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(1) The tablet which is made of marble brought from Australia was unveiled by Major General Sir H.B. Walker, KCB, KCMG - who commanded the 1st Australian Division
and was dedicated by the Rev. Shepley S. Smith, Rector on October 9th 1921.
(2)To the Glory of God in Memory of 73 Officers
of the Australian Imperial Force who having been
resident in Auxillary Hospitals in the Parish
Gave their lives in the cause of Freedom & Justice
1914-1919
and was dedicated by the Rev. Shepley S. Smith, Rector on October 9th 1921.
(2)To the Glory of God in Memory of 73 Officers
of the Australian Imperial Force who having been
resident in Auxillary Hospitals in the Parish
Gave their lives in the cause of Freedom & Justice
1914-1919
Major Benjamin Douglas JACK
Born: 5-12-1893 Occupation prior to Enlistment: Student (Massage Course) 54th Battalion Australian Infantry Departed Australia 21-10-1914 Killed in Action 9-4-1918 aged 24years Son of Benjamin James and Sarah Ann Jack, of McGregor Avenue, Black Rock, Victoria, Resting: Gentelles Communal Cemetery, Gentelles, Amiens, Picardie, France Honoured Australian War Memorial Panel 159 |
Lieutenant Norman Leslie JACKSON
Born: Stawell, Victoria Enlisted: 21-7-1915, Melbourne, Victoria Occupation prior to Enlistment: Accountant 29th Battalion Australian Infantry Killed in Action 23-7-1918, France aged 27years Son of Henry and Ellen Jackson. Resting: Mericourt-L'Abbe Communal Cemetery Extension, Mericourt-L'Abbe, Picardie, France Honoured Australian War Memorial Panel 115 |
Lieutenant James Hugh O'Neill KEARNEY
Born: 26-9-1894, Eulo, Queensland Enlisted: 13-3-1915, Cairns, Queensland Occupation prior to Enlistment: Bank Clerk 25th Battalion Australian Infantry Departed Brisbane, Australia 18-9-1915 Killed in Action 5-6-1918, France aged 24years Son of James Anderson & Winifred Mary Kearney, of Mareeba North, Queensland. Resting: Bonnay Communal Cemetery Extension, Picardie, France Honoured Australian War Memorial Panel 105 |
The Northern Herald (Cairns, Qld.) 20-6-1918
The sad news has come to hand of the death (killed in action) of Lieutenant Jim Kearney, eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. Kearney, old and well-esteemed residents of this town. The sympathy of the whole town goes out to them in their loss. The Kearney family has identified itself with the
growth and prosperity of Mareeba. The three boys and two girls received their education at the local State School, the youngest still attending
school here. On leaving school Jim entered the local Bank of Queensland, and quickly rose, here and elsewhere, for good behaviour and attention to duty. Last year he was invalided back to Australia but he did not remain home long. Within a few months the call of his comrades was too in-sistent and he re-enlisted. He has nobly given his young life in this great struggle in defence of his country, his own people and us, the stay-
at-homes. His younger brother Donald, scholar, pupil teacher, and classified teacher of the Mareeba State School previous to entering the
Atherton Bank of Australia, is fighting over a year now in France. The School flag flew half mast to-day for its "old boys."
The sad news has come to hand of the death (killed in action) of Lieutenant Jim Kearney, eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. Kearney, old and well-esteemed residents of this town. The sympathy of the whole town goes out to them in their loss. The Kearney family has identified itself with the
growth and prosperity of Mareeba. The three boys and two girls received their education at the local State School, the youngest still attending
school here. On leaving school Jim entered the local Bank of Queensland, and quickly rose, here and elsewhere, for good behaviour and attention to duty. Last year he was invalided back to Australia but he did not remain home long. Within a few months the call of his comrades was too in-sistent and he re-enlisted. He has nobly given his young life in this great struggle in defence of his country, his own people and us, the stay-
at-homes. His younger brother Donald, scholar, pupil teacher, and classified teacher of the Mareeba State School previous to entering the
Atherton Bank of Australia, is fighting over a year now in France. The School flag flew half mast to-day for its "old boys."
Lieutenant Thomas Henry KENNEDY M.C.
Born: Kyneton, Victoria Enlisted: 17-12-1915, Bendigo, Victoria Occupation prior to Enlistment: Farmer 38th Battalion Australian Infantry Departed Melbourne, Australia 20-6-1916 Killed in Action 15-4-1918, France aged 34years Son of Hugh and Jane Kennedy, of Hodgkinson St., Bendigo, Victoria, Australia Resting: Ribemont Communal Cemetery Extension, Ribemont, Picardie, France Honoured Australian War Memorial Panel 130 |
Lieutenant Malcolm McLeod KESHAN
Born: Redfern Sydney, N.S.W. Enlisted: 18-9-1915, Holdsworthy, N.S.W. 3rd Battalion Australian Infantry Departed Sydney, Australia 22-8-1916 Killed in Action 23-8-1918, France aged 25years Son of Daniel J. and Margaret A. C. Keshan. Resting: Heath Cemetery, Harbonnieres, Picardie, France Honoured Australian War Memorial Panel 37 |
Sunday Times (N.S.W.) 8-9-1918
Mrs. M. Keshan, of Dunfermline, Bell street, Watson's Bay, has been notified that her youngest son, Lieut Malcolm McLeod Keshan, was killed: in action on August 23.
The Sydney Morning Herald (N.S.W.) 19-10-1918
KESHAN.-Killed in action, In France, August 23, 1918, Lieut. Malcolm M'L. Keshan. D Co., 3rd Batt, youngest son of the late D, J. Keshan, of Redfern, and Mrs. M. Keshan, of Watson's Bay; also his friend, George Matich, died of wounds. June 21, 1918.
Their duty nobly done.
Mrs. M. Keshan, of Dunfermline, Bell street, Watson's Bay, has been notified that her youngest son, Lieut Malcolm McLeod Keshan, was killed: in action on August 23.
