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Ballarat RSL Sub-Branch Inc.
1939 - 1945 Star
... ) enlisting on, 08/05/1916 in Welshman's Reef, VIC before being killed...) enlisting on, 08/05/1916 in Welshman's Reef, VIC before being killed ...This object relates to Richard TRUDGEON. He was born on 1/06/1888 in Newstead, VIC. Richard served in the AIF (2502) enlisting on, 08/05/1916 in Welshman's Reef, VIC before being killed in action on duties with the 46 BATTN as a Army Non-Commissioned Private (PTE) on 11/11/1917. Richard TRUDGEON was not a prisoner of war. His next of kin is Richard TRUDGEON (Father).second world war (ww2), 1939 - 1945, medals, ballarat rsl, ballarat -
Ballarat RSL Sub-Branch Inc.
Medallion
... ) enlisting on, 18/11/1914 in Melbourne, VIC before being killed...) enlisting on, 18/11/1914 in Melbourne, VIC before being killed ...This object relates to Gordon FINK. He was born on 18/01/1885 in Melbourne, VIC. Gordon served in the AIF (674) enlisting on, 18/11/1914 in Melbourne, VIC before being killed in action on duties with the 16 BATTN as a Army Non-Commissioned Private (PTE) on 02/05/1915. Gordon FINK was not a prisoner of war. His next of kin is Theodore FINK (Father)first world war (ww1), 1914 - 1918, souvenirs, ballarat rsl, ballarat -
Ballarat RSL Sub-Branch Inc.
Photograph - Sgt R Martin
... /1915 in Ballarat, VIC before being killed in action on duties... on, 12/07/1915 in Ballarat, VIC before being killed in action ...This object relates to Roy MARTIN. He was born on 1/03/1897 in Ballarat, VIC. Roy served in the AIF (3349) enlisting on, 12/07/1915 in Ballarat, VIC before being killed in action on duties with the 5th BATTN as an Army Non-Commissioned Sergeant (SGT) on 11/02/1917. Roy MARTIN was not a prisoner of war. His next of kin is M M GENTLESInscription on back - "To Mother & Gran with Best love from Roy Martin"first world war (ww1), 1914 - 1918, photo/pictures, ballarat rsl, ballarat -
Ballarat RSL Sub-Branch Inc.
Photograph - Sgt R Martin with Grave information (in folder)
... /1915 in Ballarat, VIC before being killed in action on duties... on, 12/07/1915 in Ballarat, VIC before being killed in action ...This object relates to Roy MARTIN. He was born on 1/03/1897 in Ballarat, VIC. Roy served in the AIF (3349) enlisting on, 12/07/1915 in Ballarat, VIC before being killed in action on duties with the 5th BATTN as an Army Non-Commissioned Sergeant (SGT) on 11/02/1917. Roy MARTIN was not a prisoner of war. His next of kin is M M GENTLESfirst world war (ww1), 1914 - 1918, photo/pictures, ballarat rsl, ballarat -
Ballarat RSL Sub-Branch Inc.
Note Book
... /1915 in Ballarat, VIC before being killed in action on duties... on, 12/07/1915 in Ballarat, VIC before being killed in action ...This object relates to Roy MARTIN. He was born on 1/03/1897 in Ballarat, VIC. Roy served in the AIF (3349) enlisting on, 12/07/1915 in Ballarat, VIC before being killed in action on duties with the 5th BATTN as a Army Non-Commissioned Sergeant (SGT) on 11/02/1917. Roy MARTIN was not a prisoner of war. His next of kin is M M GENTLESLeather Bound"September 6th 1915 To Mr R Martin from his workmates of the Turning & Fitting branch of the Newport Workshops as a mark of esteem & goodwill on the eve of his departure for the front"first world war (ww1), 1914 - 1918, literature, ballarat rsl, ballarat -
Ballarat RSL Sub-Branch Inc.
