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Gerald Langford d’Auverne Wilton was born in Sunderland, England c.1880. At the time of his enlistment on 19 February 1916 he was working as a motor driver/chauffeur. He was married to Emily Mary Wilton and was living at 55 Agnes Street, Jolimont. He was appointed to the 23rd Bat...
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Herbert Ralph Wiltshire was born in Walthamstowe, England. When he enlisted at Melbourne on 20 August 1914 he gave his age as 24, however in a Statutory Declaration he made in 1938 he gave his birthdate as 18 August 1893, making him three years younger than his original stated ag...
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Michael George Windsor was born in 1893 in Caulfield. He was the son of Arthur Windsor, who, at the time of Michael’s enlistment on 17 August 1914, was living at 272 High Street, St. Kilda. Michael gave his occupation as labourer and his next of kin as Miss Costain, Wellington St...
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Bertie Dallas Winterbottom was the son of William Henry Winterbottom and Jean Mathieson Winterbottom. He was born 1893 at Koondrook in Victoria, between Swan Hill and Echuca. His father had been a selector in the area. When Bertie enlisted at Geelong on 13 October 1916 he gave hi...
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Enlisted on 3 December 1917 at Melbourne. Prior to his enlistment he wrote to The Manager, Department of Defence, Woollen Cloth Factory, Geelong to apply for leave of absence. On enlistment gave his occupation as Defence Department employee (civil servant). His next of kin was hi...
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Clifton Loris (Tip) Wood, soldier, was born 5 June 1883 at Carlton, son of Frederick (Fred) Wood and Mary Peddie nee Bain. He married in Albany, W.A., Beatrice Louisa Joyce, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. George Joyce of Thursday Island, Queensland, on 6 December 1912. He had been post...
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Enlisted at Melbourne on 30 September 1915. At enlistment was 39 years 6 mnths. 5ft 11; Complexion - fresh; eyes - blue; hair - dark brown. Next of kin was his sister: Mary Leah Wood, Bella Vista, Woonona, NSW. Single. Embarked: 2 October 1916 per Nestor. Proceeded to France 10 F...
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John Henry Wood was the son of Richard and Elizabeth Wood and his age would indicate that he was the twin brother of Thomas Jacob [see also] but he states that he was born c.1895 at Footscray, while Thomas was born in Eltham. Presumably one of them, most likely John Henry, has pu...
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Thomas Jacob Wood was the son of Richard and Elizabeth Wood and his age would indicate that he was the twin brother of John Henry [see also] but he states that he was born c.1895 in Eltham, while John Henry was born in Footscray. When he enlisted on 23 February 1916 he gave his o...
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MID Thomas Patrick Wood (c.1872-1945) was the son of Thomas Whittall Wood and Kate, nee Byrne. Thomas W Wood, was a school teacher. A man with an active mind he was also something of an inventor. In 1899 he patented 'an improved suspender or holdfast for hats, muffs, umbrellas, a...
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Thomas Reginald Wood was born in 1882 in Fitzroy, son of Frederick Wood (b. Huddersfield) and Mary Peddie nee Bain (b. Collingwood). Motor Mechanic. Permanent address: 168 Powlett Street, East Melbourne. Next of kin: father of same address Previous military service: 1st Batt. Inf...
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Born Carlton, Vic. Enlisted at Melbourne on 18 Aug 1915, aged 32. He had previously served for four years with the West Australian Infantry Regiment, D Company. He was a salesman with Craig Williamson Pty. Ltd., 26 Elizabeth Street, Melbourne, a large drapery store which closed i...
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Alfred Wrigglesworth was 23 years old when he enlisted at Prahran on 17/8/1914. He claimed to have been born and lived at 'Woodlands', 87 Wellington Parade, Jolimont, but it is probable that he was actually born in Wellington, New Zealand, where he went to school at Wellington Co...
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Born in Bourke, NSW. Edwin Marsden Wright was the son of Canon E.H. Wright. He enlisted at the age of 34 on 22 Feb 1915. He gave his profession as Business Manager. His next of kin was his wife, Violet May Wright of 160 Powlett Street, East Melbourne. He was 5ft 8.5 ins., had fai...
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Enlisted 18 Jan 1915 at Broadmeadows, aged 20 years 6 months. He was a warehouseman and had been apprenticed to Robert Reid & Co. for 6 years. His next of kin was his sister, Miss Queenie Wright of 108 George Street. He was 5ft. 10.5ins., with grey eyes and black hair. Embarked 1...
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Died of wounds 30 Sep 1917 Albert Edward Wustemann-Howgate was born in 1879 in Collingwood and was the eldest son of Joseph Howgate and Adelaide Jeanette nee Wustemann. His father died in 1885, aged 33. His mother re-married but died in 1894, when Albert (known as Bert) was 15. T...
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Robert Younger was by profession, a Chemist.He had been previously apprenticed for four years to P. Lloyd of Warrnambool. He married Mabel Alice Alston of Ballarat on 5 Apr 1915. Their daughter, Mabel Elizabeth Mary, was born on 27 June 1915 at Warrnambool, and Mabel Alice died a...
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MSM. Enlisted aged 21 on 10 Feb 1915. Occupation bank clerk. Gave uncle, J. Younger of 82 Powlett Street, East Melbourne, as next of kin. Embarked aboard HMAT Ulysses on 10 May 1915. Stanley also served in WW2 and this has meant that his service records for both wars have been fi...