"Greater love hath no one than this, that he lay down his life for his friends"
SUHARD, Noel Murray Dalton
Service no 12762
Private 11th Field Ambulance Born 05 April 1896 at Kensington, Park, SA Son of Louis SUHARD and Emili nee COX Of May Terrace, Kensington Park, SA Occupation prior to enlistment Produce Employee Enlisted 10 January 1916 at Adelaide, SA Did not proceed overseas Died of Paralysis 20 May 1916 in Adelaide, SA Buried Payneham Cemetery, Adelaide, SA The Register Thursday 25 May 1916 page 6 |
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SULLIVAN, Arthur Percy V.C.
Service No 56133
Corporal Arty. Dtls. Born Prospect, SA Enlisted Port Pirie, SA Son of Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Monks SULLIVAN, Crystal Brook, South Australia, and before joining the colours was on the staff of the National Bank in South Australia, having served at Gladstone, Broken Hill (New South Wales), and Maitland. He enlisted in April, 1918, having previously been unable to get away, and left Melbourne in July of that year. He arrived in England too late to parcipage in the fighting in France, but offered his services when volunteers were wanted for the Archangel front, declaring that he must see some fighting before he returned to Australia. His was the first Victoria Cross won in North Russia. the special bravery for which he was awarded this coveted distinction is reported as ollows:- "After fighting a rear-guard action, the covering platoon was forced to cross the Sheika River on a narrow plank, and a officer and three men fell into the water. Corporal Sullivan without hesitation dived into a deep and treacherous swamp, and, despite the intense fire of the enemy, who were less than 100 yards distant, rescued his four comrades, who otherwise would inevitably have been drowned, as they were unable to swim. This splendid example of heroism was an inspiration to all ranks, who were on the point of exhaustion." Corporal Sullivan resumed Bank duty on the 9th February, 1920 Reported accidentally killed 09 April 1937 in London. National Bank of Australisia Record of War Service of Bank and Staff 1914-1919 |
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SULLIVAN, Eugene Stanley Avon
Service no 56136
Private 10th Battalion Born 1897 at Northam, WA Son of Cornelius SULLIVAN and Kathleen nee FULTON Of 23 Porter Street, Parkside, SA Occupation prior to enlistment Mattress Maker Enlisted 25 May 1918 at Adelaide, SA Served in France Returned to Australia 22 May 1919 per 'Khyber' State Records of SA GRG 26/5/4/1522 |
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SULLIVAN, Francis Arthur
Second Lieutenant
27th Battalion Born 06 June 1880 at Port Lincoln, SA Son of Peter Monks SULLIVAN and Ellen nee WHITE Of CharlesTerrace, Wallaroo, SA Occupation prior to enlistment Clerk Enlisted 05 March 1915 at Keswick, SA Embarked for Active Service 31 May 1915 Returned to Australia 25 September 1915 per 'Ceramic' - owing to his in-temperance was requested to resign his commission. Discharged 16 October 1915 Courtesy of Guy Dollman |
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SULLIVAN, John
Service no 2873
Private 27th Battalion Born Ryde, NSW Son of John SULLIVAN Of Ryde, NSW Occupation prior to enlistment Labourer Enlisted 22 July 1915 at Keswick, SA Did not proceed overseas Died of Pleurisy and Hepatitis 14 April 1916 at Keswick Hospital, SA Aged 29 years Buried West Terrace Catholic Cemetery, Adelaide, SA Chronicle Saturday 22 April 1916 page 40 |
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SULLIVAN, John Andrew
Service no 2893
Sapper 3rd Light Horse (faithful horse Mick was left behind) Born 19th November 1897 at Gambier West, SA Son of Patrick SULLIVAN & Jane nee LINNOf Millicent, SA Occupation prior to enlistment Postal Assistant Served in Egypt Returned to Australia "Orari" 26th June 1919 Discharged 11 August 1919 Died 1974 State Records of SA GRG 26/5/4/2661 |
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SULLIVAN, John Rundle
Service No: 3223
T/Sergeant 50th Battalion, Australian Army Pay Corps. Born 11 December 1892 at Parkside, South Australia Son of Samuel Grose & Hannah Maria SULLIVAN nee PHILLIPS Of Port Lincoln, South Australia Occupation prior to enlisting: Farmer Enlisted: 26 October 1916 Embarkation: 16 December 1916 from Adelaide per ‘Berrima’ Age: 23 years Served in France & England Returned to Australia: 21 August 1919 per ‘City of Exeter’ Discharged: 29 September 1919 Died: 1962 Courtesy of Douglas Paterson Researching Prince Alfred College WWI Participants |
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SULLIVAN, Percy Richard
Service no 3705
Private 43rd Battalion Born 04 November 1897 at Elliston, SA Son of Percy Leo Tevelyn SULLIVAN & Florence Mary nee CLARK of Moonta, SA Enlisted 19th April 1917 at Port Augusta, SA Served in France Returned to Australia "Wiltshire" 16 August 1919 Returned to Bank duty 22nd September 1919 National Bank of Australisia Record of War Service of Bank and Staff 1914-1919 |
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SULLIVAN, Thomas Leonard
Service No: 6155
Private 27th Battalion Born 16 July 1899 at Snowtown Son of John Leonard SULLIVAN and Annie Harriet nee McMAHON Of Pt. Broughton Enlisted: 13 April 1916 Embarkation: 7 November 1916 Age: 18 years Occupation prior to enlisting: Mechanic Served in France Wounded in Action: 22 April 1917 Returned to Australia: 21 November 1919 per 'Pakeha' Discharged: 18 March 1920 State Records of SA GRG 26/5/4/882 |
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SULLIVAN, William James
Service No. 2160
Trooper 9th Light Horse Brigade Born on October 20, 1896 at Kalgoorlie, Western Australia Son of Annie and Eugene Sullivan Occupation prior to enlistment – Hairdresser Enlisted on December 23, 1915 at Adelaide, South Australia Served in Egypt, Palestine and Syria Returned to Australia aboard the “Euripides” in March, 1919. All Australia Memorial SA Edition Section F Photo courtesy of Alan Morley |
