the 11th BATTALION, 16th REINFORCEMENTS

* Game to the Last The 11th Infantry Battalion at Gallipoli. The narrative follows the battalion members as they leave their homes and lives in Western Australia, embark for overseas service, experience the excitement and boredom of arid and exotic Egypt, and undergo their baptism of fire in the first wave of the Australian and New Zealand landings at Gallipoli on 25 April 1915

* Legs-Eleven the Story of the 11th Battalion (A.I.F.) in the Great War of 1914 - 1918. The 11th Battalion was among the first infantry units raised for the AIF during the First World War. It was the first battalion recruited in Western Australia, and with the 9th, 10th and 12th Battalions it formed the 3rd Brigade

the SOLDIERS of the 11th BATTALION, 16th REINFORCEMENTS who left from Fremantle, Western Australia on board HMAT A9 Shropshire on 31 March 1916
? SERVICE NUMBER - RANK - NAME
* ADDRESS and/or NEXT OF KIN
* OCCUPATION - AGE - ENLISTMENT DATE
* NOTES
red NAME = died on active service

? 5043 - Private ABBOTT, Oliver Oswald
* born 28 December 1881 in Harton, South Australia
* 7th of at least 10 children of Absolom ABBOTT & Lavinia NORRIS
* last address: Katanning, Western Australia
* next of kin: A. Abbott (father), Warren Road, Katanning, W.A.
* Farmer aged 34 - single - enlisted 2 Feb 1916 at Blackboy Hill, W.A.
* Killed In Action 20 August 1916 in France aged 34.9
* Commemorated: Panel 61 at Villers-Bretonneux Memorial, France

? 5044 - Private ADAMS, Herbert Gerald
* Yallingup, Western Australia
* H. Adams (father), Yallingup, W.A.
* Farmer aged 20 - single - enlisted 4 February 1916
* Herbert was severely wounded in action on 22 September 1917 and died 5 days later in the Norfolk Hospital, England
* he is buried Norwich Cemetery, Norfolk, United Kingdom
* he was born in Quindalup, W.A. to Henry Arthur ADAMS & Frances Ellen HARWOOD who married in Qundalup in 1896

? 5030 - Private ALLWOOD, Frederick
* Albany, Western Australia
* W. Allwood, Holloway, near Matlock, Derbyshire, England
* Farmer aged 27 - Single - enlisted 12 October 1915

? 5045 - Private ANDERSON, James
* Loton Avenue, Midland Junction, Western Australia
* Mrs E. Anderson (wife), Chidlow's Well, W.A.
* Cook & Baker aged 40 - married - enlisted 7 February 1916

? 5032 - Acting Sergeant ANDERSON, John Millett Winter
* 53 Charles Street, Kalgoorlie, Western Australia
* J. H. Anderson (father), 53 Charles-street, Kalgoorlie
* Telegraphist aged 21 - single - enlisted 16 December 1915

? 5046 - ARMSTRONG, Lindsay Christopher
* Busselton, Western Australia
* D. Armstrong (father), Busselton, W.A.
* Farmer aged 22 - single - enlisted 31 January 1916
* botn in 2896 to Douglas Adam ARMSTRONG & Elizabeth Mary HIGGINS

? R2268 - Corporal AUSTIN, Albert Edward
* Geraldton, Western Australia
* G. Austin (father), 1 Rose Villas, Stangord Le Hope, Essex, England
* Seaman aged 20 - single - enlisted 4 May 1915
* previously served with the 11th Battalion, 6th Reinforcements

? 5050 - Private BADGER, Bernard Kington (1897-1969)
* c/o Katanning Post Office, Western Australia
* Emma Hannah Badger (mother), Chestnut View, Grove-road, Stratford-on-Avon
* Farmer aged 18 - single - enlisted 28 January 1916
* born in Claverdon. Warwickshire Oct 1897. He married Dorothy Gladys SAUNDERS (1901-1975) in Katanning in 1922

? 5047 - Private BAGLEY, Walter Victor 'Wally' (1890-1979)
* 185 York-street, Subiaco
* Mrs E. E. Pitoni (mother), 185 York Street, Subiaco
* Fireman aged 26 - single - enlisted 3 February 1916
* born in Perth 23 Jan 1890 to John BAGLEY & Emily GARDNER. He was a prisoner of war in Germany from April 1917. He married Jessie Louise DURHAM 6 March 1919 in Stonehouse, Gloucestershire. A son, Able Seaman F3375, Arthur Victor Bagley (1919-1942), was killed in WWII in the UK.

? 5027 - Corporal BARNES, Gordon Howard
* Guildford, Western Australia
* Mrs E. M. P. Barnes (wife), c/o Mrs Shotta, 164 Subiaco-road Subicao
* Contractor aged 30 - married - enlisted 1 December 1915
* Gordon was Killed In Action 10 Aug 1918 in France aged 33
* he is buried Heath Cemetery, Harbonnieres, France
* Gordon was born in Guildford, W.A. in 1885 to William BARNES & Elizabeth ROBERTS. He married Edith Margaret Penwell PARSONS (1887-1923) in 1916

? 5048 - Private BATEMAN, William (1893-1953)
* c/o Richardson & Co, Katanning, Western Australia
* J. W. Bateman (brother), Kojonup road, Katanning
* Farm hand aged 24 - single - enlisted 2 February 1916
* William died of his wound in France on 11 Oct 1917 aged 26
* he is buried Abbeville Communal Cemetery Extension, France
* his parents were Peter and Annie Bateman of Manchester, England

? 5051 - Private BECK, William Henry
* Collie, Western Australia
* Mrs K. Beck (mother), Riversdale, Collie
* Carter aged 23 - single - enlisted 31 January 1916
* William was the son of Herman Frederick (1865-1946) & Katherine (1875-1940) Beck, He married Ellen Winifred STEVENS (1896-1927) in Fremantle in 1920

? 5068 - Private BELL, Albany
* Thompson Road, North Fremantle, Western Australia
* J. C. Bell (father), Thompson Road, Norther Fremantle W.A.
* Labourer aged 22 - single - enlisted 1 February 1916
* Awarded Military Medal 18 June 1917

? 5052 - Private BELL, Roi Ramsay
* Rockingham, W.A.
* James Bell (father) Rockingham, Western Australia
* Labourer aged 26 - single - enlisted 4 February 1916
* Roi was previously rejected for the Royal Navy in 1913. He returned to Australia 9 December 1918

? 5053 - Private BICKLEY, Alexander
* Stone-street, South Bunbury, W.A.
* H. M. Bickley (wife), Stone Street, South Bunbury, Western Australia
* Lumper aged 36 - married - 7 February 1916
* he married Hilda DONOVAN in 1913

? 5055 - Private BLAKE, Alexander
* Grass Valley, Western Australia
* H. Blake (brother), Mount Magnet, Western Australia
* Farm Hand aged 37 - single - enlisted 7 February 1916
* Alexander was killed in action in France 27 February 1917 aged 38
* he is buried Villers-Bretonneux Memorial, France
* Alexander was born in Fremantle in 1879 to Henry BLAKE & Mary HURST

? 5054 - Private BLYTHE, William Henry
* Nannup Post Office, Western Australia
* R. Blythe (father), Nannup
* Farm Labourer aged 30 - single - enlisted 2 February 1916
* born in Blackwood to Roland BLYTHE & Eliza DICKSON

? 5057 - Private BOWLER, Bertie Frederick
* Brighton, Western Australia
* Mrs L. Bowler (mother), Bridgetown, W.A.
* Timber Worker aged 28 - single - enlisted 9 December 1915
* Bertie died of his wound in France 23 July 1916 aged 28
* he is buried Warloy-Baillon Communal Cemetery Extension, France
* Bertie was born in England to George & Louisa BOWLER of Loths St, Bridgetown

? 5056 - Private BOWN, Roy Donalan
* Loma Street, Cottesloe, Western Australia
* W. Bown (father), Loma-street, Cottesloe
* Clerk aged 22 - single - enlisted 3 February 1916

? 5060 - Private BRADLEY, James
* Wooroloo Sanatorium, Western Australia
* J. Bradley (father), 70 Adelaide-street, South Shields, England
* Mechanical & Electrical Engineer aged 34 - single - enlisted 3 February 1916

