were carrying heavy packs on average of about 120kgs.
The wells of Beersheba were vital for the welfare of the horses, many of whom
had been without water for several days. At about 5.00pm General Grant gave
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the order personally to the 12 Light Horse to attack.
“Men you’re fighting for water. There’s no water between this side of
Beersheba and Esani. Use your bayonets as swords. I wish you the best of
luck.”
According to Trooper Dengate:
“we got mounted, cantered about a quarter of a mile up a bit of a rise lined up
along the brow of a hill paused a moment, and then went atom, the ground
was none too smooth, which caused our line to get twisted a bit . . . Captain
Davies let out a yell at the top of his voice . . . that started them all we spurred
our horses . . . the bullets got thicker…three or four horses came down, others
with no riders on kept going, the saddles splashed with blood, here and there a
man running toward a dead horse for cover, the Turk’s trenches were about
fifty yards on my right, I could see the Turk’s heads over the edge of the
trenches squinting along their rifles, a lot of the fellows dismounted at that
point thinking we were to take the trenches, but most of us kept straight
on, where I was there was a clear track with trenches on the right and a
redoubt on the left, some of the chaps jumped clear over the trenches
in places, some fell into them, although about 150 men got through and
raced for the town, they went up the street yelling like madmen.”
According to the Kiama Independent, George died instantly by a bullet in the
spine. Apparently the night before he died he said, “I think I’ll go to Gerringong
tomorrow to see the show”.
George is buried at Beersheba War Cemetery, and also has a memorial at
Gerringong Cemetery. George was 22.
Beersheba War Cemetery
GERRINGONG CEMETERY
COOKE, HAROLD ERNEST
Service No:
3046.
Born:
Gerringong. 1 August. 1897.
Address:
Gerringong/Billow View.
Occupation:
Farmer.
Description:
5ft 10in. 136lbs. Fair complexion. Blue eyes. Brown
hair.
Enlistment date:
26 July 1915.
Liverpool.
Age at enlistment:
18.
Unit:
18
Private.
Embarkation:
20 December 1915.
Ship:
HMAT Suevic.
Port:
Sydney.
Service:
France
Fate:
Returned to Australia. 15 December 1917.
Died:
20 November 1971. Gerringong. Aged 74.
Burial:
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Battalion/45th Battalion
Harold and George Cooke were brothers.
Harold was born in Gerringong in August 1897.
Becoming a member of the 45th Battalion, George returned to Australia
in December 1917 due to a severe case of pneumonia.
In the 1920's he was involved in football administration, being President
of the Illawarra League for several years.
In June 1929, George married Millicent Amelia Alice Riddell.
George was Deputy Mayor of Gerringong from 1936-38, and Mayor
from 1939-42, when he resigned in order to work on munitions at
Goulburn.
George was instrumental in having the new Gerringong railway station
being built of brick.
KIAMA INDEPENDENT. 18 AUGUST 1915
DEWESKE, DAVID
Service No:
416.
Born:
Campbelltown. 1897.
Address:
c/o Thomas Burke. Crooked River, Gerringong.
Occupation:
Farmer
Description:
5ft 3¾in. 126lbs. Dark complexion. Grey eyes. Dark
hair.
Enlistment date:
11 January 1916.
Liverpool.
Age at enlistment:
19.
Unit:
36th Battalion.
Private.
Embarkation:
13 May 1916.
Ship:
HMAT Beltana.
Port:
Sydney.
Service:
France.
Fate:
Returned to Australia.
Died:
4 April. 1942. Auburn. Aged 45.
Burial:
Rookwood Cemetery.
David was born in Campbelltown in 1897 to parents Edward and Margaret.
At the time of his enlistment, David was living at Crooked River, now Gerroa.
And was in the employment of Thomas Burke.
David returned to Australia early in 1918 due to a GSW received to the face in
early 1917.
He married Emily Jones in 1921 at Lithgow. They had two sons, Harold and
Laurence.
David died in April 1942, aged 45. At the time of his death, he was working as
a railway examiner.
David was of a bright and happy disposition, being popular with all.
DONOVAN, GEORGE HENRY
Service No:
2360
Born:
Gerringong. 4 February 1895.
Address:
Gerringong.
Occupation:
Butcher.
Description:
5ft 6½in. 142lbs. Fair complexion. Grey eyes. Fair
hair.
Enlistment date:
7 June 1915.
Liverpool.
Age at enlistment:
20.
Unit:
4th Battalion. 7 Reinforcement.
Lance Corporal.
Embarkation:
28 July 1915.
Ship:
HMAT Orsova.
Port:
Sydney.
Service:
Gallipoli, France.
Fate:
Returned to Australia. 16 May 1919.
Died:
30 August. 1955. North Narrabeen. NSW. Aged 60.
Burial:
Salvation Army Section. Rookwood Cemetery.
George was born in Gerringong with his other eleven brothers and sisters. The eldest, Denis, was
caretaker of Gerringong Beach, living in a shanty there.
George married a Salvation Army lass, Annie Quick, in 1926. She died in 2002, aged 96. She was
born in Montana, USA, of English and Brazilian parents.
In 1918, George was machine-gunned and suffered thirteen bullet and shrapnel wounds. One in
his head. Another shot off part of an elbow. He suffered pain every day of his life.
Although he lived with his wounds, he was a good provider, and in spite of the wounds and the
pain he worked hard as the bacon curer for Sylvester Brothers in Redfern, where the family lived
till 1936. To be a bacon curer one had to be very strong to lift, stack, soak, hang and reverse sides
of pork. He had his own recipe of herbs and spices which were closely guarded. Each year he
used to enter his hams and bacons at the Royal Easter Show. In his last working year he won the
coveted "Bacon Curer of the Show". His son Dennis still has the cup.
George had very little to say about the war years. He did make mention of the Marseilles
Mademoiselles, but did not elaborate. He spoke of Lone Pine. He praised the Sallies (Salvation
Army). He said that whenever they freed a new town the Sallies were always set up to provide
cups of hot tea to the troops. He said at times the war was stopped to enable the Turks and the
Aussies to collect their dead. George said the Turks were men just like they were.
At his first ANZAC Day after the war his mates asked "Blue why aren't you wearing your Military
Medal". George said he knew nothing of it. They told him that he had been awarded a Battlefield
Military Medal on their first parade after the battle. He checked with the authorities but there were
no official records.
To George, ANZAC Day was the most important day of the year, rain, hale or shine. If he could
not afford a new suit, he would dry clean an old one. He would send his son, Dennis, to a service
station with 2/6 to buy a gallon of petrol. George would come home from a Dawn Service, have a
good breakfast and be gone for the rest of the day. His son, Dennis, remembers marching with
him one year, and many times cheering him on.
There was always a dog around George. Rumour has it that his dog farewelled him at the station
when he went to war. Every day for the next four years his dog went to meet the train, and the day
George returned from the war, his dog was there to greet him.
Although George never went on many holidays, he did spend his long service leave (three
months) in Gerringong, enjoying fishing off the rocks, as he did when he was a boy. George's last
dog was a kelpie named "Skipper", which he took on holidays with him. The dog died in
Gerringong. In 1954 George and Annie moved from Belmore to Narrabeen, where he died.
Memories of Dennis Donovan. Son of George Donovan
GEORGE DONOVAN AND HIS WIFE ANNIE
GEORGE, DENNIS, ANNIE, JOHN AND GEORGE
DONOVAN, JOHN WILLIAM †
Service No:
505.
Born:
Gerringong. 20 August 1892.
Address:
Gerringong.
Occupation:
Dairyman.
Description:
5ft 11in. 133lbs. Dark complexion. Blue eyes. Dark
hair.
Enlistment date:
5 February 1915.
Liverpool.
Age at enlistment:
22.
Unit:
18th Battalion. 5 Brigade. B Company.
Private.
Embarkation:
25 June 1915.
Ship:
HMAT Ceramic.
Port:
Sydney.
Service:
Gallipoli.
Fate:
Killed In Action.
Died:
22 August 1915. Hill 60. Shot through head. Aged 23.
Burial:
Lone Pine Memorial (Panel 61), Gallipoli, Turkey. No
known grave.
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John was the elder brother of George.
He was born in Gerringong in August 1892, and worked as a dairy farmer.
John was a member of the 18th Australian Infantry Battalion which arrived at
Gallipoli in August 1915.
The Battle of Hill 60 was the last major assault of the Battle of Gallipoli. Hill 60
was a low knoll at the northern end of the Sari Bair range which dominated the
Suvla landing. Capturing this hill along with Scimitar Hill would have allowed
the Anzac and Suvla landings to be securely linked.
On the afternoon of 21 August 1915, the first assault was made by Australians
of the 13th and 14th Battalions together with the 5th Battalion of the
Connaught Rangers. With no effective artillery support, under fire from Hill 60
and neighbouring Hill 100, the infantry were decimated. The undergrowth
caught fire, burning to death many of the wounded. By nightfall the Indian
Brigade had managed a foothold at the base of the hill.
On 22 August the attack was reinforced by the Australian 18th Battalion, of
which Private Donovan was a member. The men were fresh and healthy, in
stark contrast to the veteran troops, but were inexperienced and ill-equipped,
even by Gallipoli standards. Attacking with bayonet only, they suffered 383
casualties in their first attack. According to reports, Private Donovan was
killed on the extreme left of this charge. One witness, who was only a few
yards away, states that Private Donovan stood up on the parapet to get a
better aim, and was killed instantly.
John was 23.
DOOLEY, JOHN SYLVESTER
Service No:
477.
Born:
Toolijooa. 30 October 1874.
Address:
Farm 370, Yambacoona, Leeton.
Occupation:
Farmer.
Description:
6ft 1¼in. 134lbs.
Enlistment date:
18 August 1915.
Liverpool.
Age at enlistment:
41
Unit:
19th Battalion. 4th Reinforcement / 22
Major.
Embarkation:
30 September 1915.
Ship:
HMAT Argyllshire.
Port:
Sydney.
Service:
France.
Fate:
Returned to Australia. 4 September 1918.