The Sydney Morning Herald (N.S.W.) 19-10-1918
KESHAN.-Killed in action, In France, August 23, 1918, Lieut. Malcolm M'L. Keshan. D Co., 3rd Batt, youngest son of the late D, J. Keshan, of Redfern, and Mrs. M. Keshan, of Watson's Bay; also his friend, George Matich, died of wounds. June 21, 1918.
Their duty nobly done.
Captain Horace Chamberlain KING M.C.
Born: 1896, Guildford, Western Australia Enlisted: 8-3-1915, Perth, Western Australia Occupation prior to Enlistment: Salesman 28th Battalion Australian Infantry Departed Australia 11-6-1915 Died of Wounds 7-4-1918, France aged 22years Son of Thomas O'Glasby King & Charlotte King, Claremont, Western Australia. Resting: Doullens Communal Cemetery Extension No 1, Doullens, Picardie, France Honoured Australian War Memorial Panel 113 |
Lieutenant Lionel William LANE
Born: 15 November 1892, Armidale, New South Wales
Enlisted: 16-12-1915
Occupation prior to Enlistment: Business Manager
53rd Battalion Australian Infantry
Killed in Action 21-11-1917 aged 24years
Son of H. W. and K. E. Lane, of Armidale, New South Wales.
Resting: Torreken Farm Cemetery No 1, Wytschaete, Flanders, Belgium
Honoured Australian War Memorial Panel 157
Born: 15 November 1892, Armidale, New South Wales
Enlisted: 16-12-1915
Occupation prior to Enlistment: Business Manager
53rd Battalion Australian Infantry
Killed in Action 21-11-1917 aged 24years
Son of H. W. and K. E. Lane, of Armidale, New South Wales.
Resting: Torreken Farm Cemetery No 1, Wytschaete, Flanders, Belgium
Honoured Australian War Memorial Panel 157
The Daily Telegraph (Sydney, N.S.W.) 19-12-1917
LANE —Killed in action, in France, November 20th, 1917, Lieut. Lionel W. Lane, 53rd Battalion, son of H.W. and K.E. Lane, of Armidale, and 1 Ocean St., Bondi.
Daily Observer (Tamworth, N.S.W.) 5-12-1917
Great regret was expressed through out the city on Saturday night when news was received by cable of the death in France of Lieut Lionel William Lane. The young soldier, who was amongst the first to go into training, sailed with the 53rd reinforcements, and has been in France some time fighting for his home and freedom The deceased, who was about 23 years of age, was the second son of Mr. H.W. Lane, M. L. A . and many were the expressions of sympathy throughout the city, this being the second son of Mr and Mrs Lane who has offered all that is true and noble in this great conflict.
LANE —Killed in action, in France, November 20th, 1917, Lieut. Lionel W. Lane, 53rd Battalion, son of H.W. and K.E. Lane, of Armidale, and 1 Ocean St., Bondi.
Daily Observer (Tamworth, N.S.W.) 5-12-1917
Great regret was expressed through out the city on Saturday night when news was received by cable of the death in France of Lieut Lionel William Lane. The young soldier, who was amongst the first to go into training, sailed with the 53rd reinforcements, and has been in France some time fighting for his home and freedom The deceased, who was about 23 years of age, was the second son of Mr. H.W. Lane, M. L. A . and many were the expressions of sympathy throughout the city, this being the second son of Mr and Mrs Lane who has offered all that is true and noble in this great conflict.
The Armidale Chronicle (N.S.W.) 5-12-1917
DEATH OF LT. L. W. LANE.--
Genuine and universal expressions of regret were aroused on Saturday night when the announcement of the death of Lt. Lionel Lane (second son of Mr. H. W. Lane, M.L.A.), came to hand. The young soldier went into training early in the war, joined the officers' school and gained his commission. He sailed with the 53rd Reinforcements, and had seen considerable fighting on the western front in France. He was 23 years of age. It will be remembered that Mr. Lane lost his eldest son, Captain Cyril Lane, just before Lieut. Lane was accepted for service. Mr. and Mrs. Lane's many friends throughout this district unite in offering them sincere sympathy in their lamentable bereavement.
DEATH OF LT. L. W. LANE.--
Genuine and universal expressions of regret were aroused on Saturday night when the announcement of the death of Lt. Lionel Lane (second son of Mr. H. W. Lane, M.L.A.), came to hand. The young soldier went into training early in the war, joined the officers' school and gained his commission. He sailed with the 53rd Reinforcements, and had seen considerable fighting on the western front in France. He was 23 years of age. It will be remembered that Mr. Lane lost his eldest son, Captain Cyril Lane, just before Lieut. Lane was accepted for service. Mr. and Mrs. Lane's many friends throughout this district unite in offering them sincere sympathy in their lamentable bereavement.
Captain Louis Leon LE NAY
Mentioned in Despatches Born: Bowral, New South Wales Enlisted: 7-1-1915, Perth, Western Australia Occupation prior to Enlistment: Farrier & Machinery expert 11th Battalion Australian Infantry Killed in Action 10-8-1918, France aged 27years Son of Louis Francois &Esther Le Nay Husband of Kathleen Le Nay, The Grange, Marmion St., Cottesloe, Western Australia Resting: Heath Cemetery, Harbonnieres, Picardie, France Honoured Australian War Memorial Panel 63 |
The West Australian (Perth, W.A.) 26-8-1918
LE NAY.—On August 10, killed in action, somewhere in France, Captain Louis Leon Le Nay, eldest son of L. and E. Le Nay, of Meckering (late of Cottesloe), brother of Raymond (on active service), and Marie, brother-in-law of E. and P. Stephans.
His duty nobly done.
LE NAY.—On August 10, killed in action, somewhere in France, Captain Louis Leon Le Nay, eldest son of L. and E. Le Nay, of Meckering (late of Cottesloe), brother of Raymond (on active service), and Marie, brother-in-law of E. and P. Stephans.
His duty nobly done.
Western Mail (Perth, West Aust.) 30-8-1918
LE NAY (by cable).—On August 15, Surrey, England, to Kathleen, widow of the late Captain L. L. Le Nay, A.I.F.—a son.
