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| placeofdeath = Perth, Western Australia | | placeofdeath = Perth, Western Australia | ||
| enlistmentage = 26 years, 1 month | | enlistmentage = 26 years, 1 month | ||
| − | | description = 5' 9" (1.75m) tall; weight | + | | description = 5' 9" (1.75m) tall; weight 145lbs (65.8 kg); fresh complexion, blue eyes, fair hair |
| height = 5' 9" (1.75m) | | height = 5' 9" (1.75m) | ||
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| complexion = fresh | | complexion = fresh | ||
| eyes = blue | | eyes = blue | ||
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| address = William street, Armadale, Western Australia | | address = William street, Armadale, Western Australia | ||
| relation = Wife | | relation = Wife | ||
| − | | nextofkin = Mrs Annie Ruth Bailey | + | | nextofkin = Mrs. Annie Ruth Bailey |
| − | | regnumber = [https://recordsearch.naa.gov.au/SearchNRetrieve/Interface/ViewImage.aspx?B=3047847 5992] | + | | regnumber = [https://recordsearch.naa.gov.au/SearchNRetrieve/Interface/ViewImage.aspx?B=3047847 5992] & [https://recordsearch.naa.gov.au/SearchNRetrieve/Interface/ViewImage.aspx?B=6496750 W31824] |
| enlistmentdate = 27 Mar 1916 | | enlistmentdate = 27 Mar 1916 | ||
| rank = Private | | rank = Private | ||
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| − | | fate1 = Returned to Australia | + | | fate1 = Returned to Australia ww1 |
| fate2 = Remained in Australia ww2 | | fate2 = Remained in Australia ww2 | ||
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| + | ==Early Life== | ||
| + | Edward was born in Swindon England c1890. His father was John Bailey and his mother was Avis Bailey (nee Raisey). His father's occupation was a farmer. | ||
| + | ==Marriage== | ||
| + | Edward married Annie Ruth Bailey (nee Stevens) in Perth on 13 October 1913. They had 5 children Ruth Gladysin, Joyce E., Kathleen A., Singlaid M., and Patsy E. | ||
| + | ==Funeral Information== | ||
| + | Edward's last know residence was 34 Thomas Street, Queens Park. | ||
| + | ==Death== | ||
| + | Edward died at the age of 75 years on 4 October 1965. | ||
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| + | ==Pre WW 1== | ||
Married Annie Ruth Stevens (born Armadale in 1888) in St Georges Cottage, Perth on 13 Oct 1913. On 3 Sep 1914 a daughter, (Ruth G) was born while he was working at Armadale Brick Works. On 23 Jul 1916 the second daughter (Joyce E.) was born. Had originally enlisted on 12 Mar 1915, but at own request was discharged on 23 Mar 1915, with the payment of £1 for expenses incurred. Had five children. | Married Annie Ruth Stevens (born Armadale in 1888) in St Georges Cottage, Perth on 13 Oct 1913. On 3 Sep 1914 a daughter, (Ruth G) was born while he was working at Armadale Brick Works. On 23 Jul 1916 the second daughter (Joyce E.) was born. Had originally enlisted on 12 Mar 1915, but at own request was discharged on 23 Mar 1915, with the payment of £1 for expenses incurred. Had five children. | ||
In the 1916 Electoral Roll he was listed as a farm hand living in Prospect road, Armadale. | In the 1916 Electoral Roll he was listed as a farm hand living in Prospect road, Armadale. | ||
| − | == | + | ==WW 1 Service== |
| − | A fortnight after entering Blackboy Hill camp, Edward was allocated to the 11th Battalion's 19th reinforcement draft. He was one of seven men with ties to the local area who are aboard [[HMAT A28 Miltiades]] when it left Fremantle, the others being: [[Richard Beattie]] and [[William Lamplough Ullyott]] who were in the same draft of reinforcements to the 11th Battalion; [[William Francis Cohn]] (16th Battalion); [[Thomas Hesketh]] and [[John Waldegrave Packer]] (44th Battalion); and [[Macalister Adair Blain]] (51st Battalion). | + | A fortnight after entering Blackboy Hill camp, Edward was allocated to the 11th Battalion's 19th reinforcement draft. He was one of seven men with ties to the local area who are aboard [[HMAT A28 Miltiades]] when it left Fremantle, the others being: [[Richard Beattie]] and [[William Lamplough Ullyott]] who were in the same draft of reinforcements to the 11th Battalion; [[William Francis Cohn]] (16th Battalion); [[Thomas Hesketh]] and [[John Waldegrave Packer]] (44th Battalion); and [[Macalister Adair Blain]] (51st Battalion). Following more than 2 months in the [[3rd Training Battalion]] at [[Perham Downs]] in southern England he boarded [[HMT Princess Victoria]] on 4 Dec 1916 at Folkestone, and entered France the next day. Edward joined the [[11th Battalion]] on 24 Feb 1917 near Bazentin-Le-Petit where they were providing working parties in support of the front line troops. |