Died:
28 October 1946. Leeton. Aged 71.
Burial:
Leeton Lawn Cemetery.
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21st Battalion
John was born at Toolijooa in October 1874. He was nephew of Mrs
McCaffrey of the Brighton Hotel, Kiama, and cousin of Alderman Dooley of
Gerringong.
At an early age John showed aptitude for a military career and at the age of 22
enlisted in the NSW Lancers.
In 1897 he attended the Jubilee Celebrations of Queen Victoria, being one of
the two Australian special bodyguards in the procession. He was chosen from
his detachment to be presented to the Queen. There is a story that when
asked by Her Majesty where he came from, John replied, “Toolijooa”. “And
where is that?” Her Majesty asked. “Just near Gerringong”, he said.
NSW LANCERS PARADE IN LONDON 1897
In 1899, John went back to England with the Lancers for training at Aldershot.
He took part in tournaments and military tattoos, distinguishing himself at tent
pegging. On his homeward journey he disembarked at Durban and fought in
the Boer War. Here, he received the Queen’s Medal.
John was a member of the “Fighting 29” that took part in the battle of Belmont,
the first combat engagement by Australian troops from an Australian unit.
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John sailed to the Great War in charge of the 19 Battalion 4
Reinforcements. He was decorated at Buckingham Palace by King George V
for gallantry in battle and presented with the Military Cross. He was awarded
the Military Cross for his conduct during the battle of Fleurs in 1917. Here his
unit came under heavy bombardment. John steadied his men and directed
them to cover, saving many lives.
On receipt of the Military Cross, John received a letter from General Birdwood,
Commander of the forces in Gallipoli and later France.
Major Dooley also served as an officer in the Volunteer Defence Corps from
December 1940-1941. His son John served in the RAAF during WWII.
John was ever on the side of the weak against the strong whenever there
were any semblance or suggestion of oppression or injustice. He made no
enemies, a very rare achievement for a man who was outspoken in his
utterances and fearless in his defence of the right. John was a strong
vigorous man,
fairly exuding
physical energy and overflowing with
enthusiasm for every project.
He died in October 1946, aged 71, at his home at Leeton. John had been a
Councillor at Leeton Council for many years.
JOHN SYLVESTER DOOLEY.
JOHN SYLVESTER DOOLEY.
HARDING, JOSEPH BERNARD †
Service No:
1663/1764.
Born:
Gerringong. 1 April 1899.
Address:
c/o W. McCaffrey, Kiama.
Occupation:
Railway Fireman.
Description:
5ft 7in. 154lbs. Fair complexion. Hazel eyes. Light
brown hair.
Enlistment date:
30 October 1914/12 February 1915.
Liverpool.
Age at enlistment:
15.
Unit:
2nd Battalion. 4th Reinforcement.
Private.
Embarkation:
10 April 1915.
Ship:
HMAT Argyllshire.
Port:
Sydney.
Service:
Gallipoli, France.
Fate:
Killed In Action.
Died:
20 July 1916. France. Aged 17.
Burial:
Villers-Bretonneux Memorial.
Joseph was born in Gerringong in April 1899, the illegitimate son of Catherine
Harding and Joseph Bernard McMahon.
His mother Catherine later married and became known as Catherine James,
residing at Geddes Street, Botany.
Joseph’s father did not want anything to do with his son, making no financial
contribution to him at all.
Originally enlisting in October 1914, aged 15, Joseph did not embark, due to
being drunk. He later enlisted again in February 1915, joining the 2nd battalion
in Gallipoli and France.
Joseph thought his uncle, James Ashley Harding, a constable at Balmain
Police Station, was his brother. Joseph was living with him at the time he
enlisted.
Joseph was KIA in July 1916, aged 17. Certainly the youngest soldier to enlist
or die from the district.
The Kiama Independent, nor any other newspaper, did not have an obituary
for Joseph.
HARDING, THOMAS SYLVESTER
Service No:
722.
Born:
Shoalhaven. 30 September 1877.
Address:
Toolijooa.
Occupation:
Farmer.
Description:
5ft 10in. 164lbs. Fair complexion. Blue eyes. Grey
hair.
Enlistment date:
9 December 1914.
Holdsworthy.
Age at enlistment:
37.
Unit:
6th Light Horse. 2nd Reinforcement/57 Battalion.
Bombadier/Corporal.
Embarkation:
20 February 1915.
Ship:
HMAT Marere.
Port:
Sydney.
Service:
Gallipoli, France, Belgium.
Fate:
Died:
1952. Bowral. Aged 75.
Burial:
Unknown.
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Thomas was the uncle of Joseph Harding, who died in France in 1916.
Thomas was born in September 1877 in the Shoalhaven. He was the uncle of
Joseph Bernard Harding.
When he enlisted he was working as a farmer at Toolijooa.
Tom, a Gunner, was the first Toolijooa soldier to be welcomed home. The train
station was decorated and the Gerringong Band played “Home Sweet Home”
and “He’s a jolly good fellow”. Alderman Moffitt gave a hearty welcome.
KIAMA INDEPENDENT. 30 APRIL 1919
HENDERSON, RICHARD
Service No:
Home Service.
Born:
Kiama. 23 March 1891.
Address:
Minnamurra Street Kiama.
Occupation:
Labourer.
Description:
5ft 10in. 145lbs. Ruddy complexion. Grey eyes. Brown
hair.
Enlistment date:
26 March 1916.
Kiama.
Age at enlistment:
25.
Unit:
Home Service. Officers mess. Cook.
Acting Sergeant.
Embarkation:
Did Not Embark.
Ship:
Did Not Embark.
Port:
Did Not Embark.
Service:
Did Not Embark.
Fate:
Discharged 25 November 1917.
Died:
17 October 1963. Aged 72.
Burial:
Wollongong Memorial Gardens Wall. Section J Site
21.
Richard was born in Kiama in March 1891 to parents John and Christina.
He enlisted in March 1916, but was not accepted on medical grounds.
According to Doctor Robert Beith, Richard had very limited vision in his left
eye, and suffered from rheumatism in his ankles and knees.
Richard married Lillian Axford.
Richard offered his services as an independent Alderman in 1929 and 1931.
He lived in Minnamurra Street, Kiama, most of his life, and was employed as a
horse driver.
Richard died in October 1963, aged 72.
HOARE, FREDERICK CHARLES
Service No:
5593.
Born:
Moruya. November 1890.
Address:
Lismore.
Occupation:
Farmer.
Description:
5ft 5½in. 144lbs. Fair complexion. Brown eyes. Black
hair.
Enlistment date:
14 February 1915.
Lismore.
Age at enlistment:
24.
Unit:
25th Battalion. 15th Reinforcement.
Private.
Embarkation:
7 September 1916.
Ship:
HMAT Clan Macgillvray
Port:
Brisbane.
Service:
France.
Fate:
Died:
1 December. 1960. Auburn. Aged 70.
Burial:
Unknown.
Fred was born in Moruya in 1890 to Samuel Mummery Hoare and Marion
Louisa Strudwick.
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He enlisted at Lismore and joined the 25 Battalion.
Returning home to Australia in April 1919, Fred was not welcomed home at
the station by the district folk, but quietly slipped home. It was decided that a
surprise party be held at his parent’s house. They lived in Gerringong and had
done much work for the local Red Cross branch.
Fred married Nellie Rose Marles in 1937. He died in December 1960, aged 70.
HOARE, WILLIAM
Service No:
3813
Born:
Moruya. August 1891.
Address:
Brisbane.
Occupation:
House painter.
Description:
5ft 7¼in. 145lbs. Fair complexion. Brown eyes. Auburn
hair.
Enlistment date:
10 September 1915.
Brisbane.
Age at enlistment:
24.
Unit:
2 Pioneers Battalion/26th Battalion. 9th
Reinforcement.
Private.
Embarkation:
31 January 1916.
Ship:
HMAT Wandilla.
Port:
Brisbane.
Service:
France.
Fate:
Returned to Australia. 21 June 1920.
Died:
1944. Randwick. Aged 53.
Burial:
Unknown.
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William was the elder brother of Frederick Charles Hoare.
He was born in Moruya in August 1891, and at the time of enlistment was a
house painter from Brisbane.
William married a Miss M. Cohen in Edinburgh in July 1917.
William was sentenced to 7 years penal servitude for breaking out of camp
and stealing 200 francs. This must have been commuted as he returned to
Australia in June 1920.
He died at Randwick in 1944, aged 53.
HOWARD, CECIL EDWIN (aka Cecil Paling) †
Service No:
4562.
Born:
Tottenham, Middlesex, England. April 1895.
Address:
Gerringong Post Office.
Occupation:
Painter/Labourer.
Description:
5ft 2in. 123lbs. Dark complexion. Blue eyes. Brown hair.
Enlistment date:
6 October 1915.
Liverpool.
Age at enlistment:
20.
Unit:
2nd Battalion. 14 Reinforcement.
Private.
Embarkation:
6 October 1915.
Ship:
RMS Osterley.
Port:
Sydney.
Service:
France, Belgium.
Fate:
Died Of Wounds.
Died:
Belgium. 2 October 1916, 3.00pm. Manor Court Hospital.
Folkestone, England. Gun shot wound right foot. Amputation
of left leg. Aged 21.
Burial:
Shorncliffe Military Cemetery, Kent. United Kingdom. Grave
443.
Cecil was born in Middlesex in April 1895 to parents Nancy and William.
At the time of enlistment he was working as a labourer in Gerringong, and
enlisted under the name of Cecil Paling.
MANOR COURT HOSPITAL FOLKESTONE ENGLAND
In September 1916, Cecil was wounded in action in France. He received a
GSW to his foot, resulting in the amputation of his leg. He was moved to
Manor Court Hospital, Folkestone England, where he died of his wounds on 2
October 1916 at 3.00pm.
SHORNCLIFFE MILITARY CEMETERY, KENT, ENGLAND
HOWES, ALFRED FRANCES SIDNEY †
Service No:
7482.
Born:
Manly. November 1897.
