This is a list of
First World War Soldiers who have a connection to Garfield. The names come from
the Discovering ANZACS website, the
Australian ANZACs in the Great War website, the Garfield State School Honour
Roll, the new Garfield Honour Roll which was unveiled in May last year (both of
these rolls are at the Community Centre) and a list of soldiers from Bill
Parish’s notes that are held at the Berwick Pakenham Historical Society. I am under
the impression that Bill’s list is of the names on the original Honour Board
that was destroyed when the Garfield Hall was burnt down in April I937. Either way there are 80 names listed below,
so it shows that the Garfield community made a huge commitment and, at times, a
huge sacrifice to support Australia’s war effort. I wrote this article for the Garfield township newsletter, The Spectator, where it was originally published. Heather Arnold.
What follows is a
list of soldiers, their connection to Garfield , their fate (i.e. when they
Returned to Australia after active service or when they were Killed in Action)
and their Service Number (SN) so you can look up their full service record on
the National Archives website (www.naa.gov.au)
If the soldiers
are on the Garfield State School Honour Roll they have GSSHR after their name;
if the are on the Garfield Honour Roll at the Community Centre they have GHR
after their name and if they are on Bill Parish’s Garfield Honour Roll list
then they have BPGHR after their name.
Baker, George (SN 16373) George enlisted on October 13, 1916, aged 22. He
was a telephone mechanic and his next of kin was his father, David Baker, of
Garfield. He Returned to Australia July 7, 1919.
Barker, Albert Stirling (SN 1212)
Albert was a 27 year old farmer from Garfield when he enlisted on July 17,
1915. His next of kin was his father, James, of Newmarket. He Returned to
Australia on January 18, 1919. GSSHR, BPGHR.
Beswick, Edwin Ezard (SN 6725) Edwin
enlisted on September 16, 1916. He was 18 years old, was born in England and
his next of kin was his father, John, of Garfield. He made a will on July 26, 1917 and left
everything to his mother, Mary Elizabeth Beswick. Edwin died in France of
wounds and gas poisoning on October 9, 1917. Edwin is listed on the Bunyip War
Memorial as well as the GHR and BPGHR.
Boase, Arthur Leslie (SN 7213) Arthur enlisted on August 2, 1915 at the age
of 26 and his next of kin was his mother, Mrs H. Jolly of Garfield. He was discharged due to suffering from
pulmonary tuberculosis on September 16, 1915. He re-enlisted in July 1916 for
‘home’ not active service, but was discharged again on November 7, 1916.
Obviously he was very persistent as he enlisted for the third time on November
10, 1916. He was sent to England but Returned to Australia on September 27,
1917 and was discharged as medically unfit on February 1, 1918 as he suffered
from bronchitis. At the time of the
second enlistment he was living in Officer and by the time of the third
enlistment he was married to Linda and still living in Officer. GSSHR, BPGHR.
Body,
William (SN 36896) William was born in
Garfield and was 20, a farmer, when he
enlisted on February 28, 1917. His next of kin was his father, John, of
Garfield. He Returned to Australia on
July 13, 1919. William is the brother of
Daisy Body, the first teacher at Garfield North State School when it opened in
1914. BPGHR.
Bullock, Ernest (SN 6291) Ernest was nearly 21 and a farmer when he enlisted
on July 7, 1916. He was born in Murrumbena
and his next of kin was his mother, Mrs Mary Bullock, of Oakleigh. I assume
that Ernest was living with his brother Thomas (see below) when he enlisted and
that’s his Garfield connection. Ernest was Killed in Action in France on
October 4, 1918. Ernest and Thomas are listed on the Garfield Honour Roll as well
as the Clyde North State School Roll, where they attended school. GHR, BPGHR
Bullock, Thomas (SN 6292) Thomas was nearly 26, a labourer from Garfield and
enlisted on July 7, 1916 the same day as his brother, Ernest, above. His next of kin was his wife, Rose. Thomas Returned to Australia on July 22,
1919. BPGHR
Burnett, William Wernham Thomas (SN
3019) William was born in Longwarry and was 18 years old when enlisted on July
22, 1915. His next of kin was his mother, Lilly Finnie of Garfield. He Returned to Australia on April 27, 1919.
GSSHR, BPGHR.
Burrows, John James (SN 3259) John was
born in Garfield and enlisted on August 2, 1915 when he was 19. He Returned to
Australia on April 12, 1919. GSSHR,
BPGHR.
