Photo: Joyce Pointon
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Rank: Private
Unit: 5th Battalion 3rd Reinforcements Born: 23rd September 1891, Wandearah, Sth Aust. Son of Benjamin Fidge & Elizabeth nee Ball Next of Kin: Mother - Mrs Elizabeth Jane Fidge, Wandearah West, Sth Aust. Occupation prior to Enlistment: Farm labourer Enlisted 27th March 1916, Port Pirie, Sth Aust Embarked for Overseas: 13th July 1916 from Adelaide per HMAT "Seang Bee" Served in: France, Belgium Died of wounds 1-10-1917 Resting: The Huts Military Cemetery, Ypres, Belgium Australian War Memorial Commemorative Area - Panel 174 |
Rank: Private Unit: 51st Battalion Born: 1st January 1866, Port Gawler, Sth Aust Next of Kin: Wife - Mrs Georgina Fitzgerald, Wellington Mills via Dardanup, W.A. Occupation prior to Enlistment: Sawyer Enlisted: 27th March 1916, Blackboy Hill, West Aust. Embarked for Overseas 9th August 1916 from Fremantle, West Aust per "Miltiades" Returned to Australia 30th May 1919 per "Marathon" Discharged: 7th August 1919 Died: 21st April 1943, Perth Hospital, West. Aust. Resting: Karrakatta Roman Catholic Cemetery, W.A. |
Photo: Chronicle 12-5-1917
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Rank: Private
Unit: 50th Battalion Born: 8th September 1895, Thebarton, Sth Aust Son of Thomas David Fitzpatrick & Annie Catherine nee McGahan Next of Kin: Sister - Miss Catherine Fitzpatrick, Gawler, Sth Aust Occupation prior to Enlistment: Galvaniser Enlisted: 21st July 1916, Adelaide, Sth Aust Embarked for Overseas 6th November 1916 from Adelaide per HMAT "Afric" Killed in Action 2nd April 1917, France Resting: Noreuil Australian Cemetery - Sp Mem. A. 17 Australian War Memorial: Commemorative Area Panel 150 |
The Advertiser 30th April 1917 THE LATE PRIVATE FITZPATRICK. News has been received by Mrs. L. Fuer, of 15 Maria-street, Thebarton, that her youngest son, Private John D. Fitzpatrick, was killed in action in France on April 2. He was 21 years of age, and before enlisting was employed by Messrs. A. Simpson & Sons. His only brother and his stepbrother are serving in France. |
Photo: Gravesecrets at Your Fingertips
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Rank: Sapper
Unit: 2nd Tunnelling Company Born: 28th April 1876, Gawler South, Sth Aust Son of Christopher Fleming & Martha nee Forsaith Next of Kin: Wife - Marley Elaine Fleming, 121 Charles St., Perth, W.A. Occupation prior to Enlistment: Health Inspector & Miner Enlisted: 20th February 1917, Perth, West Aust. Embarked for Overseas 8th August 1917 from Sydney, N.S.W. per HMAT "Anchises" Returned to Australia 28th September 1918 Discharged: 29th October 1918 - Medically unfit Died 26th November 1932, St. John of God Hospital, Subiaco, West. Aust. Resting: Karrakatta Cemetery, W.A. |
Photo: Debra Fletcher
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Rank: Warrant Officer
Unit: 9th Light Horse Regiment Born: Roseworthy, Sth Aust. Next of Kin: Mrs Fletcher, No. 7 Nelson St., Adelaide Sth Aust. Occupation prior to Enlistment: Stockman Enlisted: 16th September 1914, Morphettville, Sth Aust. Address at Date of Enlistment: No. 7 Nelson St., Adelaide Sth Aust. Embarked for Overseas 11th February 1915 from Melbourne, Victoria per HMAT "Karroo" Served in Egypt Service Abroad: 3 years 346 days Returned to Australia 22nd January 1919 per HT "Leicestershire" Discharged: 2nd June 1919 Died: 4-8-1920 Resting: Cheltenham, South Australia |
The Bunyip 24th May 1918 Keen regret was experienced in the town when word was circulated that Gunner James Graham Forgie, second son of Mr. and Mrs. James Forgie of King street, had been killed in action. This soldier was widely known and highly respected; he possessed a particularly bright and pleasing nature was generous and kind in disposition. He was born in Gawler in 1891. On leaving school he entered the office of Mr. S. B. Rudall, leaving to go to the works of James Martin and Co. with a view of learning the engineering trade. The temporary closing down of the works caused him to look for other employment and he became a member of the staff of Mr. A. Sheard where he remained until he enlisted, a period of 10 years. He was accepted for service in August 1916, joining the 12th reinforcements of the 6th Field Artillery. He sailed for England on 24th December, 1916, and underwent training in howitzer work. He reached France in July 1917 and later was transferred to the Trench Mortar service, and it is believed that he was with this arm of the service when he was killed on April 26th. Shortly before leaving for England Gunner Forgie was married to Miss M. Wilson of Norwood. The deepest sympathy is felt for the young wife and parents in their terrible loss. |
Rank: Corporal
Unit: 44th Battalion Born: 9th February 1893, Gawler South, Sth Aust. Son of Richard Edgar Francis & Emma Louisa nee Smith Next of Kin: Father - Richard Edgar Francis, Gosnells, West. Aust. Occupation prior to Enlistment: Civil Servant Enlisted: 17th February 1916, Perth West Aust. Embarked for Overseas 9th August 1916 from Fremantle, West Aust per HMAT 'Miltiades" Returned to Australia 8th July 1919 per "Somali" Discharged: 22nd August 1919 Died: 6th August 1965 Resting: Karrakatta Cemetery & Crematorium, Nedlands City, W.A. |
