"Far away from the land of the wattle, he lies in a hero's grave"
CHABREL, Cecil Claude Marcelin
Lieutenant
10th Battalion Born Victoria Educated St. Peter's College, Adelaide Husband of M B CHABREL Of 190 South Terrace, Adelaide, SA Occupation prior to enlistment Motor Engineer Enlisted 01 October 1916 Returned to Australia 15 May 1919 Observer Saturday 22 May 1915 page 39 |
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CHADWICK, Andrew
Service No. 1894
Private 3rd Machine Gun Battalion Born on January 21, 1889 at Ballarat, Victoria Husband of Evelyn Leslie Chadwick of Woodville Park, South Australia Occupation prior to enlistment – Labourer Enlisted on March 30, 1916 at Adelaide, South Australia Served in France and Belgium Returned to Australia aboard the “Wahehe” in May, 1919 All Australia Memorial SA Edition Section F |
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CHADWICK, Ralph Charlton
Service no 8278
Private 11th Field Ambulance Born 19 September 1887 in London, England Son of Mrs. Adele CHADWICK of no 10 Moorcroft Road, Streatham Hill, London Occupation prior to enlistment Commercial Traveller Enlisted 05 July 1915 at Keswick, SA Served Egypt, France & Belgium. Killed in action 07 June 1917 Buried STRAND MILITARY CEMETERY V A 11 All Australia Memorial SA Edition Section H |
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CHALKLEN, Thomas William
Service no 43
Private 27th Battalion Born 08 January 1896 at Port Augusta, SA Son of Thomas Richard CHALKLEN and Agnes Gawler nee REID Of Port Augusta, SA Occupation prior to enlistment Horse Driver Enlisted 27 January 1915 at Keswick, SA Served in Gallipoli and France Killed in action 30 July 1916 in France Aged 20 years Buried Gordon Dump Cemetery Ovillers-La Boisselle Courtesy of Chris McInerney www.awm.gov.au J00010 |
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CHALMERS, Alexander
Service number 271
Sergeant 3rd Light Horse Regiment Born 02 December 1888 at Walloway, SA Son of Livingstone CHALMERS & Jean nee ROBERTSON Occupation prior to enlistment Farmer Enlisted 24 August 1914 at Morphettville, SAServed in Gallipoli, Egypt & Palestine Wounded in Action 22 December 1917 Wounded Gunshot wound to left wrist Returned to Australia 17 August 1918 per "Port Darwin" Discharged 11 April 1919 Died 1969 State Records of SA GRG 26/5/4/1695 |
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CHALMERS, Frederick Royden (left)
Lieutenant Colonel
27th Battalion Born January 1881 Son or R H CHALMERS Of Bagdad, Tasmania Occupation prior to enlistment Government Servant Served in Contingent in South Africa 1899 to December 1900 Enlisted 16 May 1915 Served in Gallipoli, Egypt, France and Belgium Awarded Distinguished Service Order 'For conspicuous gallantry during an attack. He filled a dangerous gap between his flank and the next battalion by organizing and leading forward his staff of signallers and runners, capturing several prisoners, of whom he himself took three. Under very heavy fire he then pushed on ahead of the objective, and seized a most advantageous position, from which he made a valuable reconnaissance of nearly a mile of the newly captured front. His initiative and personal courage were a splendid inspiration to his battalion.' Awarded Distinguished Order of Saint Michael and Saint George Returned to Australia 29 July 1919 per 'Ormonde' Courtesy of Guy Dollman www.awm.gov.au P08858.011 |
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CHALMERS, Thomas McKenzie
Service no 4397
Private 27th Battalion Born Perth, Scotland Husband of Hellen CHALMERS Of Glen Osmond Road, Frewville, SA Occupation prior to enlistment Labourer Enlisted 29 December 1915 Killed in action on the Somme, France 17 November 1916 Aged 32 years Commemorated Villers-Bretonneux Memorial www.awm.gov.au P07560.001 |
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CHAMBERLAIN, Joseph Thomas
Service No: 959
Sapper 43rd Battalion & 3rd Div. Sig. Coy. Born Hobart Tasmania Son of Joseph Thomas CHAMBERLAIN of 105 Childers St, North Adelaide Husband of May Caroline CHAMBERLAIN Occupation prior to enlisting: Musician Enlisted 23 November 1915 aged 25 years Embarked 9 June 1916 Served in France Returned to Australia 20 April 1919 per 'Derbyshire' Discharged 4 June 1919 due to Cessation of hostilities State Records of SA GRG 26/5/4/644 |
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CHAMBERS, Charles Pen
Service No: 3826
Private 32nd Battalion, 48th Battalion, AMTS Born: Gladstone, Queensland Father: Walter John CHAMBERS of Barraldine, Queensland Occupation prior to enlisting: Station Hand Enlisted: 16 July 1917 at Burra, South Australia Embarkation: 30 October 1917 Age: 18 years Served in France Wounded in Action n 2 occasions: 3/5/1918 & 18/9/1918 Returned to Australia: 12 December 1919 per “Nestor’ Discharged: 12 January 1920 All Australia Memorial SA Edition section N Courtesy of Michael Bates |
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CHAMBERS, Clarence Victor
Service no 614
Lieutenant 3rd Light Horse Regiment Born 17 Novmeber 1895 at Willowie, SA Son of Moses CHAMBERS and Elizabeth nee NICHOLLS Of Jamestown, SA Occupation prior to enlistment Motor Mechanic Enlisted 16 September 1914 Embarked 21 December 1914 Served in Gallipoli, Egypt & Palestine Returned to Australia 6 June 1919 per ‘China’ Died 1977 State Records of SA GRG 26/5/4/1989 |
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CHAMBERS, Eric Henry Hawkins
Service no 2821
Private 10th Battalion Born 15 July 1893 at Adelaide, SA Son of Alfred John CHAMBERS and Ellen nee HAWKINS Of New Parkside, SA Occupation prior to enlistment Telephone Instrument Fitter Enlisted 08 June 1915 Killed in action 25 July 1916 at Pozieres, France Aged 23 years Commemorated Villers Bretonneux, France www.awm.gov.au H06293 |
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CHAMBERS, Henry Frankling James
Service No 1039
Private B Section 4th Field Ambulance Born 12 May 1886 at Green Plains East, South Australia Son of Henry & Ellen Louisa CHAMBERS Of Foster St, Kadina, South Australia Occupation prior to enlisting Senior Linesman Cable Joining staff Enlisted 19 August 1914 Embarked 22 December 1914 Aged 28 years Served in Gallipoli, France & England Returned to Australia 1 January 1919 per ‘Marathon’ Discharged 24 March 1919 Courtesy of Helen Prettejohn |
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CHAMBERS, Leonard John
Service no 2571
Corporal 50th Battalion Born 25 June 1898 at Crystal Brook, SA Son of John CHAMBERS and Louisa nee CROUCH Of Semaphore, SA Occupation prior to enlistment Labourer Enlisted 12 April 1915 Killed in action 15 November 1916 in France Aged 18 years Commemorated Villers-Bretonneux Memorial Observer Newspaper |
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CHAMBERS, Ralph Lloyd
Service no 1894
Private 48th Battalion Born 29 August 1894 at Willowie, SA Son of Moses CHAMBERS and Elizabeth nee NICHOLLS Of Jamestown, SA Occupation prior to enlistment Farm Labourer Enlisted 25 January 1916 Embarked 12 July 1916 Served in France Wounded in Action 8 June 1917 Returned to Australia 15 December 1918 per ‘Borda’ Discharged 25 July 1919 Died 1974 State Records of SA GRG 26/5/4/1988 |
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CHAMBERS, Robert Francis
Service no 413
Private General Reinforcements Born 10 April 1895 at Petersberg, SA Son of Robert CHAMBERS & Mary nee McGUIRE of Torrens Road, Ovingham, SA Enlisted 9th February 1916 Resigned from the Bank. Died 4th Setpember 1949 National Bank of Australisia Record of War Service of Bank and Staff 1914-1919 |
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CHAMBERS, William Clift
Service no 8390
Corporal 6th Army FAB Born 9 September 1893 at Kadina South Australia Son of Henry & Ellen Louisa CHAMBERS nee CLIFT Of Foster St, Kadina, South Australia Occupation prior to enlisting Miner Enlisted 6 September 1915 Embarked 22 November 1915 Aged 21 years Served in Egypt, France & England Awarded Military Medal Awarded Bar for Military Medal London Gazette fourth supplement No: 30234 dated 14 August 1917 Australian Gazette No: 219 of 20th December 1917 Returned to Australia 5 January 1919 per ‘Suevic’ Discharged 11 May 1919 Courtesy of Helen Prettejohn |
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CHAMPION, Percy
Service no 5672