? 5061 - Private BRAY, Robert Ford (1872-1941)
* c/o Mrs E. Merralls (sister) 40 Hawkstone St, Cottesloe, W.A.
* Diamond Driller aged 43 - enlisted 3 February 1916
* born in 1872 in Ballarat to James BRAY & Abigail TREGONNING

? 5062 - Private BRENNAN, James
* Nannup Post Office, Nannup, Western Australia
* T. Brennan (father), 127 Flood-street, Leichhardt, Sydney, N.S.W.
* Timber Worker aged 35 - single - enlisted 2 February 1916
* James died of his wounds in France 6 Sep 1916 aged 36
* he is buried I. Q. 6. Wimereux Communal Cemetery, Pas de Calais
* James was born in 1880 in Augusta, W.A. to Thomas JAMES & Elizabeth CLIFFORD

? 5063 - Private BRENNAN, Samuel Thomas
* Nannup Post Office, Nannup, Western Australia
* T. Brennan (father), 127 Flood-street, Leichhardt, Sydney, N.S.W.
* Farmer aged 27 - single- enlisted 2 February 1916
* Samuel was killed in action in Somme, France 5 Jan 1917 aged 27
* he is buried I. B. 2. AIF Burial Ground, Flers, France
* Samuel was born in 1889 in Augusta, W.A. to Thomas JAMES & Elizabeth CLIFFORD
* he died 4 months after his brother James (above). His parents moved to 39, Thornley St., Leichhardt, New South Wales

? 5064 - Private BROWN, Alexander
* Collie, Western Australia
* Mrs S. Brown, Bunbury, W.A.
* Saw Mill Hand aged 41 - married - enlisted 1 February 1916

? 5065 - Private BROWN, Clarence Vivian
* Lion Mill, Western Australia
* H. Brown (father), Lion Mill Post Office W.A.
* Horse Trainer aged 21 - single - enlisted 2 February 1916

? 5066 - Private BROWN, Herbert Thomas
* c/o Port & Co, Pindalup, Western Australia
* J. Brown (father), Pindalup W.A.
* Teamster aged 27 - single - enlisted 2 February 1916

? 5058 - Private BUCK, Edward
* Jarrawood, Western Australia
* Miss S. Gissons (friend), Beach-road, South Bunbury
* Sleeper Hewer aged 28 - single - enlisted 10 February 1916

? 5067 - Private BYRNE, Henry Charles William
* Katanning, Western Australia
* Mrs J. Byrne (mother), Cleve-street, Katanning, W.A.
* Tailor aged 22 - single - enlisted 2 February 1916

? 5069 - Private BYWATERS, Thomas
* Nyabing, Western Australia
* T. Bywaters (father), 22 Brunswick-st, Blackrise-road, London S.E., England
* Farm Assistant aged 21 - single - enlisted 12 February 1916

? 5070 - CARR, Leslie Harold
* c/o Gnowangerupp Post Office, Western Australia
* Roger Carr (father), Maldon, Essex, England
* Railway Fettler aged 25 - single - enlisted 1 February 1916
* Leslie was born in Maldon, Essex in Dec 1890

? 5071 - CARTER, William Joseph
* Jarnadup, Western Australia
* Mrs A. Carter (mother), Jarnadup
* Timber worker aged 22 - single - enlisted 9 February 1916

? 5072 - Private CHAPMAN, Edward Inman
* c/o Mrs F E Rowland, Myrtle Cottage Alfred Road, North Fremantle
* A. B. Chapman (mother), 61 Kynaston-road, Enfield, London
* Draper aged 26 - single - enlisted 3 February 1916

? 5073 - Private CLAYTON, William Campbell
* 70 Ellen Street, Fremantle, Western Australia
* W. Clayton (father), 274 Punt-road, South Yarra, Melbourne
* Storeman aged 23 - single - enlisted 3 February 1916

? 5074 - Private CLOWES, William Newcombe
* Donnybrook, Western Australia
* Mrs V. Pittman (mother), Donnybrook Post Office, W.A.
* Bank Clerk aged 18 - single - enlisted 7 February 1916
NOTE William was born in Bunbury in 1898 to William Adolphus CLOWES (1865-1899) & Viola Henrietta BERRY (1870-1951). His mother remarried in Fremantle in 1903 to George Robert PITTMAN. William married Alice Isobel May TRIGWELL (1901-1972) in Perth in 1929. He died 28 Feb 1974 in Subiaco

? 5075 - Private COLES, Robert Henry
* Whitehart Hotel, Beverley, Western Australia
* H. R. Coles (father), Chestnut, London
* Dairy hand aged 22 - single - enlisted 10 February 1916
* Robert was killed in action in Somme, France 23 Aug 1918 aged 25
* he is buried IV. C. 13. Heath Cemetery, Harbonnieres, France
* Robert was born at Kingswinford, Staffs, England, the son of Henry Richard and Jane Coles, of 'Ivanhoe' Cromwell Avenue, Cheshunt, Hertfordshire, England

? 5085 - Private COLLINS, Norman Victor
* Coolup, Western Australia
* J. E. Collins (father), Karridale, via Busselton
* Farmer aged 18 - single - enlisted 31 January 1916
* born in Coolgardie in 1897 to Joseph Edgar COLLINS & Mary Ann BARNES

? 5077 - Private COLLINS, William
* Katanning, Western Australia
* J. Collins (father), 187 Newcastle-street, Perth
* Farmer aged 30 - single - enlisted 10 February 1916

? 5078 - Private COLLINS, William Albert
* c/o Mrs R Jones, Narrogin, Western Australia
* Mrs E. Collins (mother), 187 Newcastle-street, Perth
* Labourer aged 21 - single - enlisted 10 February 1016

? 5086 - Private COOMBER, Jack Leslie
* c/o Mrs Cox Commercial Road, West Midland, Western Australia
* J. Coomber (father), Lawler-street, South Perth
* Railway Clerk aged 22 - single - enlisted 1 February 1916
* Jack was born in 1893 in Ashfield, NSW to John COOMBER (1867-1946) & Lilian GRINDER (1868-1901)

? 5033 - Acting Corporal COX, Francis Horace
* 97 Market Street, Fremantle, Western Australia
* Mrs J. C. Cox (wife), 76 Padbury-street, Perth
* Labourer aged 25 - married - enlisted 28 December 1915

? 5079 - Private COXHEAD, Herbert William
* c/o Beenup Post Office, Western Australia
* C. Coxhead (father), c/o Beenup Post Office W.A.
* Farm Hand aged 23 - single - enlisted 24 January 1916
* Herbert died 8 March 1918 in Australia aged 25
* he is buried 0172, HA, in Karrakatta cemetery
* son of Charles (1861-1932) & Hannah (1861-1952) Coxhead
* 11 Feb 1932 COXHEAD ? The Friends of the late Charles Coxhead, late of Byford, dearly beloved husband of Hannah Coxhead, loving father of Violet, are respectfully informed that his remains will be interred in the Anglican Cemetery, Karrakatta, at 2.22 o'clock, THIS (Thursday) AFTERNOON. The Funeral is appointed to leave the Service Chapel of Messrs. C. H. Smith and Co., 281 Newcastle-street, Perth, at 1.45 o'clock, per motor. Friends wishing to attend the Funeral may proceed by the 2.5 o'clock train leaving Perth, and the 12.27 o'clock train leaving Byford.