Address:
Crooked River, Gerringong.
Occupation:
Farmer.
Description:
5ft 6in. 132lbs. Dark complexion. Brown eyes. Dark brown
hair.
Enlistment date:
3 December 1915/31 January 1917.
Kiama / Sydney.
Age at enlistment:
18/20.
Unit:
1 Battalion/2nd Battalion. 25th Reinforcement.
Private.
Embarkation:
14 June 1917.
Ship:
HMAT Hororata.
Port:
Sydney.
Service:
n/a.
Fate:
Died Of Disease.
Died:
20 July 1917, 2.00am. City Infectious Hospital, Capetown.
South Africa. Cerebro spinal meningitis. Aged 20.
Burial:
Maitland Cemetery, Capetown. South Africa. Section
4.97577A.
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Alfred enlisted on 3 December 1915 at Kiama, as part of the Waratah
recruitment march. However he was discharged on 5 April 1916 for being
absent without leave on four occasions.
Alfred’s Father, John Lester Howes, lived at Crooked River, Gerringong, some
time after April 1916.
Alfred joined again on 31 January 1917. On his way to England aboard HMAT
Hororata, he contracted meningitis, and died at the City Infectious Hospital at
Cape Town.
Alfred’s personal effects were lost and never returned to his next of kin.
MAITLAND CEMETERY, CAPETOWN, SOUTH AFRICA
JORDAN, JAMES BRENNAN
Service No:
3073.
Born:
Address:
Omega.
Occupation:
Farm hand.
Description:
5ft 8¾in. 138lbs. Dark complexion. Grey eyes. Brown
hair.
Enlistment date:
26 July 1915.
Liverpool.
Age at enlistment:
18.
Unit:
Private.
Embarkation:
30 September 1915.
Ship:
HMAT Ballarat.
Port:
Sydney.
Service:
France.
Fate:
Died:
6 December 1963. Sydney. Aged 67.
Burial:
Orange Cemetery.
James was born in Gerringong in September 1896 to parents Michael Francis
Jordan and Ellen Brennan.
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After joining the 13 Battalion, a farewell took place at his parent’s house at
Omega, comprising of intimate friends and members of the Hibernian Society.
James was presented with a fountain pen by Mr. D.J. McInerney, country
district vice-president of the Hibernian Society. In making the presentation, Mr
McInerney said he hoped Private Jordan would use the pen first to inform his
parents of his welfare; secondly to communicate with his friends; and
eventually to say that the war was ended and the British Empire triumphant.
In the 1930’s, James married Kathleen Kerr, as well as moving to the
Kempsey area.
James died in December 1963, aged 67. He is remembered at Orange
Cemetery.
KELLY, DANIEL JOSEPH
Service No:
2395.
Born:
Address:
Gerringong.
Occupation:
Painter.
Description:
5ft 9½in. 154lbs. Dark complexion. Grey eyes. Brown
hair.
Enlistment date:
11 May 1915.
Liverpool.
Age at enlistment:
21.
Unit:
4 Battalion 7 Reinforcement / 56 Battalion.
Private.
Embarkation:
14 July 1915.
Ship:
HMAT Orsova.
Port:
Sydney.
Service:
Egypt, France, Belgium.
Fate:
Died:
Sometime after 1958.
Burial:
Unknown.
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Daniel was born at Gerringong in September 1893 to parents John Kelly and
Frances Harding.
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Employed as a painter he joined the 4 Battalion and served in Egypt, France
and Belgium.
Dan was extremely popular in the district and was afforded a most enthusiastic
welcome home at the station.
Dan has been extremely difficult
sometime after 1958.
to track down. It is believed he died
KELLY, PATRICK FANAHAN
Service No:
1980.
Born:
Gerringong. 26 May 1889.
Address:
Gerringong.
Occupation:
Baker.
Description:
5ft 5½in. 152lbs. Dark complexion. Blue eyes. Dark
hair.
Enlistment date:
22 January 1915.
Liverpool.
Age at enlistment:
25.
Unit:
3rd Battalion. 5th Reinforcement.
Private.
Embarkation:
13 April 1915.
Ship:
S.S.Kyarra.
Port:
Sydney.
Service:
Gallipoli, France.
Fate:
Died:
1958. Burwood. Aged 69.
Burial:
Unknown.
Patrick was born in Gerringong in May 1889. He was the brother of Daniel
Joseph Kelly.
Patrick was a sports enthusiast, ardent footballer, and well known in boxing
circles as “Patto”. He was a baker by profession.
PATRICK KELLY
On 3 September 1915, Patrick’s parents were told that he had died at Gallipoli.
The news was gradually broken to his mother who had been fretting over her
two sons at war. Patrick had in fact only been wounded.
After Patrick was wounded a second time in France, he was invalided back to
Australia, returning in December 1917.
KILEY, TERRENCE BENJAMIN †
Service No:
7511.
Born:
Nowra. 1889.
Address:
33 Renwick Street Marrickville.
Occupation:
Labourer.
Description:
5ft 9in. 180lbs. Dark complexion. Brown eyes. Black
hair.
Enlistment date:
27 April 1917.
Sydney.
Age at enlistment:
28.
Unit:
1st Battalion. 25th Reinforcement.
Private.
Embarkation:
10 May 1917.
Ship:
HMAT Marathon.
Port:
Sydney.
Service:
France.
Fate:
Killed In Action.
Died:
18 September 1918. Hargicourt. France. Shot through
head. Aged 29.
Burial:
Terrence was born in Nowra in 1889.
At the time of his enlistment he was employed in the railway service and had
been stationed in various parts of the state. His boyhood and early manhood
days were spent on his father’s farm at Toolijooa.
TERRENCE KILEY
Terrence was a keen sportsman, playing with the Gerringong football and
cricket clubs.
Less than two months before the end of the war, Terrence was KIA, being shot
through the head. He was 29.
LAWRENCE, CHARLES WILLIAM
Service No:
5125.
Born:
Hither Green, London, England. December 1895.
Address:
c/o Mr. Higgs,Toolijooa.
Occupation:
Farm hand.
Description:
5ft 5in. 135lbs. Fresh complexion. Grey eyes. Fair
hair.
Enlistment date:
6 October 1915.
Holdsworthy.
Age at enlistment:
20.
Unit:
3rd Battalion. 16 Reinforcement.
Private.
Embarkation:
9 August 1916.
Ship:
S.S. Makarini.
Port:
Sydney.
Service:
France.
Fate:
Returned to Australia. 25 November 1919.
Died:
1976. Lewisham, London, England. Aged 81.
Burial:
Unknown.
Charles was born at Hither Green, London, in December 1895.
He possibly arrived in Australia on 1 April 1912, on the SS Norseman.
At the time of his enlistment, Charles was working on Mr Higg’s farm at
Toolijooa.
Charles arrived back in Australia in November 1919, however he must soon
have returned to England, as records show that he married Amelia Jane
Taylor at Lewisham in London in 1921.
Charles died in 1976 at Lewisham, London, aged 81.
LUXTON, FRANK
Service No:
2019.
Born:
Cullompton, Devon, England. October 1890.
Address:
Rose Valley, Omega, Gerringong.
Occupation:
Dairy Farmer.
Description:
5ft 5¾in. 148lbs. Fair complexion. Blue eyes. Light
hair.
Enlistment date:
9 November 1916.
Age at enlistment:
26.
Unit:
12th Light Horse Regiment.
Trooper/Corporal.
Embarkation:
3 February 1917.
Ship:
RMS. Karmala.
Port:
Sydney.
Service:
Egypt.
Fate:
Returned to Australia. 29 August 1919.
Died:
18 July 1955. Campsie. Aged 64.
Burial:
Woronora Cemetery. Family Rose Garden 61. Plot
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Frank was born at Cullompton, Devon, in October 1890.
The 1911 English Census records show that he worked as a servant for the
household of William Shapcott, who owned the “Rose and Crown” at Tiverton,
Devon.
Frank was working as a dairy farmer at Rose Valley when he enlisted with the
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12 Light Horse. He attained the rank of Corporal.
Frank died in July 1955 at Campsie, aged 64. At the time of his death he was
working as a railway employee.
MCCLELLAND, ERNEST EDWARD
Service No:
344.
Born:
Foxground. 10 March 1880.
Address:
Omega, Gerringong.
Occupation:
Clerk.
Description:
5ft 8in. 139lbs. Dark complexion. Grey eyes. Black
hair.
Enlistment date:
28 August 1914.
Brisbane.
Age at enlistment:
34.
Unit:
9th Battalion.
Corporal.
Embarkation:
24 September 1914.
Ship:
S.S. Omrah.
Port:
Brisbane.
Service:
Gallipoli, France.
Fate:
Died:
2 November 1940. Griffith District Hospital. Short
illness after a stroke. Aged 60.
Burial:
Griffith Cemetery.
ERNEST MCCLELLAND
Ernest McClelland served in the Boer War (1899-1902) as part of the 3rd New
South Wales Imperial Bushmen. His service number was 2386. He attained
the rank of Lance-Corporal in 1 September 1902.
3rd NSW Imperial Bushmen in Natal, 1901
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Ernest was a member of the original 9 Battalion which landed at Gallipoli.
Upon return from the Great War, Ernest married a nurse from Kiama Hospital,
Miss Henry. They settled at Yenda in 1919, on the irrigation area,
concentrating on rice growing.
Ernest was a well-known sportsman and marksman. In 1938, Ernest retired
and went to live in Eastwood. A few weeks before he died, Ernest returned to
Yenda to plant his rice fields again. He was survived by his wife, daughter
Sheila, four sisters and four brothers.
Ernest was accorded a military funeral, with a guard of honour of returned
soldiers who threw Flanders poppies into the open grave. Whilst the Last Post
was sounded a plane flew over the cemetery and dipped in salute.
MCDONALD, LACHLAN CHARLES
Service No:
57001.
Born:
Goulburn. 28 March 1897.
Address:
Chatsbury, Goulburn.
Occupation:
Farmer.
