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    Cavalry

    Date of Birth: Saturday 7 October 1899

    Stanley Abbott (Service No 3742) was born in Yarrawonga, Victoria. Some time later the Abbottfamily moved to Scarborough, NSW

    At enlistment Stanley was single and working as a wharf labourer. He stated his age as being 21, however he was just....

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    Infantry

    Charles Abdullah (Service No 6762) was born in Mount Lebanon, Syria around 1875.

    When Charles enlisted he was single, 42 years old, lived at Port Kembla, NSW, and worked as a labourer. Charles listed his brother, Richard Abdullah, of Bungendore via....

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    Infantry

    George Abercrombie (Service No 334) was born in Morpeth, Northumberland, England in October 1884 and baptised on 5th July 1885. He had spent 8 years serving with the Northumberland Hussars before coming to Australia in 1912.

    At enlistment George was 31....

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    Infantry

    William Acres (Service No 123) was born around 1889.

    At enlistment William was single, 26 years old, lived at Corrimal, NSW and worked as a painter.

    He embarked from Melbourne on HMAT A40 Ceramic with D Company, 18th Battalion, on 25th June....

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    Artillery

    Date of Birth: Monday 7 May 1900

    George Adair (Service No 3713) was born in Kalgoorlie, W.A. in 1900.

    In order to be accepted when he enlisted, George gave false personal information, declaring his surname to be Adiar, that he was 18 years old, single, lived with his....

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    Infantry

    Thomas Adams (Service No 821) was born in London around 1897.

    At enlistment he was single, 18 years old, worked as a farm hand and lived at Unanderra, NSW Thomas listed his father in New Zealand as his next of kin.

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    Infantry

    Date of Birth: Tuesday 9 August 1881

    James Addis (Service No 3006) was born at Elmore, Victoria.

    At enlistment James was single, 35 years old, and worked as a farm labourer on the South Coast of NSW. James' sister, Mrs M Risk, of Port Kembla, NSW was listed....

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    Infantry

    Date of Birth: Wednesday 25 November 1874

    Percival Addison (Service No 813) was born at Tenterfield, NSW, and enlisted in the AIF at Liverpool, NSW, on 2 March 1915, when he was 40 years of age.

    When he enlisted he was working as a Clerk of Petty Session,....

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    Cavalry

    Arthur Adey (Service No 3678) was born in Woonona, NSW in 1890.

    In 1911 he married Amy Cann and they had 2 children.

    At enlistment Samuel he was 25 years old, worked as a letter carrier, and lived in Armidale, NSW He....

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    Infantry

    Date of Birth: Saturday 22 September 1894

    Alfred Adey (Service No 348) was born in Bulli, NSW. He had served in the Cadets and CMF. At the time of enlistment he was a single 20 year old school teacher. He embarked on HMAT A19 Afric with C....

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    Infantry

    Date of Birth: Tuesday 1 October 1889

    Walter Adie (Service No 5282) was born in Fife, Scotland and arrived in Australia in 1912. In 1914 he married Maud Brown in Wollongong, NSW

    At enlistment Walter was 26 years old, worked as a miner, and lived at Balgownie, NSW

    He....

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    Date of Birth: Saturday 20 October 1894

    Raymond Adlington (Service No 1648) was born in Wollongong. He served 6 years in 37th Infantry Militia and was a clerk. Raymond belonged to the Salvation Army and was keen to be a soldier.Raymond was not in good health but....

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    Infantry

    Date of Birth: Thursday 1 May 1890

    Corporal Clement Agnew (Service no. 4026) was born in Scotland and travelled to Australia in June, 1911. When he enlisted he was described as a single 24 year old miner from Coldale. He embarked on HMAT A32 Themistocles on 12th....

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    Artillery

    Date of Birth: Wednesday 12 December 1888

    George Ainley (Service No 1658) was born in Manchester, England and arrived in Australia in October 1913.

    At enlistment George was single, 26 years old, employed at a tan yard at Corrimal, NSW

    He embarked from Sydney on HMAT A6 Clan McCorquodale....

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    Infantry

    Thomas Aitchison (Service No 2371) was born in Glasgow, Scotland.

