"Greater love hath no one than this, that he lay down his life for his friends"
BAKER, Alan Randell
Service no 4730
Corporal 50th Battalion Husband of E BAKER Of Yeo Street, Semaphore, SA Occupation prior to enlistment Winchman Enlisted 31 December 1915 Served on Western Front Returned to Australia 23 July 1918 Courtesy of Army Museum of South Australia |
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BAKER, Bertram Halding
Service No. 740
Lance Corporal 27th Battalion Born on June 17, 1894 at Stirling East, South Australia. Son of Henry Halding BAKER and Mary nee WALKER Occupation prior to enlistment - Labourer Enlisted on February 12, 1915 at Adelaide, South Australia Served in Egypt and Gallipoli, France and Belgium. He was wounded 4 times and returned to Australian in October, 1918 aboard the “Borda” and discharged as medically unfit after suffering gunshot wounds to the left leg and a compound fracture of the left fibula. All Australia Memorial (1) |
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BAKER, Douglas George
Service No 8441
Private 6th Field Ambulance Born 17 February 1892 at Goolwa, SA Son of Samuel BAKER & Ester SPENCER Occupation prior to enlistment Fireman. He enlisted in the A.I.F. on the 5th October, 1915, and embarked 221 months later per the S.S. Borda. He disembarked at Suez, and then entrained for Zeetoun, where he joined the 6th Australian Field Ambulance. On the 18th March he left Alexandria for Marseilles, and after a three days' train ride arrived at a small village near St. Omer. He remained with his unit until the signing of the Armistice, and arrived back in Australia. on the Sth July. 1919, per the Somali. Private Baker was mentioned in despatches. |
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BAKER, Edgar Kendall
Lieutenant Colonel
16th Battalion & Transport Born: 26 December 1875 in Adelaide, SA Son of William Kendall & Harriet Ann BAKER nee CHASTON Husband of Stella Maude BAKER nee SEARCY Of 4th Ave, St. Peters, SA Occupation prior to enlisting: Civil Servant Enlisted: 21 September 1914 Embarkation: 22 December 1914 Age: 40 years Served in Gallipoli, Egypt & transport ship Wounded in Action in Gallipoli on 5 May 1915 Returned to Australia: 24 September 1916 per ‘Marathon Appointment Terminated: 14 April 1917 Died: 1938 State Records of SA GRG 26/5/4/1379 |
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BAKER, Edmund Wilfred James
Service no 14873
Sapper 4th Field Coy Engineers Born 01 April 1895 at Glanville, SA Son of James and Emma Ada BAKER of Hargrave Street, Largs Occupation prior to enlistment Bag Manufacturer Enlisted January 1916 at Adelaide Served in France and Belgium Wounded at Corbie 23 June 1918 Invalided to England Returned to Australia January 1919 per 'Orantes' All Australia Memorial SA Edition Section J |
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BAKER, George Ernest Anthony
Service No 882
Private 10th Battalion Born 4 January 1895 at Dulwich, SA Son of George Alexander BAKER and Elizabeth Baker nee SQUIRE Of Wilson Street, Birkenhead, SA Occupation prior to enlistment Deckhand Enlisted at Adelaide, SA Embarked from Adelaide per ‘Ascanius’ on 20 October 1914 Wounded 25 April 1916 Gallipoli & 1916 France Killed in action by a sniper 8 April 1917, Bullecourt, France Commemorated Australian National Memorial, Villers-Bretonneux, France Awarded Distinguished Conduct Medal 'For conspicuous gallantry at Anzac, Gallipoli Peninsula, on 7th November 1915. One of the enemy's shell fell in the gun pit, exploded seven rounds of 18-pdr ammunition, and set fire to the brushwood, threatening a magazine. Private Baker was one of a small party which beat out the fire, regardless of the danger of being blown up by the explosion of the magazine.' Source: 'London Gazette', Supplement Date: 15 March 1916 Observer Newspaper |
