"Greater love hath no one than this, that he lay down his life for his friends"
LABAT, Walter deBurgh
Service No: 3193
Private 27th Battalion Born: Norfolk, England Son of Andrew & Mary Anne deBurgh Labat Married with 1 child Wife: I. Labat, Prospect Tce, Prospect, SA Enlisted: 11 August 1915 Age: 41 years Occupation prior to enlisting: Accountant Served in Egypt & France Killed in Action in France 4 August 1916 Villers Bretonneux Memorial MR 26 Part IV K-M State Records of SA GRG 26/5/4/1150 |
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LABRAM, Clifford Jabez Roy MM
Service no 1068
Lance Corporal 50th Battalion Born 10 May 1895 at Southwark, SA Son of Thomas LABRAM and Mary Jane nee GILL Of 15 Winwood Street, Southwark, SA Occupation prior to enlistment Engine Cleaner Enlisted 11 September 1914 at Morphettville, SA Served in Gallipoli, Egypt, France and Belgium Awarded Military Medal 14 October 1917 Died of Wounds 14 October 1917 at 2 Canadian Casualty Clearing St. Belgium Aged 22 years 5 months Buried Lijssenthoek Military Cemetery, Belgium State Records of SA GRG 26/5/4/2332 All Australia Memorial SA Edition Section O Courtesy of Michael Bates |
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LABRAM, William John
Service No. 2333
Trooper 3rd Light Horse Regiment Born on December 21, 1879 at Port Adelaide, South Australia Son of Thomas and Eliza Labram Husband of Agnes Annie Labram Occupation prior to enlistment – Platelayer Enlisted on January 11, 1916 at Adelaide, South Australia Served in Egypt and Palestine. Admitted to hospital in June, 1918 suffering from mental problems and was returned to Australia aboard the “Karoola” in September, 1918 and admitted to the Parkside Mental Hospital. He died in hospital on April 14, 1920 of paralysis and convulsions and is buried at the West Terrace Cemetery. All Australia Memorial SA Edition Section E |
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LACEY, Roy Edgar
Service no 3049
Driver 13th Machine Gun Company Born 10 December 1889 at Terowie, SA Son of George LACEY and Mary Ellen nee McLEAN Of Farrells Flat, SA Occupation prior to enlistment Farm Labourer Enlisted 18 June 1915 Killed in action 02 April 1917 in France Aged 27 years Commemorated Villers-Bretonneux Memorial Observer Newspaper |
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LACKMAN, Royal Henry (seated left)
Second Lieutenant
50th Battalion Born Kaniva, SA Son of Frederick Henry LACKMAN Of Serviceton, Vic. Occupation prior to enlistment Manager Resided Angaston, SA Enlisted 23 August 1915 at Adelaide, SA Prisoner of War Returned to Australia 26 May 1919 per 'Port Napier' Courtesy of the Army Museum of South Australia |
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LADNER, Marshall John
Service no 3296
Trooper 3rd Light Horse Regiment Born 10 February 1898 at Murray Bridge, SA Son of late Francis Augusta LADNER and Elizabeth CAMPBELL fmly LADNER nee ELLIOTT Of Exmouth Road, Exeter, SA Occupation prior to enlistment Painter Served in Egypt and Palestine Died from Abscess on Liver 04 June 1918 Aged 20 years Buried Jerusalem War Cemetery V 22 Chronicle Newspaper |
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LAFSKY, Nelson Joras
Private
Depot Born Aldinga, SA Son of George LAFSKY Of Devon Street, Goodwood, SA Occupation prior to enlistment Blacksmith Enlisted 09 June 1917 at Adelaide, SA Did not proceed overseas Discharged as medically unfit with Epilepsy Willunga Community Hall |
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LAKE, Alfred James
Service no 537
Lance Corpoal 11th Light Horse Regiment Born 25 October 1888 at Hindmarsh, SA Son of John Harris LAKE and Elizabeth nee WHITWELL Occupation prior to enlistment Bricklayer Enlisted 28 November 1914 Killed in action 30 April 1918 Commemorated Jerusalem Memorial Panel 58 Chronicle Newspaper Courtesy of Phil Sullivan |
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LAKIE, Keith George Vos
Service no 4209
Private 10th Battalion Born 29 January 1892 at Port Adelaide, SA Son of George LAKIE and Mary Gertrude nee VOS Of 16 Thornton Street, Kensington, SA Occupation prior to enlistment Labourer Enlisted 24 August 1915 Killed in action 16 August 1916 Commemorated Villers-Bretonneux Memorial Chronicle Newspaper |
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LAKIN, Robert William
Service No:1986
Driver 14th Battery Field Artillery Born 23 February 1897 at Port Lincoln, SA Son of Robert Robson LAKIN and Isabella nee DORWARD Occupation prior to enlistment Farmer Enlisted 18 October 1915 at Adelaide, SA Served in 9th LHR at Alexandria and transferred to 14th Field Batt. at Marseilles Killed in action 21 July 1917 Buried Ypres, West-Vlaanderen, Belgium Courtesy of Michael Mawson on behalf of the Family |
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Chronicle 1st December 1917
Driver ROBERT W. LAKIN, son of Mr. and Mrs. R. Latin, of Charlton, was killed in action in France on July 22. He was born at Port Lincoln, and had spent most of his life on the West Coast. He enlisted in September, 1915, and sailed on February 10 for Egypt. In France he was transferred into the machine gun section. He had been fighting for fifteen months, and had never had a day's illness since he left Adelaide. He was of a cheerful disposition, and was highly respected.