    At enlistment Thomas was 44 years old, single, worked as a miner and lived in Corrimal, NSW He named his sister, Miss Agnes Atchison, of Glasgow as his next of kin.....

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    Infantry

    Date of Birth: Saturday 17 June 1893

    Private Frederick John Aitken (Service No 4972) was born in Wollongong and attended Unanderra Public School. His father, Edward Aitken, was an Inspector of Fisheries. Prior to enlisting he worked as a labourer. He embarked on HMAT A55....

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    Infantry

    Date of Birth: Sunday 9 August 1896

    Private James Aitken (Service no. 2103) was born in Scotland and at the age of 14 travelled to Australia with his 18 year old brother Archie. They came to the Illawarra and resided with their uncle at Mount Kembla.

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    Infantry

    Private Archibald Aitken (Service no. 2800) was born in Scotland and travelled to Australia in 1910 with his 14 year old brother James. He came to the Illawarra and gained employment as a miner.

    He enlisted in the AIF as Archie....

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    Infantry

    Frank Aitken (Service No 1869) was born in Sydney in 1896. He attended Unanderra Public School near Wollongong, NSW

    Frank had spent 18 months with 21st Infantry Militia before he enlisted at the age of 20. At this time Frank was....

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    Infantry

    Date of Birth: Friday 30 November 1877

    William Aito (Service No 2992) was born at Shellharbour, NSW He enlisted with the AIF on 14 August 1916, stating his age as 42 on his enlisted papers.

    At the time of his enlistment, William was a widower, his wife, Mary....

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    Harry Alanson (Service No 4340) was born in Woonona, NSW in 1895.

    At enlistment Harry was single, 20 years old, worked as a clerk and had spent 2 years with 6th Australian Army Medical Corps.

    He embarked from Sydney on RMS Mooltan....

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    Infantry

    Date of Birth: Monday 18 April 1898

    Charles Alderson (Service No 2955A) was born in Woonona, NSW and was the last of three brothers to enlist. Charles' father was a builder from Ashfield, NSW who had travelled to England for civilian aid to the troops and had....

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    Infantry

    Date of Birth: Wednesday 1 July 1896

    Frank Alderson (Service No 1703) was born in Woonona, NSW.

    At enlistment Frank was single, 19 years old, worked as a carpenter, and had served in 37th Infantry Militia. He embarked with his brother Henry (Service No 1702) on HMAT A9....

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    Infantry

    Date of Birth: Thursday 12 January 1893

    Henry Alderson (Service No 1702) was born in Woonona, NSW.

    At enlistment Henry was single, 21 years old, worked as a builder and had served in the cadets. Henry enlisted at the same time as his brother Frank (Service No 1703)....

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    Infantry

    Date of Birth: Sunday 1 July 1894

    George Arnold Aldridge (Service No 1905), was born in Hull, England.

    At enlistment he was single, 20 years old, worked as a shop assistant and lived in Jamberoo, NSW George listed his brother, Archibald, in England, as his next of kin.

    He....

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    Infantry

    Date of Birth: Monday 12 December 1892

    Cleveland Holmes Alexander (Service No 5030), was born in Windsor, NSW

    He enlisted, as a member of the Waratah March, in Kiama, NSW At enlistment, he was single, 23 years old, worked as a bank teller with the E.S.and A.....

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    Infantry

    Date of Birth: Tuesday 19 April 1887

    Hubert Alexander (Service No 1502) was born in Wollongong, NSW and attended Newington College and Sydney University where he obtained his mining engineers degree. He enlisted in the Light Horse in Western Australia in 1914 but requested a discharge 3....

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    Infantry

    Date of Birth: Tuesday 9 November 1886

    Samuel Alexander (Service No 1873)was born in Kangaroo Valley, NSW Samuelmarried Eva Bellis on 1st March 1913.

    When Samualenlisted he was 27 years. He and his wife livedat Kiama where Samuel was working as a farmer. Hehad served 12 months with....

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    James Alexander (Service No 19025) was born in Dunmore in 1886 and at the time of enlistment he was a single 30 year old bank clerk. He was sent to wireless school for training as a signaller before leaving Australia.