LE NAY (by cable).—On August 15, Surrey, England, to Kathleen, widow of the late Captain L. L. Le Nay, A.I.F.—a son.
Lieutenant Arthur Melville LILBURNE M.C.
Born: Ballarat, Victoria Enlisted: 18-2-1916, Melbourne, Victoria Occupation prior to Enlistment: Lecturer ( Training College, Carlton) 6th Brigade Australian Field Artillery Departed Melbourne, Australia 2-10-1916 Died of Illness 11-7-1918, United Kingdom aged 31years Son of Arthur Edward and Clara Jepson Morris Lilburne, of Melbourne. Resting: Brookwood Military Cemetery, Pirbright, Surrey, England, United Kingdom Honoured Australian War Memorial Panel 14 |
Captain Norman Beresford LOVETT M.C.
Awarded Croix de Guerre Born: Wongarbon, New South Wales Enlisted: 23-8-1914, Roseberry Park, New South Wales Occupation prior to Enlistment: Public School Teacher 54th Battalion Australian Infantry Departed Sydney, New South Wales 20-10-1914 Killed in Action 9-4-1918, France Son of Frederick Samuel and Emma Lovett. of Public School, Maryvale, N.S.W. Resting: Aubigny British Cemetery, Aubigny, Picardie, France Honoured Australian War Memorial Panel 159 |
The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate (N.S.W.) 23-4-1918
CAPTAIN NORMAN. B. LOVETT. M.C. AND CROIX DE GUERRE.
Profound indeed the regret expressed on every band when the news came through on Saturday night that Captain Norman Beresford Lovett. M.C. (with bar)and Croix de Guerre (French Cross of War), son of Mr. and Mrs F.S. Lovett, of Maryvale, had fallen in action in France in the present line offensive. Sympathetic references were heard on every hand, and the deep grief of the afflicted parents was condoled with.
The Late Captain Lovett was born at Wongarbon, and was in his 27th year. His, early education was acquired at his father's school at Wongarbon, and later he attended the school in Dubbo under the care of Messrs. E. Campling and A. McLachlan. He was first appointed to the Department of Education as assistant teacher at Gilgandra, and then to Bearbong. When the call to arms was sounded he promptly responded, leaving Australia on his 23rd birthday on the 19th October, 1914, within a couple of months of the commencement of hostilities. He obtained his training in Egypt, and left for Gallipoli, where he saw active service, and was wounded. After a spell in hospital for about four months he returned to duty, and remained until the evacuation of the Peninsula. He left for France as second lieutenant, arriving there on June 2nd. On 14th July, 1916, he was
selected as the Australian representative at the Grand Review in Paris, when representatives of all the Allied troops paraded before President Poincaire. He, with the representatives of Canada, South Africa and New Zealand, stood behind the President and took the salute. A few days later he returned to his battalion, to find that it was preparing to go into action. He joined it, and fought all night after being wounded. He refused to go to the rear, and fought on till daylight. At this period an enemy counter-attack was made, when young Lovett immediately gathered a few men about the camp, and repulsed the enemy. For this he received the Military Cross. A few weeks later he received "a bar to the M.C. "for conspicuous bravery;" and it is only a few days ago that the "Liberal" was pleased to announce that he had received the French Croix de Guerre (Cross of War). For some time the gallant fellow was adjutant of camp some miles behind the lines, when a shortage of officers induced him
to try the firing line again, with the last sad result. Front accounts which have reached us from the front Captain Lovett was adored by his men for the kindly consideration he ever showed them. He was brave and daring, and had "hopped over" eight times in bayonet charges on the enemy. He was wounded four times. His bereaved parents have letters from General Birdwood, complimenting him for his bravery, coolness and courage. In three, and a half years of active service the young officer had only about 11 days' furlough. This was due to the extreme shortage of reinforcements for the Australian Divisions. Another brother, Clif., of Captain Lovett is fighting in France, and a younger brother, Eric, went into camp on Monday. The "Liberal," in common with the whole community, expresses its deepest regret at the death of this gallant young Australian officer, who seemed destined to achieve big things. And he would have done so had it not been for one defect in our system of securing recruits. It was the shortage of officers which induced him to leave a position of comparative safety behind the lines to re-enter the firing line, where he had been continuously fighting with only a break of 11 days' furlough for 3½ years. That extended spell of duty was due to lack of reinforcements. To that ominous fact may be ascribed the circumstances leading up to Captain Lovett's death, and doubtless scores of other brave men are sacrificing their lives in the same way and for the same reasons. However, he was a brave man who saw his duty, and did it, bravely and unselfishly. To his sorrowing parents and relatives, the poignancy of whose grief will be assuaged by the knowledge that he died doing his duty to his flag and his country, we extend our condolences; His family are glorified in the son. He holds a richer heritage than ours
Who gave for honor of his country 's best
The bright ambitions of his wise, young breast,
The hot adventures of the marching hours.
Life ran with laughter 'mid the morning flowers,
Calling him onward, like a favored guest,
He turned from these upon a friend's behest
To yield Humanity his youthful powers.
CAPTAIN NORMAN. B. LOVETT. M.C. AND CROIX DE GUERRE.
Profound indeed the regret expressed on every band when the news came through on Saturday night that Captain Norman Beresford Lovett. M.C. (with bar)and Croix de Guerre (French Cross of War), son of Mr. and Mrs F.S. Lovett, of Maryvale, had fallen in action in France in the present line offensive. Sympathetic references were heard on every hand, and the deep grief of the afflicted parents was condoled with.