Cantini, R This man is listed on the
Garfield State School Honour Roll. I believe the surname should be Cantieni. I
can’t find the family on the Electoral Roll in the area, but I found some
references to the family on Trove - in 1900 there is a letter to the editor
from a Peter Cantieni of Garfield; in 1906 there is an advertisement from an
A.A Cantieni of Garfield inviting tenders to plough 30 acres of new land; and
in February 1907 there was a report that Mrs Cantieni’s newly built
residence burnt down. This man may be
Richard Cantieni (SN 5310) who enlisted on March 18, 1916 aged 22 and Died of
Wounds on February 27, 1917, and whose next of kin was his father, Peter. However the Honour Roll does not list him as
having died, so I am not sure.
Cock,
John Alfred (SN 414) John enlisted on August 17, 1916 aged 19. His address was
the New Bunyip Hotel, Bunyip (the hotel
that was where the Princes Highway crossed the Bunyip River) which was owned by his parents. He Returned
to Australia on March 28, 1919. GSSHR.
Dawes, Albert (SN 736) Albert was a 24 year old carpenter when he enlisted on October 20, 1914. His next of kin was listed as 'Father and Mother' Kirwan's Post Office, via Garfield and as 'Mr Dawes' on the Embarkation Roll. He sustained a bullet wound in the left wrist and Returned to Australia on February 9, 1916 for a medical discharge. Albert was a Soldier Settler - you can read his file on the Battle to Farm website here.
Dawes, Clifford Gordon (SN 5086) Clifford was an 18 year old farmer when he enlisted on January 26, 1916. His next of kin was his father, Alfred, of Iona. He Returned to Australia on July 21, 1917 for a medical discharge - 'Gun shot wounds multiple' was the reason. Clifford is listed on the Bunyip War Memorial.
Dawes, Gladstone (SN 4178) Gladstone enlisted on July 20 1915 aged 18. His next of kin was his mother, Mrs A. Dawes of Iona, and his father was listed as Alfred Dawes, Senior. Gladstone was Killed in Action in France on June 17, 1918.
Dawes, Victor (SN 3080) Victor enlisted on July 20, 1915 aged 21 and his next of kin was his mother, Mrs Elizabeth Dawes of Garfield. He Returned to Australia on July 3, 1919.
Dawes, Walter (SN 4093) Walter enlisted on January 10, 1916. He was a 22 year old carpenter and his next of kin was his father, Albert. Albert's address was Kirwan's Post Office, via Garfield. Walter Returned to Australia June 4, 1919.
I believe these boys were brothers, and I have done more research on the family, you can read about them here.
Dawes, Clifford Gordon (SN 5086) Clifford was an 18 year old farmer when he enlisted on January 26, 1916. His next of kin was his father, Alfred, of Iona. He Returned to Australia on July 21, 1917 for a medical discharge - 'Gun shot wounds multiple' was the reason. Clifford is listed on the Bunyip War Memorial.
Dawes, Gladstone (SN 4178) Gladstone enlisted on July 20 1915 aged 18. His next of kin was his mother, Mrs A. Dawes of Iona, and his father was listed as Alfred Dawes, Senior. Gladstone was Killed in Action in France on June 17, 1918.
Dawes, Victor (SN 3080) Victor enlisted on July 20, 1915 aged 21 and his next of kin was his mother, Mrs Elizabeth Dawes of Garfield. He Returned to Australia on July 3, 1919.
Dawes, Walter (SN 4093) Walter enlisted on January 10, 1916. He was a 22 year old carpenter and his next of kin was his father, Albert. Albert's address was Kirwan's Post Office, via Garfield. Walter Returned to Australia June 4, 1919.
I believe these boys were brothers, and I have done more research on the family, you can read about them here.
Devaney, A This man is listed on the
Garfield State School Honour Roll. He is possibly connected to David and
Eleanor Devaney who had the New Bunyip Hotel on the Gippsland Road.
Donald, Arnold James (SN 6000a) Donald enlisted at 27 years of age on March
3, 1916. His next of kin was his mother, Mrs Elizabeth Donald of Garfield. He was wounded in France and Returned to
Australia on April 5, 1918.
Donald, Henry Gordon (SN 6001) Henry
enlisted the same day as his brother, Arnold (above) He was 21, born in
Iona, and his next of kin was also his
mother, Elizabeth. He was Killed in Action in Belgium, sometime between June 7th
and 9th, 1917
Drake, James Patrick (SN 13281) James
was born in Garfield and enlisted on July 13, 1915. James Returned to Australia
on May 5, 1919. James’ parents, James and Elizabeth, had arrived in Garfield
around 1888 and later moved to Bunyip - James’ brother Tom was T.D Drake Real
Estate and Auctioneers. GSSHR
Dunne, George Michael (SN 3379)
George enlisted on March 14, 1917 at the age of 33. His next of kin was his
wife, Laura, and they lived in Garfield North.
