[Editor: “Roll of Honour” notices, regarding Australian military personnel, published in The Sydney Morning Herald (Sydney, NSW), 8 June 1918.]
Roll of Honour.
ABROOK. — Killed in action in France, at Messines, June 9, 1917, Private Bert Abrook, aged 29. Inserted by his loving brother and sister-in-law, and family.
BLACK. — Died of wounds, May 20, 1918, Sergeant Alwyn Rufus Black, aged 31 years, dearly loved third son of Mr. and Mrs. H. Black, Kia Ora, Beecroft, also dearly loved brother of Stanley, Spencer, Elvira, Myra and Roy (on active service). A brave life nobly ended. Australians, carry on.
BRENTNALL. — Died of wounds and gas in France, May 21, Sgt. George Vivian (Viv.), son of the late William Shardlow and Mrs. E. A. Brentnall, of Narrabeen, and brother of late Shard and Addie; also Charlie (died of wounds in France, Oct. 6, 1917).
COCKIN. — Killed in action in France, Charles Ernest Cockin, aged 29 years, dearly loved eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. G. W. Cockin, the Post-office, Gilberdyke, E. Yorks, England, beloved friend of Lucy Leyden.
COOPER. — Private George A., killed in action in France, May 6, 1918. Inserted by his comrades of the Botany Methodist Young Men’s Association.
COURTNEY. — Killed in action April 7, 1918 (previously reported missing), Flight-Lieut. John Classon Courtney, dearly-loved eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. R. M. Courtney, Victoria-parade, Manly, loved brother of Kitty, Dick, and Hillary (both on active service), and grandson of late Rev. John Classon Courtney, Dublin University, Ireland.
He is called to higher service.
COURTNEY. — Killed in action, April 7, 1918 (previously reported missing), Flight-Lieut. John C. Courtney, A.F.C., sincere friend of Eileen and Madge Hough, Manly.
Thy will be done.
DOYLE. — Died May 28, at 5th General Hospital in France, from the effects of gas-poisoning, Private William S. H. (Sam) Doyle, of the 16th Field Ambulance, A.I.F., eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Doyle, 4 Gouldsbury-street, Mosman, and brother of Ivor, Signaller Jack, and Doris Doyle, and of Mrs. C. E. Farley. Duty nobly done.
DOYLE. — My dear friend, W. S. H. (Sam) Doyle, died in France, May 28, 1918, from the effects of gas. Inserted by his sorrowing friend, M. Moran.
DOYLE. — W. S. H. (Sam) of the 15th Field Ambulance, A.I.F., died in France, May 28, 1918, from gas poisoning. Inserted as a token of recognition for his bravery and heartfelt affection for past companionship by his late comrades, “The Ideal Camp Boys.”
DOYLE. — May 28, 1918, William S. H. (Sam) Doyle, 15th Field Ambulance, died in France of gas poisoning. A young life nobly ended. Inserted by his sincere and lifelong friend, Lew. Owen.
FORRESTER. — Officially reported killed in action in France on May 2, Second-lieutenant Alexander Forrester, 2nd Battalion, C Company, beloved eldest son of the late Alexander and Missie Forrester, late of 91 Hyde-street, Footscray, Victoria, brother of Arthur G. (Bert, on active service), wounded at the landing, Lone Pine, Pozieres, Bullecourt. An Anzac hero.
Oh, teach us from our hearts to say,
Thy will, oh Lord, be done.
Inserted by his sorrowing uncles, aunts, and cousins, C. Bell, Kilmore, Victoria; J. E. L. I. and B. Sonnerdale, Abbotsford.
GALLEN. — Died of wounds, May 20, 1918, our beloved friend, Private William Gallen. Loving remembrance lasts forever. Inserted by his loving friends, Mr. and Mrs. W. Littlejohn, and Mrs. Commons.
GEDDES. — Killed in action in France, May 15, 1918, Robert Roy, youngest beloved son of Colin Geddes, Thurso, Birriga-road, Bellevue Hill, late of Parkes, aged 20 years.
GREEN. — Died of wounds in France, April 19, 1918, Private Frank A. Green, 4th Reserve Battalion, Canterbury Regiment, N.Z., aged 25 years, eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. F. A. Green, Lily Dale Nursery, Green-lane, Auckland, N.Z.
