CALDWELL, Ewing Gilfilan 1182
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CALDWELL, Robert Lawrie 1273
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CAMERON, Donald 727
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CAMERON, William 713A
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CAMPBELL, Angas Joseph 1675
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CAMPBELL, John Henry 2391
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CAREY, Frank Cyril 1357A
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CARGEEG, Sidney Albert 3862
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CARLSON, David Valentine 1810
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CARR, Kevin Hampden
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CASPERS, John Henry 19360
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The Advertiser Tuesday 24 October 1950 page 18
CASPERS.- On Oct. 23, at Repatriation General Hospital, John Henry Caspers (late Engineers, 1st A.I.F.and Garrison Batt., 2nd A.I.F.). the beloved husband of Mary Anita Caspers; of 49 Richmond road. Westbourne Park. Aged 59 years
CASPERS.- On Oct. 23, at Repatriation General Hospital, John Henry Caspers (late Engineers, 1st A.I.F.and Garrison Batt., 2nd A.I.F.). the beloved husband of Mary Anita Caspers; of 49 Richmond road. Westbourne Park. Aged 59 years
CATCHLOVE, Albert Harold 2265
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CATCHLOVE, Francis Gordon 2264
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CATCHLOVE, Lionel Clarence 12179
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CAWTHORNE, Cyril 953
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The Advertiser Wednesday 13 December 1916 page 8
THE LATE PRIVATE R. L. CEDERBERG.
Private R. L. Cedeberg, who was killed in action in France on November 5, was the only son of Mrs. A. Cederberg, 15 Waller-street, Goodwood, and was 19 years of age. He received his education at the Goodwood public school and Dalkey school. He was employed by Mr. Bosanko, at Kingswood, as a carpenter prior to enlisting. Private Cederberg left Adelaide for the front on September 26, 1915. He was respected by all who knew him.
CHAMBERS, Alfred Lancelot
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The Advertiser Monday 21 August 1916 page 8
THE LATE PRIVATE ERIC CHAMBERS.
Mr. and Mrs. A. J. Chambers, Oxford terrace, Unley, have been officially informed that their eldest son, Eric, was killed in action in France on July 27. He left South Australia in September,1915. He was ín Egypt for some months, and then went to France. His younger brother, Lieutenant L. Chambers, a Duntroon Cadet, is now in England.
Private Eric Chambers was an employee in the Telephone Department of the G.P.O. before enlisting.
CHANDLER, Alexander Blucher 15013
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CHANDLER, Glen George Albert 3212
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CHANDLER, Percival George Ernest 1470
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The Advertiser Monday 20 May 1918 page 6
Mrs. Allan Chapman of Park Terrace, Wayville, has been officially notified that her second son, Private A.G. Chapman, who was on his way home to South Australia suffering from Myelitis died at sea on April 18. He was the son of the late Q.M. Sergeant Allan H Chapman, both of whom left with the 43rd Battalion on the 9th June 1916.
CHAPMAN, Harold William 11123
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CHARLICK, Geoffrey Astells 2344
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The Register Saturday 26 November 1927 page 14
MISSING MAN'S DEATH.
Mr. Geoffrey A. Charlick. 42 years of age, of George street, Unley Park, an employee of D. & W. Murray, Limited, who had been missing from his home since Monday morning, was found at 4.30 a.m.on Friday lying unconscious on his bed and dressed in his pyjamas. A bottle containing a dark liquid and a glass were found on the washstand. Miss Ella Charlick was awakened early in the morning by a sound of coughing, and on investigation found her brother. Mr. L. A. Wilson was summoned, but Mr.Charlick died within an hour. Death was found to have been due to lysol poisoning. A relative stated that the victim had been suffering from disabilities received through war service. An inquest has been deemed unnecessary,
CHARLTON, Claude Clarence 13082
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CHARLTON, Norman Neal 8962
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The Advertiser Thursday 30 May 1918 page 7
Private W. E. CHELLEW, 48th Battalion, was killed in action in France on April 5. - He was the youngest son of Mr. and Mrs. G. Chellew of Unley. Born ot Laura 27 years ago he was educated at the public school Jamestown, where he spent his early boyhood. Removing to Renmark about eight years ago, he enlisted from there. Of a bright disposition, he made many friends in both towns. He was also fond of sport, both coursing and lacrosse, and played in the A Grade of the Sturt lacrosse team for a few years. He left for France on August 111916, and had been on active service ever since, being twice wounded. The late Private Chellew left a widow and step-child.
