This is a list of First World War Soldiers who have a connection to Garfield. The names come from various sources including the Garfield State School Honor Roll, the new Garfield Honor Roll which was unveiled in May 2014 (both of these Honor Boards are at the Community Centre) and a list of soldiers from Bill Parish’s notes that are held at the Berwick Pakenham Historical Society. I am under the impression that Bill’s list is of the names on the original Honor Board that was destroyed when the Garfield Hall was burnt down in April 1937. Either way there are 80 names listed below, so it shows that the Garfield community made a huge commitment and, at times, a huge sacrifice to support Australia’s war effort.
Since I first researched this post in 2015 I discovered an article about the unveiling of the original Garfield Honor Board at the Garfield Hall, which took place on November 26, 1919. It was unveiled by Mr Shreeve. The list of names confirms that Bill Parish's list was from the original Honor Board.
What follows is a list of soldiers, their connection to Garfield , their fate (i.e. when they Returned to Australia after active service or when they were Killed in Action) and their Service Number (SN) so you can look up their full service record on the National Archives website (www.naa.gov.au)
If the soldiers are on the Garfield State School Honour Roll they have GSSHR after their name; if the are on the Garfield Honour Roll at the Community Centre they have GHR after their name and if they are on Bill Parish’s Garfield Honour Roll list/original Garfield Honor Board they have BPGHR after their name.
Baker, George (SN 16373) George enlisted on October 13, 1916, aged 22. He was a telephone mechanic and his next of kin was his father, David Baker, of Garfield. He Returned to Australia July 7, 1919.
Barker, Albert Stirling (SN 1212) Albert was a 27 year old farmer from Garfield when he enlisted on July 17, 1915. His next of kin was his father, James, of Newmarket. He Returned to Australia on January 18, 1919. GSSHR, BPGHR.
Beswick, Edwin Ezard (SN 6725) Edwin enlisted on September 16, 1916. He was 18 years old, was born in England and his next of kin was his father, John, of Garfield. He made a will on July 26, 1917 and left everything to his mother, Mary Elizabeth Beswick. Edwin died in France of wounds and gas poisoning on October 9, 1917. Edwin is listed on the Bunyip War Memorial as well as the GHR and BPGHR.
Boase, Arthur Leslie (SN 7213) Arthur enlisted on August 2, 1915 at the age of 26 and his next of kin was his mother, Mrs H. Jolly of Garfield. He was discharged due to suffering from pulmonary tuberculosis on September 16, 1915. He re-enlisted in July 1916 for ‘home’ not active service, but was discharged again on November 7, 1916. Obviously he was very persistent as he enlisted for the third time on November 10, 1916. He was sent to England but Returned to Australia on September 27, 1917 and was discharged as medically unfit on February 1, 1918 as he suffered from bronchitis. At the time of the second enlistment he was living in Officer and by the time of the third enlistment he was married to Linda and still living in Officer. Arthur is listed on the Honour Board at the Officer Public Hall, see here. GSSHR, BPGHR.
Body, William (SN 36896) William was born in Garfield and was 20, a farmer, when he enlisted on February 28, 1917. His next of kin was his father, John, of Garfield. He Returned to Australia on July 13, 1919. William is the brother of Daisy Body, the first teacher at Garfield North State School when it opened in 1914. BPGHR.
Bullock, Thomas (SN 6292) Thomas was nearly 26, a labourer from Garfield and enlisted on July 7, 1916 the same day as his brother, Ernest, above. His next of kin was his wife, Rose. Thomas Returned to Australia on July 22, 1919. BPGHR.
Burnett, William Wernham Thomas (SN 3019) William was born in Longwarry and was 18 years old when enlisted on July 22, 1915. His next of kin was his mother, Lilly Finnie of Garfield. He Returned to Australia on April 27, 1919. GSSHR, BPGHR.
Burrows, John James (SN 3259) John was born in Garfield and enlisted on August 2, 1915 when he was 19. He was a Butcher and his next of kin was his father of Mitchell Street, Brunswick. John Returned to Australia on April 12, 1919. GSSHR, BPGHR.