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SUMMERS, Riccard William
Service no 4886
Private 50th Battalion Born February 9, 1893 at Stepney Son of William Finlayson SUMMERS & Maren Johanna Marie nee NISSEN Occupation prior to enlistment Plumber Died August 25, 1817 at Ypres, Belgium Buried Prouse Military Cemetery, Messines, Belgium - Plot 3, Row A, No. 16 Courtesy of Kerryl Gardner |
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SUMMERS, William Ernest Victor
Service no 2750
Private 50th Battalion Born December 6, 1897 at Norwood Son of William Finlayson SUMMERS & Maren Johanna Marie nee NISSAN Occupation prior to enlistment Plumber's improver. Died September 14, 1921 at Adelaide of Tuberculosis Buried at Payneham Cemetery After being ill for 6 months he was returned to Australia in July 1917 aboard the "Euripides" suffering from Pleurisy and was discharged as Medically Unfit on October 23, 1917. He never recovered his health and died of tuberculosis in 1921. Courtesy of Kerryl Gardner |
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SUMNER, Ernest Alfred DCM
Service No: 3025
Sergeant 4th Pioneer Battalion Born in 7 April 1890 at Adelaide Son of Charles William SUMNER and Alice nee HEARSHAW NOK: Sister: Edith Annie THOMPSON of Maylands SA Occupation prior to enlisting Salesman Enlisted 14 June 1915 aged 25 years Embarked 14 September 1915 Served in Mudros & France Awarded Distinguished Conduct Medal in France Returned to Australia 6 June 1919 per 'China' Discharged 29 July 1919 Died 1963 State Records of SA GRG 26/5/4/2778 |
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SUMNER, Wiltshire
Service No: 3458
Private 48th Battalion Born: 11 October 1894 at Point McLeay, South Australia Son of John & Rebecca SUMNER nee GILES (JILES) Of Point McLeay, South Australia Married with 2 children Wife: Ella Irene SUMNER nee WILSON Of Point McLeay, South Australia Occupation prior to enlisting: Bullock Driver Enlisted: 18 November 1916 Embarkation: 10 February 1917 Age: 22 years Served in France & Belgium Returned to Australia: 6 August 1919 per ‘Orita’ Discharged: 14 September 1919 Died: 1971 Courtesy of Ian Rigney, grandson |
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SURMAN, Norman Langley
Service No. 4280
Private 50th Battalion Born on December 10, 1897 at Broken Hill, N.S.W. Son of Mary Ann (nee Kendall) and Joseph Langley Surman Occupation prior to enlistment – Draper Enlisted on August 25, 1915 at Adelaide, South Australia Served in Egypt and France Was reported missing at Moquet Farm, Poziers, France on August 16, 1916 aged 18 and later confirmed as killed in action. He was buried on the Pozieres battlefield with no known grave and is commemorated at the Australian National Memorial, Villers-Brettoneux, France. All Australia Memorial SA Edition Section E |
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SURMAN, William
Service No. 7084
Corporal 13th Battalion Born on May 10, 1891 at Port Augusta, South Australia Son of Mary Ann (nee Kendall) and Joseph Langley Surman Occupation prior to enlistment – Motor-cycle mechanic Enlisted on November 10, 1916 at Sydney, N.S.W. Served in France and Belgium Returned to Australia aboard the “Frankfurt” in July, 1919. All Australia Memorial SA Edition Section E |
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SUTHERLAND, Alan D'Arcy
Lieutenant
48th Battalion Born 14 April 1889 at Adelaide, SA Son of Hamilton D'Arcy SUTHERLAND and Eleanor nee FORD Of Minlaton, SA Occupation prior to enlistment Auctioneer Enlisted 12 August 1915 at Adelaide, SA Served in England Appointment Terminated in the AIF in UK and appointed a commission in Royal Flying Corps. Died 28 March 1917 Courtesy of Guy Dollman State Records of SA GRG 26/5/4/2196 |
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SUTHERLAND, John Donald
Service No: 558
Private 10th Battalion Born 16 June 1886 at Gilberton SA Son of James SUTHERLAND and Martha nee TULLOCH of Gilbert St, Gilberton SA Occupation prior to enlisting Electrician Enlisted 25 January 1914 aged 26 years Served in Gallipoli, France & Belguim Suffered from Trench Fever Wounded in Action in Gallipoli on 14 July 1915 Wounded in Action in Belguim on 3 October 1917 Died of Wounds on 4 October 1917 Buried: Lyssenthoek Cemetery Belgium Plot 20, Row D, No 4 State Records of SA GRG 26/5/4/2439 |
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SUTTON, Arthur James
Service no 6862
Private 10th Battalion Born 14 August 1883 at Kadina, SA. Son of Arthur Henry SUTTON & Eliza Mary Melvill GIBSON Husband of Hilda Jane SUTTON Of Balaklava, SA Occupation prior to enlistment Labourer Enlisted 28 August 1916 at Adelaide, SA Served in England and France Returned to Australia 10 June 1920 per 'Indarra' Died 25 April 1947 www.spirits-of-gallipoli.com |
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SUTTON, Charles Ronald
Service No: 3614
Promoted through the ranks to Lieutenant 27th Battalion, 10th Battalion Born: 30 January 1893 in College Park, Adelaide, South Australia Son of Richard & Sarah Grace SUTTON nee DOBBIE Of Public School, East Adelaide, South Australia Occupation prior to enlisting: Land Clerk Enlisted: 18 August 1915 Embarkation: 12 January 1916 Age: 22 years Served in Egypt & France Wounded in Action: 25 February 1917 Returned to Australia: 1 June 1917 per ‘Miltaides’ Appointment Terminated Died: 20 December 1986 State Records of SA GRG 26/5/4/970 |
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SUTTON, Frederick John Morris
Service no 2264
Private 39th Battalion Born 04 March 1885 at Wallaroo, SA Son of Arthur Henry SUTTON & Eliza Mary Melville GIBSON Of Daly St., Wallaroo, SA Occupation prior to enlistment Plasterer Enlisted 04 July 1916 at Adelaide, SA Served in France Returned to Australia 16 April 1920 per 'Honorata' www.spirits-of-gallipoli.com |