Driver ROBERT W. LAKIN, son of Mr. and Mrs. R. Latin, of Charlton, was killed in action in France on July 22. He was born at Port Lincoln, and had spent most of his life on the West Coast. He enlisted in September, 1915, and sailed on February 10 for Egypt. In France he was transferred into the machine gun section. He had been fighting for fifteen months, and had never had a day's illness since he left Adelaide. He was of a cheerful disposition, and was highly respected.
LAKOVSKY, Edward
Service No: 1974
Private 10th Battalion Born South Russia Mother: D. LAKOVSKY Of 157 Gong St, Annadale, Sydney, NSW Occupation prior to enlisting Labourer Enlisted 14 January 1915 Embarkation 20 April 1915 Returned to Australia 25 September 1915 per ‘Wiltshire’ Discharged 12 June 1916 as Medically unfit. State Library of South Australia B 46130/96 |
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LAMB, Francis Henry
Service no 3019
Private 52nd Battalion Born 09 July 1892 at Custon, SA Son of Samuel LAMB and Ann nee GRAHAM Of Port Pirie, SA Occupation prior to enlistment Miner Enlisted 17 June 1915 Killed in action 03 September 1916 Aged 24 years Commemorated Villers-Bretonneux Memorial Chronicle Saturday 11 November 1916 page 43 |
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LAMB, Herbert George
Service no 3381
Lance Corporal 50th Battalion Born 08 October 1893 at Gawler SA. Son of Herbert George LAMB & Catherine Margaret nee DINEEN of Cornish Terrace Wallaroo, SA. Occupation prior to enlistment Butcher Enlisted 26 July 1915 Awarded Military Medal Returned to Australia 05 April 1919 Courtesy of Army Museum of South Australia |
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LAMB, John Leonard Herbert
Service no 26176
Gunner 14th Battery Field Artillery Born 02 July 1894 at Port Adelaide, SA Son of John Clark LAMB and Mary George nee HACK Of Eastbourne Terrace, Paddington, SA Occupation prior to enlistment Labourer Enlisted 07 January 1916 Killed in action 05 August 1917 Aged 22 years Buried Sanctuary Wood Cemetery V S 1/5 Chronicle Newspaper |
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LAMB, Roy Hugh
Service No. 852
Lance Corporal 27th Battalion Born on August 6, 1890 at Norwood, South Australia Son of Mary (nee McDonald) and Edward Lamb Occupation prior to enlistment – Butcher Enlisted on March 10, 1915 at Keswick, South Australia Served in Egypt, Gallipoli, France and Belgium Killed in action on October 4, 1917 at Zonnebeke aged 27. There is no known grave but he is commemorated at The Ypres (Menin Gate) Memorial, Belgium. All Australia Memorial SA Edition Section G |
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LAMBERT, Clifford Roy
Service no 4466
Lance Corporal 4th Pioneers Born 31 July 1896 at New Parkside, SA Son of Alex & Nellie Eliza LAMBERT of 54 Fisher Street, Fullarton, SA Occupation prior to enlistment Bricklayer Enlisted 05 January 1916 at Adelaide, SA Served in Egypt, France & Belgium. Returned to Australia 30 July 1919 per "Swaskepmund" All Australia Memorial SA Edition Section B |
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LAMBERT, Edward George
Service no 1670
Private 43rd Battalion Born 09 July 1893 at Towitta, SA Son of David LAMBERT and Mary Jane nee BAKER Of Towitta, SA Occupation prior to enlistment Farmer Enlisted 03 April 1916 Died of wounds 08 July 1917 Aged 24 years Buried Trois Arbres Cemetery, Steenwerck I U 20 Chronicle Newspaper |
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LAMBERT, Edward John
Service No: 2946
Private 50th Battalion Born: 5 April 1892 at Broken Hill, NSW Husband of Hermina M. LAMBERT of Victoria St Petersburg, South Australia Occupation prior to enlisting: Farm Hand Enlisted: 2 February 1916 Embarkation: 7 November 1916 Age: 23 years Served in France & Belgium Wounded in Action: 10 June 1917 Returned to Australia: 23 March 1918 per ‘Balmoral Castle’ Discharged: 8 April 1918 as Medically Unfit All Australia Memorial SA Edition Section N Courtesy of Michael Bates |
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LAMBERT, Leo George MM
Service no 619
Sergeant 27th Battalion Born 14 May 1884 near Auburn, SA Son of George Robert LAMBERT and Hannah Margaret Mary nee ROBINSON Of Auburn, SA Occupation prior to enlistment Labourer Enlisted 15 February 1915 Awarded Military Medal Died of wounds 04 October 1918 Aged 34 years Buried Tincourt New British Cemetery VI G 26 Chronicle Newspaper |
