"Far away from the land of the wattle, he lies in a hero's grave"
COPE, John Darrell Coleman
Service No: 770
Private 27th Battalion Born 12 May 1895 at Tam O'Shanter Son of John COPE and Jemima Elizabeth nee COLEMAN Of Stirling West, SA Enlisted 12 February 1915 Embarkation 31 May 1915 Age 19 years Occupation prior to enlisting: Farmer Served in Gallipoli, Egypt, France Killed in Action France 4 August 1916 Buried Serre Road Cemetery, No. 2: France Plot 28, Row B, Grave 9 State Records of SA GRG 26/5/4/1720 |
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COPE, George Wilfred
Service no 3128
Driver 32nd Battalion Born 06 May 1893 at Homestead, SA Son of Frederick COPE and Emily Rachel nee HALL Of Mallala, SA Occupation prior to enlistment Farm Labourer Enlisted 06 August 1915 Died of wounds 17 June 1918 in France Aged 25 years Commemorated Villers-Bretonneux Memorial Chronicle Newspaper |
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COPE, Henry Samuel
Captain
43rd Battalion Born Mt. Barker, SA on 21 February 1882 Son of Sydney & Ellen Maria COPE nee SMITH Married with Children Wife: Emmie Beatrice COPE nee ALTMANN Of Mt. Gambier, SA Occupation prior to enlisting Carriage Builder Enlisted 25 March 1916 Embarkation 9 June 1916 Served in France Wounded in Action 5 July 1917 |
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Awarded Military Cross
'For conspicuous courage and devotion to duty during period from August 1918 to October 1918 - During the attack near Hamel, this Officer commanded one of the assaulting Companies of his Battalion. By prompt decision and keen appreciation of the situation, when part of his Company was held up, he personally led his reserve Platoon to a Flank position form which it was able to advance on to, and mop up, the opposition.
During the last two years, Captain Cope has acted as a Company Commander with consistent ability and success. He has taken part in the battles of Messines, Warneton and the Operations of the Somme.'
Mentioned in Despatch
Returned to Australia 25 May 1919 per ‘Nestor’
Appointment Terminated 14 August 1919
State Library of South Australia B 46130/403
State Library of South Australia B 46130/404
'For conspicuous courage and devotion to duty during period from August 1918 to October 1918 - During the attack near Hamel, this Officer commanded one of the assaulting Companies of his Battalion. By prompt decision and keen appreciation of the situation, when part of his Company was held up, he personally led his reserve Platoon to a Flank position form which it was able to advance on to, and mop up, the opposition.
During the last two years, Captain Cope has acted as a Company Commander with consistent ability and success. He has taken part in the battles of Messines, Warneton and the Operations of the Somme.'
Mentioned in Despatch
Returned to Australia 25 May 1919 per ‘Nestor’
Appointment Terminated 14 August 1919
State Library of South Australia B 46130/403
State Library of South Australia B 46130/404
COPELAND, Charles Lawrence
Service no 1892
Private 23rd Battalion Born 22 June 1895 at Adelaide, SA Son W and Sarah COPELAND Of Brown Hill Creek, Mitcham, SA Occupation prior to enlistment Labourer Enlisted 15 June 1915 in Melbourne, Vic. Returned to Australia on 13 May 1919 per 'Dunluce Castle' www.awm.gov.au DA09959 |
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COPELAND, John
Service No 29
Private 48th Battalion Born Bowden, SA Son of R COPELAND Of Bendigo Street, North Melbourne, Vic. Occupation prior to enlistment Farmer Resided Wright Street, Adelaide, SA Enlisted 30 January 1915 Killed in action 11 December 1916 Buried AIF Burial Ground Grass Lane B 11 |
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COPPIN, John
Service no 2272
Lance Corporal 48th Battalion Born 02 April 1885 at Walkerville, SA Son of Arthur COPPINS and Sarah Jane nee BRIDGLAND Of 82 King William St., Kent Town SA Served in Navy prior to enlistment Occupation prior to enlistment Miner Enlisted 10 January 1916 at Adelaide, SA Served in France Killed in action 06 August 1916 Aged 31 years Buried Serre Road Cemetery No 2 XXII H 15 Observer Newspaper |
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COPPINS, William Thomas Angus Horace Valentine
Service no 667