Photograph - Grave of Sgt R Martin
... /1915 in Ballarat, VIC before being killed in action on duties... on, 12/07/1915 in Ballarat, VIC before being killed in action ...This object relates to Roy MARTIN. He was born on 1/03/1897 in Ballarat, VIC. Roy served in the AIF (3349) enlisting on, 12/07/1915 in Ballarat, VIC before being killed in action on duties with the 5th BATTN as a Army Non-Commissioned Sergeant (SGT) on 11/02/1917. Roy MARTIN was not a prisoner of war. His next of kin is M M GENTLESfirst world war (ww1), 1914 - 1918, photo/pictures, ballarat rsl, ballarat -
Ballarat RSL Sub-Branch Inc.
Badge with Portrait
... ) enlisting on, 18/11/1914 in Melbourne, VIC before being killed...) enlisting on, 18/11/1914 in Melbourne, VIC before being killed ...This object relates to Gordon FINK. He was born on 18/01/1885 in Melbourne, VIC. Gordon served in the AIF (674) enlisting on, 18/11/1914 in Melbourne, VIC before being killed in action on duties with the 16 BATTN as a Army Non-Commissioned Private (PTE) on 02/05/1915. Gordon FINK was not a prisoner of war. His next of kin is Theodore FINK (Father)personal items, ballarat rsl, ballarat -
Ballarat RSL Sub-Branch Inc.
Book - Japanese to English Translation, M D Berlitz
... /1915 in Ballarat, VIC before being killed in action on duties... on, 12/07/1915 in Ballarat, VIC before being killed in action ...This object relates to Roy MARTIN. He was born on 1/03/1897 in Ballarat, VIC. Roy served in the AIF (3349) enlisting on, 12/07/1915 in Ballarat, VIC before being killed in action on duties with the 5th BATTN as a Army Non-Commissioned Sergeant (SGT) on 11/02/1917. Roy MARTIN was not a prisoner of war. His next of kin is M M GENTLESsecond world war (ww2), 1939 - 1945, literature, ballarat rsl, ballarat -
Bendigo Military Museum
Souvenir - MEMORIAL CARD & PHOTO WW1, 2) 1.4.1916
... .. Australia 1.4.16, killed in action 21.3.18 aged 28 years & 10 months..... Australia 1.4.16, killed in action 21.3.18 aged 28 years & 10 months ...Robert Thomas Heard No 5105 enlisted in the AIF in 16th reinforcements 7th Batt on 24.1.1916 age 26 years 8 months. Embarked for Egypt 7.4.1916, transfer to 59th Batt 24.5.1916, embark for France 21.6.1916, transfers to the 57th Batt 22.7.16, KIA Ypres 21.3.1918. His name is remembered on the Soldiers Memorial Institute Bendigo Honour roll..1) Memorial card, 4 pages, light fawn colour re R.T Heard. Front has the Rising Sun symbol badge, under is " Australian Imperial Force." Page 2 has the details of the soldier, name , rank, number and place of burial . Page 3 is a photo of the grave. Page 4 is who the card was received by. .2) Post card photo, sepia tone , portrait of a solder, writing on rear. Two sets of writing on the rear, one in purple pencil and one in black ink. The black writing was done by someone else at a later date. .1) " Heard, Robert Thomas , 5105, Private, 57th Battalion, LaPlus Douve Farm Military Cemetry Plot 3 row B Messines Belgium." .2) " Yours Truly, Bro, R.T. H.” (In purple) “ Se.. Australia 1.4.16, killed in action 21.3.18 aged 28 years & 10 months.” (In ink)documents - memorials, military history - army, records, memorial tombstones, photography - photographs -
Rutherglen Historical Society
Honour board, c1916
... of their Beloved Sons | Lieut. William Colvin. | Killed in Action in France... Colvin. | Killed in Action in France July 26, 1916, Aged 23 years ...Honour board to the Colvin Brothers, inscription and decoration in white, on brown timber boards."Presented by James & Elizabeth Colvin | In Memory of their Beloved Sons | Lieut. William Colvin. | Killed in Action in France July 26, 1916, Aged 23 years. | Private George Colvin. | Died of illness Sept. 22, 1916. Aged 23 years. | Bravely they answered their Country's Call. | And gave their best, their lives, their all."woods family, george colvin, william colvin, james colvin, elizabeth colvin, world war 1, world war i, ww1, wwi -