Description:
5ft 8in. 160lbs. Fair complexion. Blue eyes. Fair hair.
Enlistment date:
5 February 1918.
Goulburn/Show Ground Camp, Sydney.
Age at enlistment:
20.
Unit:
6 Light Horse.
Trooper.
Embarkation:
10 June 1918.
Ship:
HMAT Wiltshire.
Port:
Sydney.
Service:
Palestine.
Fate:
Died:
5 December 1986. Canberra. Aged 89.
Burial:
Unknown.
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LACHLAN MCDONALD
Lachlan attempted to join up three times. However, being under-age, his
parents would not allow their boy to enlist.
It was not until mid 1918 that Lachlan sailed to war and joined the mounted
division in Palestine. His duties were mostly as part of an escort for huge
convoys of trucks, transporting wounded Turks and Germans to hospital down
the Jordan Valley to Jericho.
Settling down after the war, Lachlan went farming at Tarlo, near Goulburn. He
grew potatoes, corn and other crops, and ran a few cattle. When the flood of
1925 wiped him out, he started work at Kenmore Hospital, where he stayed for
38 years as outdoor attendant and manger of the farm.
Lockie married Elvia and had two children, Ray and June
MARSDEN, CHRISTOPHER
Service No:
7035
Born:
Preston, Lancashire. 26 March 1884.
Address:
16 Minnamurra Street, Kiama.
Occupation:
Planter.
Description:
5ft 5¼in. 142lbs. Fair complexion. Blue eyes. Brown
hair.
Enlistment date:
1 July 1916.
Lismore.
Age at enlistment:
32.
Unit:
Sergeant.
Embarkation:
25 November 1916.
Ship:
HMAT Beltana.
Port:
Sydney.
Service:
France.
Fate:
Died:
1941. Goulburn. Aged 57.
Burial:
Unknown.
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After the war, Christopher settled in Goulburn, where his bright personality
won him a host of friends. He had a whimsical humour expressed in a broad
Lancashire accent. His character consisted of courage, tenacity, honesty and
sincerity.
He was a lover of music, joining the local band. He was a regular attendant at
the Sunday night band recitals in Belmore Park. A good churchman,
Christopher was actively connected with the activities of St. Saviour’s
Cathedral. He was also a member of the Masonic Lodge, where he was held
in esteem.
During the war, Christopher was badly gassed. Despite suffering badly from
this condition, he never failed to maintain his cheery spirits. He was an active
member of the Goulburn RSL and the Rostrum Club.
Christopher ran a very successful vegetable market in town. He was keenly
interested in civic matters and several times stood unsuccessfully for the City
Council. With his wife, “Christie” was father to two sons and six daughters.
Christopher drowned while bathing in the Mulwaree River at Thorne’s Bridge
on New Year’s Day, 1941. With him were his son and daughter, Doreen and
Leonard, plus an employee of his, Norman Lambert, who had all travelled on
bicycles.
Christopher was seen to stand up in about 3½ feet of water and then stood in
a crouching position with his head submerged. It is believed he suffered a
seizure.
THORNE’S BRIDGE
MEALING, WALTER.
Service No:
92431.
Born:
East Sydney. 27 April 1896.
Address:
“Shamfield”. Old South Head Road, North Bondi.
Occupation:
Labourer.
Description:
5ft 3in. 126lbs. Medium complexion. Blue eyes. Brown
hair.
Enlistment date:
4 July 1918.
Sydney. Central Enlisting Depot.
Age at enlistment:
22.
Unit:
n/a
n/a
Embarkation:
Did Not Embark.
Ship:
Did Not Embark
Port:
Did Not Embark
Service:
Did Not Embark
Fate:
Did Not Embark
Died:
1966. Newtown. Aged 70.
Burial:
Unknown.
The honour board refers to an H Mealing. It should read Walter Mealing.
The honour board refers to an H Mealing. It should read Walter Mealing.
Written on Walter Mealing’s attestation form:
“Re: Walter Mealing no. 92431 of “Shamfield” Old South Head Rd. Nth Bondi.
Mrs Mealing states that her son has been very bad with rheumatism and is
now staying with his brother at Jerringong and she will write to him today and
ask him to report at this office.” 5.9.18
Walter married Linda and had four children.
MILLER, GEORGE MALCOLM
Service No:
3128.
Born:
Robertson. July 1886.
Address:
Wingeewah, Gerringong.
Occupation:
Farmer.
Description:
5ft 4½in. 162lbs. Medium complexion. Grey eyes.
Brown hair.
Enlistment date:
9 November 1916.
Age at enlistment:
30.
Unit:
6 Light Horse. 24 / Reinforcement. Advanced
Mechanical Transport Depot.
Trooper/Driver.
Embarkation:
10 May 1917.
Ship:
HMAT Boorara.
Port:
Melbourne.
Service:
Egypt.
Fate:
Died:
1962. Nowra. Aged 76.
Burial:
Unknown.
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George was born at Robertson in August 1886 to parents John Ritchie Miller
and Margaret Bailey.
George was the elder brother of Henry Gordon Miller, and cousin to David
Gordon Campbell.
At the time of his enlistment he was farming at “Wingeewah”, Gerringong.
A driver for the Mechanical Transport Depot, George returned to Australia in
November 1919.
He died at Nowra in July 1962, aged 76.
MILLER, HENRY GORDON
Service No:
1641.
Born:
Robertson. February 1893.
Address:
Wingeewah, Gerringong.
Occupation:
Farmer.
Description:
5ft 10 in. 182lbs. Fair complexion. Grey eyes. Brown
hair.
Enlistment date:
21 August 1915.
Liverpool.
Age at enlistment:
22.
Unit:
6 Light Horse. 12th Reinforcement.
Sergeant.
Embarkation:
18 November 1915.
Ship:
HMAT Persic.
Port:
Sydney.
Service:
Egypt.
Fate:
Died:
21 August 1975. Gerringong. Aged 82.
Burial:
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Henry (Harry) was born at Robertson in February 1893.
Harry was the younger brother to George Malcolm Miller and cousin to David
Gordon Campbell.
Working the farm, “Wingeewah” at Gerringong, Harry enlisted with the 6th
Light Horse, raising to the rank of Sergeant.
Harry married Elsie Isabel Nelson on 6 December 1924 at Gerringong, where
he spent most of his life as a dairy farmer at “Nestor Farm” Foxground.
He was a big man in physical stature who also had a big capacity to do things
for the welfare of his fellow man. He played a big role in farming organisations
particularly the Primary Producers’ Union. Harry served as an Alderman and
Mayor of Gerringong Council, playing a role in several outstanding projects.
Harry was a stalwart committeeman of Berry Agricultural Society and was
honoured President for a period. Upon his return from the war he played a
leading role in the RSL movement of which he was a life member.
Harry possessed a strong Christian faith and was a loyal member of the
Gerringong Congregational Church of which he served as Secretary and
Deacon, and was a choir member. He played a large part in the establishment
of “Nestor House” Conference Centre in Gerringong.
Harry held strong convictions on temperance matters and for many years was
a leader of the Independent Order of Good Templars as a member of
Daybreak Lodge Gerringong.
A keen lover of music, Harry was also a member of the Gerringong Town
Band.
Harry died in August 1975 at Gerringong, aged 82. Rev. J.S. Robinson
officiated the service at Gerringong Congregational Church (where members
of the RSL formed a guard of honour) followed by the funeral at Gerringong
Cemetery. His wife Elsie and daughter Bessie had predeceased him. Harry
was living at 150 Fern Street, which is just south of the petrol station.
HENRY GORDON MILLER
Henry married Elsie Isabel Nelson on 6 December 1924 at Gerringong.
MILLER, STANLEY GEORGE WILLIAM
Service No:
3127.
Born:
Gerringong. 27 June 1888.
Address:
Gerringong.
Occupation:
Farmer.
Description:
5ft 6¼in. 150lbs. Fair complexion. Blue eyes. Fair hair.
Enlistment date:
9 November 1916.
Age at enlistment:
28.
Unit:
6 Light Horse. 24 Reinforcement. 38 Coy
Australian Mtd Div Train.
Trooper/Driver
Embarkation:
10 May 1917.
Ship:
HMAT Boorara.
Port:
Melbourne.
Service:
Egypt.
Fate:
Died:
29 March 1962. Toolijooa. Aged 73.
Burial:
Wollongong Memorial Gardens. Individual Rose 4D.
Plot 50.
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STANLEY MILLER
MITCHELL, ROBERT BRUCE
Service No:
1641.
Born:
“Mt Mitchell” Rose Valley. 22 December 1863.
Address:
West Mead Street Drummoyne.
Occupation:
Contractor.
Description:
5ft. 10in. 139lbs. Dark complexion. Blue eyes. Dark
hair.
Enlistment date:
24 September 1915.
Holdsworthy.
Age at enlistment:
51.
Unit:
7 Aust. Mobile Vet Section.
Trooper.
Embarkation:
10 November 1915.
Ship:
HMAT Orsova.
Port:
Sydney.
Service:
Egypt.
Fate:
Died:
1950. Annandale. Aged 87.
Burial:
Unknown.
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Taken from the Kiama Independent of 21 June 1950.
Robert was born at “Mt Mitchell” Rose Valley in December 1863.
He enlisted in September 1915, joining the 7th Australian Mobile Vet Section.
On his return, Robert, along with fellow soldier Norman Moore, was afforded a
welcome home at Omega Public School, organised by the Parents and
Citizens Association. Both soldiers were ex-pupils of the school. 200 people
from the district including the Gerringong Band gathered in the school
grounds, with light supplied by motor cars present.
Alderman Miller, a fellow pupil with Robert, spoke of his record in the Boer War
and the most recent engagements. He was glad to see Trooper Mitchell so
well after his trying experiences, seeing he was well over the military age.
Both soldiers were presented with a leather suit case and silver-plated shaving
set on behalf of the residents of Omega and Rose Valley.
OMEGA PUBLIC SCHOOL
Robert responded saying that he had seen many lands, but considered sunny
NSW , and particularly the South Coast second to none. He made grateful
reference to the good work done by the women of Australia during the war.