Private 12th Battalion Born 04 July 1889 at York, SA Son of William THOMAS and Sarah Jane nee WILLARD Of Walkerville, SA Occupation prior to enlistment Farmer Enlisted 02 September 1914 Served in Gallipoli Died of wounds received at Gallipoli 26 April 1915 aboard HS 'Clan McGillivray' Aged 26 years Buried at sea Commemorated Lone Pine Memorial Daily Herald Wednesday 19 May 191 page 5 |
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CORBETT, Albert George
Service No: 3142
Private 50th Battalion Born: 23 October 1882 at Port Augusta, SA Son of William Edward & Sarah Ann CORBETT nee STEPHENS Husband of Ella CORBETT nee DRUMMOND Of Pt. Pirie West, SA Occupation prior to enlisting: Labourer Enlisted: 2 November 1916 Embarkation: 16 December 1916 Age: 34 years Served in England & France Wounded in Action: 7 August 1918 Returned to Australia: 1 January 1919 per ‘Marathon’ Discharged: 16 March 1919 Died: 2 July 1938 State Records of SA GRG 26/5/4/829 |
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CORBETT, Horace Frederick
Service no 19969
Gunner 8th Field Artillery Brigade Born 15 October 1893 at Davenport, SA Son of William Edward CORBETT and Sarah Ann nee STEPHENS Of Port Augusta, SA Occupation prior to enlistment Postal Officer Enlisted 27 July 1915 Killed in action 04 June 1917 in France Aged 23 years Buried Trois-Arbres Cemetery, Steenwerck, France State Records of SA GRG 26/5/4/830 |
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CORBIN, Cecil
Major
RAMC Born 28 August 1871 at Riverton, SA Son of Dr. Thomas W CORBIN and Laura nee HARDY Occupation prior to enlistment Medical Practitioner Enlisted August 1914 in London Served in France Returned to Australia “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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CORBIN, John
Lieutenant Colonel
AAMC No 3 Australian Casualty Clearing Station Born Adelaide, SA Son of Thomas Wilson CORBIN and Laura Mary Louisa nee HARDY Husband of Margaret Watt CORBIN of Brougham Place, North Adelaide, SA Occupation prior to enlistment Medical Practitioner Enlisted 17 March 1916 Served in Gallipoli and Egypt Suffered Enteric Fever Mentioned in Sir. Ian Hamilton Despatches Returned to Australia 21 September 1917 per 'Nestor' Died 13 February 1930 Observer Newspaper |
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CORCORAN, Thomas Leo MC
Lieutenant MC
10th Battalion Born 07 August 1889 at Mount Gambier, SA Son of Thomas Patrick CORCORAN and Margaret nee FITZGERALD Of Port Lincoln, SA Occupation prior to enlistment Railway Guard Enlisted 31 August 1914 at Morphettville, SA Awarded Military Cross Served in Gallipoli, Egypt and France Died of wounds 30 May 1918 in France Aged 29 years Buried Borre British Cemetery, France Chronicle Newspaper |
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CORDON, Lancelot Ernest
Service no 38135
Driver 2nd D A C Born 13 September 1898 at Erskine, SA Son of Mrs Margaret Ann CORDON, 26 Vine Street, Prospect, SA Occupation prior to enlistment Wood Machinist Enlisted 13 September 1916 in Adelaide, SA Served in Egypt, France and Belgium Returned to Australia 15 August 1919 per 'Karmala' All Australia Memorial SA Edition Section J |
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CORDON, Leonard Albert
Service no 3476
Private 3rd Light Horse Regiment Born 31 August 1893 at Port Gawler, SA Son of Walter Samuel CORDON and Edith Sophia nee PRATT Of Two Wells, SA Occupation prior to enlistment Farmer Enlisted 28 February 1917 at Gawler, SA aged 23 years Embarked 02 November 1917 Served in Egypt Suffered from Broncho-Pneumonia Returned to Australia 15 April 1919 per 'Euripides' Discharged 15 May 1919 due to Cessation of Hostilities Resided at 22 Scallon Street, Stawell Vic. in 1950 State Records of SA GRG 26/5/4/364 |
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CORIGLIANO, Maurice
Service No. 2011
Private 32nd Battalion Born 15 October 1883 at Beachport South Australia Son of Charles Powell CORIGLIANO & Mary nee O'CONNELL Of Beachport, SA Occupation prior to enlistment Boatman Enlisted 01 September 1915 at Adelaide, SA Served in France Killed in action on 20 July 1916 during the battle of Fromelles Aged 33 years Buried Fromelles Pheasant Wood Military Cemetery www.awm.gov.au P08039.001 |
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CORNELIUS, Arthur
Service No: 5329