    He....

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    Cavalry

    Joseph Allan (Service No 478) was born in Port Kembla, NSW around 1889.

    At enlistment, Joseph was single, 25 years old and worked as a labourer.

    He embarked from Sydney on HMAT A31 Ajana with C Squadron, 7th Light Horse Regiment on....

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    Infantry

    Private James Allan (Service no. 875)was born in Mount Kembla in 1893. He enlisted in theAIF at Blackboy Hill, Western Australia. He embarked with CCompany, 32nd Battalion on 18th November, 1915 on the HMAT A2 Geelong. On arrival in Egypt....

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    Infantry

    Date of Birth: Monday 24 November 1890

    Matthew Allen (Service No 8139) was born in Loch, Gippsland, Victoria.

    At enlistment he was single, 27 years old, worked as a miner and lived at Helensburgh, NSW He embarked from Melbourne on SS Indarra with Tunnelling Companies (September 1916-February 1918):....

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    Infantry

    Sylvester Allen (Service No 3559) was born in Sydney in 1898.

    At the time of enlistment Sylvester was single, 19 years of age and employed as a motor mechanic in Wollongong, NSW. He had previously served with the Army Cadets and....

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    Infantry

    Gordon Allen (Service No 7436) was born in Grafton, NSW around 1896.

    He enlisted when he was 21 years old, working as a labourer, and living with his sister in Wollongong, NSW

    Gordon embarked on HMAT A14 Euripides with the 4th Battalion,....

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    Infantry

    Leslie Allen (Service No 5974)was born in Manitoba, Canada around 1892. The only available information about him comes from his enlistment file.

    Leslieenlisted when he was living in Kiama, NSWand working as a labourer. He was single and 24 years old.

    Leslie....

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    Infantry

    Date of Birth: Sunday 27 November 1892

    Edward Allen (Service No 2326)was born in Kiama, NSWbut raised inCoolamon, NSWashis family moved there when he was young.

    Edwardenlisted when he was24 years old.He was a single manworking as alabourer at this time.

    He embarked from Sydney on HMAT A32 Themistocles....

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    Cavalry

    TrooperAlbert Allen (Service no. 535) was born about 1892. At the time of his enlistment he was residing in Mount Kembla with his brother.

    After enlisting in the AIF he embarked with B Squadron 6th Light Horse Regiment on HMAT A29....

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    Infantry

    Date of Birth: Tuesday 19 September 1893

    Keith (Barney)Wickham Allen (Service No 2259)was the grandson of Walter Allen and Charlotte Dunster of Shellharbour who operated Allen's Store in Addison Street from 1868. The Allen family lived in the house next to the store.

    When Keith's grandfather died in....

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    Infantry

    John Allison (Service No 6768a) was born in Kiama in 1900 and attended Kiama Public School. At the time of enlistment he stated he was a single 18 year old postal official serving in the Militia. He was actually a....

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    Infantry

    Alfred John Allsep (Service No 6899), was born in Sydney, NSW, around 1891.

    At enlistment he was single, 26 years old, worked as a labourer and lived in Wollongong, NSW

    Alfred embarked on HMAT A72 Beltana, with 17th Battalion, 20th Reinforcement, on....

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    Infantry

    Albert Allsop (Service No 5781) was born in Auckland New Zealand about 1896. It is not known when he came to Wollongong, NSW but his Army papers have him living in Keira Street, Wollongong. He was a single 20 year....

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    William Allsop was born in Helensburgh, NSW about 1892 and enlisted in Toowoomba. He was posted to No 2 Depot Battalion. Soon after enlistment he contracted measles. He was admitted to Brisbane Hospital but died from Pneumonia brought on by....

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    Infantry

    Tom Allsopp (Service No 3752) was born September 1894 in Clarendon Park, Leicester, England and came to Australia in 1913. At the time of enlistment he was a single 22 year old farm labourer living in Dapto, NSW.

    He embarked on....

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    Infantry

    Date of Birth: Tuesday 6 September 1892

    William Anderson (Service No 156) was born in Bulli, NSW and attended Corrimal Public school.