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SUTTON, Frederick Stanley
Service No: 177
Private 43rd Battalion Born: 9 May 1897 at Port Adelaide, South Australia Son of William James Nathaniel & Elizabeth SUTTON nee WEBBER Of Port Adelaide, SA Occupation prior to enlisting: Striker Enlisted: 20 January 1916 Embarkation: 9 June 1916 Age: 18 years Served in England, France & Belgium Wounded in Action: 10 October 1917 Died of Wounds: 11 October 1917 Buried: Nine Elms British Cemetery, Belgium Plot 5, Row A Chronicle Newspaper |
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SUTTON, Percy
Service no 6775
Sapper 2nd Tunnelling Co. Born 11 April 1895 at Wallaroo, SA. Son of George Cost SUTTON & Sarah Ellen nee WILLSHIRE Of Alexander St., Wallaroo, SA Occupation prior to enlistment Labourer Enlisted 04 May 1916 at Kadina, SA Served in France Returned to Australia 02 September 1919 per 'Chemnitz' www.spirits-of-gallipoli.com |
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SWAN, David Francis aka FRANCIS, David
Service no 1084
Private 27th Battalion Born Broken Hill, NSW Son of D and Julia Cecilia Francis SWAN Of Royal Town, Balaklava, SA Occupation prior to enlistment Carpenter Enlisted 10 May 1915 Served in Gallipoli, Egypt and France Killed in action 05 November 1916 Commemorated Villers Bretonneux Memorial The Chronicle Saturday 06 January 1917 page 44 |
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SWAN, Frederick Richard
Lieutenant
Australian Flying Corps Born: 13 November 1891 at Glanville, South Australia Son of Charles William & Agnes Evageline SWAN nee TARDREW Of Kanowna Rd, Largs, South Australia Occupation prior to enlisting: Customs Clerk Enlisted: 4 November 1915 Served in France & Belgium Returned to Australia: 16 August 1919 All Australia Memorial SA Edition Section O Courtesy of Michael Bates |
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SWAN, Nicholas
Service No: 961
Driver 10th Battalion, 4th AASP, 2nd AMT Coy Born 20 Spetember 1893 at Northumberland, England Father: David SWAN Of Northumberland, England Resided Mypolonga, SA Married in England on 6 November 1918 Wife: Jane SWAN nee JOHNSON Occupation prior to enlisting: Grocers Assistant Enlisted: 2 September 1914 at Morphettville, SA Embarkation: 20 October 1914 Served in Gallipoli, France & England Returned to Australia: 2 December 1918 per ‘ port Sydney’ Discharged: 31 January 1919 Cessation of hostilities Died: 1975 State Records of SA GRG 26/5/4/1307 |
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SWANBURY, Vernon Thomas
Service no 17333
Sapper 1st Signal Troop Born 29 April 1897 at Hindmarsh, SA Son of Thomas SWANBURY and Lucy Alice nee BATTERSBY Of Bertie St, West Hindmarsh, SA Occupation prior to enlistment Postal Assistant Enlisted 17 July 1916 Embarked 17 February 1917 Served in the Middle East Returned to Australia 23 June 1919 per ‘Orari’ Discharged 4 August 1919 Died 1953 State Records of SA GRG 26/5/4/2330 |
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SWANN, Eric John
Service No: 20570
Private AAMC Born Angaston, South Australia on 9 February 1899 Son of John Edward & Mary Jane SWANN nee HOLMES Of Angaston, SA Occupation prior to enlisting: Student Enlisted: 24 November 1917 Embarkation: 6 August 1918 Served in England Returned to Australia: 24 April 1919 per ‘Plassy’ Discharged: 12 May 1919 Cessation of hostilities Died: 24 July 1990 State Records of SA GRG 26/5/4/1490 |
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SWANN, George Gordon
Service No: 43
Lieutenant Australian Motor Transport Service Born 6 November 1885 at Angaston, South Australia Son of George Lomax & Alvena SWANN nee TRELOAR Of Jamestown, South Australia Occupation prior to enlisting: Secretary Enlisted: 1 May 1915 Embarkation: 28 June 1915 from Melbourne per ‘Berrima’ Age: 29 years Served in Egypt, France & England Appointment Terminated at own Request in England on 29 October 1919 Courtesy of Douglas Paterson Researching Prince Alfred College WWI Participants |
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SWANN, Lyell Keith MM
Lieutenant
4 Squadron, Australian Flying Corps. Born 18 May 1895 at Keyneton, SA Son of George Lomax SWANN and Alvena nee TRELOAR Of 170 Wattle Street, New Parkside, SA Occupation prior to enlistment Bank Clerk Enlisted 14 March 1916 at Adelaide, SA Served in England Awarded Military Medal 09 July 1917 for Bravery in the Field He was taking off with a flight Patrol at 11am on 14 December 1918 when he was seen to spin at about 300 feet. He crashed to the ground. His left knee and foot were badly smashed and base of the skull also fractured. Leg amputated above the knee. Never regained conciousness and died at 9.40pm. Died of wounds 14 November 1918 at 63 Casualty Clearing Station, France Aged 23 years Buried French Military Cemetery, Ascq Communal Cemetery, France State Records of SA GRG 26/5/4/1996 |
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The Chronicle Saturday 21 July 1917 page 40
Mr. J.W. Gillingham has received a cable message from this nephew, Sergeant L.K. Swann, dated June 29, stating:- "Awarded Military Medal; well." Sergeant Swann is one of three brothers who have responded to the call of the Empire and humanity. He is a son of Mr. and Mrs. G.L. Swann of Jamestown. Lieutenant G Gordon Swann, the popular elocutionist, who was recently mentioned in the 'Times' for valuable service is the eldest of the three. Regimental-Quartermaster-Sergeant V.R. Swann, who after having served in Egypt and Gallipoli had a strenuous time in the Sinai Desert and Palestine, is the second of the trio. Sergeant L.K. Swann left Australian in August last year. He went to France in November. All three are old Prince Alfred boys, and were also connected with the Parkside Methodist Sunday School.