Private 27th Battalion Born Adelaide, South Australia on 27 July 1886 Son of Jabez & Charlotte Sophia CORNELIUS nee SMITH Of Glandore, SA Occupation prior to enlisting Labourer Enlisted 6 April 1916 Embarkation 12 August 1916 Served in France & Belgium Killed in Action in Belgium on 7 October 1917 Ypres (Menin Gate) Memorial, Belgium State Library of South Australia B 46130/497 |
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CORNELIUS, Henry
Service no 1084
Driver 2nd Signal Squadron Born 28 February 1886 at Willunga, SA Son of James Marks CORNELIUS and Mary nee JAMES Of Willunga, SA Occupation prior to enlistment Labourer Enlisted 01 February 1915 Returned to Australia 26 July 1919 Willunga Community Hall |
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CORNELIUS, Wilfred
Service no 3351
Private 9th Light Horse Regiment Born 28 March 1884 at Adelaide, SA Son of James Marks CORNELIUS and Mary nee JAMES Of Willunga, SA Occupation prior to enlistment Share Farmer Enlisted 23 February 1917 Returned to Australia 30 August 1918 Willunga Community Hall |
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CORNELL, Leonard Henry
Service No 3591
Private 50th Battalion Born 17 August 1886 at North Adelaide, SA Son of William CORNELL & Eliza nee POUND Of Salop St., North Kensington, SA Occupation prior to enlistment Merchant Enlisted on 19 February 1916 at Adelaide, SA Served in France and England Returned to Australia on 6 August 1919 per 'Orita' Died 13 March 1957 at Unley Park, South Australia. Aged 70 years. State Records of SA GRG 26/5/4/624 |
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CORNELL, Reece Jacob
Service no 3777
Private 32nd Battalion Born 12 February 1886 at Rosewater, SA Son of Mr. & Mrs. Ethel CORNELL of Braco Street, Rosewater, SA Occupation prior to enlistment Labourer Enlisted 24 July 1916 at Adelaide, SA Served France. Gassed 23 December 1918 and invalided to Harefield Hospital Returned to Australia 26 May 1919 per "Medic" Died 16 September 1953 All Australia Memorial SA Edition Section C |
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CORNISH, Elliot Clark
Service No: 1368
Private 9th Light Horse Born: 14 September 1889 at Yankalilla, SA Son of John & Esther Jane CORNISH nee KELLY Of 48 Malsbury Place, Kensington, SA Occupation prior to enlisting: Laborer Enlisted: 3 August 1915 Embarkation: 27 October 1915 Age: 25 years Served in Egypt Illness: Tuberculosis Returned to Australia: 16 May 1916 Discharged: 3 October 1916 Medically unfit Died: 1923 Courtesy of Douglas Paterson Researching Prince Alfred College WWI Soldiers State Records of SA GRG 26/5/4/741 |
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CORNISH, Herbert Glanville
Service no 1900
Private 48th Battalion Born 18 June 1894 at Brinkworth, SA Son of Albert CORNISH and May nee CLUTTERHAM Of Woods, SA Occupation prior to enlistment Farm Labourer Enlisted 14 April 1916 Killed in action 11 April 1917 Aged 22 years Commemorted Villers-Bretonneuus Memorial Observer Newspaper |
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CORNISH, Leslie Ashton
Service No: 2286
Bombardier 50th Battalion, 4th DAC Born: 14 July 1893 at Normanville, SA Son of John & Sarah Annie CORNISH nee ASHTON Of 48 Maesbury Place Kensington, SA Occupation prior to enlisting: Farmer Enlisted: 5 February 1916 Embarkation: 12 August 1916 Age: 23 years Served in France Wounded in Action: 2 April 1917 Returned to Australia: 29 June 1919 per ‘Pt Napier’ Discharged: 13 August 1919 State Records of SA GRG 26/5/4/740 |
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CORNISH, Leslie Francis
Service No 3720
Private 10th Battalion Born 21 September 1897 at Mount Gambier, SA Son of Robert Alfred CORNISH & Sarah nee JAMES Of Jamestown, SA Occupation prior to enlistment Blacksmith Enlisted on 11 August 1915 Served in France Killed in action on 6 May 1917 near Bullecourt Aged 20 years Buried in the Noreuil Australian Cemetery, France. www.awm.gov.au P07159.027 |
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CORNISH, Walter Gordon
Captain
10th Battalion Born 9 February 1893 in Maylands, South Australia Son of Alfred Jacques & Selma Mathilda CORNISH nee GUENTHER Husband of Vera CORNISH nee KIRSTEN Of 29 Sixth Ave, St. Peters, South Australia Occupation prior to enlisting: Enlisted: 16 September 1914 Embarkation: 19 February 1915 from Melbourne per ‘Runic’ Age: 21 years Served in Gallipoli, England & France Returned to Australia: 26 November 1919 Appointment Terminated: 10 February 1920 Mentioned in Despatches on 2 occasions Awarded Military Cross Awarded French Croix de Guerre Observer Newspaper |