CHEWINGS, Charles Coolgardie 239
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CHICK, William Clarence 8657
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The Mail Saturday 05 August 1916 page 5
LATE LIEUT. E. H. CHINNER.
A cable message received in Adelaide today reports the death of Lieut. E. H. Chinner, who was posted as missing on July 20.Deceased, who was a brother of Mr. L. M.
Chinner, of the South Australian Parliamentary Hansard staff, celebrated his 21stbirthday in Egypt last January, and shortly after that date went to France with his battalion. A subaltern in the citizen forces when the war broke out he was one of the earliest volunteers. He was selected for a special course of two months training at the Duntroon Military College,and shortly after his return to the Mitcham Canp was sent to the Randwick (Sydney) Machine Gun Section. Last November he left Australia for Egypt. Lieut. Chinner was an 'old Red,' and was always prominent in sports. . He won a Winsloe Hall special scholarship at the Conservaterium and was a member of the Port Adelaide Orpheus Society. His cheerful personality won for him many close friends.
CHINNER, Wilfred Clive 45
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The Advertiser Tuesday 19 September 1916 page 8
THE LATE PRIVATE A. P. CHOAT.
News has been received by Mr. and Mrs .Joseph Choat, of Francis street, Clarence Park, that their third son, Private Archibald Percy Choat, has been killed in action in France. He was 19 years of age. He went into camp in July 1915, and left fo rthe front in November last. He received his education at the Goodwood public school. A t the time of his enlistment he was farming near Clare. Private Choat was of a bright, lovable disposition, and enjoyed the esteem of a wide circle of friends. The second son of Mr. and Mrs.Choat, Private Wesley P. Choat, has been reported missing since July 20. Their eldest son is also at the front. Mr. and Mrs. Choat also have a number of nephews and cousins on active service.
THE LATE PRIVATE A. P. CHOAT.
News has been received by Mr. and Mrs .Joseph Choat, of Francis street, Clarence Park, that their third son, Private Archibald Percy Choat, has been killed in action in France. He was 19 years of age. He went into camp in July 1915, and left fo rthe front in November last. He received his education at the Goodwood public school. A t the time of his enlistment he was farming near Clare. Private Choat was of a bright, lovable disposition, and enjoyed the esteem of a wide circle of friends. The second son of Mr. and Mrs.Choat, Private Wesley P. Choat, has been reported missing since July 20. Their eldest son is also at the front. Mr. and Mrs. Choat also have a number of nephews and cousins on active service.
The Advertiser Wednesday 12 September 1917 page 10
THE LATE PRIVATE R. H. CHOAT.
Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Choat, of Clarence Park, have received official notice that their son, Private Raymond Hadden Choat, was killed in action on July 20, 1916.
He was previously reported missing.
THE LATE PRIVATE R. H. CHOAT.
Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Choat, of Clarence Park, have received official notice that their son, Private Raymond Hadden Choat, was killed in action on July 20, 1916.
He was previously reported missing.
CHOAT, Wesley Paul 68
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CHRISTIE, Andrew Lonie 41
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CHRISTIE, Douglas Searle 70
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CHRISTIE, Thomas 9607
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CHRISTIE, William Cook 6853
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The Advertiser Thursday 10 May 1917 page 8
THE LATE PRIVATE R. B. CLARE.
Mrs. E. Clare, of, Park-street, Unley, has received official intimation of the death of her eldest son, Private R. B. Clare, who was killed in action in France on April 8. He was educated at the Kapunda and Unley State schools, and underwent severe operations in order to enlist. He was finally accepted, on August 15, 1915.
CLARK, Harold Hamilton 710
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CLARK, John Leo 12707
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CLARK, Roy Stanley 6851
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CLARKE, Benjamin Albert 2130
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CLARKE, Hubert Yeates 370
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CLARKE, William James 13432
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CLAXTON, Robert Barkley Baily 8839
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THE LATE PRIVATE E. C. CLOUGH.