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BAKER, Harold Percival
Service no 3113
Private 3rd Light Horse Regiment Born 13 June 1893 at Jamestown, SA Son of William BAKER and Emily nee GAGE Of Watervale, SA Occupation prior to enlistment Gardener Enlisted 08 October 1915 at Adelaide, SA Served in Egypt Returned to Australia 26 June 1919 per 'Orari' State Records of SA GRG 26/5/4/294 |
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BAKER, Henry
(Enlisted as Harry BAKER)
Service No. 1357A Driver 9th Light Horse Brigade Born on September 24, 1869 at Victor Harbor, South Australia. Husband of Mary Baker of Mitcham, formerly Stirling East. Occupation prior to enlistment – Colt Breaker Enlisted in August 30, 1915 at Adelaide, South Australia Served in Egypt, Palestine and Syria. Returned to Australia aboard the “Port Darwin” in July 1918 and was discharged as medically unfit, suffering from Osteo Arthritis. All Australia Memorial SA Edition Section E |
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BAKER, Henry Howard
Service no 8567
Wheeler Sergeant 6th Field Artillery Brigade Born 15 December 1884 at Gawler, SA Son of William Henry BAKER and Emma Selina nee PINSON Of Reid Street, Gawler, SA Occupation prior to enlistment Fitter Enlisted 12 August 1915 at Adelaide, SA Served in Egypt and France Awarded Distinguished Conduct Medal Killed in action 07 November 1917 in Belgium Buried Huts Cemetery, Dickebusch, Belgium 14 B 6 Bunyip (Gawler) Friday 31 May 1918 page 2 |
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Distinguished Conduct Medal
On the night 24/25th September 1917 at HOOGE when his Battery was moving its position a gun got bogged under shell fire. BAKER remained under the continuous fire until he got the gun clear. Later on the same night an 8" shell blew a big hole in the track over which the guns were advancing to the new position. Taking charge of a few men he made a new track around this hole notwithstanding the hostile fire. On the morning of the 26th September during the hostile counter attack this Battery came under heavy fire, No 4 gun being hit and the whole of the detachment killed, whilst No 3 gun and the ammunition caught fire. The Battery Commander was wounded simultaneously. Notwithstanding the heavy fire Baker single-handed attacked the fires and eventually got them out, and subsequently during this action under continuous fire rendered invaluable service getting the guns back into action at a time when their fire was of the greatest value. His conduct had the greatest effect on the remainder of the personnel and is worthy of the highest rewards.
On the night 24/25th September 1917 at HOOGE when his Battery was moving its position a gun got bogged under shell fire. BAKER remained under the continuous fire until he got the gun clear. Later on the same night an 8" shell blew a big hole in the track over which the guns were advancing to the new position. Taking charge of a few men he made a new track around this hole notwithstanding the hostile fire. On the morning of the 26th September during the hostile counter attack this Battery came under heavy fire, No 4 gun being hit and the whole of the detachment killed, whilst No 3 gun and the ammunition caught fire. The Battery Commander was wounded simultaneously. Notwithstanding the heavy fire Baker single-handed attacked the fires and eventually got them out, and subsequently during this action under continuous fire rendered invaluable service getting the guns back into action at a time when their fire was of the greatest value. His conduct had the greatest effect on the remainder of the personnel and is worthy of the highest rewards.