The Late Captain Lovett was born at Wongarbon, and was in his 27th year. His, early education was acquired at his father's school at Wongarbon, and later he attended the school in Dubbo under the care of Messrs. E. Campling and A. McLachlan. He was first appointed to the Department of Education as assistant teacher at Gilgandra, and then to Bearbong. When the call to arms was sounded he promptly responded, leaving Australia on his 23rd birthday on the 19th October, 1914, within a couple of months of the commencement of hostilities. He obtained his training in Egypt, and left for Gallipoli, where he saw active service, and was wounded. After a spell in hospital for about four months he returned to duty, and remained until the evacuation of the Peninsula. He left for France as second lieutenant, arriving there on June 2nd. On 14th July, 1916, he was
selected as the Australian representative at the Grand Review in Paris, when representatives of all the Allied troops paraded before President Poincaire. He, with the representatives of Canada, South Africa and New Zealand, stood behind the President and took the salute. A few days later he returned to his battalion, to find that it was preparing to go into action. He joined it, and fought all night after being wounded. He refused to go to the rear, and fought on till daylight. At this period an enemy counter-attack was made, when young Lovett immediately gathered a few men about the camp, and repulsed the enemy. For this he received the Military Cross. A few weeks later he received "a bar to the M.C. "for conspicuous bravery;" and it is only a few days ago that the "Liberal" was pleased to announce that he had received the French Croix de Guerre (Cross of War). For some time the gallant fellow was adjutant of camp some miles behind the lines, when a shortage of officers induced him
to try the firing line again, with the last sad result. Front accounts which have reached us from the front Captain Lovett was adored by his men for the kindly consideration he ever showed them. He was brave and daring, and had "hopped over" eight times in bayonet charges on the enemy. He was wounded four times. His bereaved parents have letters from General Birdwood, complimenting him for his bravery, coolness and courage. In three, and a half years of active service the young officer had only about 11 days' furlough. This was due to the extreme shortage of reinforcements for the Australian Divisions. Another brother, Clif., of Captain Lovett is fighting in France, and a younger brother, Eric, went into camp on Monday. The "Liberal," in common with the whole community, expresses its deepest regret at the death of this gallant young Australian officer, who seemed destined to achieve big things. And he would have done so had it not been for one defect in our system of securing recruits. It was the shortage of officers which induced him to leave a position of comparative safety behind the lines to re-enter the firing line, where he had been continuously fighting with only a break of 11 days' furlough for 3½ years. That extended spell of duty was due to lack of reinforcements. To that ominous fact may be ascribed the circumstances leading up to Captain Lovett's death, and doubtless scores of other brave men are sacrificing their lives in the same way and for the same reasons. However, he was a brave man who saw his duty, and did it, bravely and unselfishly. To his sorrowing parents and relatives, the poignancy of whose grief will be assuaged by the knowledge that he died doing his duty to his flag and his country, we extend our condolences; His family are glorified in the son. He holds a richer heritage than ours
Who gave for honor of his country 's best
The bright ambitions of his wise, young breast,
The hot adventures of the marching hours.
Life ran with laughter 'mid the morning flowers,
Calling him onward, like a favored guest,
He turned from these upon a friend's behest
To yield Humanity his youthful powers.
Lieutenant John Maher LYONS M.C. M.M. M.S.M.
Born: Emmaville, New South Wales Enlisted: 1-2-1915, Liverpool, New South Wales Occupation prior to Enlistment: Tram Conductor 17th Battalion Australian Infantry Departed Australia 12-5-1915 Died 9-10-1917, Belgium Son of Patrick Lyons and Cecilia Connolly (his wife) Husband of Evelyn M. Lyons, of "Bromley," Arthur St., Randwick, New South Wales. Honoured: Menin Gate Memorial, Ypres, Flanders, Belgium Honoured Australian War Memorial Panel 83 |
Lieutenant John William MAUNSELL
Born: 4-12-1889 County Wicklow, Ireland Enlisted: 13-3-1915, Melbourne, Victoria Occupation prior to Enlistment: Government Servant 5th Battalion Australian Infantry Departed Melbourne, Australia 3-7-1916 Died 9-8-1918 aged 29years Son of Colonel A. J. Maunsell and Augusta Maunsell Husband of Mildred Maunsell, of Kooringa, South Australia. Resting: Heath Cemetery, Harbonnieres, Picardie, France Honoured Australian War Memorial Panel 44 |
Observer (Adelaide, S.A.) 31-8-1918
MAUNSELL.-- Killed in action in France, on the 9th August, 1918, after three and half years' service, Lieut. John William Maunsell, 5th Batt., A.I.F., dearly loved husband of Mildred Maunsell, Kooringa, and only son of Colonel A. J. Maunsell, 4th Royal Warwickshire Regiment, England.
Observer (Adelaide, S.A.) 7-9-1918
LATE LIEUT. J. W. MAUNSELL,
Mrs. J. W. Maunsell, of Kooringa, was notified on Thursday last that her husband, Lieut. J. W. Maunsell, has been killed in action In France. He
enlisted with the 5th Battalion, New South Wales, and was on active service for three and a half years. He had only recently returned to the Front
after having been in England recovering from wounds received in a previous engagement. He was the only son of Col. Maunsell, of the 4th
Royal Warwickshire Regiment, England.
MAUNSELL.-- Killed in action in France, on the 9th August, 1918, after three and half years' service, Lieut. John William Maunsell, 5th Batt., A.I.F., dearly loved husband of Mildred Maunsell, Kooringa, and only son of Colonel A. J. Maunsell, 4th Royal Warwickshire Regiment, England.
Observer (Adelaide, S.A.) 7-9-1918
LATE LIEUT. J. W. MAUNSELL,
Mrs. J. W. Maunsell, of Kooringa, was notified on Thursday last that her husband, Lieut. J. W. Maunsell, has been killed in action In France. He
enlisted with the 5th Battalion, New South Wales, and was on active service for three and a half years. He had only recently returned to the Front
after having been in England recovering from wounds received in a previous engagement. He was the only son of Col. Maunsell, of the 4th
Royal Warwickshire Regiment, England.
Major James Beverley METCALFE D.S.O M.C
Mentioned in Despatches Born: Norfolk Island, N.S.W. Enlisted: 10-11-1915, Wellington, N.S.W. 10th Field Ambulance, Australian Army Medical Corps Occupation prior to Enlistment: Medical Practitioner Departed Sydney, Australia 8-3-1916 Died of Wounds 25-4-1918 aged 30years Son of Peter Herbert and Janet Ann Metcalfe, of 43, Pine St., Randwick, Sydney. Resting: Vignacourt British Cemetery, Vignacourt, Picardie, France Honoured Australian War Memorial Panel 183 |
Wellington Times (N.S.W.) 6-5-1918
DEATH OF DR. J. B. METCALFE.