? 5080 - Lance Corporal CRELLIN, William Moore
* No 1 Mill, Manjimup, Western Australia
* Mrs A. Crellin (wife), Margaret River
* Timber Worker aged 37 - married - enlisted 9 February 1916
* William was Killed In Action in Somme, France 7 May 1917 aged 38
* he is buried Villers-Bretonneux Memorial, France
* William was born in 1879 in Eltham, Victoria, Australia to William Francis CRELLIN (1845-1923) & Amelia Jane RAWLING (1848-1918). William married Alice Maud BAKER in Perth in 1916. Alice remarried in Perth in 1919 to Charles W. STEEDMAN

? 5082 - Private CROSS, Frederick George
* Nannup, Western Australia
* James Cross (father), Karridale via Busselton
* Farmer aged 34 - single - enlisted 31 January 1916
* brother of Harold & Walter below

? 5083 - Private CROSS, Harold
* Karridale, Western Australia
* James Cross (father), Karridale via Busselton
* Labourer aged 23 - single - enlisted 31 January 1916
* brother of Frederick & Walter

? 5081 - Private CROSS, James
* Mount Barker, Western Australia
* no relatives
* Orchardist aged 29 - single - enlisted 31 January 1916

? 5084 - Lance Corporal CROSS, Walter John
* Karridale, Western Australia
* James Cross (father), Karridale via Busselton
* Labourer aged 25 - single - enlisted 31 January 1916
* Walter died in France 22 June 1918 aged 28
* he is buried Villers-Bretonneux Memorial, France
* Walter was born in Augusta in 1890 to James CROSS & Hannah LONGBOTTOM
* brother of Frederick & Harold above

? 5039 - Acting Corporal DALZIEL, James Marshall
* Midland Junction, Western Australia
* T. Dalziel (father), The Crescent, Midland Junction
* Railway Fireman aged 23 - single - enlisted 5 January 1916
* James died in Somme, France 15 April 1917 aged 24
* he is on Villers-Bretonneux Memorial, France
* James was born in Wishaw, Scotland, a son of Thomas Marshall (1871-1936) & Jane(t) Thomson DALZIEL

? 5087 - Private DAVENPORT, Walter James
* Geraldton, Western Australia
* F. Davenport (mother), 28 Irwin-street, Perth
* Fireman aged 23 - single - enlisted 4 February 1916

? 5088 - Private DAVIES, William Joseph
* Tweed Road, Bridgetown, Western Australia
* W. G. Davies (father), Bridgetown
* Labourer aged 21 - single - enlisted 1 February 1916

? 5089 - Private DAVIS, George Harold
* Ballidu near Wongan Hills, Western Australia
* M. Davis (mother), 366 Stirling-street, Mount Lawley, W.A.
* Labourer aged 21 - single - enlisted 1 February 1916
* George was killed in action in Somme, France 20 Aug 1916 aged 21
* he is buried VILLERS-BRETONNEUX MEMORIAL

? 5090 - DOUGAN, Joseph
* Grass Valley Post Office, Western Australia
* Mrs M. McLeod (sister), Rock Farm, Kellerberrin, W.A.
* Farmer aged 26 - single - enlisted 7 February 1916

? 5091 - Private EASTHER, William Howard
* York, Western Australia
* I. Easther (mother), 30 Erskine-street, Hyde Park, Adelaide
* Miner aged 35 - single - enlisted 10 February 1916

? 5092 - EDGLEY, John
* Redmond Siding, Western Australia
* A. Edgley (father), Redmond Siding
* Railway Hand aged 22 - single - enlisted 4 February 1916

? 5094 - ELLIS, Reginald James
* Bridgetown, Western Australia
* M. E. Ellis (mother), 3 Coolfin-road, Customs House, London
* Farm hand aged 23 - single - enlisted 28 January 1916

? 5095 - FARMERY, Arthur
* Picton Junction, Western Australia
* Mrs L. Farmery (wife), c/o Mrs Humphrey, Stoke-street South Fremantle
* Assistant Station Master aged 32 - married - enlisted 5 February 1916
* Arthur was killed in action in France 16 April 1917 aged 33
* he is buried VILLERS-BRETONNEUX MEMORIAL
* Son of Joel and Mary Farmery. Husband of L. Farmery of 21 Herberts Terrace, Westbourne St., Hessle Rd., Hull, England

? 5096 - Private FREIND, Albert Edward
* Clackline, Western Australia
* F. G. Freind (father), Clackline
* Farmer aged 21 - single - enlisted 7 February 1916

? 5097 - Private GATES, William George
* Narrogin, Western Australia
* M. A. Gates (mother), Cheddington, Bucks, England
* Farm Hand aged 39 - single - enlisted 13 February 1916

? 5099 - Private GHILOTTI, Francis
* Collie, Western Australia
* F. Ghillotti (mother), Wittenoom-street, Collie
* Printer aged 18 - single - enlisted 31 January 1916
* Francis died of his wounds in France 7 March 1917 aged 18
* he is buried II. E. 15A. Wimereux Communal Cemetery, France
* Francis was born in Footscray, Victoria to Guiseppe 'Joseph' (1857-1920) & Frances (1872-1961) Ghilotti who later moved to Collie, Western Australia

? 5098 - Private GILCHRIST, James
* Bridgetown, Western Australia
* R. Gilchrist (wife), Bridgetown
* Farm Hand aged 43 - married - enlisted 1 February 1916

? 5239 - Private GILLARD, William John
* Yarloop, Western Australia
* H. E. Gillard, Hoffman via Yarloop, W.A.
* Timber Worker aged 19 - single - enlisted 3 February 1916
* William was killed in action in Somme, France 6 May 1917 aged 20
* he is buried Villers-Bretonneux Memorial, France
* William was born in Yarloop in 1897, a son of Henry Edmonds GILLARD & Matilda EWIN

? 5100 - Private GODBER, Charles Edwin
* Marrinup, Western Australia
* R. W. Godber (brother), Burripaa, North Corowa, N.S.W.
* Engine Driver aged 29 - single - enlisted 7 February 1916
* Charles died of his wounds in Somme, France 9 Jan 1917 aged 30
* he is buried V. F. 34. HEILLY STATION CEMETERY, MERICOURT-L'ABBE

? 5101 - Private GOLDING, William
* Steere Street, Collie, Western Australia
* H. Golding (wife), 182 Royal-street, East Perth
* Miner & Butcher aged 24 - married - enlisted 10 February 1916

? 5102 - Private GRAHAM, Eric Mervyn
* Collie, Western Australia
* C. E. Graham (mother), Pemberton, via Bridgetown, W.A.
* Postal Assistant aged 20 - single - enlisted 31 January 1916

? 5038 - Acting Corporal GRAY, Robert Forrester
* Holley Road, Midland Junction, Western Australia
* A. Gray (father), Holley-road, Midland Junction
* Fitter aged 25 - single - enlisted 13 December 1915

? 5103 - GROSE, William Percy
* Kumminin via Bruce Rock, Western Australia
* W. J. Grose (father), Kumminin via Brice Rock, W.A.
* Accountant aged 22 - single - enlisted 2 February 1916

? 5104 - Private HALL, James
* Broomhill, Western Australia
* J. Hall (father), Broomhill, G.S.R., W.A.
* Labourer aged 26 - single - enlisted 27 January 1916

? 5107 - Private HANSSEN, Lorens Hilmar 'Laurie'
* Newmarket Hotel, Pier Street, Perth, Western Australia
* Mrs M. E. Collett (mother), Johnson-street, Collie
* Fitter aged 36 - single - enlisted 20 January 1916
* Lorens died of his wounds in Belgium 20 Sep 1917 aged 37
* he is buried XXIII. D. 12. Lijssenthoek Military Cemetery, Belgium
* Lorens was born in Bendigo, Victoria in 1879, 1 of at least 11 children of Henrick Christian Lorrance 'Henry' HANSSEN (1846-1898, born Prussia-died Bunbury) & Mary Ellen WALSH (1853-1917, born Melbourne-died Collie) who married in 1870 in Bendigo. Mary remarried in Perth in 1901 to William Edward COLLETT.
* Brother of Willie (next) NOTE his mother died 6 months before him

? 5106 - Private HANSSEN, William Neils 'Willie'
* Johnson Street, Collie, Western Australia
* Mrs M. E. Collett (mother), Johnson-street, Collie
* Coal Miner aged 29 - single - enlisted 20 January 1916
* William was killed in action in France 6 April 1917 aged 30
* he is buried B. 1. Morchies Australian Cemetery, France
* born in Sandhurst in 1887, 1 of at least 11 children of Henrick Christian Lorrance 'Henry' HANSSEN & Mary Ellen WALSH and brother of Laurie above NOTE his mother died 2 weeks before him

? 5108 - Private HARMAN, William James
* Narrogin, Western Australia
* J. Harman (mother), Narrogin, W.A.
* Baker aged 22 - single - enlisted 3 February 1916

? 5110 - Private HARRALD, Charles
* Nannup, Western Australia
* C. Harrold (mother), The Green, Mount Sorrell, near Loughborough
* Timber Worker aged 27 - single - enlisted 2 February 1916

? 5109 - Private HARRISON, George William
* Barrabupp, Western Australia
* L. Harrison (father), Holyoakes, W.A.
* Engine cleaner aged 22 - single - enlisted 31 January 1916