BAKER, Henry James
Service No. 3010
Private 27th Battalion Born on July 12, 1898 at Stirling East. Son of Mary and Harry Baker. Occupation prior to enlistment – Gardener. Enlisted on August 6, 1915 at Adelaide Served in Egypt, France and Belgium Returned to Australia in March, 1920 aboard the “Friedrichsrub”. All Australia Memorial SA Edition Section E |
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BAKER, Horace Frank Charles
Service no 2330
Lance Corporal 10th Battalion Born 17 March 1897 at Brighton Road, New Glenelg, SA Son of Robert BAKER and Margaret nee O'CONNOR Of Brighton Road, New Glenelg, SA Occupation prior to enlistment Gardener Enlisted 22 March 1915 Killed in action 22 August 1916 in France Commemorated Villers-Bretonneux Memorial Chronicle Saturday 14 October 1916 page 45 |
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BAKER, Howard Emery
Service no 3679
Lance Corporal 10th Battalion 12th Reinforcements Born 20 June 1891 at Windsor, SA Son of William Henry BAKER and Alice Susannah nee LOVEDAY. Enlisted 10 August 1915. Embarked from Adelaide on RMS Malwa on 2nd December, 1915. During a battle at Bullecourt, France on 6 May 1917 he received gun shot wounds to left shoulder and right thigh. He died of these wounds later that day. Howard is buried in the Grevillers British War Cemetery, France. IV A 17 Courtesy of Clark Jones |
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BAKER, Irvine
Service No. 6354
Private 27th Battalion Born on January 6, 1899 at Virginia, South Australia Son on Mrs. Annie Selina and A. Baker of Virginia, South Australia Occupation prior to enlistment – Farmer Enlisted on July 18, 1916 at Adelaide, South Australia Served in France and Belgium Wounded for the 3rd occasion in August, 1918 and invalided to England. Returned to Australia aboard the “Ceramic” in January, 1919. All Australia Memorial SA Edition Section I |
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BAKER, Percy
Service no 5437
Private 27th Battalion Born 03 November 1881 at Baroota, SA Son of Joseph Henry BAKER and Caroline nee NEWBOLD Husband of E A BAKER Of Streaky Bay, SA Occupation prior to enlistment Farmer Enlisted 28 April 1916 Died of wounds 02 March 1917 in France Aged 35 years Buried Dernancourt Communal Cemetery Extension Chronicle Saturday 07 April 1917 page 44 |
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BAKER, Rollo Clement
Service No 6842
Driver 8th Field Ambulance Born 31 March 1890 at Yorketown, SA Son of Edwin Henry BAKER & Rosina nee GREGOR Of Yorketown, SA Occupation prior to enlistment Commercial Traveller Enlisted on 21 June 1915 Served on Western Front Gassed Returned to Australia 22 January 1919. www.awm.gov.au P07159.113 |
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BAKER, Thomas Charles Richmond
Lance Cpl
6th F A B Born 02 May 1897 at Smithfield, SA Son of Richmond BAKER & Annie Martha nee GARDNER Thomas Charles Richmond BAKER was born at Smithfield, South Australia, on 2nd May 1897 and was the son of the late Richmond Baker and Mrs. A M Baker. He was educated at St. Peter's College, Adealide, and joined the service of the Bank in that city on 2nd February 1915. He enlisted on 15th July 1915, and embarked four months later with the 16th Battery of the 16th Battery of the 6th Army F A Brigade. Having served with this unit for some years he entered the Australian Flying corps, and was gazetted second lieutenant in the 4th Squadron, A F C in March 1918, and first lieutenant in July. Four months later he had risen to the rank of flight comander captain, only a few days before he met his death whilst fighting ten enemy aeroplanes single handed. Captain Baker had been awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross and the Military Medal and Bar, and recommended for the Distinguished Service Order. His flying record is one of extra ordinary brillance, and his skill and natural gifts as a leader were admired by everyone with whom he came in contact. "He was one of the bravest officers I have ever had in this squadron," wrote his commanding officer afterwards. "His loss was very keenly felt by the whole squadron, for he was extremely popular and looked up to by all the other pilots, chiefly on account of his brilliant leadership". Bank of New South Wales Honour Roll |
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BAKER, Wallace Westerfield
Service No
2nd Lieutenant 10th Battalion Born 15th February 1891 at Gilberton, SA Son of Wallace William BAKER and Amy Eliza nee GRIFFITHS Of Egmont Terrace, Mitcham, SA Occupation prior to enlistment Accountant Enlisted at 25th May 1915, Adelaide, SA Embarked Adelaide, RMS Mongolia on 9th March 1916 Served in France Killed in action 22nd August 1916, Mouquet Farm, Pozieres, France Commemorated Villers-Bretonneux, France Observer Newspaper |
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Attended Pulteney Street School 1902-1903
Born at Gilberton, Wallace was one of three sons of Wallace and Amy Baker of Lower Mitcham. His childhood was spent in the Hackney area. After school he passed his civil service and accountancy examinations and worked as an accountant. He was considered a fine athlete and rower.