Cantini, R This man is listed on the Garfield State School Honour Roll. I believe the surname should be Cantieni. I can’t find the family on the Electoral Roll in the area, but I found some references to the family on Trove - in 1900 there is a letter to the editor from a Peter Cantieni of Garfield; in 1906 there is an advertisement from an A.A Cantieni of Garfield inviting tenders to plough 30 acres of new land; and in February 1907 there was a report that Mrs Cantieni’s newly built residence burnt down. This man may be Richard Cantieni (SN 5310) who enlisted on March 18, 1916 aged 22 and Died of Wounds on February 27, 1917, and whose next of kin was his father, Peter. However the Honour Roll does not list him as having died, so I am not sure.
Cock, John Alfred (SN 414C) John enlisted on August 17, 1916 aged 19. He was a Farmer. His address was the New Bunyip Hotel, Bunyip (the hotel that was where the Princes Highway crossed the Bunyip River) which was owned by his parents and his father, Frederick, was listed as his next of kin. John Returned to Australia on March 28, 1919. GSSHR.
Dawes, Albert (SN 736) Albert was a 24 year old carpenter when he enlisted on October 20, 1914. His next of kin was listed as 'Father and Mother' Kirwan's Post Office, via Garfield and as 'Mr Dawes' on the Embarkation Roll. He sustained a bullet wound in the left wrist and Returned to Australia on February 9, 1916 for a medical discharge. Albert was a Soldier Settler - you can read his file on the Battle to Farm website here.Dawes, Gladstone (SN 4178) Gladstone enlisted on July 20 1915 aged 18. His next of kin was his mother, Mrs A. Dawes of Iona, and his father was listed as Alfred Dawes, Senior. Gladstone was Killed in Action in France on June 17, 1918.
Dawes, Victor (SN 3080) Victor enlisted on July 20, 1915 aged 21 and his next of kin was his mother, Mrs Elizabeth Dawes of Garfield. He Returned to Australia on July 3, 1919.
Dawes, Walter (SN 4093) Walter enlisted on January 10, 1916. He was a 22 year old carpenter and his next of kin was his father, Albert. Albert's address was Kirwan's Post Office, via Garfield. Walter Returned to Australia June 4, 1919.
I believe these boys were brothers, and they are all listed on the Iona Honour Board There is also more information about the family in that post.
Devaney, A This man is listed on the Garfield State School Honour Roll. He is possibly connected to David and Eleanor Devaney who had the New Bunyip Hotel on the Gippsland Road. They both died in 1909 - Eleanor (nee Fitzpatrick), aged 59, was tragically burnt to death when her dress caught fire and she passed away two days later on November 22. David, her invalid husband, aged 80, died of shock as a result on November 24 (1). They had at least five children - Margaret (born 1880); Ann (1883); Neil (1885); Arthur Charles (1890) and George Alfred (1892). I believe that A. Devaney is either Arthur or George, who may have been known by his middle name. I just can't find any trace of either enlisting.
Donald, Arnold James (SN 6000a) Donald, a Farm Manager, enlisted at 27 years of age on March 3, 1916. His next of kin was his mother, Mrs Elizabeth Donald of Garfield. He was wounded in France and Returned to Australia on April 5, 1918.Donald, Henry Gordon (SN 6001a) Henry enlisted the same day as his brother, Arnold (above) He was 21, born in Iona, was a farmer and his next of kin was also his mother, Elizabeth. He was Killed in Action in Belgium, sometime between June 7 and June 9, 1917. The brothers are listed on the Iona Honor Board.
Drake, James Patrick (SN 13281) James was born in Garfield and enlisted on July 13, 1915. He was 20 years old and a Clerk. James Returned to Australia on May 5, 1919. James’ parents, James and Elizabeth, had arrived in Garfield around 1888 and later moved to Bunyip - James’ brother Tom was T.D Drake Real Estate and Auctioneers. GSSHR
Dunne, George Michael (SN 3379) George enlisted on March 14, 1917 at the age of 33. He was a Labourer. His next of kin was his wife, Laura, and they lived in Garfield North. George Returned to Australia on March 17, 1919. BPGHR.