There is a link death cannot sever —
Loving remembrance, which lasts forever.
Inserted by his sorrowing aunts, L. Green, and Mrs. W. Gidley and family, Arncliffe.
HACKMAN. — Killed in action in France, May 11, 1918, Pte. William Hackman, 55th Batt., dearly beloved youngest son of Mrs. Hackman, and late Capt. H. Hackman, of Sydney, aged 25 years.
Greater love hath no man.
Inserted by his loving mother, Brady-street, Croydon.
HACKMAN. — Killed in action in France, May 11, 1918, Pte. William Hackman, 55th Batt., dearly beloved brother of Ivy, Helena, Amy, Ethel, Henry, and Edward (on active service). Inserted by his loving sisters and brothers.
HANNA. — Killed in action, April 27, 1918, James Reginald Hanna, beloved youngest son of William and Elizabeth Hanna, Balmoral, Southern line, aged 19; and beloved brother of Private William (returned) and Lindsay D. (prisoner of war, Minden, Germany), and Jean and Mabel Hanna.
“A young life nobly ended.”
HOURIGAN. — Killed in action in France, May 10, 1918, Private G. M. (Son) Hourigan. Inserted by Emily and Wally Faull.
HUDSON. — Killed in action, April 26, 1918, Captain Derek Hudson, dearly beloved husband of Ivy F. Hudson, and only son of Mr. and Mrs. George Hudson, of Brighton, England.
JARMAN. — Died in France May 23, 1918, Sapper H. G. Jarman, eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. G. H. Jarman, and brother of William, Ellice, Alan, and Fred., of George-street, Redfern. A young life nobly ended.
JARMAN. — Died in France, May 23, 1918, Sapper H. G. Jarman, dearly beloved grandson of Mr. and Mrs. H. Clarke, of Redfern, and nephew of William and Florrie Clarke, of Alexandria. Beloved by all who knew him.
JARMAN. — Died in France, May 23, 1918, Sapper H. G. Jarman, dearly beloved nephew of Mr. and Mrs S. Yates, of Buckingham-street, Mr. and Mrs. E. Smith, of Newtown, and Auntie Emma. He made the supreme sacrifice for the love of his country.
JARMAN. — Died in France, May 23, 1918, Sapper H. G. Jarman, loving and sincere friend of Winnie Ferguson, of Arncliffe.
He would ne’er have loved me half so well,
Loved he not honour more.
JARVIS. — Lance-corporal Victor H. Jarvis of Portland, killed in action in France, May 15, 1918, aged 23 years.
How can man die better?
KNOWLES. — Pte. Charlie Knowles, killed in action, April 22, 1918, France. Inserted by his old mates, F. Bahn, W. Knox, W. Hudson, T. Hunter, and H. Giftinan.
LISTER. — Killed in action, France, May 14, Pte. Sidney Harold, aged 22, dearly-loved son of Mr. and Mrs. Thos. Lister, Day-street, Marrickville.
MACGREGOR. — Officially reported killed in action, France, June 8, 1917, Corporal Roderick K. Macgregor (M.C.), 45th Battalion, aged 20. Beloved brother and brother-in-law of Mr. and Mrs. Douglas Macgregor, Stanmore. A soldier and a man.
MADIGAN. — Died of wounds, somewhere in France, Private Harold John, dearly-beloved friend and schoolmate. Inserted by his friends, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Dunning, and son, Harry (on active service).
MAHOOD. — Killed in action in France, April 15, 1918, Driver F. A. J. Mahood, 15th Battery Field Artillery, two and a half years’ active service, aged 21 years. Inserted by his sincere friends, Eva and Ida Williams.
MAITLAND. — Killed in action in France, April 18, 1918, Harold George Musgrave Maitland, beloved husband of Jessie Maitland, 27 Fitzgerald-street, Waverley, aged 34 years.
He fell a hero in this deadly strife,
For King and country he laid down his life.
MILLER. — June 2, 1918, at Randwick Military Hospital, William J. J. Miller, son of Kate Miller, 5 Hordern-parade, Croydon, and brother of Arthur and Ernest (on active service), age 29 years. Thy will be done. For his King and country. Inserted by his loving mother.