He Returned to Australia on March 17, 1919. BPGHR.
Edis,
Eric Henile (SN 3509) Eric was born in
Garfield and his next of kin listed when he enlisted on August 2, 1915 was his
father Frederick. Eric Returned to Australia on December 22, 1918, he then
worked as a farrier and wheelwright in Garfield. GSSHR, BPGHR.
Gaghin, John (SN 2528) - his last name
is listed as Gachin (his name is spelt this way on the Bunyip War Memorial) and
Gaghain on other sources, but looking at his signature on his enlistment paper,
Gaghin is the correct spelling. John is the son of Michael Gaghin of Garfield
and enlisted on June 6, 1916. He was
Killed in Action in France on April 11, 1917. GHR, BPGHR
Gillespie, John Gordon (SN 17902) John was born in Garfield and enlisted
on January 28, 1916. His next of kin was
his father, Andrew, of Garfield. John Returned to Australia on January 18,
1919. GSSHR, BPGHR.
Green, Thomas Cole (SN 2421) Thomas
was from Garfield and his next of kin was his mother, Catherine, and he
enlisted on April 11, 1916. Thomas Returned to Australia on May 6, 1919. Thomas also
enlisted to serve in World War Two in 1941 when he was 53 years old.
Gunnelson, Inglebert Thomas (SN 3160)
Gunnelson, Percy Oscar (SN 893) Inglebert enlisted on September 2, 1916, aged
23 and Percy enlisted August 24, 1914 aged 20.
Inglebert and Percy were the sons of James and Mary (nee Duff) Gunnelson
of Garfield. James (sometimes called Inglebert)
was born in Norway and was a builder. Sadly they were both Killed in
Action, Percy on May 8, 1915 at Gallipoli and Inglebert on October 4, 1917 in France. Inglebert and Percy are listed on the Bunyip War Memorial as well as the GSSHR, GHR, BPGHR
Gunnelson, R There is an R. Gunnelson
listed on Bill Parish’s list and on the Garfield State School Honour Roll. I
believe this is Robert Herman Gunnelson, brother to Inglebert and Percy, who
was born in 1900, however I can’t find any listing of him on the records at the
National Archives of Australia or the Australian War Memorial, so maybe he
enlisted just before the War ended.
Hobson, Edward Ernest (SN 3506) Edward enlisted on August 23, 1915
when he was 24 and his next of kin was his wife, Emily, of Garfield. He Returned to Australia on February 9, 1919.
BPGHR
Hobson, George (SN 1164) George
enlisted on July 28, 1915 at the age of 19 and his next of kin was his brother,
William, of Garfield. He Returned to Australia on January 4, 1919. BPGHR
James, Reginald Alfred John (SN 3806)
James enlisted on March 1, 1916 at the age of 22 and his next of kin was his
father, Alfred, of Garfield. He Returned to Australia on January 10, 1918.
BPGHR
Jewell The Garfield State School
Honour Roll has a Jewell listed with no initial. This could possibly be
Frederick William Jewell, born 1888 (SN
57) or William James Peter Jewell, born 1893 (SN 6136) or John George Jewell ,
born 1894 (SN 55). They are the sons of William and Elizabeth (nee Leask) In
the book Call of the Bunyip by Denise
Nest it says that the Jewells had fifty acres as part of the Tonimbuk Village
Settlement Scheme and they arrived at Tonimbuk around 1892. John is listed on
the Bunyip War Memorial and Frederick and John are also on a plaque at the
Tonimbuk Hall.
Kimberley, John Robert (SN 857) John enlisted
on September 18, 1914. He was born in Garfield, but was living in Sebastapol,
near Ballarart, when he enlisted. He
Returned to Australia on October 4, 1918.
King,
S This man is on Bill Parish’s list, but
I can’t work out who he is.
Lambden, Thomas William (SN 6050)
Thomas enlisted on March 3, 1916 at the age of 30 and his next of kin
was his wife, Emma, of Garfield.
Thomas Returned to Australia on December 24, 1918. BPGHR
Leeson, Robert Victor (SN 2589) Robert
enlisted, at 20 years of age, on June 30, 1916.