Mr. J.W. Gillingham has received a cable message from this nephew, Sergeant L.K. Swann, dated June 29, stating:- "Awarded Military Medal; well." Sergeant Swann is one of three brothers who have responded to the call of the Empire and humanity. He is a son of Mr. and Mrs. G.L. Swann of Jamestown. Lieutenant G Gordon Swann, the popular elocutionist, who was recently mentioned in the 'Times' for valuable service is the eldest of the three. Regimental-Quartermaster-Sergeant V.R. Swann, who after having served in Egypt and Gallipoli had a strenuous time in the Sinai Desert and Palestine, is the second of the trio. Sergeant L.K. Swann left Australian in August last year. He went to France in November. All three are old Prince Alfred boys, and were also connected with the Parkside Methodist Sunday School.
A factual transcription from the WW1 personal diaries (6) so meticulously kept by Lieutenant Lyell Keith Swann MM are available 'free of charge' in .pdf format by E-mail request to [email protected] au or [email protected]
SWANN, Thomas Roy MM
Service no 26078
Gunner 13th Trench Mortar Bty. Born 08 April 1894 at Gawler, SA Son of Mr. & Mrs. T SWANN of Gawler Railway Station Husband of Adelaide G SWANN of 219 Sturt St., Adelaide, SA Occupation prior to enlistment Fitter Enlisted 18 January 1916 at Adelaide, SA Served in France & Belgium Wounded 27 September 1917 and invalided to Poherlonge, Etaples, Dartford and Southall Hospitals. Returned to Australia 22 May 1918 per "Kanowna" Discharged as medically unfit 06 June 1918 Awarded the Military Medal for bravery on the field 14 December 1917 All Australia Memorial SA Edition Section A |
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SWANN, Victor Roy
Service no 195
Lieutenant 3rd Light Horse Regiment Born 27 October 1889 at Keyneton, SA Son of George Lomax SWANN and Alvena nee TRELOAR Occupation prior to enlistment Draper Enlisted 28 August 1914 Embarked 27 October 1914 Served in Gallipoli & Palestine Returned to Australia 15 November 1918 per ‘Pt Darwin’ Appointment Terminated 23 February 1919 Died 1968 State Records of SA GRG 26/5/4/1995 |
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SWANSON, Albin William
Service No. 5218
Lance Corporal 10th Battalion Born on October 12, 1889 at Port Adelaide, South Australia Son of Patronella and John Swanson Occupation prior to enlistment – Carpenter Enlisted on January 10, 1916 at Adelaide, South Australia Served in Egypt, France and Belgium Mentioned in Sir Douglas Haig’s dispatch of November 7, 1917 for distinguished and gallant service between 26/2/17 and 20/9/17. Awarded the Belgian Croix de Guerre in January, 1919. Married Ida Sophia Freeman of Tadmarton, England on June 25, 1919 at Tadmarton, England. Returned to Australia aboard the “Demosthenes” in July, 1919. All Australia Memorial SA Edition Section G |
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SWANSON, Arthur Wilhelm
Service No: 5219
Private 10th Battalion Born: Port Adelaide, South Australia Married with 1 child Wife: Ethel Alice Maud SWANSON nee WILKIE Of Austin St off Pulteny St, Adelaide, SA Occupation prior to enlisting: Painter Enlisted: 14 January 1916 Embarkation: 25 March 1916 Age: 29 years Served in Belgium & France Killed in Action: 10 April 1917 Villers Bretonneux Memorial, France Chronicle Newspaper Observer Newspaper |
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SWANTON, Henry Theodore
Service no 631
Private 32nd Battalion Born 16 January 1894 at Goodwood, SA Son of Alfred Henry SWANTON and Mary Ann nee ALLEN Of 58 Essex Street, Goodwood, SA Occupation prior to enlistment Cleaner Enlisted 02 July 1915 at Keswick, SA Served in Egypt and France Died of wounds 24 July 1916 in Fleurbaix, France Aged 22 years Buried Boulogne Eastern Cemetery, France |
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The Chronicle Saturday 26 August 1916 page 42
Much regret will be expressed at the death of Private H.T. Swanton, the third son of Mrs. W. Brown, Essex Street, Goodwood. He was 23 years of age, and was born at Essex Street, Goodwood. He enlisted last year, and left here in November last. Prior to enlisting he was employed by the Railway Department at Cockburn, where he made many friends. Another son of Mrs. Brown, Private L J Swanton, is at present in France.