Private 10th Battalion Born 31 October 1895 at Kadina, SA Son of Ebenezer CHAMPION & Susan nee DUNSTAN Occupation prior to enlistment Grocer Enlisted 13 June 1916 Killed in action 06 October 1917 Buried Derhallon A D S Cemetery, Ypres |
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CHAMPION de CRESPIGNY, Constantine Trent
Lieutenant Colonel
Australian Army Medical Corps Born 05 March 1882 at Queenscliffe, Vic. Son of Philip CHAMPION de CRESPIGNY and Annie Frances nee CHAUNCY Husband of Beatrice CHAMPION de CRESPIGNY Of 132 Strangways Terrace, North Adelaide, SA Enlisted 20 May 1915 Served in Egypt, Gallipoli and on Western Front Mentioned in despatches Awarded Distinguished Service Order Returned to Australia 16 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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CHAMPNESS, Leslie
Service No: 2271
Private 23rd Battalion Born 01 February 1881 at Noarlunga S.A. Son of John Henry CHAMPNESS and Blance Annette Leppard nee MOLINEUX Enlisted 19 August 1915 Next of Kin: Wife Elsie Jane Champness Had 2 children and lived at Jamestown S.A. Profession before enlisting Saddler Returned to Australia 13 October 1918 Discharged chronic Bronchitis Died 24 September 1944 Courtesy of Helen Prettejohn State Records of SA GRG 26/5/4/2011 |
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CHANDLER, Ernest James
Service No 4294
Private 10th Reinforcements, 23rd Battalion Born Prahan, Vic. Husband of Alice May CHANDLER Of 58 August Street, Adelaide, SA Occupation prior to enlistment Plasterer Enlisted 27 January 1915 at Keswick, SA Returned to Australia 11 October 1918 per 'Medic' www.awm.gov.au DA13567 |
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CHANDLER, James Turner
Service No: 63943
Lance Corporal Army Medical Corps. Born Cleve, South Australia on 18 December 1887 Son of James Henry & Annie CHANDLER nee ASHBY Of Merghiny via Mariat Bay, South Australia Occupation prior to enlisting Farmer Enlisted 18 July 1917 Embarkation 5 June 1918 Married in England on 4 June 1919 Wife: Helen Maud CHANDLER nee GROVE Served in England & France Returned to Australia 28 October 1919 per ‘Berrima’ Discharged 20 November 1919 Died 1963 aged 76 years Buried Ceduna Cemetery State Records of SA GRG 26/5/4/1500 |
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CHANDLER, Percival George
Service No. 2866
Private 32nd Battalion Born 08 November 1887 at Port Pirie, South Australia Son of Thomas CHANDLER & Annie Mildred nee PAGE Of 84 Edward Street, Norwood, Sa Occupation prior to enlistment Commercial Traveller Enlisted 8 November 1915 Served in France Killed in action 6 March 1917 Aged 29 years Buried at Bancourt British Cemetery, France. www.awm.gov.au P05443.001 |
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CHANDLER, Stanley Hayward
Service no 1690A
Private 48th Battalion Born 15 June 1889 at Port Pirie, SA Son of Charles Walter CHANDLER and Harriett nee FORBES Of Norwood, SA Occupation prior to enlistment Compositor Enlisted 01 September 1915 Killed in action 05 April 1918 at Dernancourt, France Aged 28 years Buried Ribemont Communal Cemetery Extension, France Chronicle Newspaper |
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CHAPLIN, Albert Reginald Victor (right)
Service no 2584
Private 12th Battalion Brother of Florence Annie CHAPLIN Of 16 McLaren St., Adelaide, SA Occupation prior to enlistment Clerk Enlisted on 11 May 1915 and embarked Killed in action in France on 4 September 1916 Aged 26 years Commemorated Villers-Bretonneux Memorial State Records of SA GRG26/5/4/1412 |
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CHAPLIN, Lancelot George (left)
Service no 3780
Private 27th Battalion Brother of H T DAVIS Of 53 Alexander St., Footscray, Melbourne, Vic. Occupation prior to enlistment Farmer Resided Princes St., Alberton, SA Returned to Australia 1917 www.awm.gov.au P05371.001 |
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CHAPMAN, Allan Hume
Service No: 1009
Quarter Master Sergeant 43rd Battalion Born: 18 September 1871 in Adelaide, SA Son of Alfred George & Sarah Helene CHAPMAN nee HUME Married with 3 children Wife: Emily CHAPMAN nee GOGAN Of 76 Park Tce, Wayville, SA Occupation prior to enlisting: Master Plumber Enlisted: 25 October 1915 Embarkation: 9 June 1916 Age: 44 years Served in France Wounded in Action: 10 January 1917 Invalided to Australia: 10 April 1917 per ‘Karoola’ Died: 6 September 1917 at Keswick Military Hospital Buried: West Terrace Cemetery. Courtesy of Douglas Paterson Researching Prince Alfred College WWI Soldiers |
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CHAPMAN, Charles George
Lieutenant
Royal Engineers 72 Field Company 13 Division HM Indian Exped Forces Born 19 November 1891 at Rose Park, SA Son of Robert William CHAPMAN and Eva Maud nee HALL Of Burnside, SA Occupation prior to enlistment Licenced Surveyor Enlisted 01 September 1914 Killed in action 17 April 1916 near Kut-El-Amara, Mesopotamia, Turkey Aged 24 years Commemorated Basra Memorial, Iraq Observer Newspaper |
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CHAPMAN, Frank Burley
Service No: 236
Corporal 28th Battalion Born 31 December 1877 in Kent Town, SA Son of Arthur & Sarah CHAPMAN nee BULLOCK Wife: Agnes CHAPMAN Of 35 Wade St, Perth W.A. Occupation prior to enlisting: Store Keeper Enlisted: 4 March 1915 in W.A. Embarkation: 29 June 1915 Age: 38 years Served in Egypt & France Wounded in Action: 1 March 1917 Died of Wounds: 4 March 1917 Buried: Dernancourt Communal Cemetery Extension, France Plot 6, Row B, Grave 9 Courtesy of Douglas Paterson Researching Prince Alfred College WWI Soldiers |
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CHAPMAN, George Robert
Service no 4399
Private 27th Battalion Born 01 January 1892 at Port Augusta Son of Charles John and Mary Jane CHAPMAN of Port Augusta Enlisted 11 January 1916 Served in Egypt, France and Belgium Contracted Trench Feet Returned to Australia 02 July 1919 All Australia Memorial SA Edition Section J |
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CHAPMAN, Harold William
Service no 11123
Sergeant 23rd A S C Born 30 August 1893 at Parkside, SA Son of Reuben Charles CHAPMAN & Edith Alice nee MACKLIN of Unley Road, Unley Enlisted 19th July 1915 Servied in France and Gallipoli. Returned to Australia 27 July 1919 Returned to Bank duty 2nd October 1919 National Bank of Australisia Record of War Service of Bank and Staff 1914-1919 |
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CHAPMAN, Merlin Septimus
Service No: 3143
Private 50th Battalion Born 09 April 1899 at West Hindmarsh, SA Son of Henry Septimus CHAPMAN and Miriam Emma nee JOHNS Of 258 Rundle St. Adelaide Occupation prior to enlisting Watchmaker Enlisted 30 October 1916 aged 18 years Served in France and Belguim Killed in Action 16 October 1917 Commemorated Ypres Menin Gate Memorial Chronicle Newspaper |
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CHAPMAN, Reufford Leslie
Service no 3213
Private 43rd Battalion Born 07 May 1891 at Clarendon Son of James and Lucy CHAPMAN of Clarendon Occupation prior to enlistment Butcher Enlisted 06 March 1916 Served in France and Belgium Contracted illness at Ypres and invalided to Etaples Recovered and returned to duty Gassed at Kemel Hill December 1917 Invalided to Etaples thence England Returned to Australia 29 January 1919 All Australia Memorial SA Edition Section J |
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CHAPMAN, Sidney Hunt
Service No: 3011
Private 10th Battalion Born 25 April 1895 at Hampshire, England Father: Arthur Charles CHAPMAN Of Fletcher Rd, Birkenhead, SA Occupation prior to enlisting: Plumber Enlisted: 15 June 1915 Embarkation: Age: 20 years Served in Middle East, England & France Wounded in Action: 5 May 1917 Died of Wounds: 12 May 1917 Buried: Grevillers British Cemetery, France State Records of SA GRG 26/5/4/1342 |
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CHAPMAN, Stanley Irwin
Service No 196
Lance Sergeant Army Veterinary Corps Born 04 March 1892 at East Adelaide, SA Son of Frederick Arthur CHAPMAN & Marion nee KINGSBOUROUGH Occupation prior to enlistment Clerk at the Lion Brewery Enlisted on 14 October 1914 Served in Egypt and France Returned to Australia on 29 December 1918 Died 29 September 1940 at Fullarton Estate, South Australia. Aged 48 years. www.awm.gov.au P07159.099 |
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CHAPMAN, Thomas
Service no 3625