Edis, Eric Henile (SN 3509) Eric was born in Garfield and his next of kin listed when he enlisted on August 2, 1915 was his father Frederick. Eric Returned to Australia on December 22, 1918, he then worked as a farrier and wheelwright in Garfield. GSSHR, BPGHR.
Gaghin, John (SN 2528) - his last name is listed as Gachin (his name is spelt this way on the Bunyip War Memorial) and Gaghain on other sources, but looking at his signature on his enlistment paper, Gaghin is the correct spelling. John is the son of Michael Gaghin of Garfield and enlisted on June 6, 1916. He was Killed in Action in France on April 11, 1917. GHR, BPGHR
Gillespie, John Gordon (SN 17902) John was born in Garfield and enlisted on January 28, 1916. He was a 25 year old Carpenter. His next of kin was his father, Andrew, of Garfield. John Returned to Australia on January 18, 1919. GSSHR, BPGHR.
Green, Thomas Cole (SN 2421) Thomas was from Garfield and his next of kin was his mother, Catherine, and he enlisted on April 11, 1916. He was 28 years old and a Commission Agent. Thomas Returned to Australia on May 6, 1919. Thomas also enlisted to serve in World War Two in 1941 when he was 53 years old.
Gunnelson, Ingebert Thomas (SN 3160)Gunnelson, Percy Oscar (SN 893) Ingebert enlisted on September 2, 1916, aged 23 and Percy enlisted August 24, 1914 aged 20. Inglebert and Percy were the sons of James and Mary (nee Duff) Gunnelson of Garfield. James (sometimes called Ingebert) was born in Norway and was a builder. Sadly they were both Killed in Action, Percy on May 8, 1915 at Gallipoli and Ingebert on October 4, 1917 in France. Inglebert and Percy are listed on the Bunyip War Memorial as well as the GSSHR, GHR, BPGHR
Gunnelson, R There is an R. Gunnelson listed on Bill Parish’s list and on the Garfield State School Honour Roll. I believe this is Robert Herman Gunnelson, brother to Ingebert and Percy, who was born in 1900, however I can’t find any listing of him on the records at the National Archives of Australia or the Australian War Memorial, so maybe he enlisted just before the War ended.
Hobson, Edwin Ernest (SN 3506) Edwin enlisted on August 23, 1915 when he was 24, a Labourer, and his next of kin was his wife, Emily, of Garfield. Edwin Returned to Australia on February 9, 1919. He was granted a Soldier Settlement farm, you can read his file on the Battle to Farm website, here. BPGHR
Hobson, George (SN 1164) George enlisted on July 28, 1915 at the age of 19, was a farmer and his next of kin was his brother, William, of Garfield. On April 25, 1918, George married May Malpas in London, and his marriage certificate in his file listed his father as Edward Ernest Hobson, deceased. He Returned to Australia on January 4, 1919. BPGHR
I believe the boys are brothers, the sons of Edwin and Esther (nee Holt) Hobson and that the father was incorrectly listed as Edward in George's marriage certificate. Edwin Hobson Snr died in an accident in October 1904, when his horse bolted. You can read a report, here.
James, Reginald Alfred John (SN 3806) James enlisted on March 1, 1916 at the age of 22, he was a farmer and his next of kin was his father, Alfred, of Garfield. He Returned to Australia on January 10, 1918. BPGHR
Jewell The Garfield State School Honour Roll has a Jewell listed with no initial. This could possibly be Frederick William Jewell, born 1888 (SN 57) or William James Peter Jewell, born 1893 (SN 6136) or John George Jewell, born 1894 (SN 55). They are the sons of William and Elizabeth (nee Leask). In the book Call of the Bunyip (2) it says that the Jewells had fifty acres as part of the Tonimbuk Village Settlement Scheme and they arrived at Tonimbuk around 1892. John is listed on the Bunyip Methodist Church Honor Board and Frederick and John are also on the Honor Roll at the Tonimbuk Hall.
