Wednesday, March 23, 2011

H. BOOKER and H. CHIMES


IN MEMORIAM.  

In memory of our Sergeants H. Booker and H. Chimes, of the  15th Battalion, who fell at Anzac on August 7th, 1915. Gone, but not forgotten.

(Inserted by their comrade, Arthur Drake.)

Cairns Post - Monday 7th August, 1916


George Henry CHIMES


Sergeant George Henry CHIMES, Service Number 1904, died at ANZAC Cove on the 8th of August, 1915.

His parents, Arthur James CHIMES and Florence Emma (nee BARR) will never forget him.

Commonwealth War Graves Commission


Herbert Edward BOOKER


Sergeant Herbert Edward BOOKER, Service Number 1905, who died at ANZAC Cove on the 8th of August, 1915.

His father, Arthur Sidney BOOKER and his mother, Elizabeth Rose (nee HURLEY), both of Cairns, North Queensland, mourn the loss of a good boy.

Commonwealth War Graves Commission

Tuesday, March 22, 2011

Vernon Henry Barber

Born Fitzroy, Victoria 1893 to Henry Barber and Charlotte Barber nee
Pearce
Died 28th April 1915 Galipilli Turkey.
Number 968 5th Infantry Battalion rank CSM Posthumously raised to
WO2 circa 1922.
Lone Pine Memorial
The Age Monday 21 June 1915 Page 6
Still our hero.
Paul Pearce

Monday, March 21, 2011

Arnold William DARLING

Lance Corporal Arnold William Darling NX2755, 2/33 BN, 15/3/1912 - 7/9/1943.  Always remembered.

Saturday, March 19, 2011

Oscar Thomas DUNN


Trooper Oscar Thomas DUNN, Service Number 461, died 28th June, 1915 at ANZAC Cove, aged 25.

His loving parents, Thomas DUNN and Mary Alice (nee CURRY) will always remember him.


Jack DEAZELEY


Private John (Jack) Firmin DEAZELEY, Service Number 412, died 28th June, 1915 at Gallipoli, aged 24.

His loving parents were William John DEAZELEY and Emily Beatrice (nee BLAKE)


Friday, March 18, 2011

John George FRY


In loving memory of Private John George Fry, Service Number 1943, who died at Anzac from wounds, August 22nd, 1915.

His parents, Thomas Furze FRY and Edith (nee BROWN) will never forget him.