Much regret will be expressed at the death of Private H.T. Swanton, the third son of Mrs. W. Brown, Essex Street, Goodwood. He was 23 years of age, and was born at Essex Street, Goodwood. He enlisted last year, and left here in November last. Prior to enlisting he was employed by the Railway Department at Cockburn, where he made many friends. Another son of Mrs. Brown, Private L J Swanton, is at present in France.
SWEENEY, James Gladstone
Captain
A M C Born 09 January 1894 at Spring Bank, Clarence Park Son of John and Isabella SWEENEY of Albert Park, Woodville Occuaption prior to enlistment Medical Practitioner Enlisted 08 October 1915 Served in France and Belgium Returned to Australia 26 August 1919 per 'Lealandic' |
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SWEENEY, Laurence Alfred
Service No 2621
Corporal 51st Battalion Born at Leigh's Creek, S.A., on the Sth November, 1895, and educated at the Presentation Convent School, Collie WA. Occupation prior to enlistment Butcher. Enlisted 15 March 1916 Discharged with deafness on 25 October 1917 Suffered spinal meningitis & deafness, & was found to be permantly unfit for general & home services He married in 1920 to Gertie FLINT Died 12 July 1921 & buried in Collie cemetery SWEENEY, Sidney John
Service No 3669
Trooper 10th L H R Born 22 June 1899 at Leigh Creek, SA Son of Michael SWEENEY & Alice Mary ATKINS. Occupation prior to enlistment Butcher. Enlisted 27 July 1917 with his parents permission. Suffered from Malignant Malaria with Myocarditis - dangerously ill on 2nd November 1918 Returned to Australia 25th May 1919 & Discharged September 1919. He enlisted in WW2 at Claremont. Service no W242747 |
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SWEENEY, Timothy Joseph
Service no 1906
Private 43rd Battalion Born 18 March 1888 at Wallaroo, South Australia. Son of John SWEENEY & Charlotte nee GEPP Of Wallaroo, SA Occupation prior to enlistment Colt Breaker Enlisted 30 May 1916 at Adelaide, SA Served in France Returned to Australia 29 June 1919 per 'Nestor' www.spirits-of-gallipoli.com |
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SWEETLAND, William Stanley
Service no 1552
Corporal 10th Battalion Born 3 January 1894 at Port Pirie Son of Mr. W.H. and Mrs. M.J. Sweetland of Ellendale Occupation prior to enlistment Tobacconist Enlisted 27 November 1914 at Oaklands, SA Served in Egypt, Gallipoli, France and Belgium Returned to Australia 2 April 1917 per ‘Ulysses’ All Australia Memorial SA Edition Section I |
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SWIFT, Brian Herbert
Captain
Royal Army Medical Corps Born 02 February 1893 in Adelaide, SA Son of Harry SWIFT and Kate Marion Lillian nee PEACOCK Joined RAMC 02 August 1916 Awarded Military Cross and Bar Awarded Distinguished Service Order Mentioned in Despatches 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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SWIFT, David Gray
Born 18 March 1901 at Orroroo, SA Son of David SWIFT and Mary Anness nee DENNIS Observer Newspaper |
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SWIFT, Harold
Service No: 2019
Private 10th Battalion, 50th Battalion Born 30 May 1887 at Orroroo SA Son of John Wright SWIFT and Emma nee CHAPMAN of Port Pirie SA Occupation prior to enlisting Labourer Enlisted 19 December 1914 aged 27 years Embarked 20 April 1915 Served in Gallipoli & France Killed in Action in France on 8 April 1918 Commemorated Villers-Bretonneux Memorial Memorial Inscription at Port Pirie Cemetery State Records of SA GRG 26/5/4/2774 |
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SWIFT, Herbert James
Service no 3629
Sapper 5th Pioneers Born 15 March 1885 at Orroroo, SA Son of David SWIFT and Mary Annis nee DENNIS Of Price Street, Edwardstown, SA Occupation prior to enlistment Blacksmith Enlisted 21 November 1916 at Adelaide, SA Returned to Australia 25 April 1919 per 'A29' Observer Newspaper |
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SWIFT, Herbert Wright
Service No: 196
Staff Sergeant 3rd Light Horse Born 18 February 1894 at Port Pirie SA Son of Joseph Wright SWIFT and Louisa nee YOUNG of Port Pirie SA Occupation prior to enlisting Clerk Enlisted 22 August 1914 aged 20 years Embarked 22 October 1914 Served in Gallipoli & Egypt Returned to Australia 5 January 1919 per 'Suevic' Discharged 6 March 1919 Died 1956 State Records of SA GRG 26/5/4/2773 |
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SWIFT, Leonard Bevan
Service no 607
Corporal 5th Machine Gun Battalion Born 03 April 1890 at Orroroo, SA Son of David SWIFT and Mary Anness nee DENNIS Husband of Rose Constance SWIFT Of 8 East Terrace, Mile End, SA Occupation prior to enlistment Draughtsman Enlisted 16 September 1916 at Adelaide, SA Returned to Australia 18 August 1919 per 'Port Melbourne' Observer Newspaper |
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SWIFT, Neville Cropley
Captain
East Lancashire Regiment British Army Born 19 September 1895 at Adelaide, SA Son of Harry SWIFT and Kate Lillian Marion nee PEACOCK Attended St. Peter's College Awarded Distinguished Service Order Awarded Military Cross Killed in action in France 28 March 1918 Aged 22 years Chronicle Newspaper |
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Neville Swift sailed for Britain after the outbreak of World War I and was commissioned in the East Lancashire Regiment on 26 June 1915. He served (from October) in France, but was wounded near Pozières in August 1916 and invalided to Britain. Two months later he returned to the Western Front. Wounded again in January 1917, he recovered in England and by October was back with his unit as an acting captain and company commander. During the fighting in December, his part of the front line came under heavy shelling: he dug out buried men, reorganized the line and established new posts while the enemy bombardment continued. He was awarded the Military Cross.