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CORNWALL, Clifford Gordon
Service no 1144
Private 16th Battalion Born 29 December 1887 at Norwood, SA Son of John CORNWALL & Jane CORNWALL Of Kenilworth Ave., Norwood, SA Occupation prior to enlistment Labourer Enlisted 16 September 1914 Served in Gallipoli Killed in action on 2 May 1915, Anzac Cove Aged 26 years Commemorated Lone Pine Memorial, Gallipoli Peninsula www.awm.gov.au P03483.011 |
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CORNWALL, Joseph William
Service no 2648
Private 50th Battalion Born 22 June 1884 at Goodwood SA. Son of John CORNWALL & Sarah nee McDONALD Of Clare Street, Wallaroo, SA Occupation prior to enlistment Butcher Enlisted 29 May 1916 Returned to Australia 15 June 1919 www.spirits-of-gallipoli.com |
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CORRY, Sam Lloyd
Lieutenant
Royal Army Medical Corps. Born 08 February 1886 at Prospect, SA Son of Samuel CORRY and Annie Maria nee LLOYD Resided Uraidla, SA Courtesy of Douglas Paterson Researching Prince Alfred College WWI participants |
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CORRY, Thomas Edison Spurgeon
Service No 122
Sapper 1st Australian Divisional Signal Company Born 17 November 1894 at North Adelaide, SA Son of Samuel CORRY & Annie Maria nee LLOYD Of Brougham Place, North Adelaide, SA Occupation prior to enlistment Mechanic Enlisted 18 August 1914 at Keswick, SA Served in Egypt and Gallipoli Killed in action at Gallipoli on 10 August 1915 Aged 20 years Commemorated at the Lone Pine Memorial www.awm.gov.au P02367.007 |
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COSGROVE, Horace Donald
Service no 119
Sergeant 15th Light Horse Regiment Born 10 March 1889 at Adelaide, South Australia. Son of Daniel COSGROVE & Ellen nee DEVINE Occupation prior to enlistment Butcher. Returned to Australia www.spirits-of-gallipoli.com |
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COSGROVE, Leslie George
Service no 3281
Private 50th Battalion Born 19 June 1894 at Magill, SA Son of Dennis COSGROVE and Mary Ellen nee LUCAS Of Magill, SA Occupation prior to enlistment Cellarman Enlisted 26 July 1915 Killed in action 13 October 1917 at Passchendaele, Belgium Aged 23 years Commemorated Ypres Menin Gate Memorial, Belgium Chronicle Newspaper |
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COTTLE, Charles Dudley
Service No: 2480
Private 27th Battalion Born 10 February 1896 at Port Pirie, SA Son of William COTTLE and Annie nee PARSONS Of Edith St., Unley Park Occupation prior to enlisting Clerk Enlisted 16 July 1915 aged 19 years Served in France Killed in Action 1 July 1916 Buried Military Cemetery La Plus Douve Ferme Chronicle Newspaper |
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COTTON, Ernest Alfred
Service no 3274
Private 10th Battalion Born 07 May 1893 at North Adelaide, SA Son of Fredrick John COTTON and Louisa Pratt nee DAVIS Of Prospect, SA Occupation prior to enlistment Plasterer Enlisted 23 July 1915 Killed in action 06 May 1917 at Noreuil, France Aged 24 years Buried Noreuil Australian Cemetery, France Chronicle Newspaper |
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COTTRELL, Francis Leslie George
Service No. 2863
Trooper 3rd Light Horse Born 23 September 1894 at Orroroo Son of H.J. and M.J. Cottrell of Orroroo Occupation prior to enlistment Farmer Enlisted 18 February 1916 Served in Egypt, Palestine and Syria Returned to Australia 15 April 1919 All Australia Memorial SA Edition Section K |
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COULLS, William Albert
Service no 3688
Lance Corporal 48th Battalion Born 11 June 1897 at Pyap Settlement, River Murray, SA Son of Charles Ernest COULLS and Margaret Frances nee HOWELL Of Ovingham, SA Occupation prior to enlistment Woodcarver and Machinist Enlisted 03 August 1915 Killed in action 05 August 1916 at Pozieres, France Aged 19 years Commemorated Villers-Bretonneux Memorial, France Chronicle Newspaper Observer Newspaper |
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COULTER, David Telford
Service no 3273