Geelong RSL Sub Branch
Medals 293 Hughie McLean, Early 21st century
... Battalion and Killed in Action in France on the 19 July 1916. 32... Battalion and Killed in Action in France on the 19 July 1916. 32 ...293 Hughie McLean was a Victorian born in Tamagulla, Victoria. Hughie McLean was living in Adelaide when he enlisted on 30 June 1915 and joined 'K' Group Base Infantry. 293 Hughie McLean was subsequently posted to 32 Australian Infantry Battalion and Killed in Action in France on the 19 July 1916. 32 Australian Intantry Battalion was raised as part of the 8th Brigade at Mitcham, South Australia.293 Hughie McLean was a Victorian man who was living in Adelaide at the time of his enlistment 30 June 1915. He was Killed in Action on 19 July 1916 in France. 293 Hughie McLean's original Medals were forwarded to his brother Mr J W McLean on 22 July 1922.3 x Medals - 1914-1915 Star, British War Medal 1914-1918, Victory Medal 1914-1919 ReproductionsThe Medals are reproductions, there are no markings or names293 hughie mclean, 32 aust inf battalion, kia, france -
Bendigo Military Museum
Memorabilia - PHOTOGRAPH, FRAMED, Bethany Gallery - Terry & Beverley Jarvis, c.WWI
... white printed label: WALTER WILLIAMS Killed in Action 29.8.1915... LIVE Attached white printed label: WALTER WILLIAMS Killed ...WALTER WILLIAMS No 1442 enlisted in 2nd reinforcements 2nd Batt AIF on 27.11.1914 aged 23 years 9 months. Embarked for Egypt 11.2.1915, embarked for Gallipoli 5.4.1915. Transferred to Stretcher Bearers 8.4.1915 & hospitalised 9.6.1915 with a twisted instep. Returned to unit 13.7.1915, KIA 29.8.1915. Refer Cat No 1860 & 4342P Original photo of W WILLIAMS with Identity disc and medals mounted beneath. Mid brown colour timber frame with dark green mount & glass.Above photo on white label with black print: W WILLIAMS No 1442 - 1st AIF 2nd Bn Below photo handwritten with grey lead pencil: PT WALTER WILLIAMS nobly FFL THAT WE MIGHT LIVE Attached white printed label: WALTER WILLIAMS Killed in Action 29.8.1915 Refer book 4. photography-photographs, frame accessories, military history -
Lilydale RSL Sub Branch
Award - Framed Display of Private Oscar McCarthy / Brooch, Medals and letter from the King George V
... Private Oscar McCarthy 6623 - 14th Battalion. Killed... - 14th Battalion. Killed in Action at Bullecourt, France 11th ...Framed Display of a broach, two medals and a signed letter from King George VPrivate Oscar McCarthy 6623 - 14th Battalion. Killed in Action at Bullecourt, France 11th. April 1917 aged 23. Remembered on National Memorial at Villers Bretonneux France. The Letter from the King is worded - "I join with my grateful people in sending you this memorial of a brave life given for others in the Great War" -
Bendigo Military Museum
Souvenir - SOUVENIR - Embroidered silk handkerchief holder, 1914-1918
... . Embarked 1/4/1916, killed in action 20/9/1917. No known grave.... Embarked 1/4/1916, killed in action 20/9/1917. No known grave. Name ...Item sent home to "Dorrie" Elizabeth Dorothy Irene wood by her father, Private John Edward Wood 5239, 6th Battalion. Embarked 1/4/1916, killed in action 20/9/1917. No known grave. Name on the Menin Gate Panel 7, AWM Panel 49, Bendigo RSL Museum Roll of Honour. Headstone Eaglehawk Cemetery erected by his wife Ethel Irene Wood.Gold and green embroidered flowers on a blue silk fabric. Silk rope binding around its edges with knot on each corner. Cream silk on back and item is padded."Souvenir from France" embroidered in black/gold metal thread.souvenir, craft, textile, handkerchief holder -