Private E. C. Clough, who was killed at the Dardanelles, was the youngest son of Mr. Clough, of Clifton-street, Goodwood.He was born at Hawthorn on September 3,1890, and attended the Goodwood publicschool and Goodwood Methodist Sunday school. Later he worked for Mr. D. Bartlett, of Goodwood road, and then went to Moonta and Port Pirie. From there he went to Victoria, and was employed in South Gippsland. When war was declared he enlisted in the 2nd Contingent of 9th light Horse. He was a fine young fellow, and highly respected by all who knew him.
Chronicle Saturday 26 June 1915 page 44
CLYDE, Lawrence Andrew
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The Advertiser Wednesday 11 April 1917 page 8
THE LATE PRIVATE COAD.
News has been received that Private R B Coad was killed in action in France on February 25. He was previously reported missing on that date. He was the second son of Mr. and Mrs. B. Coad, of Unley. Private Coad enlisted in September, 1915, and sailed on February 7, 1916. Prior to enlistment he was in partnership with his father as a well-boring contractor. His youngest brother was wounded in Egypt in the Rafa battle.
THE LATE PRIVATE COAD.
News has been received that Private R B Coad was killed in action in France on February 25. He was previously reported missing on that date. He was the second son of Mr. and Mrs. B. Coad, of Unley. Private Coad enlisted in September, 1915, and sailed on February 7, 1916. Prior to enlistment he was in partnership with his father as a well-boring contractor. His youngest brother was wounded in Egypt in the Rafa battle.
COATS, Alexander 3265
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The Advertiser Tuesday 30 October 1917 page 6
LATE CORPORAL T. A. COATS
Mr. and Mrs. T A Coots, of Shannon street, Glenelg, havee received intimation that their son, Corporal Thomas Alan Coats, was killed in action on September 27. He was an officer in the Savings Bank of South Australia, at Kadina and Port Pirie, and his kindly disposition commanded general esteem. He enlisted in March, 1906, and sailed in December with the rank of sergeant. In England he underwent an additional course at Bombing, and at the time of his death was bombing non-commlssioned officer to the 50th Battalion. Another son has been on active service for two years.
LATE CORPORAL T. A. COATS
Mr. and Mrs. T A Coots, of Shannon street, Glenelg, havee received intimation that their son, Corporal Thomas Alan Coats, was killed in action on September 27. He was an officer in the Savings Bank of South Australia, at Kadina and Port Pirie, and his kindly disposition commanded general esteem. He enlisted in March, 1906, and sailed in December with the rank of sergeant. In England he underwent an additional course at Bombing, and at the time of his death was bombing non-commlssioned officer to the 50th Battalion. Another son has been on active service for two years.
COCKER, Marshall Albert 8360
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COCKING, Basil John Manning 1999
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COCKS, Frederick James 2297
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COLE, Arthur Augustus 6422
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COLE, Harold Leslie 3695
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COLE, Maynard Johnson 63946
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COLE, William 466
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COLEBATCH, George Gibbons 63948
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COLEBATCH, Harold Gordon 3044
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The Register (Adelaide, SA : 1901 - 1929) 4 Mar 1918 page 6.
LATE COMPANY SGT.MAJOR H.E. COLEBATCH
Company Sgt-Major Hector Edwin Colebatch of the 48th Battalion, son of Mr. and Mrs. G.C. Colebatch, Hyde Park, who was reported missing on. April 11,1917; has now been officially reported, killed in action on that date. Born at St. Peters in October, 1896, he went to Broken Hill four years later. He was educated at the North Broken Hill and afterwards at Unley Public School. At the Barrier he joined the Boy Scout movement, and was also prominent in the school lacrosse team. At Unley he was an enthusiastic member of St Augustine's Tennis Club and Sturt Lacrosse Club, of which he was captain for the season 1914. He was also a member of the 74th Infantry Band. For nearly four years he was in the employ of Messrs. Vivian Lewis Limited, and was very popular. He enlisted in March, 1915, and was appointed corporal before embarkation With the 7th Reinforcements of the 16th Battalion. He was made sergeant while at Fremantle. After several months training in Egypt he joined his regiment on Lemnos Island, and landed on Gallipoli in November. He was there until the memorable evacuation. Returning to Egypt, he joined the 48th Battalion on its formation, and landed in France in June, 1918. He took part in the Somme and other battles, and in December was appointed bayonet instructor at the base instructional school at Etaples for two months.. Rejoining this regiment, he was promoted to the rank of company sergeant-major in March, 1917. At Bullecourt on April 11 he was among those who were unable to answer the roll call A comrade thus describe him:- "A good lad, one of the best, and as brave as a lion."