Private 50th Battalion Born 06 August 1884 at Clarendon Son of James CHAPMAN and Licy nee HALES of Clarendon Occupation prior to enlistment Farmer Serve din France and Belgium Sounded Severely and invalided to England Returned to duty Killed in action 16 August 1918 Buried Beacon Cemetery, Sailly-Laurette IV B 6 All Australia Memorial SA Edition Section J Chronicle Newspaper |
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CHAPMAN, Wilfred Douglas
Service No 3785
Private 32nd Battalion Born Islington, SA Son of Mary Alice CHAPMAN Of Hazeldine, Inglewood, SA Occupation prior to enlistment Gardener Enlisted 13 May 1916 Served on the Western Front Killed in action 16 February 1917 Aged 19 years Chronicle Saturday 24 March 1917 page 44 |
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CHAPMAN, William Herbert Ewart
Service No: 3383
Private 50th Battalion Born: South Hampton, England Mother Mary Elizabeth CHAPMAN Of Fletcher Rd, Birkenhead, SA Occupation prior to enlisting: Plumber Enlisted: 20 July 1916 Embarkation: 10 February 1917 Age: 18 years Served in France Wounded in Action: 17 October 1917 Returned to Australia: 12 December 1919 per ‘Nestor’ Discharged: 27 January 1920 State Records of SA GRG 26/5/4/1343 |
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CHAPPELL, Thomas Francis Lester
Service no 15829
Driver 35th Coy Born 05 April 1898 at Adelaide Son of John Robert CHAPPELL and Alma Sophia nee MUELLER, 8 Pembroke St., Kensington Park Occupation prior to enlistment Civil Servant Enlisted 10 December 1917 at Adelaide, SA Served in Egypt, Palestine Returned to Australia 26 August 1919 per 'Burma' All Australia Memorial SA Edition Section K |
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CHAPPLE, Clifford Clive
Service no 3776
Private 50th Battalion Born 02 March 1893 at Jericho, SA Son of George CHAPPLE and Eva Ann nee CLARK Of Marryatville, SA Occupation prior to enlistment Labourer Enlisted 25 November 1915 Killed in action 16 August 1916 at Pozieres, France Aged 23 years Commemorated Villers-Bretonneux Memorial Observer Newspaper |
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CHAPPLE, Frederick
Home Service
Born 02 February 1871 in England Occupation prior to enlistment Medical Practitioner Applied for military service overseas but was refused on account of his age of 43 years. Served throughout the war at the Hospital at Keswick Barracks. Died 22 January 1948 “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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CHAPPLE, Harold
Captain
British Army Born 13 February 1881 in Kent Town, South Australia Son of Fredric & Elizabeth Sarah CHAPPLE nee HUNTER His father was headmaster of Prince Alfred College Studied medicine at Cambridge, England. After WW1 returned to Guy's Hospital where he became a senior obstetrician and gynaecologist. Remained in England for the rest of his life. Died 08 March 1945 Courtesy of Douglas Paterson Researching Prince Alfred College WWI Participants “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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CHAPPLE, Phobe
Captain
Royal Army Medical Corps Queen Mary's Army Auxiliary Corps. Born 31 March 1879 in Adelaide, SA Daughter of Frederic CHAPPLE and Elizabeth Sarah nee HUNTER Occupation prior to enlistment Medical Practitioner Resided Prince Alfred College. Honorary Medical Superintendent of McBride's Maternity Hospital for unmarried mothers. Attempted to join Australian Army Medical Corps but the Army refused to appoint women doctors. Left Adelaide in February 1917 for England Attached to RAMC as surgeon at Cambridge Hospital, Aldershot. Served in France in Queen Mary's Army Auxiliary Corps. Awarded Military Medal Recommended for Military Cross but could not be awarded as only awarded to Commissioned Officers. Returned to Adelaide in 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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CHARLES, Alfred John
Service no 3046
Private 43rd Battalion Born: 28 July 1885 at Strathalbyn, South Australia Son of John & Naomi CHARLES nee ALLEN Married with 2 Children Wife: Theresa CHARLES nee JEFFERY Of Victoria St, Victor Harbor, South Australia Occupation prior to enlisting: Baker Enlisted: 24 February 1917 Embarkation: 23 June 1917 per ‘Borda’ Age: 31 years Served in France & Belgium Wounded in Action Died of Wounds: 6 April 1918 Buried: Vignacourt British Cemetery, France Plot 1, Row A, Grave 6 Chronicle Newspaper All Australia Memorial SA Edition Section N Courtesy of Michael Bates |
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CHARLES, Henry Edwin
Service no 1691
Corporal 16th Battalion Born 05 November 1893 at Clarence Park, SA Son of Edwyn CHARLES and Martha Mary Ann nee COOPER Resided Pellam Street, Glanville, SA Occupation prior to enlistment Baker and Pastry Cook Enlisted 30 August 1915 at Adelaide, SA Served in Egypt and France Killed in Action in France 11 April 1917 Commemorated Villers-Bretonneux Memorial State Records of SA GRG 26/5/4/1188 |
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CHARLESWORTH, William Clough
Service no 6396
Sapper 3rd Field Coy Engineers Born 22 May 1876 in Manchester, England Husband of Mary Jane CHARLESWORTH of Exmouth Road, Glanville, SA Occupation prior to enlistment Carpenter & Builder Enlisted 01 October 1915 at Adelaide, SA Served in Egypt, France & Belgium Returned to Australia 17 August 1919 per "Frankfurt" All Australia Memorial SA Edition Section D |
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CHARLTON, Alfred William
Service no 1017
Private 16th Battalion Born 27 July 1890 at Adelaide, SA Son of Alfred CHARLTON and Jessie nee BELL Of 99 Beulah Road, Norwood, SA Occupation prior to enlistment Engineer Enlisted 14 September 1914 at Morphettville, SA Embarked December 1914 Served in Egypt and Galliopoli Returned to Australia 29 February 1916 per 'Star of Victoria' All Australia Memorial Section N Courtesy of Michael Bates |
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CHARLTON, James Henry
Service no 766
Private 27th Battalion Born 14 February 1898 at Adelaide, SA Son of William Cuthbert CHARLTON and Lucy Lavinia nee SHADGETT Of Adelaide, SA Occupation prior to enlistment Driver Enlisted 18 February 1915 Killed in action 05 November 1916 at Flers, France Aged 20 years Commemorated Villers-Bretonneux, France Chronicle Newspaper |
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CHARTERS, Walter William
Service no 5673
Private 10th Battalion Born 08 September 1888 at North Adelaide, SA Son of William Robert CHARTERS and Mary Jane nee WHIPRIES Of 10 Divett Place, Adelaide, SA Occupation prior to enlistment Driver Enlisted 15 March 1916 in Melbourne, Vic. Embarked 27 June 1916 Served in France and Belgium Wounded in Action on 2 occasions 06 May 1917 in France and 20/21 September 1918 in Belgium Killed in action 08 October 1918 in Belgium Buried Tyne Cot British Cemetery, Passchendalle, Belgium State Records of SA GRG 26/5/4/2634 |
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CHARTIER, Wilfred Hugh
Service no 8492
Gunner 6th Field Artillery Brigade Born 14 February 1894 at Kent Town, SA Son of Albert Henry CHARTIER and Helen Mary nee BIRKS Resided at 10 Davenport Terrace, Wayville, SA Occupation prior to enlistment Book Sellers Assistant Enlisted 05 July 1915 at Keswick, SA Served in France Returned to Australia 27 December 1917 per 'Berrima' State Records of SA GRG 26/5/4/729 |
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CHASE, Clive Ludwig Montefiore Garfield
Service no 442
Private 43rd Battalion Born 02 July 1891 at Yorketown, SA Son of Leonard William CHASE and Louisa Ann nee NICOLLE Of Yorketown, SA Occupation prior to enlistment Wheelwright Enlisted 04 February 1916 Died of wounds 11 March 1917 at Armentieres, France Aged 25 years Buried Boulogne Eastern Cemetery, France Observer Newspaper |
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CHASE, Percival Leonard George
Service No: 2581
Corporal 32nd Battalion Born: 6 January 1895 at Prospect, South Australia Son of Herbert Lucas & Lucy Edith CHASE nee GEORGE Of Prospect, SA Married in England on 28 September 1916 Wife: Annie CHASE nee NICHOLLS Of Rock Cottage, Shrewbury, England Occupation prior to enlisting: Salesman Enlisted: 4 January 1916 Embarkation: 25 March 1916 Age: 23 years Served in England & France Suffered from Trench Fever Illness Died of Illness: 1 September 1918 Buried: Carlisle (Dalston Rd) Cemetery, UK Chronicle Newspaper |