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| − | There are no entries in his records covering the period 15 Apr 1918 until 21 Sep 1918 when he was again in need of medical treatment and admitted to the 51st Casualty Clearing Station. Discharged to duty on 30 Sep 1918 he rejoined his battalion on 2 Oct 1918. On 29 Dec 1918 he was granted leave to the UK from 3 - 17 Jan 1919 after which he rejoined the battalion. On 24 Apr 1919 it was his turn to embark in Le Havre for Southampton and to begin the voyage home | + | It would appear that he spent the rest of 1917 with the battalion before being hospitalised with illness (boils). Treated first by the Battalion's medical staff, on 14 Apr 1918 he was transferred to the [[14th Field Ambulance]], and later the same day to the 53rd Casualty Clearing Station who placed him aboard [[Ambulance Train]] No. 32 for the 39th Stationary Hospital where he was admitted on 15 Apr 1918. There are no entries in his records covering the period 15 Apr 1918 until 21 Sep 1918 when he was again in need of medical treatment and admitted to the 51st Casualty Clearing Station. Discharged to duty on 30 Sep 1918 he rejoined his battalion on 2 Oct 1918. On 29 Dec 1918 he was granted leave to the UK from 3 - 17 Jan 1919 after which he rejoined the battalion. On 24 Apr 1919 it was his turn to embark in Le Havre for Southampton and to begin the voyage home where he was discharged by the 5th Military District on 22 Aug 1919. |
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==World War 2== | ==World War 2== | ||
| − | + | On 30 Nov 1940 at Armadale, aged 50 years and 9 months, Edward enlisted in the part time 'Y' Company [[5th Australian Garrison Battalion]]. At that time he was living in Fifth road, Armadale. Between 11 and 24 Jan 1941 he undertook a full time training course. Edward was called up for full time service on taken on strength of the 5th Garrison Battalion on 15 Dec 1941. He was transferred to the [[29th Australian Garrison Battalion]] on 11 May 1942. On 23 Aug 1943 he was sent to [[Western Command Recruit & Reinforcement Reception Depot]] for discharge which occurred on 3 Sep 1943, 507 days after he began full time duties. - discharged for essential Supplies. | |
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==References== | ==References== | ||
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| Personal Information | |
|---|---|
| Date of Birth | c1890 |
| Place of Birth | Swindon, Wiltshire, England |
| Death | 4 Oct 1965, aged 75 |
| Place of Death | Perth, Western Australia |
| Age at Enlistment | 26 years, 1 month |
| Description |
5' 9" (1.75m) tall ; 145lbs 65.771 kg ; fresh complexion ; blue eyes ; fair hair |
| Occupation | Labourer |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Address | William street, Armadale, Western Australia |
| Next of Kin | Wife , Mrs. Annie Ruth Bailey |
| Military Information | |
| Reg Number | 5992 & W31824 |
| Date of Enlistment | 27 Mar 1916 |
| Rank | Private |
| Unit/Formation | 11th Battalion, 19th Reinforcement, A Company / 3rd Brigade, 1st Division |
| Date of Embarkation | 9 Aug 1916 ‒ 24 Sep 1916 |
| Ship Embarked On | HMAT A28 Miltiades Fremantle to Plymouth |
| Date of Return | 1 Jun 1919 ‒ 8 Jul 1919 |
| Ship Returned On | SS Somali |
| Fate |
Returned to Australia ww1 Remained in Australia ww2 |
| Monument |
Armadale War Memorial (Armadale panel) Armadale and Districts Roll of Honour |
| Medals |
British War Medal Victory Medal |
 Photo from BillionGraves user Trisha 22 | |
| Headstone Information | |
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| Date of Birth | 1890 |
| Date of Death | 4 October 1965 |
| Age at Death | 75 |
| Additional Names | Annie Ruth Bailey |
Contents
Early Life
Edward was born in Swindon England c1890. His father was John Bailey and his mother was Avis Bailey (nee Raisey). His father's occupation was a farmer.