Lance Corporal 50th Battalion Born 03 December 1895 at Happy Valley, SA Son of Stephen COULTER and Margaret nee SMITH Of Chapman Street, Brompton, SA Occupation prior to enlistment Labourer Enlisted 27 July 1915 Awarded Military Medal Returned to Australia 05 April 1919 The Chronicle Saturday 03 February 1917 page 44 |
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COULTER, Francis Claud Lowell
Service No 822
Private 28th Battalion Born 24 April 1897 at Walloway, SA Son of Reuben COULTER & Ketura nee PEARCE. He enlisted in March, 1915, and embarked for Egypt on the 9th June, 1915. He was sent to hospital in Heliopolis, suffering with enteric fever. He recovered and was sent home as unfit for further service. Returned to Australia 08 March 1916 per 'Suffolk' |
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COULTER, Leslie Trenear
Service No 821
Private 28th Battalion Born 24 April, 1897 at Walloway, SA Son of Reuben COULTER & Ketura nee PEARCE. He enlisted in March, 1915, and embarked for Egypt in June. He was in hospital for some time suffering from fever. He then crossed to France, where he took part in various engagements until he was eventually killed at Pozieres between the 4th and 6th August, 1916. He was a twin brother of Frank Coulter, who was also on active service Memorial at Villers-Bretonneux Memorial Courtesy of Carolyn Johnson |
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COULTER, Reginald Bruce
Service no 772
Lieutenant 27th Battalion Born 18 July 1895 at St. Peters, SA Son of George Frederick B & A COULTER of Third Avenue, St. Peters Occupation prior to enlistment Student Enlisted 12 March 1915 at Keswick, SA Served in Egypt, Gallipoli Returned to Australia from Gallipoli with enteric fever in March 1916 Re embarked for France 24 June 1916 Wounded severly in right thigh on 05 November 1916 at Fleurs. Invalided to England and returned to France July 1917 Died of wounds received at Passchendaele Ridge on 16 October 1917 at the 10th Casualty Clearing Station aged 20 years Buried in LIJSSENTHOEK MILITARY CEMETERY XXI E 1 All Australia Memorial SA Edition Section D State Records of SA GRG 26/5/4 |
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COULTER, Wilfred Lawson
Service No 2464
Private Australian Machine Gun Corps. Born 11 October 1893 at Walloway, SA Son of Reuben COULTER & Keturah nee PEARCE of 13 Charles St. Kalgoorlie, WA. He enlisted on the 18th M'Iay. 1915, and embarked on the 19th June, 1915, for Egypt. He was not wounded at Gallipoli, but developed a poisoned foot, and after being in hospital for a short time was sent to England. He crossed to France, and was in several severe battles on the Somme front, He was killed at Bullecourt on the 11th April, 1917. Memorial at Villers-Bretonneux Memorial Courtesy of Carolyn Johnson |
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COUNSELL, Cyril Gilbert Holt
Service no 3535
Private 32nd Battalion Born 07 November 1895 at Rose Park, SA Son of Samuel James Harry COUNSELL and Alice Mary nee WHITE Of Brighton, SA Occupation prior to enlistment Station Overseer Enlisted 10 April 1916 Killed in action 15 May 1918 near Sailly-le-Sec, France Aged 22 years Buried Villers-Bretonneux Military Cemetery, Fouilloy, France Observer Newspaper |
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COUTTS, Colin Campbell
Service no 2159
Private 43rd Battalion Born 02 October, 1888 at OB Flat, SA Son of George COUTTS and Mary nee HARPER Of Square Mile, SA Occupation prior to enlistment Farmer Enlisted 03 April, 1916 Died of wounds 12 October 1917 at Passchendaele, Belgium Aged 29 years Buried Lijssenthoek Military Cemetery, Belgium Chronicle Newspaper |
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COUTTS, James Leslie
Service No. 62537
Private Gen. Rfts. Born 8 April 1900 at Glanville, SA Son of J.L. and E. Coutts of Exeter Occupation prior to enlistment Seaman Enlisted 8 April 1918 Served in South Africa Returned to Australia owing to signing of Armistice All Australia Memorial SA Edition Section K |
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COWAN, D'Arcy Rivers Warren
Lieutenant
R.A.M.C. Born on August 8, 1885 at Norwood, South Australia Son of James COWAN and Sarah Ann nee WARREN Occupation prior to enlistment – Medical Practitioner Enlisted in November, 1914 in England Discharged in November, 1915 and re-enlisted for Home Service as Captain in A.A.M.C. (Reserve) from May 1916 to November 1918. All Australia Memorial SA Edition Section E |