? 5112 - Private HAYES, John
* c/o Mr W, Hendry, Elliot Street, Bunbury, W.A.
* Mrs E. Whiberby (sister), 31 Palmeria-rd, Bexley Heath, Kent, England
* Labourer aged 27 - single - enlisted 26 January 1916

? 5113 - Private HENDERSON, John
* Fiveacres, Collie, Western Australia
* C. Henderson (father), Fiveacres, Collie
* Miner aged 19 - single - enlisted 10 February 1916

? 5114 - Private HERD, Robert Lang
* Bushlanding, Jarrahdale, Western Australia
* J. Black (aunt), Bridge of Earn, Perthshire, Scotland
* Faller aged 27 - single - enlisted 31 January 1916

? 5115 - Private HIGGINS, Edward Bernard
* Margaret River, Western Australia
* T. Higgins, margaret River, Busselton
* Farmer aged 19 - single - enlisted 31 January 1916

? 5034 - Acting Corporal HIPPERSON, Wallace
* A. Nash (stepbrother), A.I.F., Black-Boy Hill W.A.
* Labourer aged 41 - single - enlisted 11 Nov 1915

? 5116 - Private HOBLEY, George
* Nyabing, Western Australia
* W. H. Hobley (father), Leongatha, Victoria
* Farmer aged 29 - single - enlisted 12 February 1916

? 5120 - Private HOOPER, Victor John
* 325 Stirling Street, Highgate Hill, Western Australia
* R. Hooper (father), 325 Stirling-street, highgate Hill, W.A.
* Electrician aged 22 - single - enlisted 24 January 1916

? 5119 - Private HOWE, John Edward George 'Ted' (1879-1920)
* Piesse Street, Coolgardie, Western Australia
* D.M. & H.J. Howe (children), c/o Mrs Shufflebotham, Bazaar St, Eaglehawk, Victoria
* Prospector aged 36, widower - enlisted 4 January 1916
* Ted died 7 August 1920 at 11th Australian General Hospital, Caulfield, Victoria from illness, aged 41. He is buried Coburg General Cemetery, Victoria, Australia

? 5117 - HUTTON, Emile Fazackerley
* born 1882 in Leeds, Yorkshire - died 1951 at Subiaco, Perth
* 135 Wellington Street, Perth, Western Australia
* T. J. Hutton, 28 Francis-street, Leeds, York, England
* Farmer aged 33 - single - enlisted 2 February 1916
* 27 Oct 1917 Emile Fazackerley Hutton, England, dangerously ill, previously reported wounded

? 5118 - HYMUS, Wesley John
* Rockingham, Western Australia
* D. Hymus (father), Rockingham W.A.
* Barman aged 27 - single - enlisted 4 February 1916

? 5031 - Acting Sergeant JACKA, Frederick Samuel
* Narrogin, Western Australia
* Mrs E. Retell, Ulster-road, Albany W.A.
* Engine Fireman aged 22 - single
* enlisted 14 December 1915

? 5123 - JEFFRYES, Percy Edward
* 447 Hay Street, Perth, Western Australia
* W. J. Jeffryes (brother), 22 Rutland-road, South Hackney, London
* Bookkeeper aged 23 - single - enlisted 24 January 1916

? 5121 - Private JOHNSTON, John
* Mrs E. Williams (friend), Noggerup W.A.
* Benchman aged 39 - single - enlisted 3 February 1916

? 5122 - Private JONES, Herbert Henry
* Collie, Western Australia
* Mrs E. Jones (mother), harvey-street, Collie
* Labourer aged 20 - single - enlisted 2 February 1916

? 5124 - Private KELLEHER, John
* c/o Port & Co., Pindalup, Western Australia
* H. Kelleher (father), Lion Mill, W.A.
* Mill Hand aged 22 - single - enlisted 2 February 1916

? 5125 - Private KELLY, Charles Albert
* Barrabupp, Western Australia
* Miss A. Kelly (sister), Midland Junction, W.A.
* Labourer aged 35 - single - enlisted 29 January 1916

? 5126 - Private KEOGH, Bernard
* Northam Hotel, Northam, Western Australia
* Mr W. Trewren (friend), Meckerring, W.A.
* Labourer aged 33 - single - enlisted 28 January 1916
* Bernard died in France 16 April 1917 aged 34
* he is buried Villers-Bretonneux Memorial, France
* Bernard was born in Pahran, Victoria in 1883 to John KEOGH & Mary Ann 'Minnie' FITZGERALD who married 8 Sep 1868. In 1916 they were in Inkerman Rd, St. Kilda, Victoria

? 5127 - Private KING, Frederick William Vernon
* Bushlanding, Jarrahdale, Western Australia
* Mrs E. K. King, 21 South-street, Fremantle
* Groom aged 22 - single - enlisted - 31 January 1916
* Frederick died in France of illnss 27 Jan 1917 aged 23
* he is buried V. G. 27. Heilly Station Cemetery, Mericourt-L'Abbe, France
* son of John William KING & Helen Keziah SCOTT of Albert Rd, Bunbury, who married in Quindalup, WA in 1888

? 5129 - Private LAKEMAN, Arthur Donald
* Whittakers Mill, North Dandalup, Western Australia
* H. C. Lakeman (father), 2 State Mill, Dwellingup, W.A.
* Mill Hand aged 19 - single - enlisted 25 January 1916

? 5141 - Private LARSEN, Leif
* Bunbury, Western Australia
* J. Larsen (father), Capel, W.A.
* Farmer aged 23 - single - enlisted 10 February 1916

? 5130 - Private LAWES, Henry James
* Katanning, Western Australia
* Mrs L. Lawes (mother), Katanning, W.A.
* Teamster aged 21 - single - enlisted 25 January 1916
* Henry died in Somme, France 26 Feb 1917 aged 22
* he is buried Villers-Bretonneux Memorial, France
* born in Battersea, Surrey, a son of Henry LAWES (1866-1936) & Louisa LEVETT (1872-1956), of Katanning

? 5131 - Private LAWRIE, Robert
* Mount Barker, Western Australia
* T. Lawrie (father), Mount barker. W.A.
* Teamster aged 21 - single - enlisted 31 January 1916

? 5132 - Private LEE-BATT, Vernon Clyde
* Miss A Lee-Batt (sister), Post Office, Colac, Victoria
* Carter aged 18 - single - enlisted 24 January 1916

? 5133 - Private LEEDER, Ernest Albert
* c/o A Hamilton, Yabbenup, Upper Preston, Western Australia
* E. Leeder (mother), Bergapton, Norwich, England
* Labourer aged 28 - single - enlisted 24 January 1916

? 5134 - Private LEIGHTON, Arthur Henry
* Greenbushes, South West W.A.
* G. Leighton (father), High-street, Wodonga, Victoria
* Horse Driver aged 25 - single - enlisted 11 February 1916
* Arthur died of his wounds in France 12 May 1917 aged 26
* he is buried II. K. 10A. Wimereux Communal Cemetery, France
* Wodonga and Towong Sentinel 25 May 1917 LEIGHTON - Died of wounds received in action in France, on May 12, 1917, Private A. H. Leighton, youngest son of the late Elizabeth and George Leighton, Wodonga. - Inserted by his loving brothers and sisters.