    Enlisting 3 months before his brother Ernest, William was single, 22 years old and working as a miner at enlistment.

    He embarked from Sydney on HMAT A35....

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    Infantry

    Date of Birth: Sunday 16 June 1895

    Ernest Anderson (Service No 2780) was born in Corrimal, NSW and attended Corrimal Public School. Ernest enlisted a few days before his brother William embarked for Gallipoli.

    At enlistment Ernest was single, 20 years old, a miner, and had served with....

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    Infantry

    Date of Birth: Sunday 30 January 1887

    Arthur Anderson (Service No 6703) was born in Bulli, NSW and attended Woonona Public School. On 11th September 1912 he married Maud Fletcher in Lithgow, NSW

    At enlistment Arthur 29 years old, worked as a miner and the family lived....

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    Artillery

    Date of Birth: Friday 29 November 1895

    Aubrey Anderson (Service No 31976) was born in Wagga Wagga, NSW and educated in Bathurst before moving to Wollongong, NSW with his father who was a member of the NSW Police Force. As a member of 37th Infantry he marched....

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    Artillery

    Edward Anderson (Service No 24654) was born in Wollongong, NSW in 1877. In 1899 he married Sarah McCready and they settled at Mount Keira near Wollongong.

    At enlistment Edward was 38 years old, worked as a miner and had served 20....

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    Infantry

    Date of Birth: Sunday 19 April 1896

    William Anderson (Service No 1656) was born in Bathurst, NSW

    At enlistment he was single, 21 years old, trained as a blacksmith and lived at Coledale, NSW William had served with the Cadets.

    He embarked from Sydney on board HMAT A61Kanowna on....

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    Infantry

    Date of Birth: Tuesday 30 November 1886

    William Frederick Titchenor Anderson (Service No 2370) enlisted in Goulburn, NSW on 4 February 1921 when he was 29 years old. On his enlistment documents William nominated hismother Margaret who livedat Kiama as his next of kin.

    William embarked for the....

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    Infantry

    Oliver Anderson (Service No 4129)was born in Wollongong, NSWaround 1896.

    Oliverenlistedwhen he was 19 years old; he was single and working as a wheeler. Hehadalso served in the CMF.

    Oliverembarked from Sydney on board HMAT A60 Aeneas with 13th Reinforcement, 13th Battalion,....

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    Infantry

    Date of Birth: Tuesday 17 January 1893

    PrivateConrad Anderson (Service no: 354)was born in Mount Kembla and was one offive in a family who served in the AIF. His father Charles was born in Norway circa 1860, and later travelled to Australia to meet his wife to....

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    Artillery

    Date of Birth: Saturday 8 August 1896

    Kenneth Primrose Anderson (Service No 31999) was born at Kiama, NSW His grandparents were George Laurence Fuller and Sarah Cunningham Miller of Dunmore House, Dunmore, NSW

    Kenneth enlisted on the 19th of September 1916 at the Showground Camp in Sydney,....

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    Infantry

    Ludwig Andreassen (Service No 5281) was born in Tonsberg, Norway in 1893. Ludwig arrived in Australia as crew on a Norwegian Whaler in 1912 and remained in Jervis Bay, NSW.

    At the time of enlistment with the Waratah March in Wollongong,....

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    Infantry

    Date of Birth: Friday 2 December 1892

    Leslie Annesley (Service No 51) was born at Katoomba, NSW and his family later moved to Woonona, NSW

    At enlistment Leslie was single, 23 years old, and worked as a mill worker and Leslie had served in the Cadets.

    He embarked from....

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    Infantry

    Date of Birth: Saturday 17 March 1894

    Private Alexander Annett (Service no. 2111) was born in Lancashire, England and travelled with his family to Australia. They arrived in Brisbane on 10th May, 1910 and settled in Wollongong, NSW

    At the time of enlistment William was a single 21....

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    Infantry

    Date of Birth: Sunday 4 August 1872

    Private William Annett (Service no. 155) was born in Ireland and came to Australia and settled in Wollongong. At the time of enlistment he was a single 42 year old labourer living in Figtree. He embarked on HMAT A32 Themistocles....