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CHASE, Walter Vernon
Service No: 378
Private 10th Battalion, 50th Battalion Born 25 August 1894 at Clarendon, SA Son of George CHASE and Rebecca nee GIRDLER of 34 Ebor Ave, Mile End Occupation prior to enlisting: Labourer Enlisted 20 August 1914 aged 20 years Embarked 20 October 1914 Served in Gallipoli & France Wounded in Action Gallipoli on 25 March 1915 Reported Wounded & Missing in Action in France 16 August 1916 Later reported Killed in Action in France 16 August 1916 Buried Pozieres British Cemetery Plot 4, Row N, Grave 34 State Records of SA GRG 26/5/4/2863 |
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CHASTEAUNEUF, William George
Service no 4138
Private 48th Battalion Born Peckham, London, England Son of Charles and Sarah CHASTEAUNEUF Of 32A Kittering Street, Streatham near London Occupation prior to enlistment Pastry Cook Resided Welkawatt, SA Enlisted 24 August 1915 Killed in action 07 August 1916 Aged 21 years Commemorated Villers-Bretonneux Memorial The Chronicle Saturday 30 September 1916 page 44 |
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CHATFIELD, Alfred Charles
Service No 1334
Trooper 10th Reinforcements 3rd Light Horse Born 14 July 1880 at Wallaroo, South Australia Son of George CHATFIELD & Annie nee LEWIS. Occupation prior to enlistment Butcher Enlisted 21 May 1915 at Keswick aged 33 years 10 months. Returned to Australia aboard "Orari" in 1919 www.spirits-of-gallipoli.com |
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CHATFIELD, Alfred George
Service No 3783
Private 32nd Battalion Born 23 February 1884 at Hackney, South Autralia Son of Frederick George CHATFIELD & Elizabeth nee HARDING Husband of Edith Blanche CHATFIELD Of 3 Royal Terrace, Carrington St., Adelaide, SA Occupation prior to enlistment Horse Driver Enlisted 07 August 1916 Served in France Killed in action on 01 August 1918 Aged 34 years Commemorated Villers-Bretonneux Memorial www.awm.gov.au P07130.001 |
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CHEADLE, Thomas Stanley
Lieutenant
R.F.A. Born on July 12, 1887 at East Adelaide, South Australia Son of Alfred Stanley CHEADLE and Margaret nee LOUTIT, Brougham Place, North Adelaide Occupation prior to enlistment – Woolbroker Enlisted on November 1, 1915 in England Served in France and Belgium and was wounded on December 13, 1916 at Armentiers. Served until July 1918 when he was granted special leave and returned to Australia on October 18, 1918. All Australia Memorial SA Edition Section E |
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CHEARY, Wilfred
Service no 3491
Private 51st Battalion Born 10 June 1896 at Goodwood, SA Son of Philip Albert CHEARY and Florence May nee HERSEY Of Payneham Road, Payneham, SA Occupation prior to enlistment Clerk Resided Narrogin, WA Enlisted 12 October 1915 Served on Western Front Killed in action 14-16 August 1916 in France Aged 20 years Buried Serre Road Cemetery No 2 Chronicle Saturday 07 October 1916 page 45 |
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CHEEK, Kenneth Robert
Service no 869
A/Sergeant 4th A.S.C Born 26 January 1896 at North Adelaide, SA Son of Robert CHEEK and Louisa Kate nee CAROVOSSO Of Medindie, SA Occupation prior to enlistment Clerk Enlisted 21 August 1914 Embarked 20 October 1914 Served in Gallipoli and England Married 05 October 1918 in England to Gladys Evelyn Snow nee SPENCER Returned to Australia 25 December 1918 per 'Port Lyttleton' Discharged 23 February 1919 Died 1933 State Records of SA GRG 26/5/4/2637 |
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CHEESMAN, Arthur William Pierce
Service No: 5227
Private 13th AASC Field Bakery Born Norwood, South Australia on 1 February 1894 Son of William Stanley Stuart & Annie Rebecca CHEESMAN nee WRIGHT Of 121 Magill Rd, Maylands, SA Occupation prior to enlisting: Baker Enlisted: 26 November 1914 Embarkation: 22 December 1914 Served in Gallipoli & Egypt Illness Returned to Australia: 13 December 1915 per ‘Borda’ Discharged: 24 March 1916 as Medically unfit Died: 1957 State Records of SA GRG 26/5/4/1691 |
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CHEESMAN, Harry Stanley
Service No: 979
Air Mechanic 4th Squad. AFC, 2nd Squadron Australian Flying Corps Born Norwood, South Australia on 9 March 1896 Son of William Stanley Stuart & Annie Rebecca CHEESMAN nee WRIGHT Of 121 Magill Rd, Maylands, SA Occupation prior to enlisting: Engineer Enlisted: 5 September 1916 Embarkation: 17 January 1917 Served in England & France Returned to Australia: 29 December 1918 per ‘Gaika’ Discharged: 16 March 1919 Died: 1965 State Records of SA GRG 26/5/4/1690 |
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CHEETHAM, David Humphrey
Service No: 52910
Private 9th Light Horse Born: 27 August 1890 at Kent Town, SA Son of James Henry & Catherine Jane CHEETHAM nee HUSSEY Husband of Kathleen Bessie Maud CHEETHAM ne CAVANAGH Of Balaklava, SA Occupation prior to enlisting: Share Farmer Enlisted: 2 March 1918 Embarkation: 10 June 1918 Age: 27 years Served in Egypt Returned to Australia: 10 August 1919 per ‘Oxfordshire’ Discharged: 26 August 1919 Died: 1958 aged 67 years Buried: Clare General Cemetery State Records of SA GRG 26/5/4/876 |
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CHELLEW, Bertram Ernest
Service no 2272
Private 48th Battalion Born 18 March 1891 at Laura, SA Son of George CHELLEW & Eleanor nee SMITH Of 118 Carrington St., Adelaide, SA Occupation prior to enlistment Fireman Enlisted 05 January 1916 Served in Killed in action on 5 April 1918 in France Aged 27 years Commemorated Villers-Bretonneux Memorial www.awm.gov.au P08728.001 |
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CHENEY, Edgar James Clarence
Service no 798
Driver Australian Army Service Corps Born 30 September 1893 at Islington, SA Son of Samuel CHENEY and Mary Ann nee GOODGER Of Islington, SA Occupation prior to enlistment Labourer Enlisted 14 September 1914 Died of Valvular Disease of the Heart and Rheumatism 01 March 1916 in Egypt Aged 22 years Buried Chatby War Memorial Cemetery The Chronicle Saturday 01 April 1916 page 39 |
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CHENEY, Edward Lloyd MC
Lieutenant
50th Battalion Born Warrington, Lancashire, England Son of Henry and Margaret CHENEY Resided Lower Mitcham, SA Occupation prior to enlistment Soldier / Dealer Assistant Enlisted 25 August 1914 at Morphettville, SA Served in Gallipoli, Egypt and France Awarded Military Cross 'For conspicuous gallantry in Action. With thirty men and two machine guns he repulsed an enemy attack, displaying great courage and initiative. He set a splendid example to his men throughout' Died of wounds 12 March 1918 at 11th Casualty Clearing Station France Aged 26 years Buried Godewaersvelde British Cemetery, France Chronicle Newspaper |
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CHENEY, Henry Arundel
Service no 806
Sergeant 50th Battalion Born Northallerton, Yorkeshire, England Son of Henry and Margaret CHENEY Of Black Forest, SA Occupation prior to enlistment Clerk Enlisted 28 August 1914 Killed in action 02 April 1917 at Noreuil, France Aged 26 years Commemorated Villers-Bretonneux Memorial Observer Newspaper |
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Observer Newspaper
Mrs. Brailey of Princes road, Mitcham, has been officially notified that her brother, Sgt. H A Cheney has been killed in action in France.
Sgt. Cheney left South Australia with the original 10th Battalion, and took part in the memorable landing on Gallipoli, with his brother, Lieut. E.L.
Cheney MC who is at present serving in the same Battalion (50th) in France. He left Egypt for the western front in June 1916, and while serving in the
trenches ad the muscles of one of his ankles badly sprained. He was invalided to England, and after his recovery went through the Chelsea School of
Instruction, gaining 135 points out of a possible 150. He returned to France, and was killed in action on April 2, at the age of 26 years. The
deceased was a prominent member of the Church of England Men's Society, and an energetic worker in connection with St. Michael's Church Mitcham, and St. Luke's, Adelaide. He was of a bright and genial disposition, and although he had been only five years in the Commonwealth, had made hosts of friends.