? 5135 - Private LEVER, Frederick
* Narrogin, Western Australia
* G. Lever (brother), Narrogin, W.A.
* Contractor aged 21 - single - enlisted 3 February 1916

? 5137 - Private LINDSAY, Norman Wilfred John
* also known as Norman William Lindsay
* Greenbushes, South West Western Australia
* J. Lindsay (father), Greenbushes, W.A.
* Fireman aged 20 - single - enlisted 27 January 1916
* Norman was killed in action in France 24 July 1918 aged 22
* he is buried II. E. 22. Borre British Cemetery, Nord, France
* Norman was born in Taradale, Victoria 1st of at least 8 children to John LINDSAY (1858-1933, mine manager at Greenbushes) & Rosa WHITE (1869-1965) of Greenbushes. Brother of Ronald below

? 5136 - Private LINDSAY, Ronald Theodore
* Greenbushes, South West Western Australia
* J. Lindsay (father), Greenbushes, W.A.
* Engine Fitter aged 22 - single - enlisted 27 January 1916
* born 1894 in Taradale, Victoria 2nd of at least 8 children to John LINDSAY & Rosa WHITE & brother of Norman above
* Ronald (1894-1963) married Mary Theresa FOX (1898-1925) in Perth in 1922

? 5138 - Private LITTLE, William Isaac
* Jarrahdale, Western Australia
* A. Little (father), Spring Farm, Jarrahdale, W.A.
* Labourer aged 23 - single - enlisted 31 January 1916

? 5139 - Private LONG, Alfred Thorby
* Warren Road, East Katanning, Western Australia
* A. T. Long (father), East Katanning, W.A.
* Farm Labourer aged 18 - single - enlisted 12 fEBRUARY 1916

? 5140 - Private LUFF, Thomas George
* 212 Mary Street, Fremantle, Western Australia
* P. Luff (father), 212 Mary-street, Fremantle
* Driver aged 29 - single - enlisted 3 February 1916

? 5142 - Private MACE, John
* Gin Gin Post Office, Western Australia
* Mr W. Clifford (friend), Pier Hotel, Bunbury, W.A.
* Seaman aged 32 - single - enlisted 29 January 1916

? 5143 - Private MAGHER, William James
* Beverley, Western Australia
* Mrs A. Magher (wife), 181 Hay-street, Perth
* Farm Hand aged 37 - married - enlisted 9 February 1916

? 5144 - Private MASON, William
* Ulster Road, Albany, Western Australia
* Mrs H. Mason (mother), Ulster-road, Albany, W.A.
* Labourer aged 26 - single - enlisted 10 February 1916

? 5029 - Acting Sergeant MATTHEWS, Ernest Edward Armstrong
* W. R. Matthews (father), 13 Royal Park, Clifton, Bristol, England
* Agriculturist aged 27 - single - enlisted 7 July 1915

? 5165 - Private MAY, Francis
* Woodanilling, Western Australia
* Mrs J. May, 20 Upper Lead-road, Leeds, England
* Station Master aged 24 - single - enlisted 20 January 1916

? 5145 - Private McGINN, Alfred
* 24 Albert Street, North Perth, Western Australia
* J. McGinn (father), 1 State Mill, Manjimup, W.A.
* Labourer aged 22 - single - enlisted 25 January 1916

? 5164 - Private McGINN, Roy Jeffry
* 1 State Mill, Manjimup, Western Australia
* Mrs C. McGinn (mother), 1 State Mill, Manjimup, W.A.
* Jockey aged 22 - single - enlisted 23 November 1915

? 5042 - Acting Corporal McGRATH, Mark Luth
* Perth, Western Australia
* M. J. McGrath (son), 8th Connaught Rangers, England
* Clerk aged 45 - widower - enlisted 11 February 1916

? 5147 - Private McLEOD, James
* Coombe Street, Collie, Western Australia
* Mrs R. McLeod (wife), Coombe-street, Collie, W.A.
* Miner aged 35 - married - enlisted 10 February 1916

? 5148 - Private McMILLAN, John
* Northam, Western Australia
* J. McMillan (father), Roma, Queensland
* Horse breaker aged 26 - single - enlisted 2 February 1916

? 5149 - Private McROHAN, Ernest
* Northam, Western Australia
* E. McRohan (brother), 2 Duke-street, Subiaco, W.A.
* Blacksmith aged 22 - single - enlisted 22 January 1916

? 5151 - Private MEAD, William Ernest
* Leale Holm, East Rockingham, Western Australia
* C. G. Mead (father), Leale Holm, East Rockingham
* Farmer & Grazier aged 30 - single - enlisted 1 February 1916
* William died of his wounds in Somme, France 23 July 1916 aged 30
* he is buried I. F. 49. Puchevillers British Cemetery, France
* 1 OF 8 CHILDREN of Charles George MEAD (1851-1917) & Sarah Hannah MEAD of Leatholm, East Rockingham, who married in York, W.A. on 4 Nov 1875

? 5152 - Private MIDDLETON, Alexander Sanderson
* Kellerberrin, Western Australia
* W. S. Middleton (father), 14 Parknuck-street, Motherwell, Scotland
* Teamster aged 22 - single - enlisted 7 February 1916
* died on active service in France 25 July 1916
* during the Battle of Poziers
* buried Villers-Bretonneux Memorial, France

? 5240 - Private MILLAR, James
* Kununoppin, Western Australia
* Mrs H. Millar (mother), 86 McAlpine At, Glasgow, Scotland
* Farm Hand aged 27 - single - enlisted 4 February 1916

? 5153 - Private MILLER, William Boyd
* Donnybrook, Western Australia
* Mrs A. A. Miller (wife), Donnybrook, W.A.
* Farrier aged 44 - married - enlisted 8 February 1916
* he married Annie Amelia MEAD in Pinjarra in 1898

? 5154 - Private MILTON, George Badham
* Jarrahdale, Western Australia
* Mrs M. J. Milton (mother), Clevedon-road, Victoria Park, W.A.
* Labourer aged 34 - single - enlisted 31 January 1916

? 5155 - Private MINTER, Thomas Clarence
* 18 Packenham Street, Fremantle, Western Australia
* Mrs A. Minter, Ultimo, Sydney, N.S.W.
* Lumper aged 29 - single - enlisted 3 February 1916

? 5028 - Private MITCHELL, Roy Bedford
* Duke Street, Northam, Western Australia
* J. Mitchell (father), Northam
* Farmer aged 22 - single - enlisted 12 November 1915

? 5156 - Private MONKHOUSE, George
* 172 Allan Street, Fremantle, Western Australia
* Mrs S. Monkhouse (mother), 172 Allan-street, Gremantle
* Electrical Engineer aged 20 - single - enlisted 3 February 1916

? 5157 - Private MOOR, Cyril John
* Spencer Street, South Bunbury, Western Australia
* Mr H. Moor (father), Spencer-street, South Bunbury
* Farmer aged 21 - single - enlisted 25 January 1916

? 5158 - Private MOORE, Charles Albert
* Collie, Western Australia
* Mrs R. Moore (mother), Collieburn, W.A.
* Miner aged 22 - single - enlisted 8 February 1916

? 5159 - Private MORRIS, Arthur
* Busselton, Western Australia
* W. Morris (father), Busselton W.A.
* Labourer aged 27 - single - enlisted 5 February 1916
* Arthur died in Somme, France 20 Aug 1916 aged 27
* he is buried Villers-Bretonneux Memorial, France
* Arthur was born in Stone, Staffordshire, a son of William & Julia Morris of Busselton. He went into Blackboy Camp 5 Feb 1916, leaving 7 weeks later. He arrived in Egypt on 24 April 1916 and after completing his training at Tel-el-Kebir, he was drafted to France. He was first reported missing

? 5160 - Private MUDFORD, George Alfred
* Wilga, South West Western Australia
* Mrs I. C. Mudford, Kirup, W.A.
* Sleeper Hewer aged 32 - married - enlisted 12 February 1916

? 5163 - Private MULLINS, Evan James
* 277 Hay Street, East Perth, Western Australia
* J. J. Mullins (father), Coate Farm, Hawkchurch, Axminster, England
* Carpenter & Joiner aged 21 - single - enlisted 5 January 1916

? 5161 - Private MURLEY, Reuben Alexander
* Burford & Sons, North Fremantle, Western Australia
* W. Murley (father), 33 Gore-street, Fitzroy, Victoria
* Candle moulder aged 28 - single - enlisted 10 January 1916
* Reuben died of his wounds in Belgium 15 March 1918 aged 29
* he is buried I. M. 17. Voormezeele Enclosures No 1 and No 2, Belgium
* Reuben was born in Sandhurst, Victoria to William MURLEY (1848-1924) & Prudence Tabitha DRAKE (1853-1893)

? 5162 - Private MUSGROVE, Allan
* c/o Post Office, Woodanilling, Southern W.A.
* B. Musgrove, Penarth, South Wales
* Labourer aged 24 - single - enlisted 31 January 1916

? 5166 - Private NICHOLSON, Alexander
* Jarnadup, Western Australia (changed in 1925 to Jardee)
* D. Nicholson (father), Jarnadup, W.A.
* Carpenter aged 28 - single - enlisted 24 Januayry 1916
? Alexander died at Somme, France 6 Dec 1916 aged 28
? he is buried IV. E. 5. Guards Cemetery, Lesboeufs, France