His next of kin was his father, Phillip Leeson of Garfield and he was
the brother of William (below). Robert and William’s grandmother, Kathleen
Leeson, was the licensee of the Pig & Whistle Hotel on Cannibal Creek. Robert Returned to Australia on December 18,
1918. GSSHR, BPGHR
Leeson, William Herbert Charles (SN 1178) William, the brother of Robert,
above, enlisted on September 26, 1914,
aged 24. William was Killed in Action on May 2, 1915 at Gallipoli. William is
listed on the Bunyip War Memorial as well as GSSHR, GHR, BPGHR
Leithhead, David (SN V80710) David was born in Garfield in 1900
and was the son of George and Alice Leithhead of Vervale. David enlisted on
September 28, 1918. The war ended before David saw any active service, but in
1941 in the Second World War, he enlisted in the Air Force.
McDonald, Allan Walter (SN 2474) Allan enlisted on March 3, 1916 and his next
of kin was his wife, Jessie, of Garfield. He was 40 years old and a farmer.
Allan Died of Wounds received whist fighting in France, on March 28, 1917. Allan is listed on the Bunyip War Memorial as
well as GHR, BPGHR
McGrath, Patrick (SN 51412) Patrick
enlisted on September 14, 1917 aged 28. His next of kin was his father,
Michael, of Garfield. He went overseas
and in November 1918 was charged with unlawfully entering property and he was
court martialled and sentenced to two years jail. He was released from prison
in June 1919 and Returned to Australia July 8, 1919.
McParland, Maurice Matthew (SN 420) Maurice was 18 when he enlisted on October 4,
1916
McParland, Patrick (SN 868) Patrick was
22 when he enlisted on March 17, 1915. They were both born in Bunyip and had
been at school at Garfield as they are listed on the Garfield State School
Honour Roll. Their mother, Catherine, who was their next of kin was living in
Springvale when they enlisted. Maurice
Returned to Australia on March 3, 1919. Sadly, Patrick died September 15, 1915
of disease and was buried in Egypt.
GSSHR.
McLean, Norman Angus (SN 39206) Norman
enlisted on April 4, 1917 aged 21. His next of kin is his father, Roderick, who
was the Station Master at Garfield from 1907 until 1911 when he was transferred
to Tynong. In August 1918, Norman was
gassed whilst serving in France, transferred to a hospital in England and was
discharged from the Army as medically unfit in March 1919 after he had arrived
back in Melbourne. GSSHR.
Mannix, William (SN 81948) William was
born at Garfield and enlisted at the age of 18 on October 26, 1918. His next of
kin was his father, Patrick, a farmer of Garfield. Due to the fact the War
ended he was discharged in December 1918.
Mather, James Alexander (SN 85662)
James was born in Garfield and enlisted after the War finished on
January 6, 1919. He left Australia on January 25 and returned after a short
stint overseas in June 1919.
Miller, Ivan Valentine (SN 3163) Ivan
enlisted on December 3, 1917 aged 20. He was an ‘Assistant Dispenser’ in a
pharmacy. He Returned to Australia on
December 24, 1918. Ivan attended the Garfield State School in the 1910s and he
his memories of the school are published in the book Cannibal creek to Garfield: the history of Garfield Primary School. GSSHR
Morgan, R Bill Parish has this
man on his Honour Roll, he survived the war, but I can’t establish who
he is.
Mynard, Charles (SN 459) Twenty one
year old Charles enlisted on August 17,
1914 and his next of kin was his father, T.C Mynard of Garfield. Charles was
Killed in Action at Gallipoli on April 25, 1915. There is a C. Maynard listed
on the Garfield Honour Roll, but I believe it should be C. Mynard. BPGHR
Mynard, John (SN 2867) John was 18
when he enlisted on June 25, 1915. He Returned to Australia March 21,
1919. BPGHR
Mynard, Thomas (SN 17653) Thomas was a
42 year old farmer from Garfield when he enlisted on July 7, 1915. His next of kin was his wife, Elizabeth Ann
Mynard and they had four children. I believe that Thomas and Elizabeth are the
parents of Charles, John and Walter. He Returned to Australia on March 14,
1919. (BPGHR)
Mynard, Walter Frank (SN 36909) Walter
enlisted in February 27, 1917 when he was 19. He Returned to Australia on
September 6, 1919. BPGHR
Olsson, Alexander Emil (Lieutenant) Alexander was a 25 year old police constable
when he enlisted on August 28, 1915. His next of kin was his mother, Antonetta,
of Garfield. Alexander was born in Tynong. Alexander was the brother of Karl,
below. He Returned to Australia June 2,
1919. GSSHR
Olsson, Karl Napier (SN 3769) Karl
enlisted February 27, 1917 aged 29. He was a carpenter and his next of kin at
time of enlistment was his father Mr John Olsson of Garfield and later his wife
Alice May Olsson of Vervale. Karl
Returned to Australia on July 20, 1919. GSSHR, BPGHR
Orrock, Percy Newton (SN 3580) Percy enlisted on July 16 1915 and he was a 28
year old grocer. His next of kin was his father, David, of Tynong. Percy was Killed in Action in France on February
8, 1917. GHR
Ottaway, William Arthur (SN 540) William was born in New Zealand and his next
of kin was his mother who lived in Scotland. He was living at Garfield when he
enlisted at the age of 30 on September 21, 1914. William suffered a number of
wounds and Returned to Australia on October 8, 1918. BPGHR
Pettman, George Edward (SN 3908) George
was born at Garfield and enlisted at the age of 18 on August 7, 1915. His next
of kin was his father, Isaac, of Bunyip. George Returned to Australia on
February 9, 1919. His brother, Isac, is listed on the Nar Nar Goon Honour Roll.