He was connected with the Druid's Lodge, and has left three sisters - Mrs. J. Brailey, Miss Cheney, and Miss M Cheney, all of Mitcham.
Mrs. Brailey of Princes road, Mitcham, has been officially notified that her brother, Sgt. H A Cheney has been killed in action in France.
Sgt. Cheney left South Australia with the original 10th Battalion, and took part in the memorable landing on Gallipoli, with his brother, Lieut. E.L.
Cheney MC who is at present serving in the same Battalion (50th) in France. He left Egypt for the western front in June 1916, and while serving in the
trenches ad the muscles of one of his ankles badly sprained. He was invalided to England, and after his recovery went through the Chelsea School of
Instruction, gaining 135 points out of a possible 150. He returned to France, and was killed in action on April 2, at the age of 26 years. The
deceased was a prominent member of the Church of England Men's Society, and an energetic worker in connection with St. Michael's Church Mitcham, and St. Luke's, Adelaide. He was of a bright and genial disposition, and although he had been only five years in the Commonwealth, had made hosts of friends.
He was connected with the Druid's Lodge, and has left three sisters - Mrs. J. Brailey, Miss Cheney, and Miss M Cheney, all of Mitcham.
CHENNELL, William Douglas
Service No: 2464
Private 27th Battalion Born: 24 June 1894 at Medindie, SA Son of Charles Frank & Kate Constance CHENNELL nee BEANEY Of 25 Dutton Tce, Medindie, SA Occupation prior to enlisting; Clerk Enlisted: 12 July 1915 Embarkation: 14 September 1915 Age: 21 years Served in France Wounded in Action: 4 August 1916 Returned to Australia: 2 December 1916 per ‘Karoola’ Discharged: 17 March 1917 as Medically unfit Died: 1963 Courtesy of Douglas Paterson Researching Prince Alfred College WWI Soldiers |
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CHENOWETH, Arthur Henry
Service no 2832
Lance Corporal 50th Battalion Born 06 January 1894 at Wasleys, SA Son of Charles CHENOWETH and Elizabeth nee NOTTLE Of Willaston, SA Occupation prior to enlistment Carpenter Enlisted 14 June 1915 at Keswick, SA Died of wounds 13 August 1916 in France Aged 22 years Buried Puchevillers British Cemetery The Chronicle Saturday 07 October 1916 page 45 |
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CHENOWETH, Oliver Ely
Service no 3528
Lance Corporal 32nd Battalion Born 24 February 1890 at Willunga, SA Son of Samuel CHENOWETH and Martha nee TAYLOR Of Willunga, SA Occupation prior to enlistment Railway Porter Enlisted 25 April 1916 Served on Western Front Returned to Australia 15 January 1919 Willunga Community Hall |
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CHENOWETH, Oscar Albert
Service no 2153A
Private 50th Battalion Born 30 November 1877 at Aldinga, SA Son of Thomas James CHENOWETH and Alma Elizabeth nee JACOBS Of Willunga, SA Occupation prior to enlistment Gardener Enlisted 29 April 1916 Killed in action 02 April 1917 at Noreuil, France Aged 40 years Buried Noreuil Australian Cemetery, France Willunga Community Hall |
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CHERITON, James Gordon
Service no 6047
Private 19th Battalion Born 20 December 1885 at Belvidere, SA Son of John CHERITON and Mildred Jane nee McCORD Of Belvidere, SA Occupation prior to enlistment Farmer Enlisted 21 June 1916 Killed in action 03 May 1917 at Bullecourt, France Aged 32 years Commemorated Villers-Bretonneux, France Chronicle Newspaper |
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CHERRY, Frederick Graham Spower
Service no 3241
Lieutenant 48th Battalion Born 01 November 1886 at Wilmington, SA Son of William Herbert CHERRY and Emma Jane nee KING Of 19 Goodwood Road, Wayville, SA Husband of Dodie Rhodda Isabel CHERRY Occupation prior to enlistment Clerk Enlisted 02 August 1915 at Adelaide, SA Awarded Military Medal Awarded Military Cross Returned to Australia November 1919 per 'Ypiranga' The Chronicle Saturday 12 January 1918 page 39 |
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CHESNEY, George Alexander
Service no 1902
Corporal 27th Battalion Born Portgleone, Ireland Son of Sarah CHESNEY Of Portgleone, Ireland Occupation prior to enlistment Draper Enlisted 19 May 1915 at Keswick, SA Served in Gallipoli, Egypt and France Returned to Australia 13 April 1918 per 'Osterley' State Library of SA B 46130/30 |
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CHESSON, Hurtle Oliver
Service no 3786
Private 8th Light Trench Mortar Battery Born 03 October 1891 at Hundred of Boucaut, SA Son of Jacob CHESSON and Hannah Elizabeth nee COOPER Husband of Ivy CHESSON Of 16 Bridge St., Kensington, SA Occupation prior to enlistment Conductor Enlisted at 10 July 1916 at Adelaide, SA Served in France Returned to Australia 05 August 1919 per 'Port Lyttleton' Died 26 May 1952 State Records of SA GRG 26/5/4/1138 |
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CHESSON, Hurtle William
Service No: 918
Private 9th Light Horse Regiment Born 22 January 1892 at Hundred of Koolunga, SA Son of John CHESSON and Emma Jane nee HUGO Of Crystal Brook, SA Occupation prior to enlisting Farm Labourer Enlisted 3 December 1914 aged 22 years Embarked: 2 June 1915 Served in Gallipoli & Egypt Returned to Australia 7 May 1919 per 'Kildonan Castle' Discharged 6 July 1919 due to Cessation of hostilities State Records of SA GRG 26/5/4/2925 |
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CHETTLE, James David
Service No: 2890
Temporary Sergeant 50th Battalion and Australian Army Pay Corps. Born 29 January 1896 at Prospect Son of Thomas Nark CHETTLE and Kate Alice nee BARBER Of Olive St, Prospect Enlisted: 27 March 1916 Attended School of Musketry at Cheltenham, SA Embarkation: 7 November 1916 Age: 20 years Occupation prior to enlisting: Clerk Served in England Returned to Australia: 19 September 1919 Discharged: 9 November 1919 Died: 1970 State Records of SA GRG 26/5/4/252 |
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CHEWINGS, Charles Coolgardie
Service no 239
Staff Sergeant 13th F A B Born 09 December 1894 at North Adelaide, SA Son of Charles CHEWINGS and Frances Mary nee BRADDOCK Of Eton Street, Malvern, SA Occupation prior to enlistment Farmer Enlisted 20 October 1914 at Morphettville, SA Served in France Returned to Australia 16 May 1919 per 'Armagh' Died 11 September 1985 Aged 90 years Buried North Shields Memorial Park Port Lincoln State Records of SA GRG 26/5/4/756 |
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CHEYNE, Alfred Lawrence
Service no 1580
Private 3rd Light Horse Regiment Born 15 April 1894 at Coward Springs, SA Son of Magnus CHEYNE and Minnie Christiana nee SYMONDS Of Coward Springs, SA Occupation prior to enlistment Stockman Enlisted 20 September 1915 Returned to Australia 14 March 1919 Courtesy of Phil Sullivan |
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CHICK, William Clarence
Service no 8657
Gunner 6th Field Artillery Brigade Born 10 July 1897 at Clarence Park, SA Son of William CHICK & Emma Jane nee HOWE Of Mills Street, Clarence Park, SA Occupation prior to enlistment Motor Engineer Enlisted 14 September 1915 at Adelaide, SA Served in Egypt, France Wounded at Bapaum 24 March 1917 and invalided to Australia Returned to Australia per "Balmoral Castle" All Australia Memorial SA Edition Section C State Records of SA GRG 26/5/4/959 |
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CHIDLOW, Charles Edward
Service No: 2398
Private 48th Battalion Born: 13 February 1895 at Hindmarsh, South Australia Son of Abraham & Sarah Sophia CHIDLOW nee BAKER Of Mt Lofty, South Australia Occupation prior to enlisting: Horse Driver Enlisted: 20 July 1916 Embarkation: 28 August 1916 Age: 21 years Served in France Wounded in Action: 10 April 1917 Returned to Australia: 12 February 1918 per ‘Runic’ Discharged: 27 May 1918 as Medically unfit Died: 3 December 1935 All Australia Memorial South Australian Section O Courtesy of Michael Bates |
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CHIGWIDDEN, Charles Hughes
Service No: 2651
Private 50th Battalion Born: 10 April 1897 in Adelaide, SA Son of John & Ada CHIGWIDDEN nee BIDDELL Of 2 Maria St. Thebarton, SA Occupation prior to enlisting: Plasterer Enlisted: 29 May 1916 Embarkation: 23 October 1916 Age: 19 years Served in France Returned to Australia: 29 June 1919 per ‘Pt Napier’ Discharged: 25 September 1919 State Records of SA GRG 26/5/4/1369 Courtesy of Army Museum of South Australia |
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CHILDS, Gordon William
Service no 19606