Wallace enlisted in June 1915 and received a commission in August. He embarked aboard the RMS Mongolia in March 1916, arriving in France in May. He reported for entrenching duty in June and was Killed in Action near Pozieres in August. His remains were found in 1936 after exhumation work carried out by the War Graves Commission. He was identified by the engraved silver watch found with his remains.
2nd Lieutenant Wallace Baker is buried at London Cemetery and Extension, Longueval, France.
Courtesy of Pulteney Grammar School
Born at Gilberton, Wallace was one of three sons of Wallace and Amy Baker of Lower Mitcham. His childhood was spent in the Hackney area. After school he passed his civil service and accountancy examinations and worked as an accountant. He was considered a fine athlete and rower.
Wallace enlisted in June 1915 and received a commission in August. He embarked aboard the RMS Mongolia in March 1916, arriving in France in May. He reported for entrenching duty in June and was Killed in Action near Pozieres in August. His remains were found in 1936 after exhumation work carried out by the War Graves Commission. He was identified by the engraved silver watch found with his remains.
2nd Lieutenant Wallace Baker is buried at London Cemetery and Extension, Longueval, France.
Courtesy of Pulteney Grammar School
BAKER, Walter Forbes
Service no 795
Corporal 39th Battalion Born 16 January 1890 at Bordertown, SA Son of Walter John BAKER and Adelaide Maria nee FORBES Of Port Augusta, SA Died of wounds 01 February 1917 Buried Trois Arbres Cemetery, Steenwerck I E 9 Education Department's Record of War Service 1914-1919 Victoria |
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BAKER, William Albert
Service No 835
Private 9th Australian Light Horse Regiement Born 15 December 1880 at Noarlunga, SA Son of Thomas Allen BAKER & Matilda nee FRY Of Bridge Street, Gawler, SA Occupation prior to enlistment Labourer Enlisted 13 November 1914 Served at Gallipoli Killed in action on 28 November 1915 at the Gallipoli Peninsula Aged 35 years Buried Embarkation PIer Cemetery, Gallipoli www.awm.gov.au DA08205 |
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BAKER, William Harold
Service no 3011
Private 27th Battalion Born 11 June 1897 at Adelaide, SA Son of Charles Andrew BAKER and Sarah Jane nee JUDGE Of 78 Rox Street, Wayville, SA Occupation prior to enlistment Labourer Enlisted 14 August 1915 Served on Western Front Killed in action 05 August 1916 in France Commemorated Villers-Bretonenux Memorial Advertiser Saturday 16 September 1916 page 10 |
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BAKER, William Norman
Service No 1631
Private 50th Battalion Born 3 April 1896 at Baroota, SA Son of William Edward BAKER and Elizabeth nee FOSTER Of Mambray Creek, SA Occupation prior to enlistment Farmer Enlisted 10 March 1916 at Adelaide, SA Embarked from Adelaide per ‘Aeneas’ on 11 April 1916 Served in France Killed in Action 16 August 1916 Commemorated Australian National Memorial, Villers-Bretonneux, France Chronicle Newspaper |
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BAKER, William Thomas
Service no 627
Private 43rd Battalion Born Bridgewater, Somerset, England Son of William Thomas and Ellen BAKER Of Hindmarsh, SA Occupation prior to enlistment Labourer Enlisted 18 February 1916 Killed in action 04 October 1917 at Zonnebeke, Belgium Aged 30 years Commemorated Ypres Menin Gate Memorial, Belgium Chronicle Newspaper |
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BAKEWELL, Howard Keith
Service no 13459
