Historical information

Henry Southby pre WW1 served 5 years in the Militia and 22 years on the Permanent staff. He is listed as No 2240 serving in the 4th Batt Aust Commonwealth Horse during the Boer War from March to September 1902. By the time he enlisted in the AIF he was 41 years 2 months of age on 22.3.16 with the rank of Lieut in the 39th Batt. Embarked for England 27.5.16, embark for France 23.11.16, promoted Captain 23.4.17, WIA 7.6.17 shell wound to back, return to France 30.7.17, KIA 12.10.17 at Passchendaele. It is believed he was W.I.A and while being carried out by Stretcher Bearers a shell burst killing them all. No known grave.
The plaque was one of many that were placed on trees in Condon St. Bendigo as a memorial to those who lost their lives.
Refer 1903.2, 1905P.

Physical description

Bronze plaque set in a wood frame re; H.SOUTHBY.
Frame is brown, the plaque lettering is raised.

Inscriptions & markings

"CAPTAIN H. SOUTHBY
39th BATT. 10th INF. BGD. A.I.F
KILLED IN ACTION
OCTOBER 12th 1917"