Private 3rd Field Ambulance Born 24 February 1896 at West Thebarton, SA Son of William Prudence CHILDS and Annie Susan nee BUDGE Of Osman Place, West Thebarton, SA Occupation prior to enlistment Civil Servant Enlisted 20 August 1917 at Adelaide, SA Served in France Returned to Australia 20 October 1919 per 'Kanowna' State Records of SA GRG 26/5/4/1156 |
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CHILDS, Henry
Service No 2386
Lance Corporal 27th Battalion Born 17 Septebember 1894 near Balhannah, South Australia Son of William CHILDS & Ann nee CHAMBERLAIN Returned to Australia Died 21 August 1935 at Mount Gambier, South Australia. Aged 41 years. Photo courtesy of David Lewis |
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CHILDS, Percival Harrold
Service No: 4933
Private 10th Battalion Born River Murray, South Australia on 16 September 1896 Son of John & Jessie Ann CHILDS nee HAYWARD Of Coonawarra Occupation prior to enlisting Motor Mechanic Enlisted 10 May 1915 Discharged prior to embarkation as Medically unfit Re-enlisted 21 November 1916 Service No 3569 Served in England & France Returned to Australia 13 February 1919 per ‘Mamari’ Discharged 15 March 1919 State Records of SA GRG 26/5/4/1765 |
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CHILDS, Thomas George
Service No 1175
Private 3rd Light Horse Regiment Born 04 August 1895 at Penola, SA Son of James CHILDS & Sarah Jane nee McADAMS Of Penola, SA Occupation prior to enlistment Barman Enlisted 18 January 1915 at Oaklands, SA Served in Egypt Returned to Australia on 26 June 1919 per 'Orari' www.awm.gov.au DA09699 |
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CHILMAN, Roy
Service no 283
Private 10th Battalion Born 10 March 1888 at Hindmarsh, SA Son of James CHILMAN and Ann nee RAYNES Of William Lane, West Broken Hill, NSW Occupation prior to enlistment Labourer Enlisted 20 August 1914 Embarked 20 October 1914 Served in Gallipoli Wounded in Action 08 August 1915 Returned to Australia 02 December 1915 Discharged as Medically unfit 31 October 1916 State Records of SA GRG 26/5/4/2651 |
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CHILTON, Colin Cameron
Service no 26902
Gunner 6th F A B Born 28 June 1897 at Langhorne Creek, SA Son of John Howard CHILTON and Julia Emma nee FARMILO Of Langhorne Creek, SA Occupation prior to enlistment Labourer Enlisted 27 April 1916 Embarked 07 September 1916 Served in France Returned to Australia 14 August 1919 per 'Karmala' Discharged 29 September 1919 Died 1968 State Records of SA GRG 26/5/4/2716 |
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CHINNER, Eric Harding
Lieutenant
32nd Battalion Born 15 January 1894 at Petersburg, South Australia Son of Thomas Henry CHINNER & Sarah nee THYER Of Petersburg, SA Occupation prior to enlistment Bank Clerk Enlisted 08 August 1914 Served in France Prisoner of War in Germany Died of wounds 19 July 1916 Aged 22 years Buried Fromelles Pheasant Wood Military Cemetery II D 8 www.awm.gov.au A02699 |
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CHINNER, Wilfred Clive
Service no 45
Private Australian Ord. Corps. Born 20 September 1884 at Angaston, SA Son of Thomas Henry CHINNER and Sarah nee THYER Of Petersburg, SA Wife of Luisa Maud CHINNER of Malcolm Street, Millswood, SA Enlisted 02 November 1916 at Adelaide, SA Occupation prior to enlistment Pianola Saleman Returned to Australia 22 August 1919 'Prinz Hubertus' Died 18 November 1967 at Adelaide, SA Aged 83 years Resided Millswood, SA Buried Centennial Park Cemetery Columbarium Walls W 5 E 001 State Records of SA GRG 26/5/4/2501 |
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CHINNER, Wilfrid Prior
Service no 3469B
Sergeant 10th Battalion Born 26 July 1896 at Brighton, SA Son of Arthur Robert CHINNER and Grace Harriet nee PRIOR Of Brighton, SA Occupation prior to enlistment Clerk Enlisted 28 July 1915 at Keswick, SA Served in France Killed in action 10 August 1918 Aged 22 years Buried Heath Cemetery, Harbonnieres VII I 11 State Records of SA GRG 26/5/4/398 |
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CHINNERY, Alexander Bert
Service no 2137
Sergeant 2nd F A B Born 01 October 1886 at Magill, SA Son of Thomas CHINNERY and Lanowlee nee BROWN Of St Peters Port Gurnsey, Channel Islands, England Occupation prior to enlistment Fireman Enlisted 19 August 1914 at Morphettville, SA Served in Gallipoli and France Awarded Military Medal 06 October 1918 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty at HAUROY near BELLICOURT on the night 2/3rd October 1918. The Battery position was subjected to a heavy bombardment with H E and Gas shell. One shell fell in a gun pit setting fire to the camouflage and ammunition. Sergeant CHINNERY at once rushed to the gun pit and proceeded to extinguish the fire. His difficulties were added to as the ammunition was well alight and was exploding freely. Ignoring this danger and the shelling which continued throughout he perserveered and eventually succeeded in getting the fire under control. By his action Sgt. CHINNERY showed a splendid example of courage and determination and was the means of saving further destruction to material and ammunition. He is not in possession of any decoration.' |
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Awarded Bar to Military Medal 27 September 1918
'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty from 25th February to 16th September 1918. Sgt. CHINNERY in carrying out his duties, has shown fine soldierly qualities of decision, coolness under fire at all times devotion to even the smallest of his duties. On the night of 15th September 1918, when the Battery was subjected to considerable enemy fire an ammunition dump was set alight. Acting with promptness and energy Sgt. CHINNERY, though suffering from painful burns from a bursting shell, completed alone the task of extinguishing the flames.'
Returned to Australia 29 December 1918 per 'Gaika'
Died 18 November 1947
State Records of SA GRG 26/5/4/2110
'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty from 25th February to 16th September 1918. Sgt. CHINNERY in carrying out his duties, has shown fine soldierly qualities of decision, coolness under fire at all times devotion to even the smallest of his duties. On the night of 15th September 1918, when the Battery was subjected to considerable enemy fire an ammunition dump was set alight. Acting with promptness and energy Sgt. CHINNERY, though suffering from painful burns from a bursting shell, completed alone the task of extinguishing the flames.'
Returned to Australia 29 December 1918 per 'Gaika'
Died 18 November 1947
State Records of SA GRG 26/5/4/2110
CHISHOLM, Alister Roderick
Service no 14934
Private 3rd A.G.H., A.M.C. Born 7 August 1890 at Inverness, Scotland Husband of Mrs. D. I. CHISHOLM of College Avenue, Prospect South Occupation prior to enlistment Clerk Enlisted 4 January 1916 at Adelaide, SA Served in France Returned to Australia 6 August 1919 per ‘Miltiades’ State Records of SA GRG 26/5/4/1874 |
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CHIVELL, Cromwell
Service no 89
Private 27th Battalion Born 27 November 1897 at Penfield, SA Son of William Henry CHIVELL & Alice nee HARRISON, Gloucester Street, Prospect, SA Occupation prior to enlistment Clerk Enlisted 06 December 1915 at Adelaide, SA Served in Egypt, France and Belgium Contracted Trench Fever Returned to Australia 02 July 1919 per "Ypiringa" All Australia Memorial SA Edition Section C |
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CHOAT, Archibald Percy
Service no 66
Private 32nd Battalion Born 07 June 1897 at Cherry Gardens, SA Son of Joseph CHOAT and Alice Mary nee BROADBENT Of Francis St., Clarence Park, SA Occupation prior to enlistment Farmer Enlisted 12 July 1915 at Keswick, SA Served in France Killed in action 20 July 1916 at Fleurbaix, France Buried Rue-Petillon Military Cemetery, Fleurbaix I L 47 State Records of SA GRG 26/5/4/2359 |
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The Advertiser Tuesday 19 September 1916 page 8
THE LATE PRIVATE A. P. CHOAT.
News has been received by Mr. and Mrs .Joseph Choat, of Francis street, Clarence Park, that their third son, Private Archibald Percy Choat, has been killed in action in France. He was 19 years of age. He went into camp in July 1915, and left fo rthe front in November last. He received his education at the Goodwood public school. A t the time of his enlistment he was farming near Clare. Private Choat was of a bright, lovable disposition, and enjoyed the esteem of a wide circle of friends. The second son of Mr. and Mrs. Choat, Private Wesley P. Choat, has been reported missing since July 20. Their eldest son is also at the front. Mr. and Mrs. Choat also have a number of nephews and cousins on active service.