In January 1918 Swift led his company in a relief operation, carried out under a sustained barrage. He achieved his objective, won a Bar to his M.C. and was promoted acting major. Two months later the Germans mounted an offensive on the Somme. Attached to the King's Own Royal Lancaster Regiment, Swift commanded his battalion in a successful counter-attack, but was wounded on 27 March and died next day. He was awarded the Distinguished Service Order and mentioned in dispatches.
In January 1918 Swift led his company in a relief operation, carried out under a sustained barrage. He achieved his objective, won a Bar to his M.C. and was promoted acting major. Two months later the Germans mounted an offensive on the Somme. Attached to the King's Own Royal Lancaster Regiment, Swift commanded his battalion in a successful counter-attack, but was wounded on 27 March and died next day. He was awarded the Distinguished Service Order and mentioned in dispatches.
SWIFT, Raymond Ralph
Service no 3909
Corporal 50th Battalion Born 12 September 1896 at Orroroo, SA Son of David SWIFT and Mary Anness nee DENNIS Of Flinders Ave., Col. Light Gardens, SA Occupation prior to enlistment Assistant Enlisted 13 September 1915 at Adelaide, SA Killed in action 05 April 1918 Aged 20 years Buried Ribemont Communal Cemetery Extension Point 106 British Cemetery, Bresle, Memorial Observer Newspaper |
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SWIFT, Sidney Louis
Service no 1449
Driver 3rd Field Artillery Brigade Born 26 October 1894 at Port Elliot, SA Son of Frederick Sidney SWIFT and Harriett Mary nee EDGECUMBE Of 30 Dartmouth St., Goodwood, SA Occupation prior to enlistment Gardener Enlisted 20 July 1915 at Keswick, SA Died of wounds 25 August 1918 Aged 23 years Buried Heath Cemetry, Harbonnieres III G 13 Observer Newspaper |
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SWIFT, Victor Octavius
Service no 1784
Private 5th Machine Gun Battalion Born 09 September 1895 at Orroroo, SA Son of David SWIFT and Mary Anness nee DENNIS Of Edwardstown, SA Occupation prior to enlistment Blacksmith Enlisted 05 May 1915 at Keswick, SA Returned to Australia 07 May 1919 per 'Kildonian Castle' Observer Newspaper |
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SYDNEY, William Thomas Jay
Service no 1681
Private 16th Battalion Born 14 February 1899 in Ladysmith, Natal, South Africa Son of Mrs. Marie E HICKS, Avenues Hotel, St. Peters Occuaption prior to enlistment Fitter and Turner Enlisted 30 August 1915 at Adelaide, SA Served in Egypt, France & Belgium Wounded at Somme France, 08 August 1918 and invalided to England Returned to Australia 13 February 1919 and discharged as medically unfit. All Australia Memorial SA Edition Section D |
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SYMENS, Michael Andrew
Service no 1576
Private 32nd Battalion Born 22 July 188 at Parnaroo, SA Son of Nicholas SYMENS and Elizabeth Martha nee ANDREW Husband of Edith Hannah SYMENS Of Birme Avenue, North Kensington, SA Occupation prior to enlistment Labourer Enlisted 13 July 1915 at Keswick, SA Served in Egypt and France Returned to Australia 27 May 1919 per 'Kildonian Castle' State Records of SA GRG 26/5/4/417 |
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SYMES, Frederick Robert George
Service No: 1779
Private 27th Battalion Born Robert Frederick George SYME 26 July 1898 at Adelaide, SA Son of Robert SYME and Alice nee SMALE Of Yongala, SA Enlisted: 12 May 1915 Age: 18 years Occupation prior to enlisting: Labourer Served in Gallipoli, Egypt, France & Belgium Wounded in Action: 20 September 1917 Died from Wounds: 22 September 1917 Buried: Lijssenthoek Military Cemetery Plot 24, Row G, Grave 3A State Records of SA GRG 26/5/4/1426 Chronicle Newspaper |
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SYMES, Harold Evered
Service No: 2123
Private 48th Battalion, 32nd Battalion Born: 13 May 1887 in Adelaide, South Australia Son of Thomas Evered & Mary SYMES nee McPHERSON NOK: SISTER: Mrs. Mabel BLITZ Of Maytura Rd, Glenelg, SA Occupation prior to enlisting: Labourer Enlisted: 12 October 1915 Embarkation: 7 February 1916 Age; 28 years Served in Egypt, England & France Suffered from Trench Feet Wounded in Action Died of Wounds: 20 November 1917 Buried: Bailleul Communal Cemetery Extension (Nord), France Plot 3, Row E, Grave 57 Chronicle Newspaper |
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SYMES, Thomas John
Service no 1352
Trooper 3rd Light Horse Regiment Born 19 April 1894 at Jamestown, SA Son of William Andrew SYMES and Martha Jane nee BURFORD Of Unley Park, SA Occupation prior to enlistment Driver Enlisted 20 May 1915 Died of wounds 01 June 1916 at Romani, Egypt Aged 22 years Buried Kantara War Memorial Cemetery The Chronicle Saturday 01 July 1916 page 42 |
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SYMON, Carill Hector Nicholson
2nd Lieutenant
South Lancashire Regiment Born: 22 September 1893 at Fitzroy, Prospect, South Australia Son of Josiah Henry & Mary Eleanor SYMON nee COWLE Observer Newspaper |
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SYMON, Charles James Ballarat
Coldstream Guards
