Short Stories
CARROLL, L/Cpl. John VC – S/N. 1804 – 33rd Battalion
“ Awarded the Victoria Cross for his most conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty during the Battle of Messines, Belgium on 7 June, 1917 “. John CARROLL was born in Brisbane, QLD on 16 August 1891 to Irish-born parents, John and Catherine ( nee WALLACE ). The family re-located to Donnybrook, WA for a short…
BUSWELL, Sgt. Henry George ” Harry ” -MM – S/N. 859 -11th Battalion
“Gallipoli Sniper. Posthumously awarded a Military Medal for conspicuous gallantry in action near Pozieres, France, some time between 22 and 25 July, 1916. A straight, honest man and a fearless fighter “. Harry BUSWELL was born in 1883, son of Harry BUSWELL Snr. and Bridget ( nee WATERS ).Tragically, Harry Snr. was killed in a…
BLAIR, Lieut. John Thomas ” Jack “- S/N. 3008 – 28th Battalion
“ Soldier, Head Teacher, Unionist, Strike Leader, Schools Inspector, Mayor and Political Candidate “ Jack BLAIR was born in Ballarat, Victoria , in October, 1875. His father was a prominent grazier and farmer of the district. Young Jack attended a local State Primary School before enrolling at the School of Mines in Ballarat. On graduation,…
BRASHAW BROTHERS OF BUNBURY
The three ( 3 ) BRASHAW Brothers are acknowledged by inscription on the Bunbury State School Honour Board, mounted in the Library/Committee Meeting Room at the R.S. L. Bunbury, WA. The eldest boy, Harry was born in Leeds, England in 1882. Harry served a 5 year Apprenticeship as a Baker,with his father, Harry SNR, whilst…
CURLEWIS BROTHERS FROM BUNBURY & BROOKTON
The four (4 ) CURLEWIS Brothers from Bunbury and Brookton, WA were a unique set of Australian Brothers, who found themselves together at the Dawn Landing at Gallipoli on 25 April, 1915. Three of the men were with the 16th Battalion , whilst one was with the 12th Battalion, and they collectively survived the first…
EARL, Roy MC & Bar – 889 – Capt. – 51st Battalion AIF
Roy Earl was 19 years of age and working as a Farmer on his parent’s poultry farm at Glen Iris, Bunbury, when he enlisted for War Service on 18 August, 1914. He was posted to the 11th Battalion 3rd Infantry Brigade at Blackboy Hill Camp, WA and completed basic training in late October, 1914. Pte.…