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    Infantry

    Date of Birth: Monday 12 September 1892

    Arthur Annetts (Service No 6166) was born in Young, NSW

    Arthur was single, 23 years old, worked as a miner, and lived at Coledale, NSW when he enlisted. He had attempted to enlist in 1915 but was rejected as medically unfit....

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    Infantry

    John Anthony (Service No 2370) was born in Newcastle, NSW in 1872. In 1902 he married Mary Matthews in Newcastle and they came to the Illawarra with their daughter.

    At enlistment, John was married, 43 years old, worked as a....

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    Infantry

    Date of Birth: Wednesday 3 May 1893

    Lester Applebee (Service No 1812) was born in Sydney.

    Lester was single, 23 years old, worked as a carpenter, and lived at Balgownie, NSW when he enlisted. He embarked from Sydney on HMAT A40 Ceramic with 2nd Reinforcements, 1st Pioneer Battalion....

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    Infantry

    Aubrey William Frederick Appleby (Service No 818), was born in Launceston, Tasmania in 1894.

    At enlistment, he was single, 20 years old, worked as an orchardist and had served 3 years with the Senior Cadets. Aubrey initially listed his brother, in....

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    Infantry

    Date of Birth: Tuesday 1 January 1895

    Wilfred Lawson Appleby was born in England to Edward and Jane Ann Appleby. He was 20 years old and lived in Keiraville when he enlisted. His service records state that he had previous military training to enlisting, including: 1 year....

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    Infantry

    Lafayette Armagnacq (Service No 4334) was born in Coolgarra, Queensland around 1895.

    When Lafayette enlisted he 23 years old, single, working as a labourer, and living at Port Kembla, NSW

    He embarked from Sydney on SS Port Napier with 11th Reinforcements, 30th....

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    Infantry

    Lionel Armfield (Service No 1309), was born in Burra Burra, S.A., in June 1887.

    At enlistment, in Kiama, NSW, he was single, 27 years old, worked as a labourer and listed a friend, in Victoria, as his next of kin.

    Lionel embarked....

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    Infantry

    Alexander Armstrong (Service No 1882) was born in Helensburgh, NSW around 1896.

    At enlistment Alexander was single, 19 years old, and was trained as a tinsmith, and had served 2 years in the Cadets. He named his father Alexander as next....

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    Infantry

    Horace Armstrong (Service No 185/4067), was born in Newport, Victoria around 1893.

    At enlistment he was single, 21 years old, worked as a fitter, had served 5 years with the Engineers and lived in Yallah, NSW, where his mother was the....

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    Infantry

    Date of Birth: Friday 10 May 1901

    Roderick Avondale Armstrong (Service No 7192) was desperate to serve. His enlistment documents state he was single, 21 years old, worked as a dental mechanic and listed an aunt in Wollongong, NSW, as his next of kin. In fact, he....

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    Infantry

    William Armstrong (Service No1464) was born in Helensburgh about 1892 according to his enlistment document. However Birth Death Marriage information indicates a William Armstrong born Helensburgh in 1895. His parents appear to be alive as they are referred to in....

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    Infantry

    Date of Birth: Tuesday 17 July 1894

    Thomas Arnold (Service No 5799) was born at Marshall Mount via Dapto in the Illawarra district of NSW

    At enlistment Thomas stated he was single, 19 years old, worked as a farmer, and had served with 37th Infantry. Shortly after enlisting....

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    Infantry

    Date of Birth: Monday 27 May 1850

    Son of Ann and William of Shoalhaven Street, Kiama. “Junie” was a labourer who was a prominent member of the Kiama Rifle Club, and captain of the football club.

    “Junie” enlisted in the 2nd Battalion A.I.F. on 28 August 1914, and....

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    Infantry

    Date of Birth: Monday 5 March 1894

    Andrew Artis (Service No 1972) was born in Bulli, NSW

    At enlistment Andrew was single, 22 years old and worked as a bank clerk with the Commercial Bank.

    He embarked from Sydney on HMAT A70 Ballarat with 3rd Reinforcements, 30th Battalion, on....

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    Infantry

    William Artis (Service No 21680) was born in Bulli, NSW around 1883.