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COWAN, Gilbert Clarence
Service no 2765
Private 50th Battalion Born 18 August 1898 at Adelaide, SA Son of Robert George COWAN and Elizabeth Grace nee MITCHELL Of 160 Wright Street, Adelaide, SA Occupation prior to enlistment Labourer Enlisted 01 September 1916 at Adelaide, SA Served in France Killed in action 25 April 1918 Aged 20 years Commemorated Villers-Bretonneux Memorial State Records of SA GRG 26/5/4/340 |
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COWAN, James Benjamin
Service no 2450
Trooper 9th Light Horse Born 15 March 1896 at Two Wells, SA Son of Wesley Benjamin COWAN and Mary Hopkins nee MOODY Of Two Wells Occupation prior to enlistment Farmer Enlisted 20 January 1916 Served in Egypt Returned to Australia 20 October 1919 All Australia Memorial SA Edition Section J Courtesy of Douglas Paterson Researching Prince Alfred College WWI participants |
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COWAN, James Trafford Castle
Service no 2586
Private 32nd Battalion Born 19 July 1899 at Moralana, SA Son of William TRAFFORD and Ida Lilly May nee TURNER Of Amyton, SA Occupation prior to enlistment Labourer Enlisted 07 February 1916 Died of wounds 02 December 1916 in France Aged 18 years Buried Abbeville Communal Cemetery Extension, France The Chronicle Saturday 30 December 1916 page 43 |
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COWAN, John Lancelot
Service No: 2808
Lance Corporal 9th Light Horse Born: 14 August 1893 at Murray Bridge, SA Son of John & Elizabeth Johnson COWAN nee JONES Of Murray Bridge, SA Occupation prior to enlisting: Farm Manager Enlisted: 16 February 1916 Embarkation: 27 July 1916 Age: 22 years Served in the Middle East Suffered from malaria Returned to Australia: 12 May 1919 per ‘City of Poona’ Discharged: 10 July 1919 Died: 1971 Courtesy of Douglas Paterson Researching Prince Alfred College WWI Soldiers |
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COWAN, Keith
Service No 2119
Sergeant 11th Battalion Born 30 November 1893 at Wallaroo, SA Son of Robert COWAN & Christian nee McMARTIN. He enlisted in October, 1914, and sailed for Egypt in June, 1915, with the 6th Reinforcements, 11th Battalion. He was in action at Gallipoli, and was wounded and sent to hospital at Alexandria and then on to England. He then crossed to France, and was in action there for some time. |
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COWARD, Albert Thomas
Service no 4404
Private 27th Battalion Born 09 November 1896 at Wallaroo. Son of Thomas John COWARD & Ellen Ann nee DAVIES Occupation prior to enlistment Clerk. Killed in Action 09 October 1917 Buried YPRES (MENIN GATE) MEMORIAL Panel 7 - 17 - 23 - 25 - 27 - 29 - 31. www.spirits-of-gallipoli.com |
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COWARD, Edward Harold
Service no 6055
Private 27th Battalion Born 09 June 1896 at Wallaroo, South Australia. Son of Archer George COWARD & Sarah Georgina nee BRYDEN Occupation prior to enlistment Labourer. Returned to Australia. www.spirits-of-gallipoli.com |
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COWARD, Ernest George
Service No 4396
Private 43rd Battalion Born 01 June 1898 at Wallaroo, South Australia. Son of Archer George COWARD & Sarah Georgina nee BRYDEN Occupation prior to enlistment Laborer. Returned to Australia. www.spirits-of-gallipoli.com |
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COWARD, Harry
Service no 3277
Private 10th Battalion Born 17 November 1892 at Adelaide, SA Son of William COWARD of 203 Rundle Street, Adelaide, SA Occupation prior to enlistment Monumental Mason Enlisted 26 July 1915 at Keswick, SA Served in Egypt, France, Belgium Returned to Australia 31 May 1919 per "Suffolk" All Australia Memorial SA Edition Section D |
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COWARD, William Aubrey
Lieutenant
32nd and 24th Battalions Born Truro, South Australia on 29 May 1894 Son of Thomas William & Annie Elizabeth COWARD nee BRANSON Of Truro, South Australia Enlisted 1 July 1915 Embarkation 18 November 1915 Served in France Killed in Action at Pozieres Ridge East of Mouquet Farm, France on 22 August 1916 Commemorated Villers Bretonneux Memorial France State Records of SA GRG 26/5/4/1225 |
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COWELL, Leonard James
2nd Lieut.