Bendigo Military Museum
Souvenir - SOUVENIR - Embroidered silk folder, 1914-1918
... Edward Wood, 5239, 6th Battalion. He embarked 1/4/1916, killed... Edward Wood, 5239, 6th Battalion. He embarked 1/4/1916, killed ..."Dorrie" received this item from her father, Private John Edward Wood, 5239, 6th Battalion. He embarked 1/4/1916, killed in action 20/9/1917. No known grave, name is on the Menin Gate, panel 7. AWM Panel 49. Name on Bendigo RSL Museum Roll of Honour. Headstone at Eaglehawk Cemetery. 'Dorrie' was Elizabeth Dorothy Irene Wood, Gundry Street, Bendigo.Multi coloured silk embroidery on a light blue silk rectangle, padded folder. Fine nylon cream lace on all sides."England Forever" is embroidered in gold silk on front with UK Coat of Arms. On the inside is written in blue ink "Dorrie from Daddy".souvenir, craft, textile, embroidered handkerchief holder, ww1 -
Ballarat RSL Sub-Branch Inc.
Army Driving Licence - AMF
... killed in action on duties with the 4 FLD ARTY BDE as a Army Non... killed in action on duties with the 4 FLD ARTY BDE as a Army Non ...This object relates to Harry Athol McINTOSH. He was born on 1/11/1894 in Morwell, VIC. Harry Athol served in the AIF (1505) enlisting on, 02/07/1915 in Morwell, VIC before being killed in action on duties with the 4 FLD ARTY BDE as a Army Non-Commissioned Gunner (GNR) on 22/10/1917. Harry Athol McINTOSH was not a prisoner of war. His next of kin is H McINTOSH (Father).Found in wallet (455)second world war (ww2), 1939 - 1945, literature, ballarat rsl, ballarat -
Melbourne Legacy
Photograph - Legacy Appeal 2004, Clarendon Photos, Ron Barassi and a lion, 2004
... was killed in action at Tobruk in 1941, aged 27. The same roll... was killed in action at Tobruk in 1941, aged 27. The same roll ...Ron Barassi posing for some promotional pictures for Legacy in 2004 at Werribee Park Zoo. Ron Barassi an ex-AFL footballer and has participated in several events with Legacy, including a service at the Shrine September 2004 and abseiling in Flinders Street. Ron was a junior legatee after his father Ron Snr was killed in action at Tobruk in 1941, aged 27. The same roll of film as other photos of 2004 (00695 and 00696).A record of a celebrity promoting Legacy.Colour photo x 4 of Ron Barassi in a Legacy shirt near a lion.Printed on the back " -
Rutherglen Historical Society
Image, 1918 (Exact)
... School No 3030 / Killed in Action France 12th Oct. 1917 / Greater... / Late Headmaster Norong Central State School No 3030 / Killed ...Gunner Bell enlisted from Norong Central School. Photo presented by following Head Teacher. Norong School is now closed.Framed photograph, sepia, of Gunner W. Bell"Gunner W. Bell / Late Headmaster Norong Central State School No 3030 / Killed in Action France 12th Oct. 1917 / Greater Love Hath No Man Than This / That He Lay Down His Life For His Country and Loved Ones / One of Australia's Best / Presented to the School by Miss E. Mckinty / April 25, 1918"gunner w bell, norong state school, world war 1 -
Federation University Historical Collection
Booklet - Booklet - Prospectus, McCarron, Bird and Co. Printers, Collins Street, Melbourne Junior Technical School, Prospectus, 1917, 1917