THE LATE PRIVATE A. P. CHOAT.
News has been received by Mr. and Mrs .Joseph Choat, of Francis street, Clarence Park, that their third son, Private Archibald Percy Choat, has been killed in action in France. He was 19 years of age. He went into camp in July 1915, and left fo rthe front in November last. He received his education at the Goodwood public school. A t the time of his enlistment he was farming near Clare. Private Choat was of a bright, lovable disposition, and enjoyed the esteem of a wide circle of friends. The second son of Mr. and Mrs. Choat, Private Wesley P. Choat, has been reported missing since July 20. Their eldest son is also at the front. Mr. and Mrs. Choat also have a number of nephews and cousins on active service.
CHOAT, Frederick Herbert Ray
Service No: 430
Sergeant 2nd Light Horse Field Ambulance Born 03 October 1876 at Adelaide, SA Son of Fredrick CHOAT and Martha Ann nee MILLER of Mt. Barker Occupation prior to enlisting Wardsman Enlisted 21 September 1914 aged 37 years Embarked 16 December 1914 Served in Gallipoli & Egypt Illness: Nephritis Invalided to Australia 19 April 1916 per 'Runic' Discharged as Medically unfit |
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CHOAT, James Henry
Service no 3057
Private 27th Battalion Born 13 January 1880 at Adelaide, SA Son of Frederick CHOAT and Martha Ann nee MILLER of Mount Barker Occupation prior to enlistment Farmer Enlisted 18 August 1915 Killed in action 04 August 1916 at Pozieres, France Aged 37 years Commemorated Villers-Bretonneux Memorial, France Chronicle Newspaper |
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CHOAT, Raymond Hadden
Service no 67
Private 32nd Battalion Born 22 March 1892 at Goodwood, SA Son of Joseph CHOAT and Alice Mary nee BROADBENT Of Francis St., Clarence Park, SA Occupation prior to enlistment Clerk Enlisted 21 July 1915 at Keswick, SA Served in France Killed in action 20 July 1916 at Fleurbaix, France Aged 24 years Buried V C Corner Australian Cemetery and Memorial, Fromelles 5A State Records of SA GRG 26/5/4/2357 |
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CHOAT, Wesley Paul
Service no 68
Private 32nd Battalion Born 27 August 1895 at Cherry Gardens, SA Son of Joseph CHOAT & Alice Mary nee BROADBENT Of Francis St., Clarence Park, SA Occupation prior to enlistment Farm Labourer Enlisted 12 July 1915 at Keswick, SA Served in France Awarded Military Medal Returned to Australia 05 July 1918 per 'Gaika' State Records of SA GRG 26/5/4/2358 |
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CHOULES, Norman William
Service no 4470
Private 11th Battalion Born 25 March 1888 at Adelaide, SA Son of Emily CHOULES Of Palmyra, WA Occupation prior to enlistment Lumper Enlisted 28 October 1915 in Perth, WA Died of wounds 10 May 1917 at 3rd Australian Casualty Clearing Station, France Aged 29 years Buried Grevillers British Cemetery, France Chronicle Newspaper |
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CHRISTIAN, Alfred James
Service no 2138
Private 48th Battalion Born 21 April 1889 at Uraidla, SA Son of Matthew CHRISTIAN and Susan nee ALBONES of Carey's Gulley, SA Occupation prior to enlistment Gardener Enlisted 01 May 1916 Killed in action 11 April 1917 in France Aged 27 years Buried Tilloy British Cemetery, Tilloy-les-Mofflaines, France Chronicle Newspaper |
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CHRISTIAN, Peter Watson
Service no 2650
Private 50th Battalion Born 12 June 1885 at Uraidla, SA Son of Matthew CHRISTIAN and Susan nee ALBONES Of Carey's Gulley, SA Occupation prior to enlistment Gardener Enlisted 15 May 1916 Killed in action 02 February 1918 at Ypres, Belgium Aged 32 years Buried Spoilbank Cemetery, Zillebeke, Belgium Chronicle Newspaper |
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CHRISTIE, Andrew
Service No: 41
Corporal 27th Battalion Born 23 March 1893 at Fifeshire, Scotland Mother: Janet Christie, Hyde Park, SA Enlisted: 4 February 1915 Age: 21 years Occupation prior to enlisting: Blacksmith & Mechanic Served in Egypt & France Wounded in Action on 2 occasions: 1 August 1916, 27 August 1918 Returned to Australia: 18 January 1919 per 'Margha' Discharged: 20 December 1920 State Records of SA GRG 26/5/41253 |
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CHRISTIE, Douglas Searle
Service no 70
Sergeant 32nd Battalion Born 25 February 1894 at Parkside, SA Son of John CHRISTIE and Josephine nee SEARLE Of 5 Glen Osmond Road, Frewville, SA Occupation prior to enlistment Bricklayer Enlisted 19 July 1915 at Keswick, SA Served in France Returned to Australia 27 April 1919 per 'Plassy' Died 12 November 1972 State Records of SA GRG 26/5/4/12 |
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CHRISTIE, Eric Clement
Service no 6980
Private 10th Battalion Born 08 December 1897 at Morphett Vale Son of Lambert Ferris Bowden and Rosa CHRISTIE of Morphett Vale occupation prior to enlistment Farmer Enlisted 29 September 1916 Served in France and Belgium Wounded at Merris 25 July 1918 and invalided to Boulogne Retuned to duty and transferred to Headquarters, London Returned to Australia 22 November 1919 State Records of SA GRG 26/5/4/897 |
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CHRISTIE, Reginald Stanley
Service no 3657
Sapper 1st Field Signallers Australian Engineers Born 10 October 1891 at Second Valley, SA Son of Lambert Ferris Bowden and Rosa CHRISTIE of Morphett Vale Occupation prior to enlistment Farmer Served in Egypt Contracted pneumonic influenza at Cairo Died 05 Decmeber 1918 Aged 27 years Buried Cairo War Memorial Cemetery Q 151 State Records of SA GRG 26/5/4/898 |
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CHRISTIE, Robert Edwin
Service No:3713
Private 10th Battalion Born: Camperdown, Victoria Mother: Ellen Christie, Colac, Victoria Enlisted: 17 August 1915 Age: 23 years Occupation prior to enlisting: Labourer Wife: Katie Christie, Percy St., Mt. Gambier SA Served: Egypt, France Killed in Action: France, 23 July 1916 Buried: Pozieres British Cemetery All Australia Memorial SA Edition Section K Courtesy of Guy Dollman |
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CHRISTIE, Thomas
Service No: 9607
Lance Corporal 11th Field Company Engineers Born Dunfermline, Scotland Mother Janet CHRISTIE Of Walter St, Hyde Park, South Australia Occupation prior to enlisting Builder Enlisted 15 December 1915 Embarkation 31 May 1916 Served in England & France Illness Heart Disease Returned to Australia 30 May 1918 per ‘Borda’ Discharged 19 July 1918 as Medically unfit State Records of SA GRG 26/5/4/1252 |
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CHRISTIE, William Cook
Service No: 6853
S/Sergeant 15th Field Ambulance Born Dunfermline, Scotland Mother: Janet CHRISTIE Of Walter St, Hyde Park, SA Occupation prior to enlisting Chemist Enlisted 31 May 1915 Embarkation 16 November 1915 Served in Egypt & France Returned to Australia 11 April 1919 per ‘Balmoral Castle’ Discharged 4 June 1919 State Records of SA GRG 26/5/4/1254 |
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CHRISTOPHER, Charles Leslie
Service no 1249
Private 16th Battalion H Company 4th Brigade Born 12 February 1892 at Kadina, SA Son of Robert CHRISTOPHER and Emily nee ANDREWARTHA Of Kadina, SA Occupation prior to enlistment Miner Enlisted at Morphettville on 16th September 1914 Trained at Broadmeadows in Victoria. Embarked from Melbourne on troopship A 40 "Ceramic" on 22nd December 1914 Served in Gallipoli Charles was killed in battle on the 2nd May 1915 at Dead Man's Gully, his body was never recovered. His name appears on Memorial Panel 79 Cemetery 6 Lone Pine Memorial Gallipoli Courtesy of Helen Ogg nee Christopher |
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CHRISTOPHERS, Harry Ainslie
Born 21 December 1891 at Adelaide, SA Son of Henry Thomas CHRISTOPHERS & Belinda Shannon nee JOHNS Member of the Adelaide Rowing Club www.awm.gov.au P07159.006 |
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CHRISTOPHERS, William Howard
2nd Lieutenant
12th Battalion Born 11 November 1894 at Adelaide, SA Son of Henry Thomas CHRISTOPHERS & Belinda Shannon nee JOHNS Of Kia Ora, Taylors Road, Torrensville, SA Occupation prior to enlistment Civil Servant Enlisted on 20 May 1915 Served in Gallipoli, Egypt and France Returned to Australia on 24 December 1919 per 'Ormonde' Served in WWII Courtesy of Army Museum of South Australia |