There was a widespread feeling of regret on Saturday, when word came through from Miss Kate Metcalfe, from Gunnedah, that her brother, Dr. James Beverley Metcalfe, had died of wounds. Doctor J. B. Metcalfe, was the son of the late Dr. Metcalfe, of Norfolk Island, where his aged mother still resides. He suceeded to the practice formerly carried on by Dr. A. M. Rygate, in Warne Street, but he heeded the call for medical men in November, 1915, and sailed away to do his duty in the following January. About six months ago, when the sad news came through that his brother had died, after the amputation of one of his legs, it was accompanied by the equally unwelcome intelligence that the subject of these
remarks had also been wounded, and that the two were in the same hospital. Some time before these sad occurrences an intimation had been received that Dr. J. B. Metcalfe had been frequently mentioned in General Orders and Dispatches for gallant conduct under fire in attending to the wounded soldiers, and also that he had been awarded the Military Cross. As a futher instance of his devotion to duty it may be mentioned that when he became convalescent, he declined to go on the furlough he had so well earned, choosing to return to his work among the men at a
time when doctors were none too plentiful, owing to the barbarous attacks made by the enemy on hospital establishments. It is coujectured, therefore, that the fatal wound the doctor received was quite recently. He was only about 28 years of age, and had he been spared the probabilities are that he would have risen to a high position in the profession that claimed him among its members. Before coming to Wellington the, late Dr. J. B. Metcalfe practised for a time at Molong, and both there and here, he made many friends, who appreciated at his true worth, a good ,citizen and a true gentleman.
Wellington Times (N.S.W.) 18-11-1918
MAJOR METCALFE'S DEATH
General Birdwood has written to Mrs. Metcalfe, of Norfolk Island, in sympthetic terms regarding the death of her second son, Major James Beverley Metcalfe, M.C.: --
''It is with feelings of deep sorrow that I write to you regarding your brave boy, whose death in action is mourned by so many friends here, who
hold him in such high esteem and affection. "He was, as you know, with the 10th Field Ambulance, and during the operations in the vicinity of Albert on April 24 he was in charge of the advance dressing station at Bonnay. This village was subjected to a very heavy bombardment of high-explosive and gas shells by the enemy, under which your son, with practically no protection, attended to the wounded. "The dressing station had to be moved to a new site, but your boy remained in Bonnay with four men to dress and evaluate the odd cases which continued to come to the old post. Shortly afterwards two shells struck the dressing-room, wounding him severely. All possible treatment was afforded him, but it was realised that his case was hopeless, and he died in one of our casualty clearing stations at Vignacourt, where he was buried. . . . For this most gallant work, which I have described, I was glad to have the privilege of submitting a recommendation for the award of the D.S.O., which has since been approved. Alas! he was not to be spared to wear this high honor with that of the Military Cross (it will, of course, be sent you in due course), but I trust that it will be of some comfort to you to know that his gallant service has been recognised in this way, and that he was prepared to make the supreme sacrifice, doing his utmost for the noble cause of right and freedom, which we all hold so dear."
DEATH OF DR. J. B. METCALFE.
There was a widespread feeling of regret on Saturday, when word came through from Miss Kate Metcalfe, from Gunnedah, that her brother, Dr. James Beverley Metcalfe, had died of wounds. Doctor J. B. Metcalfe, was the son of the late Dr. Metcalfe, of Norfolk Island, where his aged mother still resides. He suceeded to the practice formerly carried on by Dr. A. M. Rygate, in Warne Street, but he heeded the call for medical men in November, 1915, and sailed away to do his duty in the following January. About six months ago, when the sad news came through that his brother had died, after the amputation of one of his legs, it was accompanied by the equally unwelcome intelligence that the subject of these
remarks had also been wounded, and that the two were in the same hospital. Some time before these sad occurrences an intimation had been received that Dr. J. B. Metcalfe had been frequently mentioned in General Orders and Dispatches for gallant conduct under fire in attending to the wounded soldiers, and also that he had been awarded the Military Cross. As a futher instance of his devotion to duty it may be mentioned that when he became convalescent, he declined to go on the furlough he had so well earned, choosing to return to his work among the men at a
time when doctors were none too plentiful, owing to the barbarous attacks made by the enemy on hospital establishments. It is coujectured, therefore, that the fatal wound the doctor received was quite recently. He was only about 28 years of age, and had he been spared the probabilities are that he would have risen to a high position in the profession that claimed him among its members. Before coming to Wellington the, late Dr. J. B. Metcalfe practised for a time at Molong, and both there and here, he made many friends, who appreciated at his true worth, a good ,citizen and a true gentleman.
Wellington Times (N.S.W.) 18-11-1918
MAJOR METCALFE'S DEATH
General Birdwood has written to Mrs. Metcalfe, of Norfolk Island, in sympthetic terms regarding the death of her second son, Major James Beverley Metcalfe, M.C.: --
''It is with feelings of deep sorrow that I write to you regarding your brave boy, whose death in action is mourned by so many friends here, who
hold him in such high esteem and affection. "He was, as you know, with the 10th Field Ambulance, and during the operations in the vicinity of Albert on April 24 he was in charge of the advance dressing station at Bonnay. This village was subjected to a very heavy bombardment of high-explosive and gas shells by the enemy, under which your son, with practically no protection, attended to the wounded. "The dressing station had to be moved to a new site, but your boy remained in Bonnay with four men to dress and evaluate the odd cases which continued to come to the old post. Shortly afterwards two shells struck the dressing-room, wounding him severely. All possible treatment was afforded him, but it was realised that his case was hopeless, and he died in one of our casualty clearing stations at Vignacourt, where he was buried. . . . For this most gallant work, which I have described, I was glad to have the privilege of submitting a recommendation for the award of the D.S.O., which has since been approved. Alas! he was not to be spared to wear this high honor with that of the Military Cross (it will, of course, be sent you in due course), but I trust that it will be of some comfort to you to know that his gallant service has been recognised in this way, and that he was prepared to make the supreme sacrifice, doing his utmost for the noble cause of right and freedom, which we all hold so dear."