Born: 1 January 1886 aboard Ballarat Son of Josiah Henry & Mary Eleanor SYMON nee COWLE Of Upper Sturt, South Australia Awarded Military Cross Returned to Australia |
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SYMON, Oliver Jose Lewers
Sub Lieutenant
Royal Navy Born: 25 May 1895 at Fitzroy, Prospect, South Australia Son of Josiah Henry & Mary Eleanor SYMON nee COWLE Served on H.M.S. Penn, which the Germans lyingly claimed to have sunk when she was picking up the survivors of the light cruiser Nottingham after the attempt of the German Fleet to come out on August 19. Died: 1979 Observer Newspaper |
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SYMON, Oscar Sturt
Lieutenant
27th Battalion, 1st Australian Cyclist Battalion Born 28 March 1891 at Upper Sturt, South Australia Son of Josiah Henry & Mary Eleanor SYMON nee COWLE Of Upper Sturt, South Australia Occupation prior to enlisting: Farmer Enlisted: 30 June 1915 Embarkation: 7 February 1916 from Adelaide per ‘Miltiades’ Age: 24 years Served in Egypt & France Returned to Australia: 6 March 1919 per ‘Ceramic’ Appointment Terminated: 4 May 1919 Died: 31 December 1950 Observer Newspaper |
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SYMONDS, Andrew Thomas
Service no 1741
Driver 70th Battalion, 48th Battalion Born 22 December 1892 at Yankalilla, SA Son of Thomas SYMONDS and Amelia nee MILLS Of Jamestown, SA Occupation prior to enlistment Farmer Enlisted 06 March 1916 Embarked 11 April 1916 Served in France Wounded in Action 16 February 1917 Returned to Australia 15 July 1919 per ‘Beltana’ Discharged 29 August 1919 Died 1977 Buried Victor Harbor Cemetery State Records of SA GRG 26/5/4/2022 |
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SYMONDS, Claude James Garfield
Service No: 6905
Driver 15th Field Ambulance Born: Chain of Ponds, South Australia on 14 April 1894 Son of John & Amelia SYMONDS nee CAUST Of Chain of Ponds, SA Occupation prior to enlisting: Farmer Enlisted: 23 June 1915 Embarkation: 10 November 1915 Served in Egypt & France Wounded in Action: 21 September 1917 Returned to Australia: 29 June 1919 per ‘Pt, Napier’ Discharged: 11 August 1919 Died: 1988 Buried: Chain of Ponds Bible Christian Cemetery State Records of SA GRG 26/5/4/1660 |
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SYMONDS, Frank Henry
Service no 768
Lance Corporal 3rd Light Horse Regiment Born 17 August 1889 at Yankalilla, SA Son of Thomas SYMONDS and Amelia nee MILLS Of Jamestown, SA Occupation prior to enlistment Farmer Enlisted 01 December 1914 Embarked 29 January 1915 Served in Gallipoli, Egypt Disease Typhoid Invalided to Australia for a 3 months change 21 January 1915 Returned to Duty 30 March 1916 Served in Egypt & Palestine Wounded in action at El-Arish on 9 January 1917 Returned to Australia 26 June 1919 per ‘Orari’ Discharged 26 August 1919 Died 1934 State Records of SA GRG 26/5/4/2012 |
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SYMONDS, Harry Francis Clifford
Service No: 13451
Private 43rd Battalion, 11th Field Ambulance Born Chain of Ponds, South Australia on 18 December 1895 Son of John & Amelia SYMONDS nee CAUST Of Chain of Ponds, SA Occupation prior to enlisting Teacher Enlisted 1 February 1916 Embarkation 9 June 1916 Served in France Wounded in Action 7 November 1917 Illness Returned to Australia 18 November 1918 per ‘Arawa’ Discharged 12 February 1919 Medically unfit Died 1921 aged 25 years Buried Chain of Ponds Bible Christian Cemetery State Records of SA GRG 26/5/4/1658 |
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SYMONDS, Philip Warburton (right)
Service no 1995
Private 48th Battalion Born Ballarat, Vic. Son of Mary SYMONDS Of Merghiny, SA Occupation prior to enlistment Labourer Enlisted 01 March 1916 at Adelaide, SA Served in France Prisoner of War in Germany 11 April 1917 Returned to Australia 29 January 1919 per 'Karoola' www.awm.gov.au P03236.020 |
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SYMONDS, Richard Roy (right)
Service No: 570
Private 43rd Battalion Born: Ballarat, Victoria Mother: Mary SYMONDS Of Merghiny P.O., South Australia Occupation prior to enlisting: Farm Labourer Enlisted: 14 February 1916 Embarkation: 9 June 1916 Age: 18 years Served in France & Belgium Reported wounded & missing in Action on 31 July 1917 Later reported Killed in Action: 31 July 1917 Ypres (Menin Gate) Memorial, Belgium State Records of SA GRG 26/5/4/16591070 Chronicle Newspaper |
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SYMONDS, Wybert Milton Caust
Service No: 62147
T/Corporal 43rd Battalion, 12th DMS Born Chain of Ponds, South Australia on 7 November 1897 Son of John & Amelia SYMONDS nee CAUST Of Chain of Ponds, SA Occupation prior to enlisting Teacher Enlisted 1 May 1918 Embarkation 6 August 1918 Served in England & France Returned to Australia 23 October 1919 per ‘Plassy’ Discharged 7 November 1919 Died 1984 State Records of SA GRG 26/5/4/1659 |
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SYMONS, Eric Lindsay
Captain
Australian Army Medical Corps Born 16 June 1893 at Port Augusta, SA Son of William SYMONS and Alice Anderson nee WESTWOOD Of Port Augusta, SA Occupation prior to enlistment Medical Practitioner Enlisted 07 August 1917 Served in France Returned to Australia 22 July 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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SYMONS, Fenley Mayo Sebar