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CHUMLEIGH, Harry
Captain
43rd Battalion, 41st Battalion Born Frimley, Surrey, England Married with 2 children Wife: Rachael CHUMLEIGH Of Amhurst Ave, North Norwood, South Australia Occupation prior to enlisting Soldier Enlisted 25 March 1916 Embarkation 9 June 1916 Served in France Wounded in Action on 2 occasions: 6/7/1917 & 8/8/1918 Invalided to Australia 19 October 1918 per ‘Sardinia’ Appointment Terminated 14 August 1918 Died 23 August 1920 Buried AIF Section, West Terrace Cemetery, Adelaide, South Australia State Records of SA GRG 26/5/4/1308 |
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CHURCH, Alfred Ernest
Service no 3377
Private 48th Battalion Born 29 July 1899 at Uraidla, SA Son of Henry Joseph CHURCH and Julia nee SIMMONS Of Uraidla, SA Occupation prior to enlistment Butcher Enlisted 07 November 1916 Killed in action 27 March 1918 at Albert, France Aged 18 years Buried Ribemont Communal Cemetery Extension, France Chronicle Newspaper |
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CHURCH, Allan Jeffcott
Service No. 5703
Corporal 15th Field Coy. Engineers Born on June 26, 1893 at North Adelaide, South Australia Son of Elizabeth Ann Church Occupation prior to enlistment – Ironworker Enlisted on August 21, 1915 at Adelaide, South Australia Served in Egypt, France and Belgium He was appointed Cadre, Engineers Depot, Brightling Sea, Essex on May 1, 1918. He returned to Australia aboard the “Ceramic” in March, 1919 All Australia Memorial SA Edition Section E |
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CHURCH, Asmond Wilfred
Lieutenant
9th Battery R A A Born Osmond Wilfred CHURCH 04 March 1895 at North Adelaide, SA Son of William George CHURCH and Elizabeth Ann nee STANLEY Of 223 Jeffcott St., North Adelaide Occupation prior to enlistment Orchardist Enlisted 17 August 1914 Served in Egypt, Gallipoli Received commission on field October 1917 Returned to Australia 26 December 1918 All Australia Memorial SA Edition Section E |
CHURCH, Charles William Edward Frank
Service No 4752
Private 8th Battalion Born 15 September 1900 at North Adelaide, SA Son of John Edward CHURCH & Dora Annie Edith nee HALL Of 234 Carrington St., Adelaide, SA Occupation prior to enlistment Labourer Falsified his age for enlistment to 18, only being 15 years old Enlisted 16 November 1915 Served in France Killed in action 18 August 1916 at Pozieres in France Aged 16 years Buried Pozieres British Cemetery, France www.awm.gov.au DA13633 |
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CHURCH, Frederick Thomas Robert
Service no 5688
Private 27th Battalion Born 23 November 1879 at Adelaide, SA Son of Henry Joseph CHURCH and Julia nee SIMMONS Of Stepney, SA Occupation prior to enlistment Butcher Enlisted 06 March 1916 Killed in action 20 September 1917 in Belgium Aged 38 years Commemorated Ypres Menin Gate Memorial Chronicle Newspaper |
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CHURCH, Gordon Campbell
Lieutenant
27th Battalion Born 27 December 1888 at Marden, SA Son of Harry CHURCH & Jennie nee JOHNSON Enlisted 1st March 1916 Served in France. Wounded Returned to Australia 16 January 1919 Returned to Bank duty 1st May 1919 National Bank of Australisia Record of War Service of Bank and Staff 1914-1919 |
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CHURCH, Osmond Wilfred
Service No. 2131
Lieutenant 9th Battery, 3rd Mobile Artillery Brigade Born on March 4, 1895 at North Adelaide, South Australia Son of William George and Elizabeth Ann Church Occupation prior to enlistment – Orchardist Enlisted on August 17, 1914 at Morphettville, South Australia Served in Egypt, Gallipoli and France. He served at Gallipoli from the Landing to the Evacuation, starting out as Bombadier and finishing as Sergeant. He was promoted to Lieutenant in France. He returned to Australia aboard the “Prince George” in October, 1918. All Australia Memorial (1) |
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CHURCH, Robert Gordon
Service No. 2896
Bombardier 8th Battalion, 3rd Army Brigade Born on July 3, 1896 at North Adelaide Son of Elizabeth Ann Church Occupation prior to enlistment – Ironworker Enlisted on March 6, 1916 at Adelaide Served in Egypt, France and Belgium Returned to Australia aboard the “Nestor in May, 1919. All Australia Memorial SA Edition Section E |
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CHURCHER, Frank William
Service No: 3285
Sapper 50th Battalion, 4th Australian Division Signal Company Born 09 December 1898 at Cheshire, England Son of Frank William & Annie Kate CHURCHER Of Wedowie, South Australia Occupation prior to enlisting Farm Labourer Enlisted 23 November 1917 Embarkation 6 March 1918 Served in England & France Returned to Australia 21 August 1919 per ‘City of Exeter’ Discharged 14 September 1919 State Records of SA GRG 26/5/4/1459 |
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CHURCHER, George Alexander
Service No: 62505
Private 5th G.S.R. Born 23 February 1900 in Cheshire, England Son of Frank William & Annie Kate CHURCHER Of Wedowie, South Australia Occupation prior to enlisting Farm Labourer Enlisted 5 June 1918 Embarkation 22 October 1918 Returned to Australia 17 January 1919 per ‘Boonah’ Discharged 31 January 1919 due to Cessation of Hostilities Died 1971 State Records of SA GRG 26/5/4/1458 |
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CHURCHILL-SMITH, James
Major
50th Battalion Born 15 October 1894 at Norwood, SA Son of James Churchill SMITH and Lucie nee McMANUS Of Occupation prior to enlistment Enlisted at Served in France Awarded Military Cross 'For conspicuous gallantry during operations. He held an isolated and exposed flank under heavy artillery and machine gun fire. He was repeatedly attacked, but succeeded in driving off the enemy.' Awarded Bar to Military Cross 'For conspicuous gallantry in action. He carried out a most valuable reconnaissance under heavy fire, displaying great courage and determination. Later he under very heavy fire, traced out a trench with tape, to enable the working parties to dig through the night.' Returned to Australia 18 November 1919 per 'Ypiringa' State Records of SA GRG 26/5/4/1049 |
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CHURCHWARD, Clerk Maxwell
Service no 20488
Chaplain 4th Class Born 20 December 1888 at Norwood, SA Son of Samuel CHURCHWARD and Emily Emma nee PADMAN Of 16 Fisher Street, Norwood, SA Occupation prior to enlistment Clergyman Enlisted 17 March 1917 Embarked 17 July 1918 per 'Borda' Served in England Returned to Australia 13 October 1919 per 'Osterley' Appointment terminated 10 December 1919 State Records of SA GRG 26/5/4/2510 |
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CHURTON, Alec Roper
Service no 171
Private 10th Battalion Born 23 January 1895 at Brisbane, Qld Son of Grace CHURTON Of Rundle Street, Adelaide, SA Occupation prior to enlistment Motor Mechanic Enlisted 20 August 1914 Embarked 20 October 1914 Served in Gallipoli & France Wounded on 3 occasions: 29/5/1915 in Gallipoli, 18/1/1918 & 11/8/1918 in France Returned to Australia 27 January 1919 per ‘ Port Hacking’ Discharged 28 March 1919 State Records of SA GRG 26/5/4/2140 |
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CHYNOWETH, Hartley Edgar
Service No 4400
Private 1th Reinforcements 27th Battalion Born 28 April 1894 at Wallaroo, South Australia. Son of James Henry CHYNOWETH & Clara nee WHEATLEY Returned to Australia 02 July 1919 www.spirits-of-gallipoli.com |
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CILENTO, Raphael West
Corporal
Home Service Captain Naval & Military Forces Born 02 December 1893 at Jamestown, SA Son of Raphael Ambrose CILENTO and Frances Ellen Elizabeth nee WEST Of Devonshire Street, Hawthorn, SA Occupation prior to enlistment Medical Student Enlisted 13 October 1916 Attached to RMO of Murray Bridge War Service Camp Embarked for Rabaul, New Guinea 18 December 1918 Returned to Australia September 1919 Appointment terminated 1919 |
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