? 5167 - Private NOBLE, John
* Bruce Rock, Eastern Wheatbelt, W.A. (originally Nunagin/Noonegin)
* Mrs R. M. Noble, Bruce Rock W.A.
* Railway Repairer aged 43 - married - enlisted 3 February 1916

? 5168 - Private NOELL, Stephen Charles Leonard
* c/o Mrs S. Houston, Forrest Street, Collie, Western Australia
* Mrs H. Houston (mother), Forrest-street, Collie
* Labourer aged 25 - single - enlisted 7 February 1916

? (no #) - Lieutenant NORRIE, Athol
* Leake Street, Cottesloe, Western Australia
* A. T. Norrie (father), Leake-street, Cottesloe, W.A.
* Bank Clerk aged 26 - single
* Recommended for Military Cross 29 Aug 1918 for his assistance in the capture of Froissy Beacon
*from the Western Mail, 22 Dec 1938, The Story of the ELEVENTH - Lieut. Athol Norrie was at this time appointed aide-de-camp to General Glasgow, and he was the subject of much cheerful abuse from his old comrades of the 11th Battalion when he came to visit them. Lieut. Bill Gudgeon used to reckon that Norrie's chief function as aide-de-camp was to test the temperature of the Somme water, in the chilly mornings, before the general had his morning plunge

? 5173 - Private O'CONNOR, John William
* Harvey, Western Australia
* Mrs M. O'Connor (mother), Yarloop, W.A.
* Timber worker aged 18 - single - enlisted 3 February 1916

? 5169 - Private OATES, Clarence Hubert
* Busselton, Western Australia
* Rev J. W. P. Oates (father), The Vicarage, Ceres, via Geelong, Victoria
* Shop Assistant aged 29 - single - enlisted 5 February 1916
* Clarence died in France 16 April 1917 aged 30
* he is buried Villers-Bretonneux Memorial, France
* Clarence was born in Newstead to Thomas & Isabella Oates ?? of 38 Hartington St, Elsternwick, Victoria. (see next of kin, Rev J.W.P. Oates above, whom I think was more likely a brother)

? 5170 - Private OKELY, Harold Roy
* Farmery Street, Narrogin, Western Australia
* W. A. Okely (father), narrogin, W.A.
* Civil Servant aged 18 - single - enlisted 3 February 1916

? 5171 - Private OKES, Walter
* Wyndham, Western Australia
* H. Okes (father), Nungarin, North Eastern Wheatbelt, W.A.
* Stockman aged 41 - single - enlisted 3 February 1916

? 5176 - Private OLSEN, Alfred Ernest (1891-1963)
* Robert Street, Collie, Western Australia
* Mrs E. Olsen (wife), Robert-street, Collie, W.A.
* Miner aged 25 - married - enlisted 10 February 1916
* Alfred was a son of Hans Peter (1851-1926) & Charlotte Olsen. He married Eleanor May LANGE (1894-1951) in 1913. They lived at 25 Bunbury St, Collie for a time. At the time of his death he was living at Clifton Rd., Australind

? 5175 - Private OLSEN, Thomas
* Glad Crescent, Collie, Western Australia
* Mrs L. Olsen (wife), Glad Crescent, Collie, W.A.
* Painter aged 35 - married - enlisted 10 February 1916
* Thomas died of his wounds in France 16 March 1917 aged 36
* he is buried St Sever Cemetery Extension, Rouen, France
* I believe his age was recorded incorrectly & that he was 30, possibly a brother of Alfred Ernest above

? 5172 - Private OWENS, Frank
* Perth & Freemantle Roads, Cottesloe, Western Australia
* Mrs S. Owens (mother), 10 Jennig Mount-street, Belfast, Ireland
* Labourer aged 35 - single - enlisted 24 January 1916

? 5177 - Private PARMENTER, William Henry John
* Mullalyup, Western Australia
* S. Parmenter (father), Mullalyup, W.A.
* Sleeper hewer aged 19 - single - enlisted 1 February 1916
* William was killed in action in Somme, France 23 Aug 1918 aged 22
* he is buried III. G. 20. Heath Cemetery, Harbonnieres, France
* William was born Lion Mill (now named Mount Helena), near Parkerville, W.A. in 1896, a son of Samuel Thomas PARMENTER & Florence CATCHPOLE. They later moved south where he attended Mullalyup State School. He was awarded the Military Medal in Nov 1916

? (no #) - Lieutenant PATERSON, Percy
* 160 Lord Street, Perth, Western Australia
* Mrs L. M. Paterson (mother), 160 Lord-street, Perth
* Commercial traveller aged 24 - single - enlisted 15 November 1915
* Mentioned in Despatches

? 5178 - Private PAVY, Alfred Henry
* Waroona, Western Australia
* R. A. Pavy (father), Waroona
* Teamster aged 19 - single - enlisted 5 February 1916
* Alfred died in Somme, France 6 May 1917 aged 20
* he is buried Villers-Bretonneux Memorial, France
* Alfred was born in Adelaide, a son of Richard Alfred PAVY & Florence Bradbury DOUBIKIN who later moved to Waroona, W.A.

? 5179 - Private PEDEN, Charles
* c/o Mrs Whiteman, Farmery Street, Narrogin, Western Australia
* H. Peden (father), 15 Hewitt-street, Hightown, Manchester, England
* Farm Hand aged 21 - single - enlisted 28 January 1916

? 5181 - Private PELHAM, Ephraim Horace
* Wagin, Western Australia
* H. G. Pelham (son), Beautfort-road, Wagin, W.A.
* Bricklayer aged 44 - widower - enlisted 7 February 1916
* a son, Harry Pelham, born in Lewes, England 28 June 1892, listed Ephraim Horace Pelham as his next of kin when he enlisted on 9 Oct 1914 at Blackboy Hill W.A.

? 5180 - Private PENGELLY, Charles Arthur Stanley
* North Dandalup, Western Australia
* A. Pengelly (father), North Dandalup, W.A.
* Mill Hand aged 19 - single - enlisted 10 February 1916
* Charles died in Belgium 21 Sep 1917 aged
* he is buried Ypres (Menin Gate) Memorial, Belgium
* Charles was born in Geraldton in 1896 to William Arthur PENGELLY & Ellen PARKYN

? 5182 - Private POLLARD, Albert Edward
* Hines Hill, Western Australia
* E. J. Pollard (mother), Hines Hill, W.A.
* Fettler aged 32 - single - enlisted 4 February 1916
* Albert was killed in action in France 19 July 1918 aged 34
* he is buried II. F. 56. Outtersteene Communal Cemetery Extension, Bailleul, France
* Albert was born 1883 in Victoria, a son of Mark POLLARD & his 2nd wife, Emily Jane WILSON (nee HICKS) who later moved to 111 McDonald St, Kalgoorlie

? 5241 - Private PORTER, George
* c/o Post Office, Kalgoorlie, Western Australia
* Mrs N. Gozzara, c/o Post Office, Kalgoorlie
* Porter aged 23 - single - enlisted 13 March 1916

? (no #) - Private PREISTLEY, George Fox
* Strawberry Hill, Adelaide Terrace, Perth, Western Australia
* F. V. Preistley, 'Kingswood' Sholesbroke-avenue, Leeds, Yorkshire
* Gentleman aged 24 - single - enlisted 23 September 1915

? 5183 - Private PYBURN, George Lee
* Katanning, Western Australia
* R. Pyburn (father), Altar, Durras, Cork, Ireland
* Labourer aged 21 - single - enlisted 4 February 1916
* George died in Australia on 3 January 1921 aged 26
* he is buried C.E. AA. 842. at Fremantle Cemetery. The Grantee was the Secretary of the Department of Defence
* George was born in August 1895 in Durrus, Cork and enlisted from Blackboy Hill

? 5184 - Private RAMSAY, Roy Livingstone
* c/o R, R, Ramsay, Austral Parade, Bunbury, Western Australia
* W. C. Ramsay (father), Burekup, W.A.
* Farmer aged 18, single - enlisted 3 February 1916

? 5185 - Private RAY, David
* 2 State Mill, Dwellingup, Western Australia
* L. E. Ray (mother), c/o W. Dickensen, Anderson Creek-road, Ringwood, Victoria
* Faller aged 30 - single - enlisted 2 February 1916