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LAMBERT, Leon Henry John
Service No. 2107 (also used Service No. 28582)
Driver 3rd Australian Field Artillery Brigade Born on July 24, 1890 in Melbourne, Victoria Son of Emily Clara and Arthur Lambert. Occupation prior to enlistment – clerk Enlisted on September 2, 1914 at Morphettville, South Australia Served in Egypt and Gallipoli Returned to Australia aboard the “Armagh” in April, 1919. All Australia Memorial SA Edition Section G |
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LAMMEY, Arthur John
Service No: 2389
Sergeant 27th Battalion Born 21 August 1897 at Eastwood Birth registered as Arthur John 'TAMMEY' Son of Thomas Edward LAMMEY and Matilda fmly PEARSON nee GILBERT Of 20 Charlotte Place, Adelaide, SA Enlisted: 21 June 1915 Embarkation: 21 September 1915 Age: 18 years Occupation prior to enlisting: Bread Carter Served in Egypt, France & Belguim Wounded in Action: 4 October 1917 Killed in Action in France: 2 September 1918 Villers Bretonneux Memorial, MR 26, Part IV, K-M State Records of SA GRG 26/5/4/899 |
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LAMMING, Normann Arthur
Service no 1933
Lance Corporal 43rd Battalion Born 18 April 1894 at Clinton, SA Son of David Arthur LAMMING and Louisa Annie nee AYLES Of Kadina, SA Occupation prior to enlistment Farmer Enlisted 07 February 1916 Embarked 07 August 1916 Served in France & Belgium Killed in Action in Belgium on 4 October 1917 Commemorated Ypres (Menin Gate) Memorial, Belgium State Records of SA GRG 26/5/4/1950 |
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LAMPARD, Victor Walter MC
Lieutenant
27th Battalion Born 14 August 1896 at Bowden, SA Son of Walter Archer LAMPARD and Clara Edith nee GROVES Of 19 Hayward Avenue, Torrensville, SA Occupation prior to enlistment Grocer's Assistant Enlisted 04 January 1916 Awarded Military Cross 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. When heavy casualties made a large gap in the first attacking wave he steadied the advance of his platoon, returned to our old line, and brought up other men to fill the gap. In consolidating the new line he showed great energy and courage, supervising his company frontage in the absence of its commander.' Killed in action 02 September 1918 Aged 22 years Buried Peronne Communal Cemetery Extension III C 13 Chronicle Newspaper |
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LAMPE, Norman Elliott
Service No 123
Private 32nd Battalion Born 09 October 1893 at Oakbank, SA Son of Francis LAMPE and Maria nee LUGG NOK Sister - Frances LAMPE Of 8 Alexandra Avenue, Rose Park, SA Occupation prior to enlistment Telegraphist Enlisted 20 July 1915 at Keswick aged 21 years Embarkation 18 November 1915 Reported missing in Action 20 July 1916 Later reported wounded and POW in Germany Repatriated to England 12 January 1919 Returned to Australia 26 May 1919 per 'Medic' Discharged 19 July 1919 State Records of SA GRG 26/5/4/634 |
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LAMPHEE, Alan Dunstan
Service no 20560
Private Australian Army Medical Corps Born 03 January 1899 at Adelaide, SA Son of Phillip LAMPHEE and Clara nee DUNSTAN Of Magill Road, Magill, SA Occupation prior to enlistment Medical Student Enlisted 10 November 1917 Served in England Returned to Australia 30 April 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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LAMPIT, Albert Edward
Service No. 3195
Private 27th Battalion Born 13 April 1892 at Nailsworth, South Australia Son of Jesse LAMPIT (dec) & Jane Ann nee SMITH Of Pulsford Road, Prospect, SA Enlisted 17 August 1915 Served in Egypt, Belgium and France Killed in action in France 05 November 1916 www.awm.gov.au H06161 State Records of SA GRG 26/5/4/127 |
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LAMPIT, David
Service No: 330
Private 43rd Battalion Born 26 March 1890 at Hindmarsh, SA Son of Jesse LAMPIT and Jane Ann nee SMITH Of Polsford Road, Prospect, SA Occupation prior to enlistment Labourer Enlisted 12 January 1916 at Adelaide, SA Aged 26 years Occupation prior to enlisting: Labourer Served in France Wounded in Action 26 May 1918 Returned to Australia 24 February 1919 per 'City of York' State Records of SA GRG 26/5/4/126 |
