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The Advertiser Tuesday 28 October 1947 page 3
Death Of Mr. J. F. M.Bannigan
Mr. J. F. M. ("Pug") Bannigan, of Kensington Park, who died on Monday at the age of 55, was a prominent league footballer for Sturt before World War I. He played for Sturt from 1908 to 1914, and was captain for a time. Enlisting In the AIF early in the war he was later taken prisoner. He returned to the Sturt team for a few matches in 1920 and was a rover for Sturt in the days of the great Cumberland-Dunn ruck combination. A son of Mr. J. Bannigan, a former Chief Inspector of Factories, he is survived by a widow
Death Of Mr. J. F. M.Bannigan
Mr. J. F. M. ("Pug") Bannigan, of Kensington Park, who died on Monday at the age of 55, was a prominent league footballer for Sturt before World War I. He played for Sturt from 1908 to 1914, and was captain for a time. Enlisting In the AIF early in the war he was later taken prisoner. He returned to the Sturt team for a few matches in 1920 and was a rover for Sturt in the days of the great Cumberland-Dunn ruck combination. A son of Mr. J. Bannigan, a former Chief Inspector of Factories, he is survived by a widow
Military Medal Citation
On the 4th July 1918 during the attack on HAMEL, when his Platoon Commander and Platoon Sergeant were wounded, Corporal BARBER took charge of the Platoon and showed great initiative under very trying circumstances.
On fire being opened on his Platoon by an enemy Machine gun, he immediately dashed forward and succeeded in putting the crew out of action with bombs, thus enabling his Platoon to reach their final objective.
His courage and gallantry were undoubtedly the means of saving the situation in his vicinity, and he set an excellent example of devotion to duty to the other members of his Platoon.
On the 4th July 1918 during the attack on HAMEL, when his Platoon Commander and Platoon Sergeant were wounded, Corporal BARBER took charge of the Platoon and showed great initiative under very trying circumstances.
On fire being opened on his Platoon by an enemy Machine gun, he immediately dashed forward and succeeded in putting the crew out of action with bombs, thus enabling his Platoon to reach their final objective.
His courage and gallantry were undoubtedly the means of saving the situation in his vicinity, and he set an excellent example of devotion to duty to the other members of his Platoon.
Mr. and Mrs. T .W. Barker of Grenfell street, Kent Town (formerly of Wellington Road, Payneham) have received news that their eldest son, Lce. Cpl. O.A.M. Barker, who was previously reported missing was killed in action between July 23 and 26 last. He went into camp at Morphettville on August 19, 1914, and left with the first contingent on October 20, 1914. He was one of the 10th Battalion, and took part in the famous landing at Gallipoli, where he remained for seven and a half months. He was then drafted to France in January, 1916, and served there until his death. Prior to enlisting, Lce. Cpl. Barker was employed by Messrs. D. and J. Fowler, Limited of King William street, for a number of years. He was a member of the Norwood Baptist Church and Bible Class. At the time of enlisting he was only 19 years of age, and was highly respected by all who knew him. His brother Harry is serving with the Australian Navy.
Observer 05 May 1917
Observer 05 May 1917
BARNES, Joseph ThomasService No 6784
Private 48th Battalion Born 28 August 1879 at Glynde, SA Son of David West BARNES & Charlotte nee HANTON Husband of M T BARNES Of Fifth Avenue, Joslin, Payneham, SA Occupation prior to enlistment School Teacher Enlisted 07 July 1917 Drowned in the Irish Sea, 10 November 1918 Aged 39 years Buried Grange Gorman Military Cemetery, Dublin City www.awm.gov.au H06691 |
BARNS, Frank LanceleyService no 3473
Trooper 3rd Australian Light Horse Born 26 August 1890 at Hundred of Colton, SA Son of Frederick BARNS & Doretta nee LUCK Occupation prior to enlistment Farmer The original grave marker, covered in flowers, of 3473 Trooper (Tpr) Frank Launsley Barns, 3rd Australian Light Horse, of Streaky Bay, SA. Tpr Barns enlisted on 30 March 1917 and embarked from Melbourne aboard HMAT Commonwealth on 2 November 1917. He died of pneumonia in Egypt on 22 October 1918 aged 27 years. www.awm.gov.au P03569.051 Chronicle Newspaper |
BARRETT, Bertie GeraldService no 916
Trooper 11th Light Horse Born 03 January 1880 at Binnum, SA Son of Daniel BARRETT and Mary Elizabeth Jane nee SMITH Of Frances, SA Occupation prior to enlistment Selector Enlisted 10 March 1915 in Dalby, Qld. Served in Gallipoli and Egypt Killed in action on the Sinai Peninsula on 7 August 1916 Aged 36 years Commemorated Jerusalem Memorial, Palestine www.awm.gov.au H06075 |
BARRETT, John CyrilService no 3117
Private 50th Battalion Born 03 July 1892 at Belton, SA Son of John BARRETT and Mary Ann nee KINNANE Of Mount Cooper, West Coast, SA Occupation prior to enlistment Farmer Enlisted 24 October 1916 Served in Western Front Killed in action 27 September 1917 in Belgium Aged 25 years Commemorated at the Ypres (Menin Gate) Memorial. www.awm.gov.au P07788.001 |
BARRON, WilliamService No 3759
Private 27th Battalion Born 17 May 1885 at Mitcham, SA Son of William BARRON & Sarah Jane nee TAYLOR Of Waring Street, Kadina, SA Occupation prior to enlistment Miner Enlisted 21 August 1915 Served in France Died of Pneumonia 12 August 1916 in France Aged 31 years Buried Etaples Military Cemetery www.awm.gov.au H05663 |
BARTLETT, Cecil ErnestService no 2761
Private 32nd Battalion Born 26 February 1892 at Leasingham, SA Son of Alfred James BARTLETT & Susannah nee SPACKMAN Of Mintaro Central, SA Occupation prior to enlistment Labourer Enlisted 04 January 1916 Served in France Killed in action in France 30 September 1917 Aged 27 years Commemorated Ypres Menin Gate Memorial www.awm.gov.au P01781.001 |
BARTLEY, Frank HowardService no 4500
Private 32nd Battalion Frank was the oldest son of George and Elizabeth Bartley. He was born on the 14th October 1881 in Minlaton SA, where his parents were farmers. They sold the farm and moved to Adelaide. Frank worked much of the time in the railways, helping to construct the Sleeps Hill Tunnel at Mitcham just before he enlisted on the 17th October 1916. He left Adelaide aboard the Berrima on the 16th December as a member of the 12th Reinforcement of the 32nd Battalion. Due to the amputation of a finger he did not join the battalion in the field until the 26th October 1917. He remained with his unit until he was killed in action on the 29th September 1918, when he was hit by a shell between Bellicourt and Nauroy in France. He was buried there but his grave was not identified after the war and he is remembered on the wall of the Australain National Memorial at Villers-Bretonneux. We believe he was engaged to a woman named Lucy Wells before he enlisted. http://connectingspirits.com.au//pages/soldiers/2006-soldiers/frank-howard-bartley.php |
BARTSCH, Charles EdwardService No 36
Private 43rd Battalion Born 01 April 1887 at Willochra, SA Son of Paul BARTSCH & Christina nee DOMIER Of Port Augusta, SA Occupation prior to enlistment Labourer Enlisted 03 August 1915 Served in France Killed in action 01 September 1918 in France Aged 31 years Buried Peronne Communal Cemetery www.awm.gov.au P06473.001 |