Pittman , R
Pittman, W These two are listed on the Garfield State School
Honour Roll. I can’t work out who they are. According to articles in newspapers
on Trove, there was a W. Pittman who, in
1905, had his house in Garfield
destroyed by a bush fire and later on in 1907 was awarded the ‘contract for sanitary services at Bunyip
at 4d per pan, weekly service’ so I
presume that they are connected to him.
Plant, Lawrence (SN 1804) Lawrence was born in Garfield and enlisted at
Tynong on December 30, 1914 at the age
of 19. His next of kin was his father,
John. Lawrence was Killed in Action in
France on May 12, 1917. Lawrence is listed on the Bunyip War Memorial as well
as the GSSHR, GHR, BPGHR
Pomeroy , Alfred John (SN 2745) There
is an A. Pomeroy listed on the Garfield School Roll and I believe it is Alfred.
He was 23 when he enlisted on March 21, 1916. His occupation was farmer and his
next of kin was his father Richard of Brunswick. There was a Richard and Sarah Pomeroy listed
in the Electoral Rolls at Bunyip South (Iona) from around 1905 to 1909 who I am
assuming were his parents. Alfred Returned to Australia on July 1, 1919. GSSHR
Pratt, Percy (SN 12369/7894) Percy was born in England and was living at
Garfield when he enlisted on April 15, 1915 at the age of 26. He appears to
have two enlistment records and one of them has his address as C/O Miss De Lacy
Evans of Vervale, via Garfield. His occupation was ‘sheep station hand’. Lance Corporal Pratt received the Military
Medal in July 1917 and the Bar in February 1918. He Returned to Australia on
April 5, 1919.
Ritchie, Sydney Richard (SN 6854) Sydney
was born in Garfield and enlisted on July 14, 1915. He was 36 and a blacksmith.
Sergeant Ritchie Returned to Australia on March 9, 1919.
Roberts, Herman (SN 1276) Herman was born in Paynesville and enlisted on
February 1, 1916, aged 33. Herman
Returned to Australia on June 16, 1919. He was a builder and is listed on the
1919 Electoral Roll at Garfield. BPGHR.
Robertson, John (SN 4576) John enlisted
on October 13, 1915, aged 22. John’s
enlistment papers say he was born in Garfield and his next of kin was his
mother, Myrtle, who lived in Port Kembla. In reality, his name was Thomas
Robinson, he was born in Drouin and was the son of George and Rachel (nee
Clark) Robinson. Rachel lived in Wollongong during the War and she was a widow.
It would be interesting to find out his true story. He was Killed in Action, in France, on
October 15, 1917.
Robinson, Alexander Patrick (SN
3216) Alexander enlisted on November 1,
1916 aged 22. He was a farmer from
Garfield. Alexander Died of Gas
Poisoning in France on October 16, 1917. Alexander had also enlisted under
another name, his real surname was Robas.
Correspondence in his file says that his parents were divorced and the
location of his father was unknown and his mother, Lotttie Robas, was in
Rhodesia and she didn’t find out about her son’s death until 1923.
Shreeve, Charles Frederick (SN
338) Charles was a farmer from Mount Marshall, Garfield and he enlisted
on May 4, 1916 aged 30. His next of kin
was his father, William, of the same address. He Returned to Australia on April
19, 1919. BPGHR
Shreeve, James William. Captain
Shreeve enlisted on February 23, 1916.