Captain Thomas Francis MILES
Mentioned in Despatches
Born: 15-5-1884, New South Wales
5th Australian Division Trench Mortar Battery
Departed Adelaide, Australia 1-4-1915
Died of Illness 26-2-1917, France aged 32years
Son of Joseph and Margaret Miles, of 30, Adelaide St., Wochahra, N.S.W.
Resting: Puchevillers British Cemetery, Puchevillers, Picardie, France
Honoured Australian War Memorial Panel 20
Mentioned in Despatches
Born: 15-5-1884, New South Wales
5th Australian Division Trench Mortar Battery
Departed Adelaide, Australia 1-4-1915
Died of Illness 26-2-1917, France aged 32years
Son of Joseph and Margaret Miles, of 30, Adelaide St., Wochahra, N.S.W.
Resting: Puchevillers British Cemetery, Puchevillers, Picardie, France
Honoured Australian War Memorial Panel 20
Lieutenant Henry Ernest Clifford MINERDS
Born: 30-4-1897, Thebarton, South Australia Enlisted: 28-7-1915, Adelaide, South Australia Occupation prior to Enlistment: Chairmaker 50th Battalion Australian Infantry Killed in Action 18-10-1917, Belgium aged 26years Son of James Edwin Bell & Annie Elizabeth Minerds, of Albert St., Mitcham South Australia. Resting: White House Cemetery, St Jean-les-Ypres, Ypres, Flanders, Belgium Honoured Australian War Memorial Panel 151 |
The Advertiser (Adelaide, S.A.) 19-11-1917
Lieutenant HARRY E. MINERDS, who was killed in action in France on October 18, was the second son of Mr. and Mrs. J. Minerds, of Albert-
street, Mitcham. He enlisted on July 26, 1915, and left South Australia in October as a private. After some months in Egypt he proceeded to France. He took part in the battles at Pozieres, the Somme, Armentieres, and Ypres, There he dîstinguished himself as dispatch runner, being promoted to sergeant. He was sent from there to Oxford, where he gained his commission, and returned within a few months to the firing line, where he secured his second star, and eventually made the supreme sacrifice. He was 26½ years of age, and received his education, at the Mitcham model school. He afterwards learnt his trade as a cabinetmaker with Mr. Levasseur, of Hawthorn and prior to enlisting was employed by Messrs Wiley and Spencer. He was a member of tbe Druids' Lodge, the Mitcham Boys Club, and a prominent player in the local football team, and was actively associated with the Kent Town Homing Club, He was generous and manly, and left a host of admiring friends. He was a member of the Baptist Sunday school.
Lieutenant HARRY E. MINERDS, who was killed in action in France on October 18, was the second son of Mr. and Mrs. J. Minerds, of Albert-
street, Mitcham. He enlisted on July 26, 1915, and left South Australia in October as a private. After some months in Egypt he proceeded to France. He took part in the battles at Pozieres, the Somme, Armentieres, and Ypres, There he dîstinguished himself as dispatch runner, being promoted to sergeant. He was sent from there to Oxford, where he gained his commission, and returned within a few months to the firing line, where he secured his second star, and eventually made the supreme sacrifice. He was 26½ years of age, and received his education, at the Mitcham model school. He afterwards learnt his trade as a cabinetmaker with Mr. Levasseur, of Hawthorn and prior to enlisting was employed by Messrs Wiley and Spencer. He was a member of tbe Druids' Lodge, the Mitcham Boys Club, and a prominent player in the local football team, and was actively associated with the Kent Town Homing Club, He was generous and manly, and left a host of admiring friends. He was a member of the Baptist Sunday school.
Lieutenant Henry Loban MONTAGUE
Born: Dungog, New South Wales Enlisted: 29-8-1914 Randwick, New South Wales Occupation prior to Enlistment: Deputy Town Clerk, Kogarah 4th Battalion Australian Infantry Departed Sydney, Australia 18-10-1914 Killed in Action 15-4-1918, France aged 32years Son of Henry and Kate Montague, of Dungog, New South Wales. Honoured: Villers-Bretonneux Memorial, Villers-Bretonneux, Picardie, France Honoured Australian War Memorial Panel 41 |
The Sydney Morning Herald (N.S.W.) 10-5-1918
MONTAGUE.- Killed in action, France, April 15, 1918, Lieut. H Loban Montague, after 3½ years' active service, beloved friend of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas and family, Glen Ayr, Sans Souci; also Vic. (on active service).
MONTAGUE.- Killed in action, France, April 15, 1918, Lieut. H Loban Montague, after 3½ years' active service, beloved friend of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas and family, Glen Ayr, Sans Souci; also Vic. (on active service).
Captain Leslie James MOORHOUSE
Born: 29-10-1886, Echuca, Victoria Enlisted: 4-1-1915, Melbourne, Victoria Occupation prior to Enlistment: Bank Clerk 46th Battalion Australian Infantry Departed Melbourne, Australia 17-4-1915 Killed in Action 1-10-1916, Belgium aged 29years Son of Henry and Louisa Agatha Moorhouse, of 61, Manningtree Rd., Hawthorn, Victoria. Resting: Ridge Wood Military Cemetery, Dickebusch, Flanders, Belgium Honoured Australian War Memorial Panel 142 |
The Riverina Herald (Echuca, Victoria) 17-10-1916
MOORHOUSE.—Killed in action in France, 1st October, 1916, Captain Leslie James Moorhouse, dearly beloved son of Henry and Louisa A. Moor-
house, of "Holmfirth," 61 Manningtree-road, Hawthorn (formerly of Echuca), and dearly loved brother of Violet, Emmie (nurse), Una (Mrs. C. Echberg, Auburn), May, Daisy, Dorothy, George (Cowangie), Private Frederick William (on active service, A.I.F., abroad), and Joshua - aged 29 years 11 months.