Robert died at Annandale in 1950, aged 87.
According to the Kiama Independent of 21 June 1950:
“The recent death of Mr. Robert Bruce Mitchell in Sydney removes a wellknown district personality. Born at Mt Mitchell, Rose Valley, he was educated
at Omega School. He was employed in later years as a bank clerk and
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following the 1 World War was in the employ of the Gerringong Municipal
Council. He had a distinguished war service, having served in both the Boer
War and World War I.
With Ernest Edward McClelland (also mentioned on the honour roll), Robert
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served with the 3 New South Wales Imperial Bushmen as a Trooper, in the
Boer War (1899-1902). He was invalided back to Australia on 21 November
1901.”
MOORE, EDMON ALFRED †
Service No:
1393.
Born:
Mole Creek, Wilmot. Tasmania. March 1891.
Address:
Omega, Gerringong..
Occupation:
Farmer/Labourer.
Description:
hair.
Enlistment date:
13 November 1914.
Liverpool.
Age at enlistment:
23.
Unit:
3 Battalion. 2
Private.
Embarkation:
11 February 1915.
Ship:
HMAT Seang Bee.
Port:
Sydney.
Service:
Gallipoli.
Fate:
Killed In Action.
Died:
19 May 1915. Gallipoli. Aged 24.
Burial:
4 Battalion Parade Ground Cemetery. Gallipoli.
Grave B.1.
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Edmon was born at Mole Creek, Wilmot, Tasmania in February 1891.
Edmon was the elder brother of Norman Alexander Victor Moore and cousin to
Thomas Matthew Moore.
He lived with his parents at Omega where he worked as a labourer.
Edmon was KIA on 19 May 1915 at Gallipoli, aged 24.
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MOORE, NORMAN ALEXANDER VICTOR (aka Robert
Moore)
Service No:
2353/6518
Born:
Mole Creek, Deloraine. Tasmania. 22 December 1899.
Address:
Omega, Gerringong.
Occupation:
Labourer.
Description:
5ft 6¾in. 136lbs. Fresh complexion. Blue eyes. Brown
hair.
Enlistment date:
7 November 1915/26 April 1916.
Casula.
Age at enlistment:
16.
Unit:
1st Aust. Light Horse. 16 Reinforcement / 4
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Battalion 21 Reinforcement.
Trooper/Private
Embarkation:
2 October 1916.
Ship:
HMAT Aeneas.
Port:
Sydney.
Service:
France.
Fate:
Died:
17 May 1978. Minnamurra. Aged 78.
Burial:
Wollongong Memorial Gardens.
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Norman was born at Mole Creek, Deloraine, Tasmania, in December 1899.
Living at Omega, he worked as a labourer.
Norman was the younger brother of Edmon Alfred Moore and cousin to
Thomas Matthew Moore.
Norman first joined in November 1915, aged 15. This was a few months after
the death of his brother Edmon at Gallipoli, and cousin Thomas in training.
One would have to question whether Norman was in the right state of mind
when he first enlisted, as not long after joining he deserted.
He enlisted again in April 1916, under the assumed name of Robert Moore.
Norman was eventually charged with desertion and sentenced to 10 years
penal servitude. The sentence was suspended.
Norman died at Minnamurra in May 1978, aged 78.
MOORE, THOMAS MATTHEW †
Service No:
No Service Number.
Born:
Temora. 1893.
Address:
Gerringong.
Occupation:
Engine cleaner.
Description:
5ft 6in. 140lbs. Ruddy complexion. Grey eyes. Brown
hair.
Enlistment date:
19 July 1915.
Liverpool.
Age at enlistment:
22.
Unit:
Private.
Embarkation:
Did Not Embark.
Ship:
n/a
Port:
n/a
Service:
n/a
Fate:
Died In Training.
Died:
12 August 1915. Kiama Hospital. Pneumonia.
Burial:
Kiama Cemetery.
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Thomas was born at Temora in 1893.
He lived at Gerringong and worked as an engine cleaner.
Thomas Moore had been admitted to Kiama Hospital with pneumonia in June
1915. After he was discharged he went to camp at Liverpool where evidently
the strenuous life was too much for his weak state. He was granted a leave
pass from August 2 -7. After visiting his parents at Omega, he was once again
admitted to Kiama Hospital. Here he died on 12 August 1915.
A service was held at the Kiama Catholic Church, after which the cortege
wended its way to the North Kiama cemetery. Shops were closed and flags at
half mast. There is conjecture that authorities could have done more in
providing a military funeral.
Thomas was a cousin to Edmon Moore who had previously been killed at
Gallipoli. He had been eager to take his place in the firing line, ever since
Edmon’s death.
MEMORIAL TO THOMAS MOORE AND HIS FAMILY AT KIAMA CEMETERY
MURRAY, ARTHUR CLARENCE
Service No:
RAN. 2548.
Born:
Wellington. NSW. 18 October 1893.
Address:
Unknown.
Occupation:
Unknown.
Description:
5ft 6in. Fresh complexion. Blue eyes. Brown hair.
Enlistment date:
21 January 1913.
Unknown.
Age at enlistment:
19.
Unit:
RAN
Stoker.
Embarkation:
n/a
Ship:
HMAS Cerberus. HMAS Encounter. HMAS Penguin.
Port:
Unknown.
Service:
New Guinea, Dardanelles.
Fate:
Returned to Australia. 1920.
Died:
4 February 1945. Rockdale. Aged 52.
Burial:
Woronora Cemetery. Anglican. Section 7. Position
0299.
The son of Mr Alexander John Murray, headmaster of Gerringong Public
School, 1915-1918. Previous to this he had worked in Wellington for some 25
years. In 1919 he was appointed headmaster at William Street School,
Sydney. Mr Kebby from Kangaroo Valley proceeded him as headmaster at
Gerringong. Alexander passed away on 20 May 1933 at St. George District
Hospital, aged 73.
Brother to Cyril Murray, Douglas Murray, Edgar Murray and Harold Murray.
Arthur joined the RAN in January 1913, aged 19, attaining the rank of stoker.
He served in New Guinea and the Dardanelles.
Arthur married Mya Emma Falconer in 1944, just one year before he died at
his residence at 37 Verdun Street, Kogarah. Arthur and Myra had four children
– Ken, Ross, Pat and June. Arthur was 52.
MURRAY, CYRIL HARGRAVES
Service No:
11365.
Born:
Mudgee. 12 April 1888.
Address:
24 Gardiners Road. Daceyville/Public School,
Gerringong.
Occupation:
School Teacher.
Description:
5ft 7½in. 142lbs. Fair complexion. Blue eyes. Brown
hair.
Enlistment date:
6 November 1915.
Sydney.
Age at enlistment:
27.
Unit:
1 Field Artillery Brigade. 14 Reinforcement.
Lieutenant/Bombardier.
Embarkation:
15 January 1916.
Ship:
RMS. Osterley.
Port:
Sydney.
Service:
France.
Fate:
Died:
25 September 1975. Concord. Aged 87.
Burial:
Unknown.
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The son of Mr Alexander John Murray, headmaster School, 1915-1918.
Previous to this he had worked years. In 1919 he was appointed headmaster
Sydney. Mr Kebby from Kangaroo Valley proceeded Gerringong.
Brother to Arthur Murray, Douglas Murray, Edgar Murray.
Cyril was the eldest of the brothers.
He was born at Mudgee in April 1888.
Cyril worked as an assistant teacher at Pyrmont and Rozelle Public Schools.
He joined the 1st Field Artillery Brigade and rose to the rank of Bombardier.
Cyril died at Concord in September 1975, aged 87.
MURRAY, DOUGLAS HUGH
Service No:
RAN. 1704.
Born:
Wellington. NSW. 29 May 1896.
Address:
Unknown.
Occupation:
Unknown.
Description:
5ft. 6½in. Fresh complexion. Blue eyes. Brown hair.
Enlistment date:
1 June 1912.
Unknown.
Age at enlistment:
16.
Unit:
RAN.
Unknown.
Embarkation:
Unknown.
Ship:
HMAS Tingira. HMAS Melbourne. HMAS Cerberus.
HMAS Brisbane.
Port:
Unknown.
Service:
New Guinea.
Fate:
Returned to Australia.
Died:
20 April 1966. Newcastle. Aged 70.
Burial:
Beresfield Crematorium.
Gerringong.
Brother to Arthur Murray, Cyril Murray, Edgar Murray and Harold Murray. Twin
to Harold Murray.
Douglas was born at Wellington in May 1896.
He was a twin to Harold Alexander Murray.
Douglas joined the RAN in June 1912 (the same day as his twin), aged 16,
seeing service in New Guinea.
Douglas married Mabel Hannah (May) Musgrave in 1922.
He died in April 1966 at Newcastle, aged 70.
MURRAY, EDGAR
Service No:
59075.
Born:
Wellington, 1901.
Address:
Public School, Gerringong.
Occupation:
Clerk.
Description:
Enlistment date:
20 May 1918.
Liverpool.
Age at enlistment:
19.
Unit:
17 Battalion/20 Battalion.
Driver.
Embarkation:
17 July 1918.
Ship:
HMAT Borda.
Port:
Sydney.
Service:
France.
Fate:
Died:
10 February 1960. Hamilton. Aged 59.
Burial:
Unknown.
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Gerringong.
Brother to Arthur Murray, Cyril Murray, Douglas Murray and Harold Murray.
Edgar, the youngest of the brothers, was born at Wellington in 1901, and was
working as a clerk when he enlisted at age 17.
Edgar died at Hamilton in February 1960, aged 59.
KIAMA INDEPENDENT. 20 JULY 1918
EDGAR MURRAY
MURRAY, HAROLD ALEXANDER
Service No:
RAN. 1772.
Born:
Wellington. 29 May 1896.
Address:
Unknown.
Occupation:
Unknown.
Description:
5ft 6½in. Fresh complexion. Blue eyes. Brown hair.
Enlistment date:
1 June 1912.
Unknown.
Age at enlistment:
16.