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LAMPIT, Robert
Service No: 3196
Private 27th Battalion then transferred to 32nd Battalion Born 25 April 1897 at Nailsworth, SA Son of Jesse LAMPIT and Jane Ann nee SMITH Of Polsford Road, Prospect, SA Enlisted 9 August 1915 Aged 18 years Occupation prior to enlisting Labourer Served in France Returned to Australia 8 May 1919 per 'Devanha' State Records of SA GRG 26/5/4/125 |
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LAMPREY, Frank Augustine
Service No: 2062
Private 32nd Battalion Born Gawler, South Australia on 29 January 1894 Son of Richard & Ellen LAMPREY nee KAMPROD Of Goodwood, SA Occupation prior to enlisting Printer Enlisted 18 October 1915 Embarkation 7 February 1916 Served in France Reported missing in action POW: interned at Munster Germany Repatriated to England on 14 December 1918 Returned to Australia 22 May 1919 per “Khber’ Discharged 7 July 1919 Died 1973 State Records of SA GRG 26/5/4/1872 |
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LAMPREY, Leslie Oliver
Service No: 2435
Private 50th Battalion Born 05 November 1890 at Gawler, South Australia Son of Richard & Ellen (Nellie) LAMPREY nee KAMPROD Of 7 Hardy St, Goodwood Occupation prior to enlisting Counter Hand Enlisted 13 March 1916 Embarkation 19 September 1916 Served in France Returned to Australia 30 July 1919 per ‘Swakomund’ Discharged 14 September 1919 Died 1956 State Records of SA GRG 26/5/4/1873 |
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LAMSHED, William Horace
Service No 6535
Private 10th Battalion Born 08 May 1894 at Weetula, SA Son of Samuel LAMSHED and Annie Florence nee SCOTT Occupation prior to enlistment Carpenter Resided Kadina, SA Enlisted 28 August 1916 Served on the Western Front Killed in action 20 September 1917 Aged 23 years Buried Tyne Cot Cemetery LX F 10 www.awm.gov.au P10219.002 |
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LANCHESTER aka McSWEEN, John Albert
Service No: 2398
Corporal 10th Battalion Born 13 July 1887 at Kingston, South Australia Son of George SANDISON and Margaret nee LANCHESTER Occupation prior to enlisting: Iron worker Enlisted: 22 March 1915 Embarkation: 23 June 1915 Age: 27 years Served in Gallipoli, France & Belgium Reported Wounded & Missing in Action Later reported Killed in Action: 6 October 1917 Ypres (Menin Gate) Memorial, Belgium Chronicle Newspaper |
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LANDER, Roy Wellesley
Service No. 7441
Private 10th Battalion Born on February 12, 1899 at Broken Hill, N.S.W. Son of Constance and James Lea Lander Occupation prior to enlistment – Carpenter Enlisted on August 24, 1917 at Adelaide, South Australia Served in France and Belgium Returned to Australia aboard the “Main” in July, 1919 All Australia Memorial SA Edition Section G |
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LANE, Charles Henry
Service No: 294
Private 9th Light Horse Born: Nathalia, Victoria Father: James Owen LANE Of 4 Byron Place off Franklin St, Adelaide, South Australia Occupation prior to enlisting: Station hand Enlisted: 20 October 1914 Embarkation: 11 February 1915 from Melbourne per ‘Karroo’ Age: 20 years Died of wounds at sea on board HS Sicilia on 29 June 1915 Buried at Sea Commemorated at Lone Pine Memorial, Gallipoli, Turkey (Panel 9) www.awm.gov.au P11485.001 |
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LANE, Edward
Service No: 1686
Private 48th Battalion Born 21 August 1889 at Goroke, Victoria NOK: SISTER: Lillian LANE Of Hewitt Ave, Rose Park, SA Occupation prior to enlisting Labourer Enlisted 6 March 1916 Embarkation 11 April 1916 Served in France Wounded in Action 12 November 1916 Suffered from Malaria & Trench Fever Returned to Australia 9 October 1919 per ‘Ajana’ Discharged 5 December 1919 State Records of SA GRG 26/5/4/1528 |
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LANE, John Henry
Service No: 1687
Private 48th Battalion, Australian Corps. Headquarters Born 07 March 1898 at Goroke, Victoria NOK: SISTER: Lillian LANE Of Hewitt Ave, Rose Park, SA Occupation prior to enlisting Plumber & Iron Worker Enlisted 6 March 1916 Embarkation 11 April 1916 Served in France Wounded in Action on 2 occasions Returned to Australia 23 June 1919 per ‘Borda’ Discharged 8 August 1919 State Records of SA GRG 26/5/4/1530 |