Lance Corporal 5th M T Coy. Born 17 November 1896 at Unley Park, SA Son of Edward Howard & Ellen Octavia (nee WILSON) BAKEWELL of Victoria Ave., Unley Park SA Occupation prior to enlistment Clerk Enlisted 02 August 1916 at Adelaide, SA Served in France & Belgium in Motor Transport Duties. Returned to Australia via America at own expense per S S Niagara All Australia Memorial SA Edition Section D |
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BALCHIN, Cecil Vaughan
Service no 10753
Driver 5th Field Artillery Brigade Born 13 April 1893 at Kent Town, SA Son of John BALCHIN and Harriet nee HARRIS Of 30 Rundle St., Kent Town, SA Husband of Irene BALCHIN Of 50 Mackworth St., Bridgend, SA Occupation prior to enlistment Linesman Enlisted 01 September 1915 at Adelaide, SA Served in France Returned to Australia 21 August 1919 per 'Dunvegan Castle' State Records of SA GRG 26/5/4/1081 |
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BALCHIN, William Henry
Service no 3678
Private 48th Battalion Born 23 May 1898 at Kapunda, SA Son of William James BALCHIN & Susan Jane Clara nee BARTHOLOMEW of 221 Wright Street, Adelaide, SA Occupation prior to enlistment Labourer Enlisted 23 August 1915 at Adelaide, SA Served Egypt, France and Belgium. Wounded at Albert 05 April 1918 Returned to Australia 29 June 1919 per "Port Napier" All Australia Memorial SA Edition Section A |
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BALD, Albert Harold
Service No: 4128
Private 48th Batt. 4th Australian Division, 12th Brigade Born 23 February 1897 Mt Gambier South Australia Parents: Charlotte Jane (nee Serle) and David Bald of Burrungull, SA Occupation prior to enlistment: farmhand Enlistment Date and Place: 24 August 1915, Adelaide Served in: Egypt, France, Battle of Bullecourt Date of Death: 16 April 1917 Buried: Plot I, Row C, Grave 8, Grevilliers British Cemetery, Pas de Calais, France. Courtesy of Gai Guy, great niece Information and photo resources from nephew Graeme Robert Bald |
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BALD, David
Service no: 2028
Private 3/43rd Infantry Date and Place of Birth: 26 October 1887 nr Millicent Parents: Charlotte Jane nee Serle and David Bald Date and Place of enlistment: 17 July 1916, Adelaide Disembarked 12 February 1918 Melbourne for Adelaide Discharged: 15 March 1918 Medically unfit Courtesy of Gai Marie Guy |
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BALDOCK, Cecil Theodore
Service No. 245
Sergeant 11th L T M Bty. Born 22 May 1899 at Noarlunga, SA. Son of Thomas BALDOCK & Jessie nee JARED Occupation prior to enlistment Farm Laborer Returned to Australia 29 June 1919 www.spirits-of-gallipoli.com |
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BALDOCK, Frank Leonard
Service no 3008
Private 2nd A M G Corps. Born 23 January 1899 at Richmond, SA Son of William John BALDOCK & Catherine Olivia nee KEATING of Grove Avenue, Richmond SA Occupation prior to enlistment Station Hand Enlisted 06 August 1915 at Adelaide, SA Served in Egypt, France & Belgium Wounded at Fleurs 05 November 1916 Returned to Australia 02 September 1919 per "Chemnitz" All Australia Memorial SA Edition Section C |
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BALDOCK, Lionel Edward
Service no 1338
Private 12th Battalion Born 24 March 1890 at Booleroo Centre, SA Son of George Henry BALDOCK and Mary nee MELVIN Of Booleroo, Centre, SA Occupation prior to enlistment Mason's Labourer Enlisted 30 November 1914 Killed in action 19-20 September 1917 at Flanders Aged 26 years Commemorated Ypres Menin Gate Memorial, Belgium Chronicle Newspaper |
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BALDOCK, William Alfred
Service no 271