Kimberley, John Robert (SN 857) John enlisted on September 18, 1914. He was 25 years old and a Farrier. He was born in Garfield, but was living in Sebastapol, near Ballarart, when he enlisted. His mother, Christina Kimberley, was listed as his next of kin. John Returned to Australia on October 4, 1918.
King, S This man is on Bill Parish’s list and the original Garfield Honor Board, but I can’t work out who he is. There was an Ernest King listed in the 1912 Electoral Roll at Iona and there was a William and Lily King listed in the 1914 Electoral Rolls and throughout the War years at Garfield, so it is possible S. King is connected to these people. Another option is Sydney Arthur King, a farmer, listed in the 1919 Electoral Roll at Garfield. There was a Sydney Arthur King (SN 613) who enlisted but he was a painter from Richmond. Don't know.
Lambden, Thomas William (SN 6050) Thomas enlisted on March 3, 1916 at the age of 30, he was a Farmer and his next of kin was his wife, Emma, of Garfield. Thomas Returned to Australia on December 24, 1918. he was granted a Soldier Settlement farm, you can read his file on the Battle to Farm website, here. BPGHR
Leeson, Robert Victor (SN 2589) Robert enlisted, at 20 years of age, on June 30, 1916. His next of kin was his father, Phillip Leeson of Garfield and he was the brother of William (below). Robert and William’s grandmother, Kathleen Leeson, was the licensee of the Pig & Whistle Hotel on Cannibal Creek (read more here.) Robert Returned to Australia on December 18, 1918. GSSHR, BPGHR
Leithhead, David (SN V80710) David was born in Garfield in 1900 and was the son of George and Alice Leithhead of Vervale. David enlisted on September 28, 1918. The war ended before David saw any active service, but in 1941 in the Second World War, he enlisted in the Air Force.
McDonald, Allan Walter (SN 2474) Allan enlisted on March 3, 1916 and his next of kin was his wife, Jessie, of Garfield. He was 40 years old and a farmer. Allan Died of Wounds received whist fighting in France, on March 28, 1917. Allan is listed on the Bunyip War Memorial where I have written more about him, as well as GHR, BPGHR
McGrath, Patrick (SN 51412) Patrick enlisted on September 14, 1917 aged 28. His next of kin was his father, Michael, of Garfield. He went overseas and in November 1918 was charged with unlawfully entering property and he was court martialled and sentenced to two years jail. He was released from prison in June 1919 and Returned to Australia July 8, 1919.
McParland, Maurice Matthew (SN 420) Maurice was 18 when he enlisted on October 4, 1916.McParland, Patrick (SN 868) Patrick was 22 when he enlisted on March 17, 1915. They were both born in Bunyip and had been at school at Garfield as they are listed on the Garfield State School Honour Roll. Their mother, Catherine, who was their next of kin was living in Springvale when they enlisted. Maurice Returned to Australia on March 3, 1919. Sadly, Patrick died September 15, 1915 of disease and was buried in Egypt. GSSHR.
McLean, Norman Angus (SN 39206) Norman enlisted on April 4, 1917 aged 21. His next of kin is his father, Roderick, who was the Station Master at Garfield from 1907 until 1911 when he was transferred to Tynong. In August 1918, Norman was gassed whilst serving in France, transferred to a hospital in England and was discharged from the Army as medically unfit in March 1919 after he had arrived back in Melbourne. GSSHR.
Mannix, William (SN 81948) William was born at Garfield and enlisted at the age of 18 on October 26, 1918. His next of kin was his father, Patrick, a farmer of Garfield. Due to the fact the War ended he was discharged in December 1918.
Mather, James Alexander (SN 85662) James was born in Garfield and enlisted after the War finished on January 6, 1919. He left Australia on January 25 and returned after a short stint overseas in June 1919.