NEWTON. — Killed in action, France, March 24, 1918, Leonard, only son of Mr. and Mrs. W. Newton, husband of Janie Newton, Oldham, England, 11th Batt., K. O. Royal Lancasters, B.E.F., aged 27 years, beloved nephew of Marie Seel, Kensington.
NORRIE. — Died of wounds, in France, May 17, 1918, Frank Edgar Norrie. Inserted by his loving brothers-in-law, Driver W. H. Ellis (on active service) and J. E. Ellis (late A.I.F.).
NORRIE. — Died of wounds, in France, May 17, 1918, Private Edgar Frank Norrie. Inserted by his loving sister and brother-in-law, E. and J. Saville.
REID. — Died of wounds, somewhere in France, on April 15, 1918, Sergeant Herbert G. Reid, 33rd Battalion.
He sleeps beside his comrades,
In hallowed grave unknown;
But his name is written in letters of gold
In the hearts he left at home.
Inserted by his sorrowing friend, Edith Smarr.
ROBSON. — Lance-corporal Russell D. Robson, M.M., killed in action in France, April 23, 1918. “At heart a boy — in spirit a man.” Inserted by his Hurstville friends.
ROSE. — Died of wounds, May 24, 1918, Pte. F. D. Rose, 16th Batt., beloved eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. Rose, Toothill-street, Lewisham, aged 23, years, two years 9 months’ active service (an Anzac). R.I.P.
Far away on the field of battle,
Far from all he loved so well;
There among his comrades falling,
He like a hero fell.
Inserted by his loving parents, sisters, and brother Frank (O.A.S.), also his loving uncle and aunt, Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Mack, and cousins Joe, Jessie, Willy, Jackie.
ROSE. — Died of wounds, May 24, 1918, Pte. F. D. Rose, loved cousin of Eileen, Kathleen, Julia, and Joseph Allen, also loving nephew, Mr. Joseph Allen, Hillston and Leichhardt. R.I.P.
ROWLEY. — Died of wounds, May 20, 1918, Cpl. Phillip Charles Howley, of 4th Batt., A.I.F, aged 23 years and 4 months, the beloved grandson of Mr. and Mrs. C. A. Harman, Wattle, Railway-street, Marrickville.
ROWLEY. — Died of wounds in France, May 20, 1918, Cpl. Phillip C. Rowley, aged 23 years, loved nephew of Mr. and Mrs. Strachan, and cousin of Dolly, Florrie, Will (on active service), Millie, Nellie, Amy, Harry, Monnie. A noble death.
ROWLEY. — Died of wounds in France, May 20, Cpl. Phillip Charles Rowley. “In God’s own keeping.” Inserted by his mate Ken.
SAUNDERS. — Private Joe Saunders, late 1st Field Ambulance, died of wounds in France, after 3½ years’ service, son of Mr. and Mrs. Mamm, Mascot, Dowling-street, Freshwater, Manly.
TAYLOR. — Died of wounds in France, May 20, 1918, after 2½ years’ active service, Eric John, third son of G. S. and A. Taylor, of Bland-street, Haberfield. So dearly loved and deeply mourned.
TAYLOR. — Died of wounds in France, May 20, 1918. My darling brother Eric. Inserted by his sister, Constance.
TAYLOR. — Eric John, died of wounds in France, May 20, 1918, the dearly loved brother of Una and Ernest (on active service).
TAYLOR. — Died of wounds on the Western Front, May 20, 1918, Eric, the beloved brother of Roy (killed in action), and George.
THOMAS. — Killed in action, France, May 13, 1918, Lance-corporal Ernie (Seedy) Thomas, 17th Battalion, late of Camperdown and Leichhardt, aged 22 years. After 2½ years’ active service. In a hero’s grave he lies. Inserted by his loving brother and sister-in-law, Will and Trixie Thomas, and nephews, Reggie and Lennie, Araluen, Catherine-st, Lhrdt.
THOMAS. — Killed in action, May 13, 1918, Lance-corporal Ernie Thomas.
There is a link death cannot sever —
Loving remembrance, which lasts forever.
Inserted by his loving brother and sister-in-law, Charlie and Flo. Thomas, and nephew, Billie.
THOMAS—Killed in action, May 13, 1918, Lce.-cpl. Ernie Thomas. A young life nobly ended. Inserted by his loving brother and sister-in-law, Jack and Jesie Thomas, and nephews Les., Rob., Ron., and Norman.