James is the brother of Charles, above, and they are the sons of William
and Emma (nee Daniels) James was
professional soldier , had served in the Boer War and was living in New South
Wales when he enlisted. He Returned to
Australia on January 5, 1919. GSSHR
Sims,
Herbert Victor (SN 1999) Herbert enlisted at Bunyip on March 3, 1916, when he
was 20. One source has his next of kin listed as Mrs G. Bird of Garfield. I
believe this is Mrs George Bird, the wife of the baker. Herbert stayed overseas for a time working
for the Australian Graves Registration Detachment.
Steele, John Alan Patterson (SN 2391)
John was born in Garfield and enlisted
on September 7, 1916. He was 20
year old. John was Wounded in Action on June 7, 1917 – gun shot wound left leg
– and he was sent back to Australia on October 31, 1917 and was discharged as
medically unit in February 1918.
Thomson, J
Thomson, K These two are listed on the
Garfield State School Honour Roll. I can’t work out who they are - possibly
connected to John and Ada Thomson – he was a railway employee and she was the
postmistress at Tynong in the 1903 Electoral Roll; in the 1905 Roll we have a
David Pratt Thomson and his wife Eliza at Bunyip North and in 1909 we have a Mrs Mary Ann Thomson, occupation
Sewing Mistress at Garfield. I’m
favouring that the connection is Mrs Thomson – just have to prove it. Any help
appreciated.
Toner, Francis John (SN 5092) Francis
enlisted, at Bunyip, on March 3, 1916 at the age of 33. His next of kin was his
mother, Catherine Toner of Garfield.
Francis was Killed in Action in France on March 20, 1917. There is a F.
Tower listed on the Garfield Honour Roll -
I believe it should be Toner. Francis is listed on the Bunyip War Memorial. BPGHR.
Trasler, Harold (SN 36918) Harold
enlisted on February 28, 1917. He was born in England and was a 19 year farm
hand, living at Garfield when he enlisted. As he was under 21 when he enlisted
permission was given by his guardians, Thomas and Elizabeth Mynard. Harold Returned to Australia on September 22,
1919. BPGHR.
Tynan, Daniel John (SN 2171) Daniel enlisted on March 3, 1916. He was a
railway track repairer, 44 years old and his next of kin was his wife Emma and
they lived in Garfield. Daniel Returned to Australia on March 25, 1919.
BPGHR
Vaughan, Thomas (SN 243) Thomas
enlisted on February 5, 1916. He was 20 years old and his next of kin was his
mother, Caroline, of Garfield. Thomas
Returned to Australia on January 18, 1919.
GSSHR, BPGHR
Wallace, E This man is listed on the
Garfield State School Honour Roll, but I cannot work out who he is.
Watson, Albert (SN 3664) Albert was 22
when he enlisted on August 25, 1915. His next of kin was his mother, Mrs Jessie
Adamson of Garfield. Albert Died of Wounds, received on active service in
Belgium, on March 9, 1918. GSSHR, GHR,
BPGHR
Webb,
Elinglade (SN 26645) Elinglade was born
in Garfield and was 19 when he enlisted
on March 15, 1916. His next of kin was
his father, James, of Kensington. Elinglade was Killed in Action in Belgium on
September 30, 1917.
Whiston, Frederick (SN 3524) Fred
enlisted on August 2, 1915 aged 23. Fred Died of Wounds received in action in
France July 21, 1916. GHR, BPGHR
Whiston, John Ernest (SN 3252) John enlisted on August 7, 1915 aged 26. He
Returned to Australia June 21, 1916 and was discharged as he was suffering from
Otitis Media and he became deaf.
Whiston, Julian Thomas (SN 3526) Julian
enlisted on August 7, 1915 aged 18. He Died of Wounds received in action in
France on March 21, 1918. GHR, BPGHR.
John, Fred and Julian
are the sons of Frederick and Elizabeth (nee Oxenham) whose address was listed
as both Garfield and Cora Lynn. John was born in Port Adelaide, Fred in
Garfield and Julian was listed as being born at ‘Bunyip
Swamp’ on his enlistment paper but he was actually born at Bunyip South or Iona. Fred and Julian are also listed on the
Bunyip War Memorial.
Wilson, Clifford Scott (SN 1016) Clifford was born at ‘Iona Station’ Garfield
and was 19 when he enlisted on January 7, 1915. He was living on Queensland
when he enlisted. He Returned to
Australia April 8, 1919.
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