Miller, Ivan Valentine (SN 3163) Ivan enlisted on December 3, 1917 aged 20. He was an ‘Assistant Dispenser’ in a pharmacy. He Returned to Australia on December 24, 1918. Ivan attended the Garfield State School in the 1910s and he his memories of the school are published in the book Cannibal Creek to Garfield: the history of Garfield Primary School (3). GSSHR
Morgan, Robert Glyn (SN 68844) Robert enlisted on August 27, 1918 at the age of 21. His occupation was listed as Bank Teller, London Bank, Garfield (read about the Bank, here). His next of kin was his father, Thomas Morgan, of Scott Parade, Ballarat East. He embarked on October 22, 1918, but the troopship was recalled, due to the War ending. Robert was also listed in the 1917 Electoral Roll at Garfield, occupation Bank Teller. BPGHR.
Mynard, Charles (SN 459) Twenty one year old Charles enlisted on August 17, 1914 and his next of kin was his father, T.C Mynard of Garfield. Charles was Killed in Action at Gallipoli on April 25, 1915. Charles is listed on the Bunyip War Memorial and GHR, BPGHRMynard, Thomas (SN 17653) Thomas was a 42 year old farmer from Garfield when he enlisted on July 7, 1915. His next of kin was his wife, Elizabeth Ann Mynard and they had four children. Thomas and Elizabeth are the parents of Charles, John and Walter. He Returned to Australia on March 14, 1919. BPGHR
Mynard, Walter Frank (SN 36909) Walter enlisted in February 27, 1917 when he was 19. He Returned to Australia on September 6, 1919. BPGHR
Olsson, Alexander Emil (Lieutenant) Alexander was a 25 year old police constable when he enlisted on August 28, 1915. His next of kin was his mother, Antonetta, of Garfield. Alexander was born in Tynong. Alexander was the brother of Karl, below. He Returned to Australia June 2, 1919. GSSHR
Orrock, Percy Newton (SN 3580) Percy enlisted on July 16 1915 and he was a 28 year old grocer. His next of kin was his father, David, of Tynong. Percy was Killed in Action in France on February 8, 1917. Percy and his brother, Harold, both had trees in the Tynong Memorial Grove, which was planted in July 1917. GHR
Ottaway, William Arthur (SN 540) William was born in New Zealand and his next of kin was his mother who lived in Scotland. He was living at Garfield when he enlisted at the age of 30 on September 21, 1914. He was a labourer. William suffered a number of wounds and Returned to Australia on October 8, 1918. BPGHR
Pettman, George Edward (SN 3908) George was born at Garfield and enlisted at the age of 18 on August 7, 1915. He was the son of Isaac and Ellen Pettman, who were from Bunyip. George Returned to Australia on February 9, 1919. His brother, Isac, is listed on the Nar Nar Goon Honour Roll.
Pittman, RPittman, W These two are listed on the Garfield State School Honour Roll. I can’t work out who they are. According to articles in newspapers (4), there was a W. Pittman who, in 1905, had his house in Garfield destroyed by a bush fire and later on in 1907 was awarded the ‘contract for sanitary services at Bunyip at 4d per pan, weekly service’ so I presume that they are connected to him.
Plant, Lawrence (SN 1804) Lawrence was born in Garfield and enlisted at Tynong on December 30, 1914 at the age of 19. His next of kin was his father, John. Lawrence was Killed in Action in France on May 12, 1917. Lawrence is listed on the Bunyip War Memorial as well as the GSSHR, GHR, BPGHR
Pomeroy , Alfred John (SN 2745) There is an A. Pomeroy listed on the Garfield School Roll and I believe it is Alfred. He was 23 when he enlisted on March 21, 1916. His occupation was farmer and his next of kin was his father Richard of Brunswick. There was a Richard and Sarah Pomeroy listed in the Electoral Rolls at Bunyip South (Iona) from around 1905 to 1909 who I am assuming were his parents. Alfred Returned to Australia on July 1, 1919. He is also listed on the Bunyip Methodist Honor Board and I have more information about him in that post. GSSHR
Pratt, Percy (SN 12369/7894) Percy was born in England and was living at Garfield when he enlisted on April 15, 1915 at the age of 26. He appears to have two enlistment records and one of them has his address as C/O Miss De Lacy Evans of Vervale, via Garfield. His occupation was ‘sheep station hand’. Lance Corporal Pratt received the Military Medal in July 1917 and the Bar in February 1918. He Returned to Australia on April 5, 1919. Percy is also listed on the Iona Honor Board and I have more information about him on that post.