LATE COMPANY SGT.MAJOR H.E. COLEBATCH
Company Sgt-Major Hector Edwin Colebatch of the 48th Battalion, son of Mr. and Mrs. G.C. Colebatch, Hyde Park, who was reported missing on. April 11,1917; has now been officially reported, killed in action on that date. Born at St. Peters in October, 1896, he went to Broken Hill four years later. He was educated at the North Broken Hill and afterwards at Unley Public School. At the Barrier he joined the Boy Scout movement, and was also prominent in the school lacrosse team. At Unley he was an enthusiastic member of St Augustine's Tennis Club and Sturt Lacrosse Club, of which he was captain for the season 1914. He was also a member of the 74th Infantry Band. For nearly four years he was in the employ of Messrs. Vivian Lewis Limited, and was very popular. He enlisted in March, 1915, and was appointed corporal before embarkation With the 7th Reinforcements of the 16th Battalion. He was made sergeant while at Fremantle. After several months training in Egypt he joined his regiment on Lemnos Island, and landed on Gallipoli in November. He was there until the memorable evacuation. Returning to Egypt, he joined the 48th Battalion on its formation, and landed in France in June, 1918. He took part in the Somme and other battles, and in December was appointed bayonet instructor at the base instructional school at Etaples for two months.. Rejoining this regiment, he was promoted to the rank of company sergeant-major in March, 1917. At Bullecourt on April 11 he was among those who were unable to answer the roll call A comrade thus describe him:- "A good lad, one of the best, and as brave as a lion."
COLEMAN, Robert 3701
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COLEMAN, Roy Lemon 7053
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COLEMAN, Samuel Joseph 739
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COLLINS, John 18494
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COLLIVER, Eustace James MC
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Military Cross
During operations on the SOMME from March to September this officer acted as Adjutant and by his untiring zeal and devotion to duty he greatly assisted in the success of the Unit on many occasions.
For conspicuous and consistent good service. During the operations on the SOMME from HAMEL to ROISEL from 8th August to 11th September, 1918, Captain COLLIVER carried out his duties as Adjutant in a highly efficient manner. By his untiring energy and devotion to duty under very trying circumstances he greatly assisted in the success achieved by his Battalion.
During operations on the SOMME from March to September this officer acted as Adjutant and by his untiring zeal and devotion to duty he greatly assisted in the success of the Unit on many occasions.
For conspicuous and consistent good service. During the operations on the SOMME from HAMEL to ROISEL from 8th August to 11th September, 1918, Captain COLLIVER carried out his duties as Adjutant in a highly efficient manner. By his untiring energy and devotion to duty under very trying circumstances he greatly assisted in the success achieved by his Battalion.
COLLIVER, Norman Champion 17950
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The Advertiser Wednesday 18 September 1918 page 9
Lieutenant W,G. GORDON COLLIVER, who was killed in action on September 1, was the third son of Mr. and Mrs. W.H. Colliver, of Parkside. He enlisted on August 14, 1915 and left Australia on March 24, 1916, with the 32nd Battalion. He arrived in England on June 16. After special study he entered for an examination in machine gunnery and was the only one out of 50 non-commissioned officers to be classed as 'distinguished'. On reaching France he accepted a transfer to the 43rd Battalion, in which his brother Eustice was then Lieutenant. Here his splendid knowledge of machine guns, particularly the Lewis gun, was used, and he received his commission as 2nd Lieutenant. On June 1, 1917 he was severely wounded when leading what proved to be a very successful raid, but made a complete recovery, and on his return to duty was made a full Lieutenant. He was again wounded (gas), and though totally blind for a fortnight, returned to duty two or three weeks only before he fell. Many past months show that he was an admirable and fearless officer, much beloved by his men. Lieutenant Colonel Butler, writing to his mother says-
"Believe me, your boy's death is a great blow to me, for many months of service with him had greatly endeared him to me. His gentle, unassuming manner, his devotion to duty, and courageous bearing in the most trying circumstances were qualities every soldier might well emulate." His brothers Eustace - now adjutant of the 43rd Battalion and Norman, of the 2nd Australian Casualty Clearing Station, 11th Field Ambulance, are still at the front.
