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For those who made the ultimate sacrifice we salute you- Series

No 8 Cecil Charles Andrew Franz Cecil Charles Andrew was born on the 4/11/1893 son of William and Margaret Franz. After Arthur went to war Cecil looked after the dairy but on receiving a ‘white feather’ episode, decided to join up on the 3/11/1916 He joined 42 Batt. 7th Reinforcement Regimental No 3031-embarked from SydneyContinue reading “For those who made the ultimate sacrifice we salute you- Series”

For those who made the ultimate sacrifice we salute you-Series

No 7 Arthur Edward Franz Arthur was born 19/1/1892 the son of William and Margaret Franz ‘nee Bleakley, He was a dairy farmer who went to war in February 1916.Regimental no 57. He was injured in August 1918 and admitted to Edmonton Military Hospital 12/8/1918 suffering a mild gunshot wound to his right thigh. ReturnedContinue reading “For those who made the ultimate sacrifice we salute you-Series”

For those who made the ultimate sacrifice we salute you-Series.

No 6 Ernest Herbert Bleakley Ernest was 21 years and 7 months when he joined up on the 28/7/1915. He never saw action as he died from meningitis and heart failure on the 2/9/1915 in the Enoggera Army Camp and is buried in the family plot in the Toowong Cemetery Brisbane. Written on the grave-Continue reading “For those who made the ultimate sacrifice we salute you-Series.”

For those who made the ultimate sacrifice we salute you-Series

No 5 Alexander Claude Fraser Claude 4th child and second son of Alexander and Jane Fraser was born on the 8/10/1895 Lagoon Flat , died 11/7/1915, Garrison Hospital, Victoria Barracks, Paddington Sydney NSW Cause of death : Lobar Pneumonia and Meningitis Buried Rockwood Necropolis, Presbyterian Section 5B 7694 Service No – Enlisted 22/6/1915 Rank privateContinue reading “For those who made the ultimate sacrifice we salute you-Series”

For those who made the ultimate sacrifice we salute you-Series

No 4-Donald Albert Fraser Donald Fraser, 1st son and third child of Alexander and Jane Fraser of “Hillside’ Bonshaw Q. property, born 13/11/1893 grew up on the family property, enlisted 10/1/1916 . Private D.A. Fraser, no 1646 “B” Co . Machine Gun Section, 56th Battalion-sailed on the 13/5/1916, killed in action on the Somme 3/2/1917Continue reading “For those who made the ultimate sacrifice we salute you-Series”

For those who made the ultimate sacrifice we salute you -Series

No 3 William James Robinson William James Robinson (1895-1914) in Malta eldest son of Frederick and Kate Robinson- (Fred was in the East Surreys Regiment stationed in Malta when he married Kate and William was born)- killed in action 24/8/1914 while holding the line at the canal near Mons France They were originally buried whereContinue reading “For those who made the ultimate sacrifice we salute you -Series”

For those who made the ultimate sacrifice we salute you – Series

No 2- Albert Claude Pugh Bleakley (Claude)’ Claude, eldest son of Arthur and Emma Bleakley (Findlay) of ‘Eversleigh” Harlin in the Brisbane valley born on the 15/3/1896 in Esk Qld. Claude joined the AIF on 11/1/1916 and after receiving basic training embarked from Sydney on the ‘Hawkes Bay’ on 20/4/1916 and sailed to France forContinue reading “For those who made the ultimate sacrifice we salute you – Series”

For those who made the ultimate sacrifice we salute you- Series

No 1- Arthur John Montgomery Bleakley Arthur John Montgomery (Monty) Bleakley was born on the 24/4/ 1892 at home in Delaney’s Ck and lived his life on the land with his family. He was a horseman, an excellent shot and although a rebel everybody loved him. He joined up on the 29/7/1915 aged 23 yearsContinue reading “For those who made the ultimate sacrifice we salute you- Series”