... War - are named. Those who have been killed in action, died... - are named. Those who have been killed in action, died or wounded ...Used at Ballarat School of Mines and Industries. The Melbourne Junior Technical School opened in 1912. It was a School for Junior Technical Work in Science, Art and Trade.` Information about aim of school, constitution, council, day courses, scholarships, holidays, evening courses, regulations, rules, sports, staff, students and syllabus. The first page is a Roll of Honor. Teachers and students who have enlisted in the A I F - First World War - are named. Those who have been killed in action, died or wounded are identified. Teachers - Maj. G M Nicholas (killed in action), R Hudspeth, E Harris, K B Nelson. Students - Lieut. H D Harvey (wounded), C Ash, A Addicoate (died), W H Barkley, H A Barker, L A Baker, R B Brisbane, W Berryman, G T R Cooper (wounded), D Clarke, A H Cheetham, A Ferguson, N L Ferguson, L Falconer, J A Fontaine, E A Geach, V E Hall, A J T Hamilton, I J Lang, C Leith, T R Lydster, R Morley, Gordon W Morrison, H K McNeill, N McCormick, W McConnochie, G F Nicholson, A L Nixon, T Nesbitt ( killed in action), E S Pugh, H P Philpott, R Quirk, R Shaw, J V Shelton, G W Stevens, W H Suttie, J Stewart (died), E Sharp, F W Schultz, D N Turpie, J Tyson, H Turner (died), A Woodgate, W R White, A G Wilson, H R York. Brown soft covered booklet with crest with information on teachers, students, aim of the school, compulsory drill, council, courses, fees, hours, holidays, map of the school, roll of honor and subjects. It includes photographs of the day school students, experimental science, sheet-metal work, woodwork, science workshop, modelling, blacksmithing and a drawing of the Working Men's Collegemelbourne, melbourne junior technical school, prospectus, principal, p mccormick, senior master, w bruce, trades, c greenhill, e harris, r kinross, c juncken, a dunstan, w hudspeth, e willison, a lawson, c blacker, r dannatt, mathematics, d j morris, g w irving, miss r m lewis, english, a j hauser, g a taylor, miss k e lamrock, i taylor, science, r a white, h carr, j connellan, t e kilshaw, a thomas, art, w gilmore, j n rowell, f g blachshaw, physical culture, lieut w hudspeth -
Wangaratta RSL Sub Branch
Newspaper - Newspaper Cuttings
... at Ballarat and was killed in action on 20/8/1916 in France. ... Battalion born at Ballarat and was killed in action on 20/8/1916 ...From the album of WWI soldier William West (1268) of the 29 Infantry Battalion, 5th Pioneers Battalion. These postcards, photographs and clippings were sent to William's family and loved ones during the years he was on active service. See also 207 and 220. 3. "Soldier's diary / The touch of a vanished hand" refers to the diary of Private Percival SHERRIFF 3405 5th Battalion born at Ballarat and was killed in action on 20/8/1916 in France. Newspaper cuttings.1."Diggers at ANZAC house reunion" 2. "Song of the Wattle Bloom" 3. "Soldier's diary / The touch of a vanished hand" 4. "A parody on 'Blighty'"album, photo album, newspaper clippings, postcard, wwi -
Ballarat RSL Sub-Branch Inc.
British War Medal 1914-20
... on, 10/09/1914 before being killed in action on duties... on, 10/09/1914 before being killed in action on duties ...This object relates to James KELLY. He was born on 1/01/1890 in Warragul, VIC. James served in the AIF (333) enlisting on, 10/09/1914 before being killed in action on duties with the 14TH BATTN as a Army Non-Commissioned Private (PTE) on 27/08/1915. James KELLY was not a prisoner of war. His next of kin is Micheal KELLY (Father) - Trentham. James Kelly was awarded the Victory Medal, British War Medal.Blue Velvet Display Tray "WW2 Service Medals" & "WW1"first world war (ww1), 1914 - 1918, medals, ballarat rsl, ballarat -
Ballarat RSL Sub-Branch Inc.