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LANE, Norman Charles
Service No: 1688
Private 48th Battalion Born 29 July 1894 at Wimmera, Victoria NOK: SISTER: Lillian LANE Of Harriet Ave, Rose Park, SA Occupation prior to enlisting Grocer Enlisted 15 March 1916 Embarkation 11 April 1916 Served in France & Belgium Reported missing in Action 12 October 1917 Later Reported Killed in Action 12 October 1917 Commemorated Ypres (Menin Gate) Memorial, Belgium State Records of SA GRG 26/5/4/1529 |
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LANE, Robert
Service No: 109
Private 43rd Battalion Born: 14 January 1891 in Adelaide, South Australia Son of George & Emily LANE nee NOBLE Of Alexander St, Prospect, SA Occupation prior to enlisting: Fireman for SAR Enlisted: 21 January 1916 Embarkation: 9 June 1916 Age: 25 years Served in England, France & Belgium Wounded in Action: 23 June 1917 Died of Wounds: 23 June 1917 Buried: Kandahar Farm Cemetery, Belgium Chronicle Newspaper |
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LANE, Sydney
Service no 1534
Private 50th Battalion Son of M LANE of Euston Terrace, Croydon, SA Occupation prior to enlistment Labourer Enlisted 27 November 1914 Killed in action 16 August 1916 Buried Courcelette British Cemetery Chronicle Saturday 07 October 1916 page 46 |
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LANG, Albert Llewelyn
Service no: 4900
Driver 2nd Division Signal Coy. Born Prospect Hill, South Australia on 5 January 1887 Son of Richard Elliott & Rhoda LANG nee HARVEY Of Meadows South, SA Occupation prior to enlisting Farm Labourer Enlisted 22 February 1915 Embarkation 31 May 1915 Served in Egypt, France & Belgium Suffered from Trench Fever Returned to Australia 8 April 1919 per ‘Tras Montes’ Discharged 19 July 1919 Died 30 October 1951 State Library of South Australia B 46130/95 |
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LANG, Edgar Ricardo George
Service no 2652
Private 32nd Battalion Born 28 July 1884 at Bowden, SA Son of John LANG and Harriett Nichols nee BURTON Husband of Sarah Emily LANG Of Findon Road, Findon, SA Occupation prior to enlistment Mason's Labourer Enlisted 03 January 1916 at Adelaide, SA Embarked 25 March 1916 per 'Shorpshire' Served in France Wounded in action 20 July 1916 Returned to Australia 26 June 1919 per 'Orontes' Discharged 10 August 1919 Died 1974 aged 89 years Buried Happy Valley Cemetery State Records of SA GRG 26/5/4/517 |
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LANG, Frank Harold
Lieutenant
5th Field Company Engineers Born 19 March 1882 at College Town, SA Son of William Sydney LANG and Eleanor Kate nee SILVER Enlisted 07 April 1915 Killed in action 26 July 1916 at Pozieres, France Aged 34 years Commemorated Villers-Bretonneux Memorial Observer Newspaper Courtesy of Guy Dollman |
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LANG, John William
Service no 3335
Private Australian Corps Headquarters Born 28 April 1897 at Balhannah, SA Son of John LANG and Emma Pamela nee DAVIES Of 'Tregalla' Diagonal Road, Brighton, SA Occupation prior to enlistment Draper Enlisted 01 August 1917 Returned to Australia 03 July 1919 Courtesy of the Army Museum of South Australia |
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LANGAN, Thomas Phillip
Service no 4210
Private 50th Battalion Born 17 September 1894 at Glanville, SA Son of James LANGAN & Annie nee O'RILEY Lived at Port Adelaide and was a Laborer prior to enlistment Enlisted in Adelaide 24 August 1915 Embarked from Adelaide 11 January 1916 aboard 'Borda' Killed in action 16 August 1916 in France aged 21 years Commemorated on the Villers-Bretonneux Memorial, Somme France |
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LANGCAKE, Joseph Arnold
Service No 3380
Private 50th Battalion Born 24 May 1893 at Kanmantoo, SA Son of Jane LANGCAKE and Elizabeth Ann nee ADAMS Of 4 Musgrove Street, Goodwood, SA Occupation prior to enlistment Labourer Enlisted 22 July 1915 at Keswick, SA Served in France Killed in action 10 June 1917 at Belgium Aged 24 years Buried Ypres (Menin Gate) Memorial, Belgium Panel 7 - 17 - 23 - 25 - 27 - 29 - 31. Chronicle Newspaper |
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The Advertiser Wednesday 11 July 1917 page 8
THE LATE PRIVATE M.F.LANGCAKE.