Lieutenant W,G. GORDON COLLIVER, who was killed in action on September 1, was the third son of Mr. and Mrs. W.H. Colliver, of Parkside. He enlisted on August 14, 1915 and left Australia on March 24, 1916, with the 32nd Battalion. He arrived in England on June 16. After special study he entered for an examination in machine gunnery and was the only one out of 50 non-commissioned officers to be classed as 'distinguished'. On reaching France he accepted a transfer to the 43rd Battalion, in which his brother Eustice was then Lieutenant. Here his splendid knowledge of machine guns, particularly the Lewis gun, was used, and he received his commission as 2nd Lieutenant. On June 1, 1917 he was severely wounded when leading what proved to be a very successful raid, but made a complete recovery, and on his return to duty was made a full Lieutenant. He was again wounded (gas), and though totally blind for a fortnight, returned to duty two or three weeks only before he fell. Many past months show that he was an admirable and fearless officer, much beloved by his men. Lieutenant Colonel Butler, writing to his mother says-
"Believe me, your boy's death is a great blow to me, for many months of service with him had greatly endeared him to me. His gentle, unassuming manner, his devotion to duty, and courageous bearing in the most trying circumstances were qualities every soldier might well emulate." His brothers Eustace - now adjutant of the 43rd Battalion and Norman, of the 2nd Australian Casualty Clearing Station, 11th Field Ambulance, are still at the front.
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CONNER, George Thomas 3575
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CONNOR, Thomas Anthony William 769
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COOK, Edward Frank 3825
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COOK, Edward Thomas 13458
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COOMBE, John Reginald 7472
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The Register Saturday 15 June 1918 page 9
THE AUSTRALIANS BIOGRAPHICAL
THE LATE PTE. STANLEY COOMBS.
Advice has been receded by Mr. and Mrs. W. G.Coombs, of Iniskillen, Marlborough street, Malvern, that their second son, Pte. Stanley Shepley Coombs was killed in action on May 28. The deceased soldier went into camp on March 2, 1916, and sailed with the 2nd Reinforcements, 43rd Battalion, on August 12. At the end of January,1917. he proceeded to France and Belgium from London, and remained at the front until the time of his death, with the exception of a fortnight's leave in England, early his year.
Pte. Coombs was in his 36th year.
COPSON, John Charles 2007
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The Advertiser Thursday 02 August 1917 page 5
THE LATE LANCE CORPORAL CORNEY.
Mr. and Mrs. Corney, of Renmark, have received news that their only son was killed in action on the Western front on July 6. Lance-Corporal James Allan Corney, was born at Coolgardie, Western Australia, in 1897 and came to this State at the age of 10. He was educated for a school teacher and completed his three years training at the Adelaide High School, where he gained his junior, senior, and higher public certificates. He enlisted from there in December, 1915, at the age of l8. He waa a signaller and sailed on June 9, 1916. He had four months' training in England, and obtained a first-class gunner's certificate. He had been in the firing line since December, 1916. Lance-Corporal Corney was a nephew of Mrs. M. Townsend, Largs Bay, and was well known in that part, also at Kadina. He was highly esteemed.
Advertiser Wednesday 02 August 1916 page 8
PRIVATE D. COTTLE.
Mr. W. Cottle, of Unley Park, formerly of Port Pirie, recently received news of the death of his son Private Dudley Cottle, who fell in action in France early in July. Private Cottle enlisted about a year ago.He was 29 years of age, and was at the time of his enlistment serving articles with Mr. Colvin, of Adelaide, with whom he was qualifying for the profession of commercial accountant.
PRIVATE D. COTTLE.
Mr. W. Cottle, of Unley Park, formerly of Port Pirie, recently received news of the death of his son Private Dudley Cottle, who fell in action in France early in July. Private Cottle enlisted about a year ago.He was 29 years of age, and was at the time of his enlistment serving articles with Mr. Colvin, of Adelaide, with whom he was qualifying for the profession of commercial accountant.