Unit:
RAN
Unknown.
Embarkation:
Unknown.
Ship:
HMAS Tingira. HMAS Melbourne. HMAS Penguin.
HMAS Melbourne. HMAS Cerberus. HMAS Una. HMS
Fantome. HMAS Psyche.
Port:
Unknown.
Service:
Unknown.
Fate:
Returned to Australia. September 1919.
Died:
1951. Bankstown. Aged 55.
Burial:
Unknown.
Gerringong.
Brother to Arthur Murray, Cyril Murray, Douglas Murray and Edgar Murray.
Twin to Douglas Murray.
Harold was born at Wellington in May 1896.
He was the twin brother of Douglas Hugh Murray.
Like his twin, he joined the RAN on 1 June 1912.
Harold died at Bankstown in 1951, aged 55.
O’BRIEN, FREDERICK JOHN †
Service No:
1452.
Born:
Nowra. September 1888.
Address:
Gerringong.
Occupation:
Clerk/Postal assistant (Nowra).
Description:
5ft 6in. 138lbs. Fair complexion. Brown eyes. Fair hair.
Enlistment date:
29 October 1914.
Liverpool.
Age at enlistment:
26.
Unit:
13 Battalion. 2
Signaller.
Embarkation:
11 February 1915.
Ship:
HMAT Seang Bee.
Port:
Sydney.
Service:
Gallipoli, France.
Fate:
Killed In Action.
Died:
11 August 1916. France. Aged 27.
Burial:
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Reinforcement.
Fred was born in Nowra in September 1888. He grew up in Gerringong.
One of the most outstanding footballers on the South Coast, Fred was
familiarly known as “Boss”, having played for Gerringong and Nowra. He
captained the Nowra Warriors in their 1914 final loss to Gerringong. He was
also a fine athlete, horseman and runner. Fred was educated at the Christian
Brothers’ College, Hunter’s Hill. At his time of enlistment, Fred was working at
the Nowra post office.
Fred was carrying despatches when a piece of shrapnel struck him. He died of
these wounds, aged 27. He had seen action at Gallipoli and France as part of
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the 13 Battalion.
After his death, the Nowra Warriors sent a framed photo of their 1914 team
captained by Fred to his mother, Keziah.
Keziah, was postmistress at Gerringong for nearly 40 years. During her life
she suffered many tragedies. She lost her husband Frederick early, as well as
one of her sons, Claude (Ossie).
MEMORIAL TO FREDERICK O’BRIEN AT GERRINGONG CEMETERY
O’SULLIVAN, RICHARD
Service No:
953.
Born:
Killmallock, Limerick. Ireland. January 1892.
Address:
Loftus.
Occupation:
Labourer.
Description:
5ft 9½in. 140lbs. Sallow complexion. Blue eyes. Brown
hair.
Enlistment date:
21 July 1915.
Liverpool.
Age at enlistment:
23.
Unit:
30 Battalion. D Company.
Driver.
Embarkation:
9 November 1915.
Ship:
HMAT Beltana.
Port:
Sydney.
Service:
France, Belgium.
Fate:
Died:
27 January 1967. Sydney. Aged 75.
Burial:
Macquarie Park Cemetery and Crematorium. RC
Lawn. Row 39 Plot 0037.
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Richard was born at Limerick Ireland in January 1892.
According to the 1901 census, Richard may have lived with his grandparents,
at Knocknaseed, Coom, Kerry, and had siblings Mary and Morty.
According to Irish census records, he may have worked as a servant to Mary
Browne at Mountblakeney, Limerick in 1911.
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Richard became a Driver in the 30 Battalion, serving in France and Belgium.
He died in Sydney in January 1967, aged 75.
PARRISH, ALBERT †
Service No:
3608.
Born:
Foxground. 7 January 1888.
Address:
Gerringong.
Occupation:
Farmer.
Description:
5ft 8¾in. 154lbs. Dark complexion. Grey eyes. Brown
hair.
Enlistment date:
23 August 1915.
Lismore.
Age at enlistment:
27.
Unit:
25 Battalion. 8 Reinforcement. 2
Battalion.
Lance Corporal.
Embarkation:
3 January 1916.
Ship:
HMAT Kyarra.
Port:
Brisbane.
Service:
France.
Fate:
Killed In Action.
Died:
27 May 1918. France. Aged 30.
Burial:
Franvillers Communal Cemetery Extension. Grave
reference: I.C.9.
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Pioneer
Albert was the eldest of the Parrish brothers, born at Foxground in January
1888 to Thomas Parrish and Susanna Moffitt, who altogether had seven
children together. Thomas was one of the earliest residents of Gerringong. As
a young man, Thomas left Gerringong and was one of the pioneers of the
North Coast. For many years he tried his hand at farming at Mullumbimby. In
1923 on his retirement, he returned to Gerringong, where he served for
several years as an Alderman on Council.
ALBERT’S PARENTS THOMAS AND SUSANNAH
Albert embarked at Brisbane on HMAT Kyarra in January 1916 with the 8
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reinforcements of the 25 Battalion, joining the Pioneers in Egypt.
He was KIA on 27 May 1918 at Pont Noyelle by a bursting shell.
According to Lieutenant Grove of the Australian Pioneers:
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He worked at the Q.M.’s store. His brother was killed at Westhoek Ridge,
Ypres, last year, and I was with his brother too when he was killed. A. Parrish
was good looking, about 5 ft 10, clean shaven, and very quiet. I was about ¼
mile away from him at the time, and didn’t see him killed. He was killed by an
aeroplane bomb while looking after the store on the Main Albert-Amiens Road.
He was killed instantly.
According to Corporal Smith of the 2
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Australian Pioneers:
“He was killed instantly by a shell in the evening just before dark. He was
buried at Franvillers by the Padre, and a proper cross was put up. I took his
job over after he was hit. Jerry was shelling, and instead of staying in the dugout he went into a field and was hit there. Two or three others were killed
with him.”
According to the Kiama Independent of 19 June 1918:
“Corporal Parrish was a young man of excellent character with fine
prospects on the land.”
Albert was aged 30.
ALBERT PARRISH
PARRISH, BENJAMIN ERNEST (aka Ernest Hilston)
Service No:
575/4084.
Born:
Foxground. 2 September 1891.
Address:
Kennedy Avenue, Belmore. NSW.
Occupation:
Carpenter.
Description:
5ft 9in. 145lbs. Dark complexion. Brown eyes. Black
hair.
Enlistment date:
23 March 1915/6 November 1917.
Sydney.
Age at enlistment:
23.
Unit:
18 Battalion. 4 Field Coy Engineers/Instructional
staff.
Private/Acting Staff Sergeant Major.
Embarkation:
23 June 1915.
Ship:
HMAT Ceramic.
Port:
Sydney.
Service:
Gallipoli.
Fate:
Died:
31 January 1978. Concord. Aged 86.
Burial:
Macquarie Park Cemetery and Crematorium. A.J.
Hare Lawn. Row 18. Plot 0035.
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Benjamin, Albert and Lindsay Parrish were cousins. Their grandfather, Edwin
Parrish had sons Thomas (father to Albert and Lindsay), and Frederick (father
to Benjamin).
Benjamin’s mother, Augusta Wilhelmine Maria Berg, was born in Germany.
Married to Vera Honorah Parrish (nee Falls) on 4 May 1915 at Belmore,
Sydney.
Benjamin was wounded in the shoulder in Gallipoli on 1 September 1915 and
was hospitalised for about 5 weeks.
Benjamin was transported back to Australia in July 1917 suffering from bad
memory, fits, giddiness and headaches.
He enlisted again in November 1917, serving with Instructional Staff. Soon
after this he was granted leave on grounds of illness due to hysteria.
Benjamin was discharged on 15 January 1918 due to these fits of hysteria. He
had previously been admitted to hospital with epilepsy.
After the war Benjamin settled in Concord and became a customs officer. He
and Vera had at least five children.
Benjamin died in January 1978 at Concord, aged 86.
It is not known why Benjamin originally enlisted as Ernest Hilston.
PARRISH, THOMAS LINDSAY †
Service No:
3607.
Born:
Address:
Gerringong.
Occupation:
Farmer.
Description:
5ft 6¾in. 140lbs. Fair complexion. Blue eyes. Brown
hair.
Enlistment date:
31 August 1915.
Brisbane.
Age at enlistment:
20.
Unit:
25 Battalion. 8 Reinforcement. 2
Lance Corporal.
Embarkation:
3 January 1916.
Ship:
HMAT Kyarra.
Port:
Brisbane.
Service:
France, Belgium.
Fate:
Died Of Wounds.
Died:
25 September 1917. 3 Australian Field Ambulance.
Belgium. Aged 22.
Burial:
Birr Cross Roads Cemetery. Grave reference: IV.C.2.
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Thomas was born in August 1895 at Gerringong, and was the younger brother
of Albert Parrish.
Thomas was educated at Foxground and spent some of his younger years
around Gerringong, Foxground and Mullumbimby with his brothers and sisters.
THOMAS PARRISH
Albert enlisted with his brother Albert on 1 September 1915 and went into
camp at Brisbane. Here he trained for a while before sailing for England with
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the 2 Pioneer Battalion on 2 January 1916.
On his arrival he was sent to Salisbury Plains to complete his training, and
crossed to France in due course.
According to the Kiama Independent of 24 October 1917:
Corporal Lindsay Parrish has been three years at the war and had Hitherto
escaped without serious mishap, and it was natural to think That he was fated
to be one of those fortunate to be spared for return. He sent many interesting
trophies from the war, among them a belt composed of regimental badges of
famous fighters...His death was the crowning sacrifice of loyal and willing
service for his country, and Mr and Mrs Parrish have still another son fighting
with the colours.”
REYNOLDS, JOHN THOMAS
Service No:
4888.
Born:
Ashfield. September. 1889.
Address:
Sydney.
Occupation:
Farm hand.
Description:
5ft 5in. 130lbs. Brown complexion. Grey eyes. Brown
hair.