Mr. John Langcake, of Musgrave street,Goodwood, has been notified that his son, No. 3380. Private Joseph Arnold Langcake, was killed in action on June 10 in France. Prior to enlisting he was employed by Mr. Alfred Drake, of the Norfolk Arms Hotel, Rundle-street. His youngest brother has been wounded in Egypt, and is still in hospital there. Private Langcake, who was 24 years of age, was very popular with a large circle of friends.
THE LATE PRIVATE M.F.LANGCAKE.
Mr. John Langcake, of Musgrave street,Goodwood, has been notified that his son, No. 3380. Private Joseph Arnold Langcake, was killed in action on June 10 in France. Prior to enlisting he was employed by Mr. Alfred Drake, of the Norfolk Arms Hotel, Rundle-street. His youngest brother has been wounded in Egypt, and is still in hospital there. Private Langcake, who was 24 years of age, was very popular with a large circle of friends.
LANGCAKE, Loyd Bertram
Service No: 2127
Trooper 9th Light Hose Regiment Born 24 December 1894 at Kanmantoo, SA Son of John LANGCAKE and Elizabeth Ann nee ADAMS Of Musgrave St Goodwood but formerly of Kanmantoo, Sth Australia. Loyd was living at Goodwood and working as a labourer when he enlisted in Adelaide on 7 January 1916. Loyd embarked from Adelaide on board HMAT Anchises on 16 March 1916 with the 15th Reinforcements and he saw service in Palestine and Egypt. In April 1917 Loyd was wounded with a gunshot wound to the right hip near Gaza in Palestine and was hospitalised for 7 weeks returning to his unit in June 1917. He returned to Australia on board HMAT Euripides arriving on 22 April 1919 and was discharged on 6 June 1919. Courtesy of Alan Morley |
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LANGDON, George
Service no 3274
Private 32nd Battalion Born 28 October 1882 at Port Victor SA. Son of James LANGDON & Annie Leas Norah nee DYSON Of Victor Harbor, SA Occupation prior to enlistment Baker Enlisted 27 November 1916 Served in France Killed in action 27 November 1917 Aged 35 years Buried La Plus Douve Farm Cemetery State Records of SA GRG 26/5/4/1124 |
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LANGDON, Reginald Yorke
Captain
3rd Australian Tunnelling Company Born 03 May 1884 at Fullarton Road. Son of Edwin William LANGDON & Emma Susannah nee HUBBLE Occupation prior to enlistment Civil Servan Enlisted 10 May 1915 Killed in action 08 August 1916 www.awm.gov.au H00057 |
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LANGDON, William Frederick
Service No 3071
Private 3rd Pioneer Battalion Born 03 March 1885 at Brompton Park, SA Son of John LANGDON & Elizabeth nee SHUTE of Cottesloe WA. On the 29th April, 1916, he was married to Ivy Catchpole, daughter of Harry and Emma, Catchpole, of Lion Mill. Occupation prior to enlistment Engine Driver. He enlisted on March 5th, 1916, but while in camp met with an accident, which necessitated his removal to the Base Hospiital. Returned to duty in November, and embarked with the "Persic" on 29 December 1916. He was temporarily attached to the Royal Engineers, but later, when drafted to France, rejoined the 3rd Pioneer Battalion, at Nieppe. He returned to Australia on the 8th July, 1919. |
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LANGE, Eric Robert
Service No: 1418
Gunner/ Driver 9th Light Horse, 6th Field Artillery Brigade Born: 24 September 1894 at Balaklava, South Australia Son of William Henry & Christina Ann LANGE nee McLEOD Of Stradbroke Park, Magill, South Australia Occupation prior to enlisting: Laborer Enlisted: 18 July 1915 Embarkation: 27 October 1915 per ‘Ulysses’ Age: 20 years Served in Egypt & France Wounded in Action: 8 June 1917 Died of wounds on 13 June 1917 Buried: Estaires Communal Cemetery Extension, France Plot 4, Row C, Grave 6 State Records of SA GRG 26/5/4/1039 |
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LANGE, Stanley Walter
Service No: 2710
Sergeant 27th Battalion, 10th Battalion Born: 21 December 1896 at Bute, South Australia Son of William Henry & Christina Ann LANGE nee McLEOD Of Stradbroke Park, Magill, South Australia Occupation prior to enlisting: Labourer Enlisted: 18 July 1915 Embarkation: 27 October 1915 Age: 18 years Served in Egypt & France Returned to Australia: 31 May 1919 per ‘Suffolk’ Discharged: 25 July 1919 Died: 1972 State Records of SA GRG 26/5/4/1044 |