COTTLE, Frank Clayton 3822
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COULTHARD, Harold Douglas 1896
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COURTNEY, Frederick 5075
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COWARD, Charles Lanham 1311
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COWARD, Harry Adams 3277
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The Advertiser Wednesday 24 October 1917 page 8
THE LATE PRIVATE COXON
Mr and Mrs. T F Coxon of Young Street Parkside, have been notified that their eldest son Private F.E. (Fred) Coxon, was killed in action in France on October 2, 1917. He enlisted on August 5, 1915, and embarked on January 12,1916. He was an apprentice to the printing trade with Mr. C.H. Wildy, by whom and his fellow employees he was highly esteemed.
CRAIG, Alexander Whyte 3292
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CRAIG, James Alexander 5079
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CRAIG, Robert (jun) 3069
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CRAIG, Robert (sen) 3627
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CRAIG, William Henry 1024
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CRAWFORD, James Alexander 2335
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The Advertiser Monday 30 August 1915 page 9
THE LATE PRIVATE R. CRAWFORD.
The father of Private Ronald Crawford, of 16th Battalion (Mr. John Crawford, Owen-street, Goodwood), has received a cable message from a soldier friend, stating that "Ronald fell in a bayonet charge on May 2. He died like a soldier. This cablegram has since been confirmed by several Goodwood boys, who have written the same news to their people, and one of the returned wounded soldiers of the 16th Battalion informed Mr. Crawford that he was present, with other soldiers, and assisted at the burial of his son. Private Crawford left here with the 2nd Contingent,and celebrated his 19th birthday on the troop ship. He was educated at the Goodwood school, and later at the Unley High School.
CRESWELL, John Thornton 6856
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CROOKS, Frederick Charles 4117
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CROWDER, Albert Henry 3887
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The Advertiser Wednesday 23 June 1915 page 10
THE LATE PRIVATE A. CROWTHER.
Private A. Crowther, of the 1st Australian Expeditionary Forces, who was killed at the Dardanelles, was the eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. Crowther, Wayville. He was educated at the Sturt street school. After learning his trade in Adelaide as moulder he went to Western Australia and then to Broken Hill, where he enlisted for active service. His only brother is in the Australian Navy.
THE LATE PRIVATE A. CROWTHER.
Private A. Crowther, of the 1st Australian Expeditionary Forces, who was killed at the Dardanelles, was the eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. Crowther, Wayville. He was educated at the Sturt street school. After learning his trade in Adelaide as moulder he went to Western Australia and then to Broken Hill, where he enlisted for active service. His only brother is in the Australian Navy.
CROWTHER, Herbert Andrew 13427
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CUGLEY, Albert Charles 6489
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The Advertiser Thursday 07 October 1915 page 10
SNIPED BY A TURK.
A letter explaining how their son, Lieutenant Hedley Cullen, lost his life, has been received by Mr. and Mrs. William Cullen, of Hawthorn, from the officer (name censored), commanding No. 1 Mule Transport of the Australian Army Corps. Lieutenant Cullen was second in command of the transport. He (name censored) says:-'What happened was this. I was in the mule lines at an outpost of which had placed your son in charge. At about 4.30 p.m. on August 9, one of my men rushed in breathlessly and said, 'Cullen, sahib, is wounded.' I went to him at once and found him lying in the open about 200 yards from the lines, having been shot by a sniper. Two A.S.C. men were trying to pull him in under cover. This was quickly done. He was in great pain. I thought we should get a doctor to give himsome morphia, and I prepared to fetch one,but he would not hear of it. He said, ' I want you to stay with me, I won't have you running any risks.' However, a Corporal Wilson, one of our interpeters, without waiting for orders or permission crawled away and came back about ten minutes later with a doctor, who gave your son a good dose of morphia and re-dressed the wound. It was quite impossible to move him in daylight, as the whole country round was being sniped all the time, and it meant facing a space in the open which was commanded by machine guns. So we just had to lie down and wait till dark. Your son was quite conpcious, and talked a good deal about going home. The pain soon got less as the morphia began to take effect. He asked me to write to you, but not to say anything to cause you to worry. He was much concerned about the shock you would get on hearing he was wounded. In fact, he was thinking of other people all the time. Towards evening he began to feel a bit cold, and Corporal Wilson again, without a moment's hesitation ran the gauntlet of the sniper and fetched a blanket. In fetching over a blancket and the doctor he was fired at all the time. As soon as it was dark we carried your son to the ambulance pier about a mile. I stayed with him till 3 p.m., and then had to leave. But I left Corporal Wilson in charge to see him taken off to the hospital ship. Wilson told me next morning that he was delirious when he was taken away at midnight, but that he had not suffered any more pain. I have done my best to get news of him, but without success. Once a man leaves here wounded it is almost impossible for us who are left behind to get any further news. I was very sorry lo lose your son who was an excellent officer."