Crochet Work
... on, 10/09/1914 before being killed in action on duties... on, 10/09/1914 before being killed in action on duties ...This object relates to James KELLY. He was born on 1/01/1890 in Warragul, VIC. James served in the AIF (333) enlisting on, 10/09/1914 before being killed in action on duties with the 14TH BATTN as a Army Non-Commissioned Private (PTE) on 27/08/1915. James KELLY was not a prisoner of war. His next of kin is Micheal KELLY (Father) - Trentham. James Kelly was awarded the Victory Medal, British War Medal.Note attached reads - "This crochet work was done by Mabel TRUDGEON in memory of her oldest brother, Richard of Welshman's Reef near Newstead who was killed in France early in 1918. The enclosed card was his last word to home."first world war (ww1), 1914 - 1918, craft, ballarat rsl, ballarat -
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Memorial Scroll
... killed in action on duties with the 4 RAAF T&MO as a RAAF Non... killed in action on duties with the 4 RAAF T&MO as a RAAF Non ...This object relates to Gladys Hilda NEAL. She was born on 10/07/1922 in Ballarat, VIC. Gladys Hilda served in the RAAF (103766) enlisting on, 10/03/1943 in Shenton Park, WA before being killed in action on duties with the 4 RAAF T&MO as a RAAF Non-Commissioned Aircraftman/Aircraftwoman (LAC/W) on 10/11/1943. Gladys Hilda NEAL was not a prisoner of war. Her next of kin is Albury NEAL.second world war (ww2), 1939 - 1945, literature, ballarat rsl, ballarat -
Ballarat RSL Sub-Branch Inc.
Australia Service Medal 1939-1946
... killed in action on duties with the 4 RAAF T&MO as a RAAF Non... killed in action on duties with the 4 RAAF T&MO as a RAAF Non ...This object relates to Gladys Hilda NEAL. She was born on 10/07/1922 in Ballarat, VIC. Gladys Hilda served in the RAAF (103766) enlisting on, 10/03/1943 in Shenton Park, WA before being killed in action on duties with the 4 RAAF T&MO as a RAAF Non-Commissioned Aircraftman/Aircraftwoman (LAC/W) on 10/11/1943. Gladys Hilda NEAL was not a prisoner of war. Her next of kin is Albury NEAL.medals, ballarat rsl, ballarat -
Ballarat RSL Sub-Branch Inc.
War Medal 1939-1945
... killed in action on duties with the 4 RAAF T&MO as a RAAF Non... killed in action on duties with the 4 RAAF T&MO as a RAAF Non ...This object relates to Gladys Hilda NEAL. She was born on 10/07/1922 in Ballarat, VIC. Gladys Hilda served in the RAAF (103766) enlisting on, 10/03/1943 in Shenton Park, WA before being killed in action on duties with the 4 RAAF T&MO as a RAAF Non-Commissioned Aircraftman/Aircraftwoman (LAC/W) on 10/11/1943. Gladys Hilda NEAL was not a prisoner of war. Her next of kin is Albury NEAL.medals, ballarat rsl, ballarat -
Ballarat RSL Sub-Branch Inc.
Certificate of Discharge
... being killed in action on duties with the AUS INF BASE DEPOT... being killed in action on duties with the AUS INF BASE DEPOT ...This object relates to Harold Thomas EWART. He was born on 1/01/1893 in Gracedale, VIC. Harold Thomas served in the AIF (1345) enlisting on, 17/07/1915 in Ballarat East, VIC before being killed in action on duties with the AUS INF BASE DEPOT as a Army Non-Commissioned Private (PTE) on 25/08/1915. Harold Thomas EWART was not a prisoner of war. His next of kin is E E EWART (Wife)first world war (ww1), 1914 - 1918, literature, ballarat rsl, ballarat -
Ballarat RSL Sub-Branch Inc.