Private 2nd A M G Corps Born 03 May 1896 at Parkside, SA Son of William John BALDOCK & Catherine nee KEATING of Brooker Terrace, Richmond, SA Occupation prior to enlistment Carpenter Enlisted 26 January 1915 at Keswick SA Served in Egypt, Gallipoli, France & Belgium Invalided to Chichester War Hospital 03 September 1918 suffering from jaundice Returned to Australia 18 April 1919 per "Nevasa" All Australia Memorial SA Edition Section C |
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BALDWIN, Amos Austin (left)
Service no 2296
Private 48th Battalion Born 12 April 1897 at Waloway, SA Son of Samuel BALDWIN and Elizabeth Ann nee WALKER Of Orroroo, SA Occupation prior to enlistment Farm Labourer Enlisted 15 May 1916 at Adelaide, SA Served in France Killed in action 11 April 1917 Commemorated Villers-Bretonneux Memorial Courtesy of John Mannion |
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BALDWIN, Arthur
Engineer Artificer
Royal Navy Born at Gravesend, England Son of Mr. & Mrs. Thomas Baldwin of Shoeburyness, England Occupation prior to enlistment – engineer Enlisted in 1915 and served on the high seas aboard H.M.A.S. “Courageous”. All Australia Memorial SA Edition Section I |
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BALDWIN, Edward James
Service no 30678
Gunner 1st Australian Field Artillery Brigade Born 22 October 1894 at Petersburg, SA Son of Edward BALDWIN and Eliza Belle nee PENROSE of Mitcham, SA Occupation prior to enlistment Engine Cleaner Enlisted 14 August 1916 Died of wounds 05 September 1917 at 56th General Hospital, France Aged 22 years Buried Etaples Military Cemetery, France State Records of SA GRG 26/5/4/1438 |
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BALDWIN, Thomas Edward
Service No: 5034
Private 10th Battalion Born: 12 September 1896 at Oodla Wirra, South Australia Son of Charles & Elizabeth BALDWIN nee SCHAARS Married in England on 10 August 1919 Wife: Cora BALDWIN nee MOCOCK Occupation prior to enlisting: Labourer Enlisted: 20 September 1915 Embarkation: 25 March 1916 Age: 19 years Served in France & England Returned to Australia with wife on 22 November 1919 per ‘Benalla’ Discharged: 16 January 1920 Died: 1975 age 78 years Buried: Port Pirie Cemetery, South Australia All Australia Memorial SA Edition Section O |
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BALES, George Thomas
Service No: 6701
2nd Corporal 16th Battalion Born 27 October 1881 in Hawker, SA Son of George Frederick BALES and Mary nee JONES Wife: H. Estelle Bales, Broadway, Nedlands, Western Australia Enlisted: 12 April 1916 in Perth WA Age: 34 years Occupation prior to enlisting: Master Baker Served in France Wounded in Action Returned to Australia: 9 August 1919 per 'Ceramic' All Australia Memorial SA Edition Section K |
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BALFOUR, Claude Frederick
Service no 30
Private 10th Battalion Born 30 April 1893 at Norwood, SA Son of John BALFOUR and Mary Emiline nee McLACHLAN Of 12 Mann Terrace, North Adelaide, SA Occupation prior to enlistment Clerk Enlisted 19 August 1914 at Morphettville, SA Embarked 20 October 1914 per 'Ascanius' Returned to Australia with Pneumonia 15 April 1915 per 'Ulysses' State Records of SA GRG 26/5/4/1185 |
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BALFOUR, Percival William
Service no 1587
Corporal 32nd Battalion Born 03 November 1894 at Norwood, SA Son of John BALFOUR and Mary Emiline nee McLACHLAN Mother listed as Mary Emeline KETLEY Of Grant Avenue, Rose Park, SA Occupation prior to enlistment Jeweller Enlisted 27 July 1915 at Keswick, SA Served in France Returned to Australia 01 March 1919 per 'Ulysses' State Records of SA GRG 26/5/4/1184 |
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BALL, Alfred Clare
Service No. 3753
