Difference between revisions of "Gordon Walter Bone"
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| − | | dateofbirth = | + | | dateofbirth = not known 1888 |
| − | | placeofbirth = Willesden, England | + | | placeofbirth = Willesden, London, England |
| death = 28 Oct 1918 | | death = 28 Oct 1918 | ||
| placeofdeath = Middlesex, England | | placeofdeath = Middlesex, England | ||
| − | | enlistmentage = 27 | + | | enlistmentage = 27 years, 9 months |
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| occupation = Salesman | | occupation = Salesman | ||
| religion = Church of England | | religion = Church of England | ||
| − | | address = NOK 36 Peel street, | + | | address = NOK 36 Peel street, Jolimont, Western Australia |
| relation = Wife | | relation = Wife | ||
| nextofkin = Mrs Bertha Elizabeth Bone | | nextofkin = Mrs Bertha Elizabeth Bone | ||
| regnumber = 3012] | | regnumber = 3012] | ||
| enlistmentdate = 19 Jun 1916 | | enlistmentdate = 19 Jun 1916 | ||
| − | | rank = | + | | rank = Driver |
| − | | unit = 44th Battalion, 7th Reinforcement, transferred to 4th Mechanical Transport Company | + | | unit = 44th Battalion, 7th Reinforcement, transferred to 4th Division Mechanical Transport Company on 16 Jun 1917. |
| embarkationdatefrom = 29 Jan 1917 | | embarkationdatefrom = 29 Jan 1917 | ||
| − | | embarkationdateto = | + | | embarkationdateto = 27 Mar 1917 |
| shipembarked = [[HMAT A28 Miltiades]] | | shipembarked = [[HMAT A28 Miltiades]] | ||
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| − | | fate1 = | + | | fate1 = Died of illness |
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==Pre War== | ==Pre War== | ||
| − | Electoral Roll entries: 1913 at 361 Hay street, Subiaco, fruiterer; 1914 at 3 Monger street Leederville, fruiterer; 1916-1917 at 36 Peel street, Jolimont, salesman. | + | Gordon arrived in Fremantle from London aboard the SS Ortona on 21 Nov 1907, described as a 21 year old butcher (probable age was 19). |
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| + | Electoral Roll entries: 1910 at 403 Hat street, Subiaco, tram conductor; 1912-1913 at 361 Hay street, Subiaco, fruiterer; 1914 at 3 Monger street Leederville, fruiterer; 1916-1917 at 36 Peel street, Jolimont, salesman. | ||
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During 1912 Gordon married Bertha Elizabeth Bysch. | During 1912 Gordon married Bertha Elizabeth Bysch. | ||
==War Service== | ==War Service== | ||
| + | Gordon entered Blackboy Hill camp on 19 Jun 1916 and was allocated to the 44th Battalion's 7th Reinforcement draft, travelling with them to England. Promoted temporary Corporal during his training, he reverted to Private when he marched into the 11th Training Battalion on 18 Apr 1917. | ||
| + | Soon after on 16 Jun 1917 he was transferred to the AASC Details at No 4 Camp, Parkhouse. On 11 Oct 1917 he proceeded overseas through Southampton to become part of a new unit, the 4th DSC, later known as the 4th Motor Transport Company. On 2 Apr 1918 he was appointed Driver. | ||
| + | Granted leave to the UK on 17 Oct 1918, he was admitted to the [[1st Australian Auxiliary Hospital]] at Harefield on 22 Oct 1918 where he died from complications associated with Influenza o 28 Oct 1918. He was buried in the Harefield (St Mary) Parish churchyard on 1 Nov 1918. | ||
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==Notes== | ==Notes== | ||
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[[Category:Soldier]] | [[Category:Soldier]] | ||
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| − | [[Category:]] | + | [[Category:Salesman]] |
| − | [[Category:]] | + | [[Category:Church of England]] |
| − | [[Category:]] | + | [[Category:AASC 4th Division Mechanical Transport Company]] |
| − | [[Category:]] | + | [[Category:1918 death]] |
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[[Category:Gosnells]] | [[Category:Gosnells]] | ||
Revision as of 06:29, 1 June 2018
 Gordon with wife Bertha and Leonard W? | |
| Personal Information | |
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| Date of Birth | not known 1888 |
| Place of Birth | Willesden, London, England |
| Death | 28 Oct 1918 |
| Place of Death | Middlesex, England |
| Age at Enlistment | 27 years, 9 months |
| Occupation | Salesman |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Address | NOK 36 Peel street, Jolimont, Western Australia |
| Next of Kin | Wife , Mrs Bertha Elizabeth Bone |
| Military Information | |
| Reg Number | 3012] |
| Date of Enlistment | 19 Jun 1916 |
| Rank | Driver |
| Unit/Formation | 44th Battalion, 7th Reinforcement, transferred to 4th Division Mechanical Transport Company on 16 Jun 1917. |
| Date of Embarkation | 29 Jan 1917 ‒ 27 Mar 1917 |
| Ship Embarked On | HMAT A28 Miltiades |
| Fate | Died of illness |
| Monument |
Gosnells RSL Honour Board Australian War Memorial |
Contents
Pre War
Gordon arrived in Fremantle from London aboard the SS Ortona on 21 Nov 1907, described as a 21 year old butcher (probable age was 19).
Electoral Roll entries: 1910 at 403 Hat street, Subiaco, tram conductor; 1912-1913 at 361 Hay street, Subiaco, fruiterer; 1914 at 3 Monger street Leederville, fruiterer; 1916-1917 at 36 Peel street, Jolimont, salesman.
During 1912 Gordon married Bertha Elizabeth Bysch.
War Service
Gordon entered Blackboy Hill camp on 19 Jun 1916 and was allocated to the 44th Battalion's 7th Reinforcement draft, travelling with them to England. Promoted temporary Corporal during his training, he reverted to Private when he marched into the 11th Training Battalion on 18 Apr 1917.
Soon after on 16 Jun 1917 he was transferred to the AASC Details at No 4 Camp, Parkhouse. On 11 Oct 1917 he proceeded overseas through Southampton to become part of a new unit, the 4th DSC, later known as the 4th Motor Transport Company. On 2 Apr 1918 he was appointed Driver.
Granted leave to the UK on 17 Oct 1918, he was admitted to the 1st Australian Auxiliary Hospital at Harefield on 22 Oct 1918 where he died from complications associated with Influenza o 28 Oct 1918. He was buried in the Harefield (St Mary) Parish churchyard on 1 Nov 1918.
Notes
Brother in law of 897 Sgt Leonard Frederick Bysh, 44th Battalion, KIA 4 Oct 1917