"He gave his life for his friends, without bitterness towards his enemies and rests in hope of a better resurrection."
MOORHOUSE.—Killed in action in France, 1st October, 1916, Captain Leslie James Moorhouse, dearly beloved son of Henry and Louisa A. Moor-
house, of "Holmfirth," 61 Manningtree-road, Hawthorn (formerly of Echuca), and dearly loved brother of Violet, Emmie (nurse), Una (Mrs. C. Echberg, Auburn), May, Daisy, Dorothy, George (Cowangie), Private Frederick William (on active service, A.I.F., abroad), and Joshua - aged 29 years 11 months.
"He gave his life for his friends, without bitterness towards his enemies and rests in hope of a better resurrection."
Lieutenant Herbert Fraser MORRISON M.C.
Born: 5-12-1892, Richmond, Victoria Enlisted: 17-8-1914, Prahan, Victoria Occupation prior to Enlistment: Importer 5th Battalion Australian Infantry Departed Melbourne, Australia 21-10-1914 Died 10-8-1918, France aged 26years Son of Henry Howard Morrison and Esther Morrison Resting: Vignacourt British Cemetery, Vignacourt, Picardie, France Honoured Australian War Memorial Panel 44 |
The Argus (Melbourne, Victoria) 17-8-1918
MORRISON.- Lieutenant Herbert Fraser Morrison, M.C., officially reported died of wounds, August 10, 1918, dearly beloved brother of Marjorie,
Lieutenant H. Clive Morrison, and Bmbdr. Alexander Eric Morrison (both on active service), grandson of the late Dr. Morrison (Scotch College,) and beloved nephew of Mrs. Robert Fraser, "Rhynie," East Malvern.
The Argus (Melbourne, Victoria) 21-8-1918
MORRISON.—News has been received of the death in action in France on August 10 of Lieut. H. F. Morrison, M.C. Lieut. Morrison, who was the youngest son of the late Mr. H. Howard Morrison, of East Melbourne, and whose grand-father was Dr. Alexander Morrison, of Scotch College, was at the landing on Gallipoli, where he received a wound in the leg. After recovery he rejoined his unit, and later, after an attack of fever, went to France. There he was wounded a second time, and lost an eye, after which he was employed for some time in a staff position, with the rank of captain, in London. An application to rejoin the forces in France was refused, but on appeal to General Birdwood, who commended his manly spirit, he was allowed to go, and at Ypres, on October 23 last, by his conspicuous bravery, won the Military Cross.
He remained on active service till he received the wounds from which he died on August 10 in the 20th Casualty Hospital. Lieut. Morrison's
two brothers, Lieut. H. Clive Morrison, and Bmdr. A. E. Morrison, and his brother-in-law, Lieut. Clive a Fergie, are on active service in France.
MORRISON.- Lieutenant Herbert Fraser Morrison, M.C., officially reported died of wounds, August 10, 1918, dearly beloved brother of Marjorie,
Lieutenant H. Clive Morrison, and Bmbdr. Alexander Eric Morrison (both on active service), grandson of the late Dr. Morrison (Scotch College,) and beloved nephew of Mrs. Robert Fraser, "Rhynie," East Malvern.
The Argus (Melbourne, Victoria) 21-8-1918
MORRISON.—News has been received of the death in action in France on August 10 of Lieut. H. F. Morrison, M.C. Lieut. Morrison, who was the youngest son of the late Mr. H. Howard Morrison, of East Melbourne, and whose grand-father was Dr. Alexander Morrison, of Scotch College, was at the landing on Gallipoli, where he received a wound in the leg. After recovery he rejoined his unit, and later, after an attack of fever, went to France. There he was wounded a second time, and lost an eye, after which he was employed for some time in a staff position, with the rank of captain, in London. An application to rejoin the forces in France was refused, but on appeal to General Birdwood, who commended his manly spirit, he was allowed to go, and at Ypres, on October 23 last, by his conspicuous bravery, won the Military Cross.
He remained on active service till he received the wounds from which he died on August 10 in the 20th Casualty Hospital. Lieut. Morrison's
two brothers, Lieut. H. Clive Morrison, and Bmdr. A. E. Morrison, and his brother-in-law, Lieut. Clive a Fergie, are on active service in France.
Lieutenant Albert Henry MOSS
Born: Bristol, England Enlisted: 28-1-1916, Rockhampton, Queensland Occupation prior to Enlistment: Linesman 15th Battalion Australian Infantry Deaprted Sydney, Australia 14-6-1917 Died of Wounds 19-6-1918 aged 29years Son of Henry and Elizabeth Ann Moss. Husband of Mrs. E. M. Moss, of "Claremont," Byres St., Newstead, Brisbane. Resting: Mont Huon Military Cemetery, Le Treport, Haute-Normandie, France Honoured Australian War Memorial Panel 77 |
The Telegraph (Brisbane, Qld) 20-7-1918
MOSS.—In sad and loving memory of my beloved husband, Lieutenant Albert Henry Moss, who died of wounds 19th June, 1918.
MOSS.—In sad and loving memory of my beloved husband, Lieutenant Albert Henry Moss, who died of wounds 19th June, 1918.
2nd Lieutenant John MOSS
Born: Dunedin, New Zealand
Enlisted: 25-3-1916, Perth, Western Australia
Occupation prior to Enlistment: Barrister & Solicitor
11th Battalion Australian Infantry
Departed Fremantle, Australia 29-6-1917
Killed in action, France 19-7-1918, aged 41years
Son of Moss Moss and Leah Moss
Husband of Lena Moss, of 14, Heath Drive, Hampstead, London.
Resting Borre British Cemetery, Hazebrouck, Nord Pas de Calais, France
Honoured Australian War Memorial Panel 63
Born: Dunedin, New Zealand
Enlisted: 25-3-1916, Perth, Western Australia
Occupation prior to Enlistment: Barrister & Solicitor
11th Battalion Australian Infantry
Departed Fremantle, Australia 29-6-1917
Killed in action, France 19-7-1918, aged 41years
Son of Moss Moss and Leah Moss
Husband of Lena Moss, of 14, Heath Drive, Hampstead, London.