3rd Light Horse Regiment Born 16 June 1894 at Lockleys, SA Son of Henry James COWELL and Mary Ann nee WILLIAMS Educated Fulham Primary School & Muirdens College Adelaide Occupation prior to enlisting Farmer Enlisted 31 May 1915 at Keswick, SA aged 20 years Served in Egypt Illness Neurasthenia Returned to Australia per 'Wiltshire' 02 October 1918 Courtesy of Helen Prettejohn |
COWELL, Percival Joy (Known as Percy)
Service no 283
Lance Corporal 27th Battalion Born 18 September 1879 at Norwood, SA Son of Henry James & Mary Ann COWELL nee WILLIAMS Of Henley Beach Rd, Lockleys Occupation prior to enlisting Gardener Enlisted 7 January 1915 Embarkation 31 May 1915 Served in Gallipoli, France & Belgium Wounded in Action 4 October 1917 Returned to Australia 26 March 1919 per ‘Lancashire’ Discharged 18 May 1919 Died 1965 State Library of South Australia B 46130/45 |
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COWIN, Norris Clegg
Service No: 6222
Driver 10th Field Artillery Brigade Born Norris Clague COWIN 03 May 1893 at Goodwood, S.A. Son of William COWIN and Adela Janet nee WILLIAMSON Of Edwardstown East. Enlisted 16 August 1915 Age: 22 years Occupation: Labourer Served: France, Belgium Killed in Action Belgium 1 October 1917 Buried Bellevaarde Rodge Sout. of Plank Rd. N. of Bellewaade Lake. W. of Idiot Corner 2 1/2 miles of Ypres Courtesy of Helen Prettejohn Photograph courtesy of The Davidge Family |
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COWLAND, John James
Service no 2009
Private 32nd Battalion Born 27 December 1892 at Beverley, SA Son of Richard and Elizabeth nee BAKER Of Murray Plains, SA Occupation prior to enlistment Station Worker Enlisted 11 August 1915 Killed in action 19 July 1918 in France Aged 23 years Buried VC Corner Australian Cemetery Memorial, France Observer Newspaper |
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COWLAND, William Horace
Service no 2010
Lance Corporal 32nd Battalion Born 27 September 1897 at Towitta, SA Son of Richard COWLAND and Elizabeth nee BAKER Of Towitta, SA Occupation prior to enlistment Farmer Enlisted 11 August 1915 Killed in action 24 June 1918 in France Aged 21 years Buried Villers-Bretonneux Military Cemetery, Fouilloy, France Chronicle Newspaper |
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COWLEY, Robert William Gordon
Service No 4272
Corporal 32nd Battalion Born 07 July 1894 at Two Mile, near Port Wakefield, SA Son of Robert COWLEY & Marion Davidson nee CHITTLEBOROUGH Of Sunny Hill, SA Occupation prior to enlistment Farmer Enlisted 03 October 1916 Served in Belgium and France Died of wounds 19 June 1918 near Amiens Aged 22 years Buried VIGNACOURT BRITISH CEMETERY III E 20 www.awm.gov.au P07347.001 |
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COX, Albert Victor
Service no 2008A
Private Imperial Camel Corps Born 28 March 1896 at Adelaide, SA Son of George COX and Victoria Emily nee FERGUSON Of High Street, Kensington, SA Occupation prior to enlistment Grocer Enlisted 23 September 1915 Killed in action 04 December 1917 in Palestine Aged 21 years Buried Ramleh War Cemetery Observer Newspaper |
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COX, Clarence Charles Clem
Service No: 534
Private 27th Battalion Born 11 December 1892 at Aldinga, SA Son of Charles COX and Mary Edith nee ELLIS Of 26 Angas Street, Adelaide, SA Enlisted: 9 March 1915 Aged 22 years Occupation prior to enlisting: Labourer Served in Egypt & France Killed in Action in France on 4 August 1916 Commemorated Villers Brettoneux Memorial State Records of SA GRG 26/5/4/260 |
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COX, Clement
Service no 3473B