    William had moved to Donnybrook in Western Australia and enlisted in Perth at the age of 33. He was married, to Phoebe Louisa nee Clawes, and worked as a....

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    Artillery

    Charles Asher (Service No 6276) was born in Sydney, NSW in 1892.

    At the time of enlistment Charles was single and employed as a cattle dealer. Charles' family lived in Dapto. Charles embarked on HMAT A29 - Suevic with the 20th....

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    Artillery

    John Asher (Service No 1189) was born around 1890 at Hurstville, NSW

    When he enlisted John 24 years old, married, and working as a school teacher at Dapto, NSW His wife Maisie Heath Asher was listed as next of kin.

    John embarked....

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    Infantry

    Date of Birth: Monday 29 January 1894

    John Ashmore (Service No 3680) was born in Durham, England. His family emigrated to Australia when John was a child.

    At enlistment John was single, 22 years old, worked as a wheeler, and lived at Balgownie, NSW

    He embarked from Sydney on....

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    Infantry

    Date of Birth: Monday 29 July 1895

    William Arthur Miller Ashworth (Service No 3231), was born in Yuleba, QLD.

    At enlistment he was single, 23 years old, worked as a labourer and lived in Wollongong, NSW William embarked from Brisbane, on HMAT A48 Seang Bee, with 15th Battalion,....

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    Infantry

    Date of Birth: Friday 2 September 1898

    Frank Askew (Service No 2611) was born in Gateshead, Durham, England and came to Australia with his family in 1913.

    At enlistment Frank was single, 18 years old, an apprentice letterer, and had served in the Cadets.

    He embarked from Sydney on....

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    Infantry

    William Atkinson (Service No 93a) was born in Lithgow, NSW in 1891. At the time of enlistment he was a single 25 year old well borer from Helensburgh. He embarked from Melbourne on HMAT A62 Wandilla with 31st Battalion Machine....

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    Infantry

    Frederick Atkinson (Service No 593/ 593A) was born in Lithgow. NSW around 1890.

    When Frederick enlisted at the age of 26, he was single, lived at Helensburgh, NSW and worked as a shunter. Frederick had served 3 years in the Field....

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    Infantry

    William Attfield (Service No 818) was born in Godalming, Surrey, England around 1894 and arrived in Australia around 1912.

    At enlistment William was single, 21 years old, employed as a labourer, and lived at Bellambi, NSW

    He embarked from Sydney on....

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    Australian Nursing Service

    Staff Nurse Florence Auld was born in Redfern circa 1883. She enlisted in the Australian Nursing Corps in 1915 as a single 33 year old staff nurse and embarked on HMAT A38 Ulysses on 9th May, 1917.

    Nurse Auld served in....

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    Infantry

    George Austin (Service No 4252) was born around 1895 in Sydney, NSW He enlisted when he was 20 years old, a few months after his father, Thomas Austin (Service No 2232), enlisted. George was single, lived in Wollongong, NSW and....

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    Infantry

    Thomas Austin (Service No 2232) was born in Kiama, NSW about 1870. At the time of enlistment he was a 43 year old carpenter from Wollongong who had served for some years in the Militia. He married Eliza Blake in....

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    Infantry

    Matthew Austin (Service No 707) was born in Clifton, NSW about 1892 and attended Helensburgh Public School. At the time of enlistment he was a married 23 year old labourer who enlisted in Newcastle. In 1914 he married Elizabeth Roberts....

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    Infantry

    Edward Austin was born in Queanbeyan in 1888. He came to Mount Kembla and, in 1912, married Teresa Walker. At the time he enlisted they had a son and he was working as a grocer's carter. He enlisted in the....

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    Infantry

    Walter John Badans was born to parents Edward Badans and Mary Jane Knight on 7 July 1895 at Jamberoo.

    At the height of World War I, on 1 June 1916, Walter joined the Australian Imperial Force in the 13th Battalion, and....

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    Infantry

    Date of Birth: Tuesday 6 December 1892

    Alexander Bailey (Service No 2590/ 2590A) was born in Goulburn, NSW

    At enlistment Alexander was single, 25 years old, worked as a labourer, and lived at Dapto, NSW

    He embarked from Brisbane on HMAT A48 Seang Bee with 6th Reinforcements, 25th Battalion,....