? 5186 - Private READER, Sidney Stewart
* Narrogin, Western Australia
* W. F. Reader, Howland-road, Marden, Kent, England
* Farm Hand aged 27 - single - enlisted 26 January 1916
* Sidney died of his wounds in Somme, France 15 Feb 1917 aged 28
* he is buried V. B. 16. Dernancourt Communal Cemetery Extension, France
NOTE A Frank Reader also enlisted from Narrogin

? 5187 - Private REBBECHI, Patrick Louis James
* Commonwealth Store, Lord Street, East Perth, Western Australia
* R. Rebbechi (father), Meekatharra, W.A.
* Clerk aged 18 - single - enlisted 3 February 1916
* Patrick was killed in action in France 6 April 1917 aged 19
* he is buried B. 2. Morchies Australian Cemetery, Pas de Calais, France
* Patrick was born in Yalgoo in 1897, a son of Richard Rupert REBBECHI (1868-1951) & Julia Maud BRADY (1874-1966). His parents died in Geraldton

? 5192 - Private ROBERTS, Leslie Kinghorn
* Ogden Street, Collie, Western Australia
* E. L. Roberts (father), Ogden-street, Collie W.A.
* Sleeper hewer aged 18 - single - enlisted 31 January 1916

? 5188 - Private ROBINSON, Maurice Clarence
* North Dandalup, Western Australia
* T. Robinson (father), North Dandalup, W.A.
* Miner aged 24 - single - enlisted 4 February 1916
* Maurice was killed in action in Belgium 21 Sep 1917 aged
* he is buried IV. F. 5. Hooge Crater Cemetery, Belgium
* Maurice was born in Serpentine in 1889, a son of Thomas ROBINSON & Mary Ann BARRY. They later moved down to North Dandalup

? 5190 - Private ROWSELL, Harry John Marfleet
* Perth Road, Albany, Western Australia
* M. A. Rowsell (wife), Perth-road, Albany, W.A.
* Carpenter aged 44 - married - enlisted 31 January 1916
* he married Mary Anne Josephine ROCHE in Boulder 1903
* Harry died in Australia 20 Oct 1918 aged 47
* he is buried C.E. AA. 1662. Fremantle Cemetery
NOTE 27 May 1919 DECEASED PERSONS ESTATES - Harry John Marfleet Rowsell, late of Albany, to Mary Ann Josephine Rowsell, ?3743 (equivalent in 2012 to approx $264,300)

? 5191 - Private RYAN, John
* c/o Coffee Palace, Pingelly, Western Australia
* L. Ryan (wife), Flora Vale, East Popanyinning, W.A.
* Farm Labourer aged 23 - married - enlisted 10 February 1916

? 5208 - SAUNDERS, Ashley Victor
* Narrogin, Western Australia
* A. Saunders (father), Garrots Green Farm, Sheldons, Birmingham
* Farmer aged 27 - single - enlisted 27 November 1915

? 5193 - Private SAUNDERS, Clarence
* 38 Newcastle Street, Perth, Western Australia
* Mrs J. Wallace (mother), c/o R. Dudley, Northam W.A.
* Labourer aged 23 - single - enlisted 1 February 1916

? 5194 - Private SAVELL, Arthur Frederick
* Ilma Street, Mount Hawthorn, Western Australia
* T. Savell (father), Ilma-street, Mount Hawthorn, W.A.
* Teamster aged 27 - single - enlisted 7 February 1916

? 5195 - Private SCRIVENER, George Richard
* Mandurah, Western Australia
* G. Scrivener (father), Mandurah W.A.
* prospector aged 31 - single - enlisted 10 February 1916

? 5196 - Private SEALE, Frederick
* Wagin, Western Australia
* F. Seale (father), Pensilva, Cornwall, England
* Farm Hand aged 23 - single - enlisted 2 February 1916

? 5197 - Private SEWELL, Ernest Edmund
* Dulbelling, Western Australia
* H. Sewell (father), Dulbelling, W.A.
* Farmer aged 21 - single - enlisted 31 January 1916
* Ernest died in France 27 Feb 1917 aged 22
* he is buried Villers-Bretonneux Memorial, France
* Ernest was born in Beverley in 1894, a son of Henry Edmund SEWELL & Sarah Elizabeth ALLEN of Hunt Rd, Beverley

? 5198 - Private SHANKS, William James
* Kwobrup, Western Australia
* Mrs E. Shanks, Aldgate, South Australia
* Farm Hand aged 30 - single - enlisted 1 February 1916

? 5199 - Private SHARLAND, Charles Henry Hope (1894-1965)
* Holyoake, Western Australia
* Mrs B. Sharland (mother?, mother was Sarah), Queen's Park, Perth
* Wheelwright aged 22 - single (some records have married) - 3 February 1916
* single on enlistment, married Isabella Lawson Carr 9 days before leaving
On March 22 1916, at Queen's Park, Charles Henry Sharland to Isabella Lawson CARR (1898-1973)

? 5035 - Private SIMPSON, Caleb
* 142 Charles Street, West Perth, Western Australia
* Mrs E. M. Simpson, 448 Newcastle-street, Perth
* Bank Clerk aged 24 - married - enlisted 15 November 1915
* he married Elsie May WILLIAMS in Perth in 1916

? 5209 - Private SKELTON, Ernest
* 11 Stirling Street, Perth, Western Australia
* M. Skelton (father), 95 Linaker-road, Bootle, Liverpool
* Dairyman aged 29 - single - enlisted 8 December 1915

? 5200 - Private SLAVIN, John Leonard
* Wellington Mills, Dardanup, Western Australia
* E. Slavin (father), Wellingtin Mills, Dardanup
* Engine Cleaner aged 22 - single - enlisted 8 February 1916
* John died in France 6 May 1917 aged 23
* he is buried Villers-Bretonneux Memorial, France
* John was born in Oct 1893 in Yarram, Victoria, a son of son of Edward & Catherine Slavin who later lived at 15 Palmerston St, Perth. He received the Military Medal
NOTE The West Australia 15 June 1917 SLAVIN - On May 4, 1917, killed in action, somewhere in France, John Leonard Slavin, beloved son of Edward and Catherine Slavin and brother of Allie, Mollie, and Connie, and Frank and Fenton (on active service). Rest in peace - Inserted by his loving mother, father, and sisters

? 5201 - Private SMITH, Alexander
* Doodlakine, Western Australia
* J. J. Smith, Doodlakine, W.A.
* Farmer aged 22 - single - enlisted 24 January 1916
* Alexander died in Somme, France 16 April 1917 aged 23
* he is buried Villers-Bretonneux Memorial, France
* Alexander was born in Woodstock, Victori to John James & Isabell SMITH

? 5202 - Private SMITH, Ernest George
* Bookara Siding, Midland Line, Western Australia
* Mrs H. Smith (wife), Busselton, W.A.
* Station Manager aged 38 - married - enlisted 7 February 1916

? 5041 - Acting Corporal SMITH, Robert Arthur
* Northam, Western Australia
* Mrs L. Hughes (sister), Ford-street, West Midland W.A.
* Civil Servant aged 22 - single - enlisted 7 February 1916

? 5203 - Private SMITH, Sidney Herbert
* Rechabite Coffee Palace, Perth, Western Australia
* Mrs A. Comber, 14 Lindale-road, Red Hill, Surrey, England
* Teamster aged 26 - single - enlisted 3 February 1916
* Sidney was killed in action in Belgium 12 Oct 1917 aged 27
* he is buried Passchendaele New British Cemetery, Belgium

? 5204 - Private STEPHENS, Frank Ellis
* South Greenbushes, South West Western Australia
* G. R. Stephens (father), Boyup Brook via Bridgetown, W.A.
* Miner aged 24 - single - enlisted 10 February 1916

? 5205 - Private STONE, Andrew Martin
* Pingelly, Western Australia
* Mrs A. Stone (mother), Pingelly, W.A.
* Farmer aged 28 - single - enlisted 7 February 1916

? 5206 - Private STRUTHERS, Andrew Lennox
* South Greenbushes, South West Western Australia
* Mrs M. Struthers (wife), Teede-street, Bunbury
* Miner aged 35 - mamrried - enlisted 7 February 1916

? 5207 - Private STUART-SINCLAIR, Edward
* Collie, Western Australia
* R. Stuart-Sinclair (father), 135 Honslow-road, West Subiaco
* Clerk aged 18 - single - enlisted 27 November 1915
* Edward died of his wounds in Belgium 27 Nov 1917 aged 20
* he is buried XXVI. A. 8A. Lijssenthoek Military Cemetery, Belgium