Private 32nd Battalion Born on August 25, 1896 at Kensington Park, South Australia Son of Clara Gertrude (nee Jones) and Edward Henry Ball. Mother remarried Louis Leo Kostero on March 21, 1910 Occupation prior to enlistment – Hotel Porter Enlisted on November 28, 1914 at Adelaide. Served under Service No. 1336 in Egypt and Gallipoli with the 12th Battalion A.I.F. Returned to Australia in January, 1916 with enteric fever. Re-embarked from Australia on September 21, 1916. Wounded at Vignacort, France on June 24, 1918 and died of his wounds the same day at 61 Casualty Clearing Station, France aged 21. Buried at Vignacort British Cemetery, France – Plot IV, Row A, Grave 11 All Australia Memorial SA Edition Section E |
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BALL, Edward
Service no 3689
Private 52nd Battalion Born Bolton, England Son of Alexander and Ann Jane BAL Of Forestville, SA Occupation prior to enlistment Labourer Enlisted 23 August 1915 Killed in action 3-4 September 1916 in France Aged 32 years Buried Serre Road Cemetery No 1 The Advertiser Saturday 07 October 1916 page 10 |
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BALL, Frank
Service no 561
Driver 28th Battalion Born 23 March, 1895 in Adelaide, SA Son of Isabella nee HAWKES & George BALL of 33 Vivian St., Boulder WA Occupation prior to enlismtent Labourer Enlisted Kalgoorlie WA on 12 March, 1915 Served Gallipoli Peninsula, France. Wouned at Passchendaele Ridge 22 September 1917 with gunshot wounds to arm, chest and back (severe) Returned to Australia 24 July 1919 "Ormonde" |
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BALL, Frank Orman
Service no 19616
Corporal 8th FAB Born 18 March 1896 at Smithfield, SA Son of Charles BALL & Eliza Jane nee JENKINS of Port Adelaide, SA He was educated at the Gladstone High School, SA He joined the service of the Bank on 1st September 1914 at Adelaide, and was transferred in the following year to the branch at Port Adelaide. He enlisted on 4th August 1915, and embarked on 20th April 1916. He was promoted to the rank of corporal a little more than a year later, and received his discharge on 28th October 1918, exactly a fortnight before the Armistice was signed. His unit was the 29th Battery, Australian Field Artillery. Bank of New South Wales Honour Roll |
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BALL, George
Service no 650
Private 16th Battalion Born 18 September 1889 at Cherry Gardens, SA Son of Isabella nee HAWKES & George BALL of 33 Vivian St., Boulder, WA Occupation prior to enlistment, Sleeper Hewer of Kalgoorlie, WA Next of kin: Sister, Mrs Markham,192 Piccadilly Street, Kalgoorlie, Western Australia Enlisted 13th October 1914 at Blackboy Hill, WA Next of kin Mrs. W Markham of 192 Piccadilly St., Kalgoorlie, WA (sister) Embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A40 Ceramic on 22 December 1914. After serving in Gallipoli, he went to France where he was awarded the Military Medal for his bravery in April 1917 'This Non Commissioned Officer is brought to notice for his daring courage and initiative during the attack on the HINDENBURG Line in front of REINCOURT on the morning of the 11th April 1917. When the objectives had been obtained he led a bombing party along an exposed flank of the second objective and drove the enemy back fully a hundred yards. he held on until no further bombs were available. He then attempted to deal with the enemy by charging over the top but most of his comrades were immediately shot down by Machine Gun fire. He still held on however, gathered up German bombs lying about the trenches and returned to the attack. When the end came all supplies of ammunition were exhausted he made a dash for freedom across bullet swept "No Man's Land" and called on the men with him to do likewise. He is strongly recommended for high distinction.' |