Marriage
Edward married Annie Ruth Bailey (nee Stevens) in Perth on 13 October 1913. They had 5 children Ruth Gladysin, Joyce E., Kathleen A., Singlaid M., and Patsy E.
Funeral Information
Edward's last know residence was 34 Thomas Street, Queens Park.
Death
Edward died at the age of 75 years on 4 October 1965.
Pre WW 1
Married Annie Ruth Stevens (born Armadale in 1888) in St Georges Cottage, Perth on 13 Oct 1913. On 3 Sep 1914 a daughter, (Ruth G) was born while he was working at Armadale Brick Works. On 23 Jul 1916 the second daughter (Joyce E.) was born. Had originally enlisted on 12 Mar 1915, but at own request was discharged on 23 Mar 1915, with the payment of £1 for expenses incurred. Had five children.
In the 1916 Electoral Roll he was listed as a farm hand living in Prospect road, Armadale.
WW 1 Service
A fortnight after entering Blackboy Hill camp, Edward was allocated to the 11th Battalion's 19th reinforcement draft. He was one of seven men with ties to the local area who are aboard HMAT A28 Miltiades when it left Fremantle, the others being: Richard Beattie and William Lamplough Ullyott who were in the same draft of reinforcements to the 11th Battalion; William Francis Cohn (16th Battalion); Thomas Hesketh and John Waldegrave Packer (44th Battalion); and Macalister Adair Blain (51st Battalion). Following more than 2 months in the 3rd Training Battalion at Perham Downs in southern England he boarded HMT Princess Victoria on 4 Dec 1916 at Folkestone, and entered France the next day. Edward joined the 11th Battalion on 24 Feb 1917 near Bazentin-Le-Petit where they were providing working parties in support of the front line troops.
It would appear that he spent the rest of 1917 with the battalion before being hospitalised with illness (boils). Treated first by the Battalion's medical staff, on 14 Apr 1918 he was transferred to the 14th Field Ambulance, and later the same day to the 53rd Casualty Clearing Station who placed him aboard Ambulance Train No. 32 for the 39th Stationary Hospital where he was admitted on 15 Apr 1918. There are no entries in his records covering the period 15 Apr 1918 until 21 Sep 1918 when he was again in need of medical treatment and admitted to the 51st Casualty Clearing Station. Discharged to duty on 30 Sep 1918 he rejoined his battalion on 2 Oct 1918. On 29 Dec 1918 he was granted leave to the UK from 3 - 17 Jan 1919 after which he rejoined the battalion. On 24 Apr 1919 it was his turn to embark in Le Havre for Southampton and to begin the voyage home where he was discharged by the 5th Military District on 22 Aug 1919.
"Enlisted 27th March, 1916, and sailed with the 19th reinforcements of the 11th Battalion 9th August, 1916. Now in England"[1]
Post War
In the 1920 Post Office Directory he was in Armadale and described as a labourer. 1925 to 1963 electoral rolls showed him as a labourer living in Fifth road, Armadale. With wife Annie Ruth, he celebrated their Silver Wedding Anniversary on Thursday 13 Oct 1938. Annie pre-deceased him, dying on 20 Jun 1963 aged 75.
World War 2
On 30 Nov 1940 at Armadale, aged 50 years and 9 months, Edward enlisted in the part time 'Y' Company 5th Australian Garrison Battalion. At that time he was living in Fifth road, Armadale. Between 11 and 24 Jan 1941 he undertook a full time training course. Edward was called up for full time service on taken on strength of the 5th Garrison Battalion on 15 Dec 1941. He was transferred to the 29th Australian Garrison Battalion on 11 May 1942. On 23 Aug 1943 he was sent to Western Command Recruit & Reinforcement Reception Depot for discharge which occurred on 3 Sep 1943, 507 days after he began full time duties. - discharged for essential Supplies.
References
- ↑ "The Drill of the Foot-Hills" (PDF) (1917). Western Australia. Mar 1917. p. 6. Retrieved 16 May 2017 – via State Library of Western Australia.