? 5210 - Private TAYLOR, George
* corner Spencer St, South Bunbury, Western Australia
* Mrs M. E. Taylor (wife), Spencer-street, South Bunbury
* Labourer aged 38 - married - enlisted 7 February 1916

? 5215 - Private THOMAS, William Jefferies
* Katanning, Western Australia
* Mrs A. Thomas, Avon-street, Katanning
* Labourer aged 30 - married - enlisted 25 January 1916

? 5212 - Private THOMPSON, Joseph Patrick
* Badger Warren via Bolgart, Western Australia
* C. Thompson (father), Badgerwarren, via Bolgart, W.A.
* Farm Hand aged 19 - single - enlisted 5 February 1916
* Joseph died in Belgium 1 Nov 1917 aged 20
* he is buried Ypres (Menin Gate) Memorial, Belgium
* Joseph was born in Victoria Plains in 1896, a son of Alfred Charles THOMPSON & Johannah Mary BUTLER. They later moved to Wongan Hills

? 5211 - Private TODMAN, James Henry
* Springfield Cottage, East Northam, Western Australia
* A. Todman (father), Springfield Cottage, East Northam
* Orchardist aged 21 - single - enlisted 7 February 1916

? 5214 - Private TRAVERS, Jacob Ernest
* Jacobs Well, Dulbelling, via York, Western Australia
* E. Travers, Jacob's Well, W.A.
* Teamster aged 22 - single - enlisted 3 February 1916

? 5216 - Private TUOHY, Patrick
* Bruce Rock, Western Australia
* M. Tuohy (father), Killorglin, County Kerry, Ireland
* Carpenter aged 23 - single - enlisted 19 November 1915

? 5218 - Private UPSON, Edwin Raymond
* Capel, Western Australia
* Mrs N. Upson, 29 Whitehorse-road, Eastham, Essex, England
* Motor Driver aged 27 - single - enlisted 10 February 1916

? 5219 - Private VIRGO, Gordon Mark
* c/o Mr W. Booth, High Street, Fremantle, Western Australia
* Miss I. N. Virgo (sister), corner Palmerston & Cannington sts, South Kalgoorlie
* Jockey aged 25 - single - enlisted 3 February 1916

? 5220 - Private WALKER, Arthur Wright
* c/o Mrs Johnston, Keane St, Cottesloe Beach, Western Australia
* T. H. Walker (father), 70 Station St, Crewe, Cheshire, England
* Labourer aged 30 - single - enlisted 7 February 1916

? 5221 - Private WALKER, David
* Ballingup, Western Australia
* D. Walker, Gledhill, Antrim, Ireland
* Labourer aged 24 - single - enlisted 1 February 1916

? 5040 - Acting Corporal WARD, Sydney Alfred
* General Post Office, Perth, Western Australia
* F. H. Ward (brother), Cranbourne, Victoria
* Postal employee aged 39 - single - enlisted 3 January 1916

? 5236 - Private WEARMOUTH, Richard
* Burbanks Post Office, Burbanks, Western Australia
* R. Wearmouth (father), Burbanks, via Coolgardie, W.A.
* Labourer aged 28 - single - enlisted 4 January 1916

? 5222 - Private WELLS, Nicholas James
* Kojonup Road, Katanning, Western Australia
* Mrs L. Wells, Kojonup Road, Katanning
* Farmer aged 25 - single - enlisted 3 February 1916

? 5223 - Private WESTON, Henry Deverell
* Collie, Western Australia
* Mrs F. Weston, Moore-street, Bunbury, W.A.
* Miner aged 35 - married - enlisted 4 February 1916

? 5237 - Private WHITE, Thomas
* Hannans Chambers, Western Australia
* J. White (brother), Shepparton-road, Victoria Park, Perth
* Labourer aged 20 - single - enlisted 10 January 1916
* Thomas died of his wounds in France 10 May 1917 aged 21
* he is buried I. A. 16. Grevillers British Cemetery, France
*Thomas was born in haddington, Scotland to Thomas & Ann WHITE

? 5224 - Private WHITE, Thomas Roderick
* Kojonup, Western Australia
* Mrs E. White, Kojonup, W.A.
* Farmer aged 29 - single - enlisted 3 February 1916

? 5237 5036 - Acting Corporal WIGHAM, Robert Jardine
* Panmure Road, York, Western Australia
* Mrs E. Wigham (wife), Panmure-road, York, W.A.
* Farm Labourer aged 19 - married - enlisted 21 September 1915
* Robert was killed in action in France 6 May 1917 aged 21
* he is buried Villers-Bretonneux Memorial, France
* Robert was born in Melbourne to John & Alice May WIGHAM. He married Eveline Louisa Florence TURPIN (1895-1975) in York in 1915
* he was admitted to the 11th Stationary Hospital 29 Dec 1916 with a gunshot wound to his left forearm & rejoined his unit on 17 Jan 1917. Was first reported missing

? 5225 - Private WILKIE, James
* Muradup, Western Australia
* Mrs I. Wilkie (wife), Wagin, W.A.
* Railway Ganger aged 35 - married - enlisted 5 February 1916

? 5226 - WILLMOTT, James
* Narrogin, Western Australia
* no relatives
* Farm Labourer aged 28 - single - enlisted 3 February 1916
* James died in Surrey, UK 6 Sep 1918 aged 30
* he is buried IV. E. 11. Brookwood Military Cemetery, United Kingdom

? 5228 - Corporal WINN, Albert John
* Katanning, Western Australia
* Miss I. Winn (sister), Tindale Lodge, Gravethrope, Lincolshire, England
* Clothier's Assistant aged 24 - single - enlisted 3 February 1916
* Albert died of his wounds in France 18 Sep 1918 aged 26
* he is buried I. E. 9. Cerisy-Gailly French National Cemetery, France
* Albert was born at Fakenham, Norfolk, England to John & Hannah WINN
NOTE Awarded the Military Medal and Bar

? 5227 - Private WINSLADE, Frederick Owen
* 8O Russell Street, Victoria Park, Western Australia
* A. Winslade (father), 80 Russell-street, Victoria Park
* Clerk aged 22 - single - enlisted 3 February 1916

? 5229 - Private WINTON, Newton Oswald
* 166 Hensman Road, Subiaco, Western Australia
* E. Winton (father), 166 Hensman-road, Subiaco
* Grocer aged 21 - single - enlisted 3 February 1916

? 5234 - Private WOLFENDEN, Evan Campbell
* Charles Street, Northam, Western Australia
* W. Wolfenden (father), Charles St., Northam
* Railway Porter aged 18 - single - enlisted 24 January 1916

? 5231 - Private WOODS, Colin Cameron Stanley
* York, Western Australia
* J. Woods (father), Avon-terrace, York, W.A.
* Butchers Assistant aged 21 - single - enlisted 9 February 1916
* Colin was killed in action in Somme, France 9 Nov 1916 aged 22
* he is buried IV. L. 14. AIF Burial Ground, Flers, France

? 5232 - Private WOOLDRIDGE, Willie
* Kojonup, Western Australia
* C. Wooldridge (father), Hollinup, Kojonup
* Farmer aged 20 - single - enlisted 4 February 1916

? 5233 - Private WORRALL, Thomas Ernest
* Kellerberrin, Western Australia
* Mrs M. Worrall, 21 Denton Drive, Wallasey, nearl Liverpool, England
* Water Supply Department aged 40 - single - enlisted 5 February 1916
* Thomas died in Somme, France 16 April 1917 aged 41
* he is buried Villers-Bretonneux Memorial, France

? 5238 - Private YOUNG, Allan
* Manjimup, Western Australia
* C. Young (father), Manjimup, W.A.
* Farmer aged 24 - single - enlisted 4 January 1916


PHOTO
HMAT A9 Shropshire weighed 11,911 gross tons, 8,130 net, 160.4 x 18.7 metres with an average cruise speed of 15 knots or 27.78 kmph. It was owned by the Federal SN Co Ltd, London, and leased by the Commonwealth until 5 August 1917. In 1923 she was renamed 'Rotorua' for New Zealand Shipping Co. Became World War 11 casualty being torpedoed by submarine U-96 (Heinrich Lehmann-Willenbrock) at position 58.56N, 11.20W on 11 Dec 1940