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LANGLEY, Clarence Frederick Thomas
Service No: 2715
Private 10th Battalion Born 20 June 1899 at Norwood, SA Son of Frederick Benjamin LANGLEY and Ada nee PUTLAND Of Magill Road, Norwood, SA Occupation prior to enlistment Shop Assistant Enlisted: 11 August 1915 aged 18 years Served in Egypt, France & Belguim Wounded in Action in France 23 August 1916 Killed in Action in Belgium 1 October 1917 Commemorated Ypres (Menin Gate) Memorial Belguim State Records of SA GRG 26/5/4/635 |
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LANGRON, George William
Service no 1069
Corporal 4th Field Ambulance Born 27 Augusut 1892 at Leeds, England Son of W LANGRON, Leeds, England Occupation prior to enlistment HOrticulturist Enlisted 11 September 1914 Morphettville, SA Served in Egypt, Gallipoli, France and Belgium Wouned at Passchendaele 18 October 1917 Returned to Australia 01 June 1918 per 'Borda' All Australia Memorial SA Edition Section J State Records of SA GRG 26/5/4/15 |
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LANGSFORD, Andrew Norman
Service no 2024
Sergeant 48th Battalion Born 23 November 1891 at Norwood, SA Son of Andrew LANGSFORD and Sarah nee Le DAN Of 28 Cross Road, Highgate, SA Occupation prior to enlistment Farmer Enlisted 26 January 1916 at Adelaide, SA Served in France and Belgium Killed in action 12 October 1917 in the field, Belgium Aged 25 years Commemorated Ypres Menin Gate Memorial State Records of SA GRG 26/5/4/350 |
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LANGSFORD, Eric George
Service no 56107
Private Australian General Base Depot Born 16 October 1898 at Goodwood Park, SA Son of Andrew LANGSFORD and Sarah LE DAN Of 20 Cross Roads, Highgate, SA Occupation prior to enlistment Salesman Enlisted 08 May 1918 at Adelaide, SA Served in France Returned to Australia 06 January 1920 per 'Aeneas' State Records of SA GRG 26/5/4/349 |
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LANGSFORD, John Kingsley
Captain
16th Battalion Born 4 August 1884 at Maitland, South Australia Son of William Alfred & Catherine Helen LANGSFORD nee CATT Of Henley Beach, South Australia Occupation prior to enlisting: Enlisted: 20 November 1914 Embarkation: 22 December 1914 from Melbourne per ‘Ceramic’ Age: 30 years Served in Gallipoli, Malta & England Illness: Heart Disease Returned to Australia: 19 October 1915 per ‘Karoola’ Appointment Terminated Died: 1956 Courtesy of Douglas Paterson Researching Prince Alfred College WWI Participants |
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LANTHOIS, Ernest George
Service no 3793
Private 10th Battalion Born 27 August 1894 at Pyap Village, SA Son of Charles Joseph LANTHOIS and Mary Gillard nee HAWKER Of 35 Avenue Street, Millswood, SA Occupation prior to enlistment Book Binder Enlisted 01 November 1915 in Adelaide, SA Served in France Killed in action in France 23 July 1916 Aged 21 years Commemorated Villers-Bretonneux Memorial, France |
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The Chronicle Saturday 11 November 1916 page 44
Advice has been received by Mr. and Mrs. C. Lanthois, Avenue Street, Millswood, of the death of their son, Sergeant Ernest George Lanthois, who was killed in action in France about July 23 last. He had been previously reported missing. In civilian life he was a bookbinder. Before the outbreak of war he was an enthusiast in military matters, and he held a commission in the 78th Infantry. He was O.C. of the Glenelg Company. After war was declared he performed various military duties in connection with home defence, but eventually resigned his commission and enlisted for active service. Shortly after entering camp he was promoted to the rank of sergeant. He was a fine athlete and was a member of the Goodwood Lacrosse Club and Goodwood Gymnasium Club. Sergeant Lanthois took an active part in the Goodwood Presbyterian Young Men's Bible Class, with which he had been connected for several years. He was widely respected for his sterling qualities, and he possessed a bright and cheerful disposition. He was 22 years of age.