Enlistment date:
17 September 1915.
Holdsworthy
Age at enlistment:
26.
Unit:
Private.
Embarkation:
8 March 1916.
Ship:
HMAT Star.
Port:
Sydney.
Service:
France.
Fate:
Died:
8 August 1955. Campsie. Aged 65.
Burial:
Rookwood Cemetery. M2. 18. 4112
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John was born in Ashfield in September 1889.
John was invalided home to Australia due to a condition known as DAH. DAH
is 'Disordered Action of the Heart' otherwise known as 'Soldier's Heart' or
'Effort Syndrome'. It was characterised by symptoms including exhaustion,
dizziness, sleep difficulties, joint pain, breathlessness and heart palpitations.
There was no sign of cardiac disease.
He died at Campsie in August 1955, aged 65.
RUTLEDGE, ARTHUR JAMES
Service No:
1762.
Born:
Address:
Gerringong.
Occupation:
Farm Labourer.
Description:
5 ft. 6¾in. 144lbs. Fair complexion. Blue eyes. Red
hair.
Enlistment date:
30 September 1915.
Holdsworthy.
Age at enlistment:
20.
Unit:
7 Light Horse. 12 Reinforcement.
Trooper.
Embarkation:
18 November 1915.
Ship:
HMAT Persic.
Port:
Sydney.
Service:
Egypt.
Fate:
Died:
September 1946. Murwillumbah. Aged 51.
Burial:
Murwillumbah General Cemetery. Church of England
Section.
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Arthur was born in Gerringong on 4 August 1895 to parents Francis Rutledge
and Isabella Mullet.
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He enlisted in September 1915, joining the 7 Light Horse.
Arthur had visited Gerringong with his sister Myrtle, staying at “The Lodge”,
only a few months before his death in Murwillumbah on 13 September 1946.
Arthur was aged 51.
At the time of his death, Arthur was working as a linesman and living at River
St. Murwillumbah.
RUTLEDGE, ERNEST FRANCIS
Service No:
N94494
Born:
Omega. 26 September 1898.
Address:
The Lodge, Gerringong.
Occupation:
Farm hand.
Description:
5ft 7in. 146lbs. Fair complexion. Brown eyes. Sandy
hair.
Enlistment date:
19 September 1918.
Kiama.
Age at enlistment:
19.
Unit:
n/a
Private.
Embarkation:
Did Not Embark.
Ship:
Did Not Embark.
Port:
Did Not Embark.
Service:
Did Not Embark.
Fate:
Did Not Embark.
Died:
12 July 1975. Aged 76.
Burial:
Unknown.
Ernest was born at Omega in September 1898. He was the younger brother of
Arthur James Rutledge.
Ernest enlisted in September 1918 at Kiama, just before the end of hostilities,
and did not embark. In March 1920, Ernest married Alice Hannah of Mudgee
at Lidcombe, in a very small wedding. They spent their honeymoon at
Katoomba.
MUDGEE GUARDIAN. 1 APRIL 1920.
RUTLEDGE, WILLIAM HENRY
Service No:
2374.
Born:
Bowral. January 1892.
Address:
Gerringong.
Occupation:
Farmer.
Description:
5ft 6in. 136lbs. Fresh complexion. Hazel eyes. Brown
hair.
Enlistment date:
9 November 1915.
Casula.
Age at enlistment:
23.
Unit:
Trooper.
Embarkation:
3 May 1916.
Ship:
HMAT Hymettus.
Port:
Sydney
Service:
Egypt.
Fate:
Died:
15 November 1959. Liverpool. Aged 67.
Burial:
Jamberoo Cemetery. Anglican Section. Row F.
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William was born in Bowral in January 1892.
He was a cousin to both Arthur James and Ernest Francis Rutledge.
William was in the same unit as another Gerringong soldier Wallace John
Sharpe, with both of them sailing together on board HMAT Hymettus on 3 May
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1916 with the 16 reinforcements to the 6 Light Horse.
After returning to Australia on 10 August 1919, William married Cessalena
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Pearl Rutledge (his 2 cousin once removed) on 21 June 1922.
CESSALENA PEARL RUTLEDGE
William died on 15 November 1959 at Liverpool, aged 67.
SHARPE, WALLACE JOHN †
Service No:
2377
Born:
Gerringong. 6 July 1891.
Address:
Gerringong.
Occupation:
Storekeeper
Description:
6ft. 165lbs. Fair complexion. Brown eyes. Brown hair.
Enlistment date:
29 July 1915.
Liverpool.
Age at enlistment:
24.
Unit:
Sergeant.
Embarkation:
3 May 1916.
Ship:
HMAT Hymettus.
Port:
Sydney.
Service:
Palestine.
Fate:
Killed In Action.
Died:
28 March 1918. Palestine. Aged 26.
Burial:
Jerusalem Memorial. Panel 58.
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Wallace was born in Gerringong on 6 July 1891 to parents James Wallace
Sharpe and Mary Jane Nelson.
Wallace Sharpe did not follow the family tradition of farming. Instead, he
worked with his Uncle, Will Nelson in his Gerringong general store. Often
riding his horse to outlying parts of the district, Wallace was very popular and
likeable, of good moral character, and fine manly qualities. He also played
tennis with the Gerringong Tennis Club.
WILL NELSON, WALLACE SHARPE AND GEORGE WILSON. FERN STREET GERRINGONG
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Wallace joined the 6 Light Horse, and with William Rutledge, left Australia on
HMAT Hymettus.
According to a Red Cross Report:
“Informant states that on the 28/3/18, the Regiment was in action against the
Turks at Amman east of the River Jordan in Palestine. During the advance,
Sharpe was hit by machine gun fire, together with two or three others.
Informant was about 50 yards away, and saw all the men hit, lying on the
ground. He recognised Sharpe who was still alive.”
“I knew Sergeant Sharpe by sight. He was a tall man standing about 6ft. of big
build, dark, clean shaved. He went out with Lieut. Ridgway’s party, when they
made an unsuccessful attack on Aman. We were in support; Ringrose was
the only man of the party who returned. He reported that everyone of them had
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been hit. This was on the 28 March, 1918. Another attack was made on
Amman 6 months after this and the place was taken. Some of us went out to
see the place where Lieut. Ridgeway’s party had been attacked. The dead
bodies were lying there just as they had fallen, and we buried them. Sharpe
was identified by some of the men. Sharpe was one of the most popular men
in the Regiment – He was a great leader of men.”
It was not until over a year later that Wallace’s death was confirmed to his
family. They would have been hoping against hope that by some miracle he
would be returned to them.
The memorial Service to Sergeant Sharpe was conducted by the Rev. W.T.
Hooker in the Gerringong Congregational Church. The rostrum was draped
with the Union Jack and Australian flag. In the centre was placed a large
wreath of white flowers with streamers of Sergt. Sharpe’s Battalion colours
(red and green). The whole service was uplifting, a note of triumph ran through
it all, in prayers, readings, anthems, hymns and address from Romans 14:7-8.
SMITH, PHILIP HERMAN
Service No:
642
Born:
2 February 1891. Brize Norton, Oxfordshire.
Address:
Hobart.
Occupation:
Dairy hand.
Description:
hair.
Enlistment date:
7 September 1914
Morphettville, South Australia.
Age at enlistment:
23
Unit:
12 Battalion / 13 Machine-gun Company.
Lieutenant.
Embarkation:
20 October 1914.
Ship:
HMAT Geelong.
Port:
Melbourne.
Service:
Gallipoli, France.
Fate:
Died:
March 1965. Surry, England. Aged 74.
Burial:
Unknown.
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Philip was born in Oxfordshire in February 1891.
Philip was born in Oxfordshire in February 1891.
His correct name is Philip Hermon Smith-Weston.
He married Lucy Marshall in Grantham, England, in March 1917.
Philip suffered a gun shot wound to his left thigh. In August 1916 he suffered
shell shock and was gassed in May 1918, being hospitalised for three months.
A reason why Lieutenant Smith’s name was mentioned on the Gerringong
Honour Roll may be as a result of a letter in the Kiama Independent of 23
September 1916 from James Arnott. He mentions Smith as living at Omega for
some time, and working for Mr. D. Mitchell.
KIAMA INDEPENDENT. 23 SEPTEMBER 1916
STRONG, WILLIAM
Service No:
2505.
Born:
Jamberoo. 15 February 1884.
Address:
Gerringong.
Occupation:
Farmer.
Description:
5ft 9in. 160lbs. Dark complexion. Blue eyes. Brown
hair.
Enlistment date:
22 April 1916.
Cairns.
Age at enlistment:
32.
Unit:
Private.
Embarkation:
19 September 1916.
Ship:
HMAT Seang Choon.
Port:
Brisbane.
Service:
France, Belgium.
Fate:
Died:
1965. Queensland. Aged 81.
Burial:
Unknown.
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William was born in Jamberoo in February 1884.
William’s family lived in Gerringong. He was wounded in action at Bullecourt,
France, on 7 June 1917, with multiple gunshot wounds. William was later
wounded in action at the Somme, France, on 24 April 1918, with a gunshot
wound to the face.
He died in Queensland in 1965, aged 81.
TAYLOR, REUBEN EDWARD
Service No:
20833
Born:
Address:
Ulutah, Woronora Parade, Oatley.
Occupation:
Electrical Mechanic.
Description:
5ft 9in. 133lbs. Fair complexion. Brown eyes. Brown
hair.
Enlistment date:
25 April 1916.
Sports Ground, Sydney.
Age at enlistment:
20.
Unit:
Dubbo Depot Battalion/Signalling Company Kiama/2
Light Horse Signal Squadron
Private.
Embarkation:
19 December 1917.
Ship:
HMAT Ulysses.
Port:
Sydney.
Service:
Egypt, Palestine.
Fate:
Died:
27 January 1964. Concord Repatriation Hospital.
NSW. Aged 68 years.
Burial:
Unknown.
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Reuben was born at Gerringong in February 1896.
An electrical mechanic by trade, Reuben joined the 2
Squadron.