Kit Bag
... killed in action on duties with the 4 RAAF T&MO as a RAAF Non... killed in action on duties with the 4 RAAF T&MO as a RAAF Non ...This object relates to Gladys Hilda NEAL. She was born on 10/07/1922 in Ballarat, VIC. Gladys Hilda served in the RAAF (103766) enlisting on, 10/03/1943 in Shenton Park, WA before being killed in action on duties with the 4 RAAF T&MO as a RAAF Non-Commissioned Aircraftman/Aircraftwoman (LAC/W) on 10/11/1943. Gladys Hilda NEAL was not a prisoner of war. Her next of kin is Albury NEAL.first world war (ww1), 1914 - 1918, eequipment/gear, ballarat rsl, ballarat -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Letter, Letter to Lily Howard from Charlie Callan, No. 1 Command Depot, 19 Januray 1918, 1918
... and was killed in action 29 September 1918 near Bony during an attack... and was killed in action 29 September 1918 near Bony during an attack ...Lieut. Charles James Callan, (bushman) a former member of the Caledonia Rifle Club, Queenstown, enlisted 2 August 1915 and was killed in action 29 September 1918 near Bony during an attack on the Hindenburg Line. He is buried in Ste Emilie Valley Cemetery, Villers-Faucon, France. First World War letters and postcards from various (unknown) servicemen written to Lily Thompson (Lew Howard's aunty). She would write to the servicemen.Digital file only - scanned by EDHS from item on loan aif, charles james callan, first world war, honour roll, kia, letters, lew howard collection, no. 1 command depot, panton hill, ww1 -
Bendigo Military Museum
Card - CARD, SYMPATHY
... , Croix de Guerre Belgium and Mentioned in Dispatches Killed..., Croix de Guerre Belgium and Mentioned in Dispatches Killed ...Photo No 1 details written, “Arthur Jefferson Lane Private, Croix de Guerre Belgium and Mentioned in Dispatches Killed in France April 25th 1918 age 21 years, beloved eldest son of Mr T.J Lane and the late Mrs Bertha Lane”. Photo No 2 details written, “And their second eldest son, William Gladstone Lane Private - Killed in Action France April 27th 1918 age 20 years - United in life and death”Card, Sympathy, folding, the front has a central wreath in black with crossed flags in colour, at the top “In Loving Memory”, inside has two pages with a photo each page, each with their military details, on the rear a note from the “Lane Family”.sympathy cards, croix de guerre -
Chiltern Athenaeum Trust
Photograph and accompanying hand written card of WW1 soldier Aloysious McGann, 1915
... , who was killed in action at France in June 1917. He..., who was killed in action at France in June 1917. He ...Aloysious McGann was a WW1 soldier, service number 2365, who was killed in action at France in June 1917. He was a resident of Chiltern and was married to Celia Elizabeth McGann from Lake Moodemere, Rutherglen. He was a cadet and a Citizens Military Forces member prior to the commencement of WW1. Aloysious served with 37 Batallion, 3 Division. Prior to his enlistment Aloysious was a grocer by trade. He is buried at Grave number 3456 Menin Gate Memorial Ypres Belgium. Aloysious McGann was a WW1 soldier (1914-1918) and Chiltern Resident, who served in the Great War and was killed in action in France Buried at Ypres Belgium. Photograph and an accompanying hand written card Photograph is Sepia coloured and reproduced. Hand written card : Ivory colourPhotograph inscription on photograph : Aloysious McGann died 8 June 1917 Buried at Ypres (Menin Gate) Belgium. Hand written card : In memory of Aloysious McGann who served his country well. From your Grand daughters Joan and Sandy. ww1, aloysious mcgann, chiltern, rutherglen