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BALL, William Terence Bennett
Service No 2728
Private 50th Battalion Born about 1890 at Adelaide, SA Son of William and Agnes BALL Of Hart Street, Semaphore, SA Occupation prior to enlistment Labourer Enlisted 28 May 1915 at Adelaide, SA Embarked Adelaide, 10th Battalion, HMAT Anchises, 2 September 1915 Served in France Killed in Action 2 April 1917, Pozieres France Commemorated Noreuil Australian Cemetery, France Observer Newspaper |
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BALLANTYNE, David
Service no 1303
Corporal 16th Battalion Born Alness, Parish of Roskeen, Rosshire, Scotland Son of John BALLANTYNE Of Burnside Cottage, Beauly, Inverness, Scotland Occupation prior to enlistment Labourer Resided Wallaroo, SA Enlisted 28 November 1914 Killed in action at Gallipoli 15 May 1915 Aged 31 years Commemorated Lone Pine Memorial The Register Wednesday 30 June 1915 page 8 |
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BALLINGER, Claude Joseph
Service no 62295
Private 27th Battalion Born 09 January 1898 in Clare, SA Son of William BALLINGER and Victoria Adelaide nee FRYER Of Wolseley, SA Occupation prior to enlistment Student Enlisted 11 July 1918 Returned to Australia 31 March 1919 “Blood, Sweat and Fears” ISBN: 978-0-64692-750-3 Medical Practitioners and Medical Students of South Australia who served in WW1 |
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BALNAVES, David Pierce
Service no 6386
Private 6th Battalion Born David Percy BALNAVES 10 April 1895 at Penola, SA Son of David BALNAVES and Martha Levina nee McADAM Of Robe Street, Penola, SA Occupation prior to enlistment Labourer Enlisted 11 March 1916 at Horsham, Vic. Served in France Returned to Australia 13 February 1918 per 'Runic' |
BALNAVES, Eric William
Service no 6841
Lance Corporal 15th Field Ambulance Born 27 May 1892 at Penola, SA Son of William BALNAVES and Jessie nee NEILSON Of Penola, SA Occupation prior to enlistment Cashier Enlisted 08 June 1915 at Keswick, SA Served in France Returned to Australia 10 November 1919 per 'Port Sydney' |
BALNAVES, John Murray
Service no 1262
Corporal 11th Light Horse Regiment Born 06 February 1898 at Penola, SA Son of Peter BALNAVES and Elizabeth Jane nee BLACK Of Church Street, Penola, SA Occupation prior to enlistment Baker Enlisted 02 August 1915 at Adelaide, SA Served in Egypt Returned to Australia 22 January 1919 per 'Leicestershire' |
BALNAVES, Peter Dawson
Service no 3763
Private 6th Battalion Born 04 May 1898 at Penola, SA Son of David BALNAVES and Martha nee McADAMS Of Penola, SA Occupation prior to enlistment Government Cook Enlisted 26 July 1916 at Adelaide, SA Served in France Returned to Australia 24 February 1919 per 'City of York' Served in WWII www.naa.gov.au |
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BALNAVES, Robert Edward
Service no 1263
Private 11th Light Horse Regiment Born 21 June 1893 at Penola, SA Son of David BLANAVES and Martha Lavina nee McADAMS Of Robe Street, Penola, SA Occupation prior to enlistment Labourer Enlisted 12 July 1915 at Keswick, SA Served in Egypt Returned to Australia 23 August 1919 per 'Morvada' Courtesy of Pat Jaunzens |
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BALNAVES, William Wallace
Service no 3234
Private 10th Battalion Born 13 September 1890 at Penola, SA Son of Peter BALNAVES and Jane nee BLACK Husband of Harriett BALNAVES Of161 Halifax Street, Adelaide, SA Occupation prior to enlistment Shop Assistant Enlisted 26 July 1915 at Keswick, SA Served in France and Middle East Returned to Australia 20 June 1919 per 'Soudan' |