Stoker
RAN HMS Psyche Born 29 April 1895 at Moonta, South Australia. Son of James Magor SYMONS & Sarah Threader nee HYDE At the recommendation of the Australian government, the ship was commissioned into the RAN in 1915, and assigned to patrol the coast of Burma, in response to the threat of a German-instigated uprising. Psyche operated in the Bay of Bengal and around Sumatra until 1916, when she was docked at Hong Kong for refit. During this, personnel from the ship were used to commission and man the river gunboat HMS Moorhen. After the refit's conclusion, Psyche patrolled in Chinese waters, before returning to the Bay of Bengal.Psyche returned to Sydney and was paid off in October 1917, but recommissioned a month later for patrols in Australia's norther waters. She was decommissioned for the final time in early 1918. www.spirits-of-gallipoli.com |
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SYMONS, James Morris
Service No: 57164
Private 9th Light Horse Born: 14 April 1898 at Morgan, South Australia Son of Charles James & Maude Martha SYMONS nee VIGAR NOK: BROTHER: Keith George SYMONS Of Morgan, South Australia Occupation prior to enlisting: Storekeeper Enlisted: 21 December 1917 Embarkation: 10 June 1918 Age: 19 years Served in Egypt Returned to Australia: 10 August 1919 per ‘Oxfordshire’ Discharged: 26 August 1919 Died: 1946 Buried: Crystal Brook Cemetery, South Australia All Australia Memorial SA Edition Section O Courtesy of Michael Bates |
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SYMONS, John Percy Harrold
Service No: 98 & 3500
Driver 3rd Motor Transport Company Born: 12 January 1888 at Burnside, South Australia Son of John & Matilda Jane SYMONS nee PENDLE Of Morgan, South Australia Occupation prior to enlisting: Motor Mechanic Enlisted: 26 July 1915 Embarkation: 27 November 1915 Age: 28 years Served in Egypt, Gallipoli, France & Belgium Suffered from Nile Fever Wounded in Action on 2 occasions Returned to Australia: 26 June 1919 per ‘Zealandia’ Discharged: 18 August 1919 All Australia Memorial SA Edition Section O Courtesy of Michael Bates |
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SYMONS, Lavinville Kemball Cropley
Service No. 22180
Gunner 7th Field Artillery Brigade Born 19 December 1885 at Moonta, South Australia. Son of James Magor SYMONS & Sarah Threader nee HYDE Of 9 Hackney Road, St. Peters, SA Occupation prior to enlistment Tailor Enlisted 06 September 1915 at Adelaide, SA Served in France Returned to Australia 14 August 1919 per 'Karmala' www.spirits-of-gallipoli.com |
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SYMONS, Parker Whitley Tucknott
Service no 13488
2nd Lieut Australian Flying Corps. Born 04 August, 1893 at Moonta, South Australia. Son of James Magor SYMONS & Sarah Threader nee HYDE Of 9 Hackney Road, St. Peters, SA Occupation prior to enlistment, Farmer Enlisted 30 September 1916 at Served in France Killed in Action 05 November 1918 in France Aged 25 years Buried Cement House Cemetery, Langemark, Belgium www.spirits-of-gallipoli.com |
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SYMONS, Reginald James Magor
Stoker
RAN Born 03 April 1882 at Maitland, South Australia. Son of James Magor SYMONS & Sarah Threader nee HYDE www.spirits-of-gallipoli.com |
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SYMONS, William Henry
Service No: 6895
Private 27th Battalion Born: 13 July 1895 at Morgan, South Australia Son of John & Matilda Jane SYMONS nee PENDLE Of Morgan, South Australia Occupation prior to enlisting: Postal Assistant/ Telegraph Operator Enlisted: 18 September 1917 Embarkation: October 1917 Age: 21 years Served in France & Belgium Wounded in Action Invalided to England Illness Died of Tuberculosis: 2 February 1920 Buried: Fovant (St George) Church Yard, UK All Australia Memorial SA Edition Section O Courtesy of Michael Bates |
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SYMS, William George
Service No: 938
Private 10th Battalion, 27th Battalion Born: 17 April 1896 at Port Pirie, South Australia Son of James & Clara Ann Bertha SYMS nee JOHNS Of Clements Gap, South Australia Occupation prior to enlisting: Farmer Enlisted: 15 February 1915 Embarkation: 31 May 1915 Age: 21 years Served in Gallipoli, Egypt, Belgium & France Wounded in Action: 4 June 1918 Died of Wounds: 5 June 1918 Buried: Vignacourt British Cemetery, France Plot 3, Row D, Grave 4 Chronicle Newspaper |
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SYVRET, Arthur John
Service No. 605
Lance Corporal 1st Pioneer Battalion Born on February 6, 1890 at Exeter, South Australia Son of Ann Louisa (nee Scott) and John Syvret Occupation prior to enlistment – Fitter and Turner Enlisted on September 5, 1914 at Morphettville, South Australia Served in Egypt, Gallipoli and France He was wounded at Gapps Trench, Delville Wood, Flers, France and died of his wounds at 9:30 a.m. on December 25, 1916 at 1 Canadian General Hospital, France aged 25. Buried at Etaples Military Cemetery, France – Plot XX, Row K, Grave 8A. All Australia Memorial SA Edition Section E |
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