Private 3rd Light Trench Mortar Battery Born 13 October 1880 at Kooringa, SA Son of Edward COX and Fanny nee HAINES Of Adelaide, SA Occupation prior to enlistment Hairdresser Enlisted 20 August 1915 Killed in action 06 May 1917 at Bullecourt, France Aged 32 years Buried Queant Road Cemetery, Buissy, France Chronicle Newspaper |
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COX, George
Service no 7473
Private 10th Battalion Born 23 August 1896 at Isleworth, Middlesex, England Son of late George and Elizabeth COX Of 24 Cross Lances Road, Hounslow, Middlesex, England Occupation prior to enlistment Labourer Enlisted 16 September 1917 at Adelaide, SA Served in France Died of wounds at 3.45am 02 May 1918 at the 56th General Hospital Aged 22 years Buried Etaples Military Cemetery LXVII A 23 State Records of SA GRG 26/5/4/439 |
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COX, George Henry
Service no 2056
Corporal 39th Battalion Born Darenth near Darford, Kent England Son of George Raymond and Alcie COX Of Norwood, SA Occupation prior to enlistment Grocer's Assistant Enlisted 14 August 1915 Killed in action 08 June 1917 in Belgium Aged 28 years Buried Strand Military Cemetery, Ploegsteert Wood, Belgium Chronicle Newspaper www.awm.gov.au
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COX, Harold George
Service No: 56
Private 3rd Light Horse, 50th Battalion Born Adelaide, South Australia on 2 May 1894 Son of George & Victoria COX nee FERGUSON Of Kensington, SA Occupation prior to enlisting Photographer Enlisted 21 August 1914 Embarkation 22 October 1914 Married in England on 22 November 1918 Wife: Julia Georgina Gwendoline COX nee SCOTT Served in Gallipoli & France Wounded in Action in France: 10 October 1917 Returned to Australia: 25 December 1918 per ‘Port Lyttleton’ Discharged 23 February 1919 Died 1956 aged 61 years SLSA B 46130/25 http://images.slsa.sa.gov.au/mpcimg/46250/B46130.htm |
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COX, Joseph
Service no 2160
Private 43rd Battalion Son of Mr and Mrs. A WINTHER Of Dry Creek, SA Husband of Annie E COX Of Dry Creek, SA Occupation prior to enlistment Butcher Enlisted 26 April 1916 Killed in action 19 February 1917 Aged 28 eyars Buried Cite Bonjean Military Cemetery, France The Advertiser Thursday 29 March 1917 page 9 |
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COX, Norman Gilbert
Service no 1904
Private 52nd Battalion Born 18 July 1897 at Gilbertown, SA Son of Henry Fisher COX and Thirza Jane nee DUNGEY Of Fourth Avenue, Joslin, SA Occupation prior to enlistment Junior Mechanic Enlisted 06 September 1915 Killed in action 04 September 1916 Aged 19 years Buried Serre Road Cemetery No 1 Beaumont-Hamel, France The Register Monday 21 May 1917 page 8 |
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COXON, Douglas
Service no 2350
Private 10th Battalion Born Long Eaton, Derby, Derbyshire, England Son of Edward COXON Of 12 Sawley Road, Draycott near Derby, England Occupation prior to enlistment Labourer Enlisted 20 March 1915 at Keswick, SA Served at Gallipoli Contracted Enteric Fever Returned to Australia 13 March 1916 per 'Nestor' Courtesy of Terry Norman |
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COXON, Frederick Edwin
Service no 3067
Private 27th Battalion Born 29 September 1896 at Sevenhills, SA Son of Thomas Frederick COXON and Juliana Mary nee KOZLOWSKI Of Parkside, SA Occupation prior to enlistment Printer Enlisted 05 August 1915 Killed in action 03 October 1917 at Passchendaele, Belgium Aged 21 years Commemorated Ypres Menin Gate Memorial, Belgium Chronicle Newspaper |
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