Photo: Wayne Clarke
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Bunyip (Gawler) 9-8-1918
UNVEILING MEMORIAL. An impressive unveiling memorial took place in S George's Church,Gawler, on Sundav afternoon, when Lieut.-Col. Price- Weir removed the draping that covered a marble tablet erected to the memory of Lieut. R.V. Franklin, Who was killed on active service. The memorial is in black marble framed with stained oak with gilt letters, the inscription being 'Erected to the memory of Rodney Vernon Franklin, Lieutenant Royal Flying Corps, killed on active service in 'Egypt, June 24, 1917. An Anzac and Croix de Guerre. Be ye also ready.' The Colonel spoke of the military career of the deceased Lieut. Franklin was one who had proved ready at the call, and had sacrificed his life that friends might be protected. He had gone away as a private, and was in the memorable landing of the Anzacs, and afterwards was one of the six selected by the authorities from the 10th Battalion to receive commissions. The Rev. S. T. C. Best also made a short address, pointing out that the monument was a tribute to one who had done his duty. The tablet should also prove an incentive to others to do all in their power to assist in the war, and that if unable to go away and fight, there were other means of assisting. The congregation was large. As the deceased was formerly connected with the Boy Scout movement, the local detachment paraded and attended as a tribute of honour to their fallen friend. Special hymns were sung, including the hymn for the Flying Corps, 'Thine eyes survey the earth, Thine eyes the surging spaces of the deep.' A special collection was taken up to aid the Church of England Fund for Soldiers Overseas. The deceased was, in the employ of Messrs. Mar tin & Co., Ltd., at the time of his enlistment. His father is now the Station Master at the Gawler Railway Station. |
Photo: Tony - Great War Forum
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Rank: Company Sergeant Major Unit: 16th Battalion Born: Dunlace, Bannockburn, Scotland Son of Andrew & Rachel Gordon Machray Fraser Next of Kin: Father - Mr A. Fraser, 35 Balfour Rd., Ilford, Essex, England Occupation prior to Enlistment: Iron Worker Residence: Gawler, Sth Aust Enlisted: 16th September 1914, Morphettville, Sth Aust. Embarked for Overseas 22nd December 1914, from Melbourne per HMAT "Ceramic" Died of Wounds 13th August 1916 at 6th General Hospital, Rouen, France Resting: St Sever Cemetery, Rouen, France - B.35.18 Australian War Memorial: Commemorative Area - Panel 79 |
The Advertiser 30th April 1917 THE LATE CORPORAL D. J. FREEMAN. Mr. E. E. Freeman, of Gawler East, received news on Wednesday morning that his son, Corporal Douglas J. Freeman, was killed in action on April 2. The deceased, who was only 19 years of age, was in the 50th Battalion. At the time of enlisting he was in the employ of Mr. W. Hokin, dentist. He had always taken a very keen interest in military matters and was very enthusiastic when in the cadet forces. He assisted in drilling the local citizens' drill class, and astonished the members by his keen insight into military matters. Corporal Freeman was also a student of the ambulance class, and attended the Gawler School of Mines, mainly with the idea of fitting himself better for military duties. |
Chronicle 14th March 1940 FREER - On the 10th March, at Repatriation Hospital, Keswick, Thomas John, beloved husband of of Florence Freer, of No. 4 Gilbert Street, Norwood late of Port Augusta and 32nd Infantry Battalion, A.I.F., and father of Thomas, Kath, Lily and the late Arthur. At the going down of the sun And in the morning We will remember them. |
Photo: State Records of S.A.
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Rank: Private
Unit: 10th Battalion Born: 28th January 1896, Salisbury, Sth Aust. Son of Frederick Frost & Sarah Annie nee Burt Next of Kin: Father - Frederick Frost, Salisbury, Sth Aust. Occupation prior to Enlistment: Farmer Enlisted: 1st February 1917, Adelaide, Sth Aust. Address at Date of Enlistment: Salisbury, Sth Aust. Embarked for Overseas 23rd June 1917 from Adelaide per HMAT "Borda" Died of Wounds 30th May 1918, France Resting: Ebblingham Military Cemetery - Plot 1, Row F Australian War Memorial Commemorative Area - Panel 59 |
Advertiser 30th March 1967 FRY - On March 29, at Hutchinson Hospital, Gawler, James John, of williamstown, dearly beloved husband of Doris Vera, and loving fatherof Norman (Williamstown, John (Clare, Mary (Mrs I. Levett, Gawler) and father-in-law of Gladys, Thelma and Ivor. Loved grandfather of 8 grandchildren. Aged 78 years. In God's care. |
Photo: All Australia Memorial S.A. Edition
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Rank: 2nd Lieutenant
Unit: 10th Battalion Born: 21-10-1893, Hackney, Sth Aust. Son of Henry Ernest Fuller & Margaret Jessie nee Sunter Next of Kin: Father - Henry Ernest Fuller, Eastwood, Sth Aust. Occupation prior to Enlistment: Student Enlisted: 26th April 1914, Morphettville, Sth Aust. Address at Date of Enlistment: Roseworthy, Sth Aust. Embarked for Overseas: 20-10-1914 from Adelaide per HMAT "Ascanius" Served in: Gallipoli, Egypt, France Returned to Australia: 6-11-1918 Discharged: 29-8-1919 |