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Light Horse Signal
He returned to Australia in May 1919, and died at Concord Repatriation
Hospital in January 1964, aged 68.
Reuben lived much of his post war life at 4 Shipham Avenue Concord, and
worked as a piano tuner. He married Doris and had two children, Gwen and
Alan.
SMH JANUARY 30 1932
TIDMARSH, CHARLES STANLEY
Service No:
N94935 .
Born:
Kiama. 14 December 1897.
Address:
Foxground. Gerringong.
Occupation:
Driver. Factory assistant.
Description:
hair.
Enlistment date:
22 October 1918.
Kiama.
Age at enlistment:
20.
Unit:
n/a.
Private.
Embarkation:
Did Not Embark.
Ship:
Did Not Embark.
Port:
Did Not Embark.
Service:
Did Not Embark.
Fate:
Did Not Embark.
Died:
28 February 1952. Brisbane. Queensland. Aged 54.
Burial:
Lutwyche Cemetery, Brisbane. Monumental section.
Portion COE3. Section 22A. Grave no. 51.
Charles was born in Kiama in December 1897 to English born Henry Tidmarsh
and Gerringong born Isabella Jane Morrow.
A driver, Charles enlisted less than a month before the Armistice, and
therefore did not embark.
Charles died in February 1952 in Brisbane, aged 54.
COURIER-MAIL. 12 JULY 1952
TUCKWELL, LINCOLN EDWIN
Service No:
3604.
Born:
Queanbeyan. 20 August 1896.
Address:
Toolijooa.
Occupation:
Carpenter.
Description:
Enlistment date:
15 October 1915.
Board of Health, Sydney.
Age at enlistment:
19.
Unit:
18 Battalion. 8 Reinforcement / 12 Field Coy
Engineers.
Sapper.
Embarkation:
20 December 1915.
Ship:
HMAT Aeneas.
Port:
Sydney.
Service:
France.
Fate:
Returned to Australia. 12 June 1919.
Died:
16 April 1958. Queensland. Aged 61.
Burial:
Unknown.
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Lincoln was born in Queanbeyan in August 1896.
At the time of his enlistment, Lincoln’s father was the schoolteacher at
Toolijooa Public School.
Lincoln returned to Australia in June 1919, where he later married Eileen
Margaret Tuckwell.
Lincoln died in April 1958 in Queensland, aged 61. At the time of his death,
Lincoln lived at 6 Nineteenth Avenue Mount Isa, and was a carpenter.
KIAMA INDEPENDENT. 18 JUNE 1919
WALKER, VINCENT JAMES NELSON
Service No:
595.
Born:
Kangaroo Valley. 7 April 1897.
Address:
Beachlands, Gerringong.
Occupation:
Wireless student.
Description:
5ft 7in. 137lbs. Medium complexion. Blue eyes. Black
hair.
Enlistment date:
26 July 1916.
Royal Agricultural Show Ground, Sydney.
Age at enlistment:
19.
Unit:
No.2 Squadron. Australian Flying Corps.
Private.
Embarkation:
25 October 1916.
Ship:
HMAT Ulysses.
Port:
Melbourne.
Service:
France.
Fate:
Died:
25 November 1965. Wollongong. Aged 68.
Burial:
Wollongong Memorial Gardens. First Rose Garden.
Section 6C. Site 29.
Vincent was born at Kangaroo Valley in April 1897 to Irish born John
Walker and Agnes Emily Graham of Kiama.
At the time of his enlistment he was living at “Beachlands”, Gerringong.
THE HOMESTEAD AT “BEACHLANDS”
Due to a very short leave, Vincent could not be afforded the same
send-off as other soldiers from Gerringong. A presentation at the close
of the Methodist service on the Sunday night of 8 October 1916 was
held. On behalf of the citizens, a wrist watch was presented, an electric
torch from the riflemen, and a kit bag from the Red Cross. Vincent was
ready to join the Australian Flying Corps.
Vincent was invalided home to Australia in early 1918 due to gassing
and pneumonia.
On 1 November 1923 Vincent joined the factory staff at the Gerringong
Dairy Society. For the last 13 years of his 42 year service, Vincent was
manager and secretary. In 1930 Vincent married Lorna Miller at Kiama.
Vincent was also a very good golfer, being Club Champion at
Gerringong in 1945, 1946, 1947, 1949 and 1950.
Vincent died at Wollongong in November 1965. At the time of his death
he was working as a clerk.
VINCENT WALKER
WEBB, SHADRACK JOSEPH
Service No:
3276
Born:
Kidderminster, Worcestershire. 1882.
Address:
Gerringong.
Occupation:
Labourer.
Description:
5ft 5¾in. 132lbs. Ruddy complexion. Blue eyes. Brown
hair.
Enlistment date:
9 August 1915.
Holdsworthy.
Age at enlistment:
34.
Unit:
4 Battalion/19 Battalion 7 Reinforcement.
Private.
Embarkation:
20 December 1915.
Ship:
HMAT Seuvic.
Port:
Sydney.
Service:
Egypt, France, Belgium.
Fate:
Died:
Kidderminster, Worcestershire. 28 March 1955. Aged
73
Burial:
Unknown
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Shadrack was born at Kidderminster, Worcestshire, in 1882.
At the time of his enlistment, he was working as a labourer in Gerringong.
Shadrack received a severe gunshot wound to his left forearm at Poziers on
22 July 1916. After returning to Australia in November 1916, he was medically
discharged.
Shadrack arrived back in England on 18 July 1930 on board the “Baradine”.
When he returned to England, Shadrack lived at 40 York Street Kidderminster,
and took up the position of time keeper.
Shadrack died where he was born, at Kidderminster, Worcestshire, in March
1955, aged 73.
WILSON, DAVID
Service No:
2409.
Born:
Foxground. 10 December 1879.
Address:
Stokers Siding. Tweed River.
Occupation:
Dairy Farmer.
Description:
hair.
Enlistment date:
22 September 1914.
Murwillumbah.
Age at enlistment:
34.
Unit:
5 Light Horse Regiment 42
Reinforcement.
Sergeant.
Embarkation:
21 December 1914/21 October 1916.
Ship:
HMAT Persic/HMAT Boonah.
Port:
Sydney/Brisbane.
Service:
Gallipoli, France.
Fate:
Returned to Australia. 1 October 1915/16 April 1918.
Died:
Newtown. 5 April 1926. Aged 46.
Burial:
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“Dick”, as he was better known, was born at Foxground in December 1879.
His father Andrew was a highly esteemed pioneer of the district.
After his father’s death, Dick travelled to the North Coast where he settled on
the land.
While on Gallipoli he was wounded and invalided home. After recuperating at
home he enlisted again, this time heading to the Western Front where he took
part in many of the heavy engagements.
A serious wound in France which necessitated many operations in 1918 meant
Dick was once again sent back to Australia.
On his return the second time, Dick was afforded a welcome home social at
Foxground. It was here that he settled down, again.
Dick bought the home of the later Captain EA Blow, where he and his brother
Joe entered into partnership.
He married Hazel Bowen of Murwillumbah, who endeared herself to the
Foxground locals who took her to their hearts. Hazel and Dick produced three
children.
Because of his extensive war wounds, Dick once again had to uproot, leaving
Foxground and going to live in Wollongong where he made a new home.
Dick died in April 1926, aged 46. He had to ensure many operations prior to
his death, eventually succumbing at the Prince Alfred Hospital in Sydney.
Dick’s remains were brought to Gerringong by train, with a large number
assembling at the station in order to follow the cortege to the cemetery, where
he was buried beside his mother and father. The returned soldiers headed the
procession.
WYNTER, FREDERICK GEORGE
Service No:
6770.
Born:
Cantridge, Cambridgeshire, England. June 1879.
Address:
Gerringong.
Occupation:
Salesman.
Description:
5ft 4½in. 140lbs. Ruddy complexion. Blue eyes. Brown
hair.
Enlistment date:
27 July 1915.
Liverpool.
Age at enlistment:
36.
Unit:
8 Field Ambulance. Dentals Corps.
Private.
Embarkation:
10 November 1915.
Ship:
HMAT Ascanius.
Port:
Melbourne.
Service:
Egypt, France. Belgium.
Fate:
Died:
Newtown. Royal Prince Alfred Hospital. 16 November
1925. Aged 46.
Burial:
Moorfield Cemetery. Kingsgrove. NSW.
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Frederick was born in Cambridgeshire in June 1879.
In April 1904 he married Emma Jane Daunton.
He departed London on 27 August 1914 on the “Themistocles”, with his wife
and two children. Whilst in England, Frederick was working as a tram driver.
At the time of his enlistment, Frederick was working as a salesman, living in
Gerringong.
He joined the Dental Corps, serving in Egypt, France and Belgium.
Frederick died at the Royal Price Alfred Hospital in November 1925, aged 46.
YOUNG, ALBERT HENRY
Service No:
3489.
Born:
Address:
Foxground, Gerringong.
Occupation:
Carrier.
Description:
5ft. 7in. 155lbs. Dark complexion. Brown eyes. Black
hair.
Enlistment date:
27 November 1916.
Liverpool.
Age at enlistment:
27.
Unit:
54 Battalion. 9 Reinforcement/56 Battalion.
Private.
Embarkation:
24 January 1917.
Ship:
HMAT Anchises.
Port:
Sydney.
Service:
France, Belgium.
Fate:
Returned to Australia. 24 October 1919.
Died:
Sutherland. 7 May 1952. Aged 63.
Burial:
Woronora Cemetery and Crematorium. Old Portion.
Family Rose Garden 61. Plot 0010.
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Albert was born at Gerringong in February 1889.
Working as a carrier he lived at Foxground.
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Albert joined the 54 Battalion when he enlisted in November 1916, and was
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later transferred to the 56 Battalion.
He returned to Australia in October 1919, and died at Sutherland in May 1952,
aged 63.
Albert’s sister, Vera, married Frank Luxton, who is also honoured at the
Gerringong Soldiers Memorial Hall. It could be taken that these two men could
possibly have been great friends.

Gerringong Honour Board

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