Advice has been received by Mr. and Mrs. C. Lanthois, Avenue Street, Millswood, of the death of their son, Sergeant Ernest George Lanthois, who was killed in action in France about July 23 last. He had been previously reported missing. In civilian life he was a bookbinder. Before the outbreak of war he was an enthusiast in military matters, and he held a commission in the 78th Infantry. He was O.C. of the Glenelg Company. After war was declared he performed various military duties in connection with home defence, but eventually resigned his commission and enlisted for active service. Shortly after entering camp he was promoted to the rank of sergeant. He was a fine athlete and was a member of the Goodwood Lacrosse Club and Goodwood Gymnasium Club. Sergeant Lanthois took an active part in the Goodwood Presbyterian Young Men's Bible Class, with which he had been connected for several years. He was widely respected for his sterling qualities, and he possessed a bright and cheerful disposition. He was 22 years of age.
LANYON, Cuthbert John
Service no 124
Corporal 32nd Battalion Born 14 April 1896 at Stepney, SA Son of William James LANYON and Annie Louisa nee DENSLEY Of St. Peters, SA Occupation prior to enlistment Warehouse Assistant Enlisted 20 July 1915 Killed in action 20 July 1916 at Fleurbaix, France Aged 20 years Commemorated VC Corner Australian Cemetery Memorial, Fromelles, France Observer Newspaper |
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LANYON, Richard Frank
Service no 3419
Private 43rd Battalion Born 04 May 1889 at Stepney, South Australia. Son of William James LANYON & Annie Louisa nee DENSLEY Husband of Gladys Irene LANYON Of 7 Palm Place, Hackney, SA Occupation prior to enlistment Clerk Enlisted 17 December 1917 at Adelaide, SA Served in France Returned to Australia 16 August 1919 per 'Wiltshire' Died 13 October 1945 www.spirits-of-gallipoli.com |
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LANYON, Vernon Clifford
Service no 1735
Sergeant 27th Battalion Born 18 December 1893 at Barton, SA Son of Robert Charles LANYON & Hannah Maria nee COWARD Of Grange, SA Occupation prior to enlistment Clerk Enlisted 13 May 1915 Served in Gallipoli Died of wounds received in action at Gallipoli 19 September 1915 Aged 21 years Buried East Mudros Military Cemetery www.awm.gov.au P09220.003 State Records of SA GRG 26/5/4/1226 |
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LAPTHORNE, Reuben Graham
Service no 1822
Private 27th Battalion Born Unley, SA Son of William and Emma LAPHTORNE Of Macklin Street, Unley, SA Occupation prior to enlistment Boilermaker's Assistant Enlisted 04 June 1915 Died of wounds 13 October 1915 received at Gallipoli Buried Gibraltar North Point Cemetery Adelaide Observer, 30 October 1915, page 40 Courtesy of Cheryl Chambers |
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LAPTHORNE, Thomas Frank
Service no 3278
Corporal 48th Battalion Born 28 October 1894 at Unley, SA Son of William Henry LAPTHORNE and Emma nee RENSHAW Of 5 Macklin Street, Hyde Park, SA Occupation prior to enlistment Painter Enlisted 02 August 1915 at Keswick, SA Served in Cairo and France Killed in action 18 September 1918 at Peronne, France Aged 23 years Buried Jeancourt Communal Cemetery Extension III D 13 Chronicle Newspaper |
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LAPTHORNE, Victor Walter Athelstone
Service no 341
Private 10th Battalion Born 26 April 1888 at Adelaide, SA Son of Thomas Walter LAPTHORNE and Kate nee WRIGHT Of Charles Street, Forrestville, SA Occupation prior to enlistment Bricklayer Enlisted 19 August 1914 at Morphettville, SA Served in Gallipoli Killed in action 27 April 1915 at Gallipoli Aged 27 years Buried Lone Pine Memorial 32 |
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The Register Saturday 26 June 1915 page 10
LATE PTE. LAPTHORNE.
Pte. V. W. A. Lapthorne, who was killed in action at the Dardanelles, was the only son of the late Mr. Walter Lapthorne and Mrs. E. Willmott, of Forestville. He was born in Adelaide, and celebrated his twenty-seventh birthday in Egypt. He left South Australia with the 1st Expeditionary Force. Deceased received his education at the Sturt and Gilles Street Schools. He was a bricklayer by trade. He had a marked literary bent, and was a member of the Grote street church. Being of genial and generous disposition, he was liked and respected by all who knew him.
LATE PTE. LAPTHORNE.
Pte. V. W. A. Lapthorne, who was killed in action at the Dardanelles, was the only son of the late Mr. Walter Lapthorne and Mrs. E. Willmott, of Forestville. He was born in Adelaide, and celebrated his twenty-seventh birthday in Egypt. He left South Australia with the 1st Expeditionary Force. Deceased received his education at the Sturt and Gilles Street Schools. He was a bricklayer by trade. He had a marked literary bent, and was a member of the Grote street church. Being of genial and generous disposition, he was liked and respected by all who knew him.