SNIPED BY A TURK.
A letter explaining how their son, Lieutenant Hedley Cullen, lost his life, has been received by Mr. and Mrs. William Cullen, of Hawthorn, from the officer (name censored), commanding No. 1 Mule Transport of the Australian Army Corps. Lieutenant Cullen was second in command of the transport. He (name censored) says:-'What happened was this. I was in the mule lines at an outpost of which had placed your son in charge. At about 4.30 p.m. on August 9, one of my men rushed in breathlessly and said, 'Cullen, sahib, is wounded.' I went to him at once and found him lying in the open about 200 yards from the lines, having been shot by a sniper. Two A.S.C. men were trying to pull him in under cover. This was quickly done. He was in great pain. I thought we should get a doctor to give himsome morphia, and I prepared to fetch one,but he would not hear of it. He said, ' I want you to stay with me, I won't have you running any risks.' However, a Corporal Wilson, one of our interpeters, without waiting for orders or permission crawled away and came back about ten minutes later with a doctor, who gave your son a good dose of morphia and re-dressed the wound. It was quite impossible to move him in daylight, as the whole country round was being sniped all the time, and it meant facing a space in the open which was commanded by machine guns. So we just had to lie down and wait till dark. Your son was quite conpcious, and talked a good deal about going home. The pain soon got less as the morphia began to take effect. He asked me to write to you, but not to say anything to cause you to worry. He was much concerned about the shock you would get on hearing he was wounded. In fact, he was thinking of other people all the time. Towards evening he began to feel a bit cold, and Corporal Wilson again, without a moment's hesitation ran the gauntlet of the sniper and fetched a blanket. In fetching over a blancket and the doctor he was fired at all the time. As soon as it was dark we carried your son to the ambulance pier about a mile. I stayed with him till 3 p.m., and then had to leave. But I left Corporal Wilson in charge to see him taken off to the hospital ship. Wilson told me next morning that he was delirious when he was taken away at midnight, but that he had not suffered any more pain. I have done my best to get news of him, but without success. Once a man leaves here wounded it is almost impossible for us who are left behind to get any further news. I was very sorry lo lose your son who was an excellent officer."
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CURNOW, Edgar Leslie 6952
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The Register Friday 21 June 1918 page 8
LATE LIEUT E.L.S. CUTTS
Lieut. Ernest L.S. Cutts, eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. C.E. Cutts, Goodwood, died on June 3 from wounds received in action in France. Lieut Cutts enlisted in June, 1915, and left with the 32nd Battalion in November as a sergeant. He was severely wounded in France in July 1916, and invalided to England. After some months spent in a hospital he returned to Salisbury Plains on light duties. He then went to Cambridge where be gained his commission. Lieut Cutts left for France early last December, and rejoined the 32nd Battalion. His brother Laurie, who left with the 16th Battalion, 1914, was killed at Gallipoli, August 8, 1915
LANCE-CORPORAL L. H. CUTTS.
The late Lance-Corporal L. H. Cutts enlisted in September, 1914, and left for the front with the 16th Battalion in the following November. He was the second son of Mr. C. E. Cutts, Hardy street, Good-wood, and was in his 20th year. He was reported missing two months ago, but later he was reported to have been killed in action on August 8, 1915. Another brother is with the troops. Lance-Corporal Cutts possessed a bright and happy disposition,and was highly esteemed by all who knew him.
The Advertiser Thursday 25 May 1916 page 6