Resting Borre British Cemetery, Hazebrouck, Nord Pas de Calais, France
Honoured Australian War Memorial Panel 63
Lieutenant Ernest Crego NEW
Born: 30-4-1896 Enlisted: 1915 Occupation prior to Enlistment: Accountant 17th Battalion Australian Infantry Departed Australia 20-12-1915 Died 9-10-1917, Belgium aged 21years Son of Ernest Festoon New and Charlotte Elizabeth New, of 14, Forrest St., Haberfield, N.S.W. Honoured: Menin Gate Memorial, Ypres, Flanders, Belgium Honoured Australian War Memorial Panel 83 |
Captain John Edward NIX
Mentioned in Despatches Born: 23-7-1891Hillgrove, New South Wales Enlisted: 15-2-1915, Townsville, Qld. 25th Battalion Australian Infantry Departed Brisbane, Australia 29-6-1915 Died 5-11-1916, France aged 25years Son of George and Elizabeth Nix, of Curtis St., Bundaberg, Queensland. Honoured: Villers-Bretonneux Memorial, Villers-Bretonneux, Picardie, France Honoured Australian War Memorial Panel 105 |
Daily Mercury (Mackay, Qld.) 20-11-1916
The sad news has been received of the death in action of Captain John E. Nix, who enlisted from Townsville shortly after the out-break of hostilities. He went through the Gallipoli campaign scathless and twice was mentioned in despatches and received promotion for his courageous efforts. He had just returned to the firing line, having recovered from a damaged hand. Captain Nix prior to enlisting was engaged in journalistic pursuits in Townsville and Charters Towers. He has two brothers at the front, and another on the instructional staff at Enoggera.
Dungon Chronicle- Durham & Gloucester Advertiser (N.S.W.) 15-12-1916
Taken from the 'Bundaberg Mail'
The sad tidings were last evening conveyed to Mrs Nix, sen., Bundaberg, that her fourth son Captain John Edward Nix, had been killed in action in France, on the 5th. November, the date on which the British made such signal success and brought about the discomfiture of the enemy.
Captain Nix, who was 25 years of age, had twice gained promotion on the field of battle. He was appointed to the 25th Battalion, and had seen
a large amount of action service in Egypt, Gallipoli and France. Prior to enlisting he was on the literary staff of the 'Townsville Star,' and was
well and favorably known in Charters Towers and Townsville. Captain Nix has two brothers in France doing their duty to the Empire, while the remaining brother,Staff Sergeant-Major H. J. Nix, is on the instructional staff at Seymour, Victoria.
The sad news has been received of the death in action of Captain John E. Nix, who enlisted from Townsville shortly after the out-break of hostilities. He went through the Gallipoli campaign scathless and twice was mentioned in despatches and received promotion for his courageous efforts. He had just returned to the firing line, having recovered from a damaged hand. Captain Nix prior to enlisting was engaged in journalistic pursuits in Townsville and Charters Towers. He has two brothers at the front, and another on the instructional staff at Enoggera.
Dungon Chronicle- Durham & Gloucester Advertiser (N.S.W.) 15-12-1916
Taken from the 'Bundaberg Mail'
The sad tidings were last evening conveyed to Mrs Nix, sen., Bundaberg, that her fourth son Captain John Edward Nix, had been killed in action in France, on the 5th. November, the date on which the British made such signal success and brought about the discomfiture of the enemy.
Captain Nix, who was 25 years of age, had twice gained promotion on the field of battle. He was appointed to the 25th Battalion, and had seen
a large amount of action service in Egypt, Gallipoli and France. Prior to enlisting he was on the literary staff of the 'Townsville Star,' and was
well and favorably known in Charters Towers and Townsville. Captain Nix has two brothers in France doing their duty to the Empire, while the remaining brother,Staff Sergeant-Major H. J. Nix, is on the instructional staff at Seymour, Victoria.
Lt. Colonel Frederick Dudley Weedon OATLEY
Born: 8-11-1884, Sydney, New South Wales Enlisted: 2-11-1914, Liverpool, New South Wales Occupation prior to Enlistment: Grazier 56th Battalion Australian Infantry Departed Sydney, Australia 21-12-1914 Died 28-3-1919, Sydney, New South Wales aged 34years Husband of Andree Oatley, of Gordon. Resting: Waverley General Cemetery, Waverley, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Honoured Australian War Memorial Panel 162 |
The Daily Telegraph (Sydney, N.S.W.) 29-3-1919
OATLEY - 28th March, 1919, Lieutenant-Colonel F. D.W. Oatley (Dudley), 56th Battalion, A.l.F., -late of Umeralla and Bowral, son of the late F.A.Oatley and Mrs. Newman, Neutral Bay, from the effects of gas poisoning received at Villers Bretonneux, after four years' service.
Sydney Morning Herald (N.S.W.) 29-3-1919
OATLEY.—The Funeral of the late LIEUT-COL. (Dudley) F. D. W. OATLEY, A.I.F. (and late of Umeralla, Cooma, and Bowral), will take place THIS (Saturday) MORNING, and will leave St. John's Church, Darlinghurst, for Waverley Cemetery, after a short service, commencing at 9.45 a.m. (Full military honours.)
OATLEY - 28th March, 1919, Lieutenant-Colonel F. D.W. Oatley (Dudley), 56th Battalion, A.l.F., -late of Umeralla and Bowral, son of the late F.A.Oatley and Mrs. Newman, Neutral Bay, from the effects of gas poisoning received at Villers Bretonneux, after four years' service.
Sydney Morning Herald (N.S.W.) 29-3-1919
OATLEY.—The Funeral of the late LIEUT-COL. (Dudley) F. D. W. OATLEY, A.I.F. (and late of Umeralla, Cooma, and Bowral), will take place THIS (Saturday) MORNING, and will leave St. John's Church, Darlinghurst, for Waverley Cemetery, after a short service, commencing at 9.45 a.m. (Full military honours.)