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    Infantry

    Date of Birth: Friday 25 July 1884

    Oswald Bailey was born in Goulburn, NSW

    At enlistment, Oswald was single, 30 years old, was employed as an engineer, and lived at Geelong, Vic. Oswald nominated his mother, Mrs A Baily of Dapto, NSW as his next-of-kin. Oswald had served....

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    Infantry

    Date of Birth: Wednesday 15 January 1890

    Edgar Bailey (Service No 4489) was born in Nowra, NSW

    At enlistment Edgar was single, 25 years old, worked as a labourer, and lived at Dapto, NSW

    He embarked from Sydney on RMS Osterly with 14th Reinforcements, 1st Battalion, on 15th January....

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    Infantry

    Date of Birth: Thursday 25 May 1893

    Harry Baker (Service No 4741) was born in Picton, NSW and came to Wollongong where he worked as a postal assistant.

    He was awarded his Bronze Medal in swimming in 1914.

    A single 22 year old who had served 2 years....

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    Infantry

    Date of Birth: Thursday 21 April 1864

    James Baker (Service No 6708)was born in Bathurst, NSW In 1891 he married Lucy Marsden.

    James and his family were living in Bulli, NSW when he enlisted. On his enlistment papers, James claimed to be 45 years old.He wasmarried and working....

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    Infantry

    Date of Birth: Friday 26 February 1897

    Herbert Baker (Service No 6216) was born in Bathurst, NSW

    Herbert enlisted at the age of 19. He was single, and working as a coal miner, and lived with his family in Bulli, NSW Herbert was the second of the Baker....

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    Infantry

    Date of Birth: Friday 8 February 1895

    James Baker (Service No 4449) was born in Bulli, NSW

    Jamesenlisted in the AIFwhen he was 21 years old. Hewas singleand employed as a coal miner at that time, and had previously served with the CMF.

    Jamesembarked from Sydney on board HMAT....

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    Infantry

    Date of Birth: Monday 19 September 1898

    Ernest Baker (Service No 6707) was a single 19 year old wheeler who had served in 37th Infantry when he enlisted. His father enlisted a few days later. He embarked on SS Port Nicholson with 22nd Reinforcements, 13th Battalion on....

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    Infantry

    George Alexander Baker was born in 1875 to Stephen and Anne Baker. He married Elizabeth N (nee Adamson) in Wollongong, 1898. They lived together on Russell St Balgownie.

    He enlisted on 27 March 1916 at the age of 41 and joined....

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    Infantry

    Date of Birth: Tuesday 29 January 1889

    Private Sydney Baker (Service no. 3355) enlisted in Kiama on the 13th November, 1916. He later embarked on HMAT Anchises A68 with the 45th Battalion on the 24 January 1917 arriving in Le Havre, France.

    He was wounded in action while....

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    Infantry

    Date of Birth: Sunday 5 January 1890

    Thomas James Bakewell was born in Walshall, England and served in the Royal Marines Light Infantry from 28th February 1906 until 4th February 1912.

    Thomas came to Australia after 1912 but no record relating to his arrival in Australia can be....

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    Infantry

    Daniel Baldwin (Service No 3802) was born in Kiama, NSW in May 1888. The family later moved to Western Australia.

    At enlistment Daniel was single, 27 years old, worked as a grocer and lived In Perth, W.A. He embarked from Fremantle....

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    Infantry

    Date of Birth: Wednesday 26 July 1893

    Charles Ball (Service No 3551), was born in Kiama, NSW

    The family moved to Casino, NSW, around 1906, and took up farming in the area.

    At enlistment, he was single, 23 years old and worked as a farmer. Charles embarked on HMAT....

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    Infantry

    Date of Birth: Sunday 8 June 1890

    George Ball (Service No 3696), was born in Kiama, NSW

    The Ball family took up farming in the Casino, NSW, area around 1906.

    At enlistment, he was single, 25 years old, worked as a farmer and had served 3 years with the....

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