Ritchie, Sydney Richard (SN 6854) Sydney was born in Garfield and enlisted on July 14, 1915. He was 36 and a blacksmith and living in Thomastown. His next of kin was his father, W. Ritchie, of Sunbury. Sergeant Ritchie Returned to Australia on March 9, 1919.
Roberts, Herman (SN 1276) Herman was born in Paynesville and enlisted on February 1, 1916, aged 33. Herman Returned to Australia on June 16, 1919. He was a builder and is listed on the 1919 Electoral Roll at Garfield. BPGHR.
Robertson, John (SN 4576) John enlisted on October 13, 1915, aged 22. John’s enlistment papers say he was born in Garfield and his next of kin was his mother, Myrtle, who lived in Port Kembla. In reality, his name was Thomas Robinson, he was born in Drouin in 1893 and was the son of George and Rachel (nee Clark) Robinson. Rachel lived in Wollongong during the War and she was a widow. It would be interesting to find out his true story. As John Robertson he was Mentioned in Despatches. He was Killed in Action, in France, on October 15, 1917.
Robinson, Alexander Patrick (SN 3216) Alexander enlisted on November 1, 1916 aged 22. He was a farmer from Garfield. Alexander Died of Gas Poisoning in France on October 16, 1917. Alexander had also enlisted under another name, his real surname was Robas. Correspondence in his file at the National Archives, says that his parents were divorced and the location of his father was unknown and his mother, Lotttie Robas, was in Rhodesia and she didn’t find out about her son’s death until 1923.
Shreeve, Charles Frederick (SN 338) Charles was a farmer from Mount Marshall, Garfield and he enlisted on May 4, 1916 aged 30. His next of kin was his father, William, of the same address. He Returned to Australia on April 19, 1919. BPGHRShreeve, James William. Captain Shreeve enlisted on February 23, 1916. James is the brother of Charles, above, and they are the sons of William and Emma (nee Daniels) Shreeve. James was professional soldier, had served in the Boer War and was living in New South Wales when he enlisted. He Returned to Australia on January 5, 1919. GSSHR
Sims, Herbert Victor (SN 1999) Herbert enlisted at Bunyip on March 3, 1916, when he was 20. One source has his next of kin listed as Mrs G. Bird of Garfield. I believe this is Mrs George Bird, the wife of the baker. Herbert stayed overseas for a time working for the Australian Graves Registration Detachment.
Steele, John Alan Patterson (SN 2391) John was born in Garfield and enlisted on September 7, 1916. He was 20 year old. John was Wounded in Action on June 7, 1917 – gun shot wound left leg – and he was sent back to Australia on October 31, 1917 and was discharged as medically unit in February 1918. John was granted a Soldier Settlement farm, you can read his file on the Battle to Farm website, here,
Thomson, J. and Thomson, K. These two are listed on the Garfield State School Honour Roll. I couldn't work out who they were until I found that a Robert Keith Thomson was granted a Soldier Settlement farm and he listed, amongst his experience, farming at Garfield. Then it all fell into place.Toner, Francis John (SN 5092) Francis enlisted, at Bunyip, on March 3, 1916 at the age of 33. His next of kin was his mother, Catherine Toner, of Garfield. Francis was Killed in Action in France on March 20, 1917. Francis is listed on the Bunyip War Memorial. BPGHR.