THOMAS. — Killed in action, May 13, 1918, Lce.-cpl. Ernie Thomas, 17th Battalion, 22 years.
Just when life seemed brightest,
Just when his hopes were best,
His country’s call he answered,
Now in God’s home he rests.
Inserted by his loving brother and sister-in-law, Sid. and Maggie Thomas, and nephew, William, 93 Young-street, Redfern.
THOMAS. — Killed in action, May 13, 1918, Lce.-cpl. Ernie Thomas. Bravely he answered the call. Inserted by his loving sister and brother-in-law, Gertie and Bob Macgregor, and nephew, Don.
THOMAS. — Killed in action, France, May 13, 1918, Lance-corporal Ernie Thomas, 17th Battalion, aged 22 years. Thy will be done. Inserted by his dearly-loved friend, Rose Thompson, 137 Gloucester-street, city.
THOMAS. — Killed in action, May 13, 1918, Lance-corporal Ernie Thomas. At rest. Inserted by his dear friend, Mrs. Willett.
TRUMAN. — Gunner Harry T. Truman, A.I.F., eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. H. G. Truman, Pretoria, S. Africa, grandson of Mr. and Mrs. H. Truman, North Sydney, aged 20 years. 3½ years service, German W. Africa, wounded Bullecourt, gassed Paschendaele, killed in battle April 19, 1918, an Australian Briton.
VANCE. — Killed in action (previously reported missing), Sept. 6, 1917, Bomber A. J. Vance; also Corporal Ian Stewart Campbell, of Banksia; also Private O. R. Whiting, of Chatswood. Inserted by their loving friends, Mr. and Mrs. Fry and family, of Banksia, and Ted (on active service).
VAUGHAN. — Pte. Charlie Vaughan, 17th Battalion, killed in action May 14, 1918. Inserted by his sorrowing mother and sister, Fanny, of 94 Mitchell-street, Glebe, Sydney.
VAUGHAN. — Killed in action, France, May 14, 1918, Pte. Chas. Vaughan. Inserted by his aunt, Mrs. Norton, Stanmore, and cousins, Fanny and Albert Stenson.
VAUGHAN. — Pte. Charlie Vaughan, 17th Battalion, killed in action May 14, 1918. Inserted by his sincere friends, Mr. and Mrs. A. Solomon, of 65 Mitchell-street, Glebe, Sydney.
VAUGHAN. — Pte. Charlie Vaughan, 17th Battalion, killed in action May 14, 1918. Inserted by his sincere friends, George, Eddie, and Henry Solomon (on active service), 65 Mitchell-street, Glebe, Sydney.
VAUGHAN. — Private Charles Vaughan, 17th Batt., killed in action May 14, 1918, dearly loved comrade of Pte. W. Nock, o.a.s. Inserted by his loving friends, Mr. and Mrs. W. Nock and family.
WILLIAMS. — Killed in action in France, May 15, 1918, Frank L. Williams, only child of Mr. and Mrs. P. L. Williams, 202 Glenmore-road, Paddington, aged 19 years.
Source:
The Sydney Morning Herald (Sydney, NSW), 8 June 1918, p. 12
Editor’s notes:
B.E.F. = (abbreviation) British Expeditionary Force; a military force sent by the British Army to France in 1914 to fight in World War One (1914-1918); a military force sent by the British Army to France in 1939 to fight in World War Two (1939-1945)
See: 1) “British Expeditionary Force (World War I)”, Wikipedia
2) “British Expeditionary Force (World War II)”, Wikipedia
German W. Africa = German West Africa: the German colonies and/or sphere of influence in West Africa (usually referring to the territories of Cameroon and Togo)
See: “German West Africa”, Wikipedia
God’s home = Heaven
hath = (archaic) has
K. O. Royal Lancasters = King’s Own Royal Lancasters, a infantry regiment of the British Army; formally known as King’s Own Royal Regiment (Lancaster)
See: “King’s Own Royal Regiment (Lancaster)”, Wikipedia
Lhrdt = (abbreviation) Leichhardt, a suburb of Sydney (New South Wales)
See: “Leichhardt, New South Wales”, Wikipedia
ne’er = (vernacular) an archaic contraction of “never”
o.a.s. = (abbreviation) on active service (usually capitalised: O.A.S.)
S. Africa = South Africa
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