Trasler, Harold (SN 36918) Harold enlisted on February 28, 1917. He was born in England and was a 19 year farm hand, living at Garfield when he enlisted. As he was under 21 when he enlisted permission was given by his guardians, Thomas and Elizabeth Mynard. Harold Returned to Australia on September 22, 1919. BPGHR.
Tynan, Daniel John (SN 2171) Daniel enlisted on March 3, 1916. He was a railway track repairer, 44 years old and his next of kin was his wife Emma and they lived in Garfield. Daniel Returned to Australia on March 25, 1919. BPGHR
Vaughan, Thomas (SN 243) Thomas enlisted on February 5, 1916. He was 20 years old, a Labourer and his next of kin was his mother, Caroline Vaughan, of Garfield. Thomas Returned to Australia on January 18, 1919. He was granted a Soldier Settlement farm, you can read his file on the Battle to Farm website, here. GSSHR, BPGHR
Wallace, E This man is listed on the Garfield State School Honour Roll. It is possibly Thomas Wallace - also listed as A. Thomas Wallace in one newspaper report (5).I can't find any record for him, or for that matter any of the other men listed in this report, below. I presume the War ended before they went into Camp. I could not find an E. Wallace who enlisted with any local connection, so this is the best I can do.
Watson, Albert (SN 3664) Albert was a 'Manager, General Store' when he enlisted at the age of 22 on August 25, 1915. He Died of Wounds March 9, 1918. Albert was the son of Jessie Adamson of Garfield. His Will stated that he would leave his estate to his mother or is she predeceased him, his sister Mrs F. Gross of Garfield. He also left 50 pounds to his niece, Agnes Ritchie. Mrs F. Gross was Elsie May Watson who married Gottfried Gross in 1905. Albert's mother Jessie was born Jessie Ritchie. Albert is listed on the Bunyip War Memorial, the Iona Honor Board and GSSHR, GHR, BPGHR
Webb, Elmglade (SN 26645) Elmglade was born in Garfield and was 19 years old and a Clerk when he enlisted on March 15, 1916. He was the son of James Arthur and Margaret Ann Webb, of Ormond Street, Kensington. He had attended Port Melbourne State School according to his Roll of Honor Circular at the Australian War Memorial. Elmglade was Killed in Action in Belgium on September 30, 1917.
Whiston, Frederick (SN 3524) Fred enlisted on August 2, 1915 aged 23. Fred Died of Wounds received in action in France July 21, 1916. GHR, BPGHR
Whiston, John Ernest (SN 3252) John enlisted on August 7, 1915 aged 26. He Returned to Australia June 21, 1916 and was discharged as he was suffering from Otitis Media and he became deaf.
Whiston, Julian Thomas (SN 3526) Julian enlisted on August 7, 1915 aged 18. He Died of Wounds received in action in France on March 21, 1918. GHR, BPGHR.
John, Fred and Julian are the sons of Frederick and Elizabeth (nee Oxenham) whose address was listed as both Garfield and Cora Lynn. John was born in Port Adelaide, Fred in Garfield and Julian was listed as being born at ‘Bunyip Swamp’ on his enlistment paper but he was actually born at Bunyip South or Iona. Fred and Julian are also listed on the Bunyip War Memorial. There is a J. Whiston on the Iona Honor Board and a T. Whiston was listed in the article as having been honoured with a tree in the Tynong Memorial Grove.
Wilson, Clifford Scott (SN 1016) Clifford was born at ‘Iona Station’ Garfield and was 19 when he enlisted on January 7, 1915. He was living on Queensland when he enlisted and his occupation was listed as scrub felling. His next of kin was his mother, Mrs A. Lawson, of Undulla Creek, Tara in Queensland. He Returned to Australia April 8, 1919.
Footnotes
(2) Call of the Bunyip: a history of Bunyip, Iona and Tonimbuk, 1847 - 1990 by Denise Nest (Bunyip History Committee, 1990)
(3) Cannibal Creek to Garfield: the history of Garfield Primary School, No. 2724, 1886-1986 (Centenary Committee, 1986)
