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Private: 2823 Robert CASEY. M.M.

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Private: 2823 Robert CASEY. MM

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Military Medal

33rd Battalion AIF. Corporal: 789 George SUTHERLAND. "For Gallant Service and Devotion to Duty on the night of 3rd/4th March 1918, during raid on enemy trenches in the vicinity of WARNETON. This N.C.O. was a member of a party detailed to mop up a strong point. He entered the trench with four men and formed a block in the vicinity of the strong point in spite of strong opposition by enemy bombers. In spite of having three of his party wounded, he courageously held on till relieved by a strong party. He exhibited fine leadership, and was a splendid example to his men of personal courage."

Commonwealth of Australia Gazette: 7 August 1918 on page 1658 at position 5

London Gazette: 25 April 1918 on page 5037 at position 45

Raiding Party. 

Corporal: 879 George SUTHERLAND. - Private: 2823 Robert CASEY. - Private: 736 Hector William CLARKE. - 2 others to be identified. 

33rd Battalion AIF. Private: 2823 Robert CASEY. "For Courageous Service and Devotion to Duty on the night of 3rd/4th March 1918 during raid on enemy trenches in vicinity of WARNETON. He was a member of the right assault wire crossing party, with another man clearing the entry to trench and held it against enemy bombers till the strong party came through. He also entered and bombed a dugout personally killing four of the enemy. He showed great coolness and bravery throughout the whole operation. 

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Sergeant: 879 George SUTHERLAND. M.M.

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Sergeant: 879 George SUTHERLAND. MM

Born: 1892. Walcha, New South Wales, Australia. Birth Cert:36063/1892.

Married: 1921. Inverell, New South Wales, Australia. Marriage Cert:7039/1921.

Wife: Minnie Sutherland. nee: Miller. 

Died: 1976. New South Wales, Australia. Death Cert:23437/1976.

Father: Daniel Sutherland. (1853-1946) Died at Ashford via Inverell, New South Wales, Australia. Death Cert:

Mother: Mary Sutherland. nee: Grieve. (1857-1934) Died at Ashford via Inverell, New South Wales, Australia. Death Cert:

INFORMATION

George Sutherland enlisted with the AIF on the 12th January 1916 with his brother Private: 880 Robert SUTHERLAND who both were allocated to C Company 33rd Battalion AIF. HMAT A74 "Marathon" 

 

The Inverell Times.

The Fighting Sutherlands of Inverell, N.S.W.

7th March 1918.

Military Medal

33rd Battalion AIF. Corporal: 789 George SUTHERLAND. "For Gallant Service and Devotion to Duty on the night of 3rd/4th March 1918, during raid on enemy trenches in the vicinity of WARNETON. This N.C.O. was a member of a party detailed to mop up a strong point. He entered the trench with four men and formed a block in the vicinity of the strong point in spite of strong opposition by enemy bombers. In spite of having three of his party wounded, he courageously held on till relieved by a strong party. He exhibited fine leadership, and was a splendid example to his men of personal courage."

Commonwealth of Australia Gazette: 7 August 1918 on page 1658 at position 5

London Gazette: 25 April 1918 on page 5037 at position 45

Raiding Party. 

Corporal: 879 George SUTHERLAND. - Private: 2823 Robert CASEY. - Private: 736 Hector William CLARKE. - 2 others to be identified. 

10th October 1918.

Informant: Corporal: 3069 Henry Dayrell HERDSON (C Coy, 12th Platoon, 33rd Battalion AIF) "I saw Private: 880 Robert "Bob" SUTHERLAND (C Coy, 12th Platoon, 33rd Battalion AIF) killed outright by a Machine Gun Bullet while we were holding the line at Bray. He was hit on the head, been told by his brother Private: 879 George SUTHERLAND who is with the Battalion that a cross has been erected.

Dartford, England.

returned to Australia on the 10th April 1919.

Family Information

George was a single 23 year old Shearer from Ashford, New South Wales upon his enlistment with the AIF. 

25th December 1899

Back row, left to right (standing): Bill Sutherland, Mary (nee Grieve) Sutherland, Mary McKenzie, Jessie McKenzie, Eva McKenzie, John (Jack) Sutherland with violin.

Middle row, left to right (standing): Nell Sutherland, Janet Sutherland (Sharon's G Grandmother) Maggie McKenzie, Duncan McKenzie, Grace Sutherland.

Front row: George Off screen at the bottom of the photo is Robert Sutherland two smaller unknown children) and Dave Sutherland.

Mary Jane Grieves was born on board the "John Bunyan" off the Cape of Good Hope on the 20th September 1857 and arrived in Australia on the 27th October 1857. She married Daniel Sutherland at "Brickwall" Walcha, New South Wales on the 26th December 1877. Daniel and Mary moved the family to Ashford. They brought a Settlers Lease of 5,720 acres and named it 'Glencoe'. Glencoe was on the Severn River and not long after arriving he cleared some bush and was one of the first wheat growers in the region. Supplies were brought in every 3 months. Mail was available once a week and the nearest mail route was 3 miles away. At this stage Daniel and Mary had 11 children.

Daniel and Mary had five sons enlist and serve in WW1. The four that deployed were: Private: 2936 David SUTHERLAND. 2nd A.M.G.S. (29), Private: 880 Robert SUTHERLAND. 33rd Battalion AIF (24) (KIA), Sergeant: 789 George SUTHERLAND. MM 33rd Battalion AIF (22)  Private:1696 Alexander SUTHERLAND. 36th-33rd Battalion AIF. (19) and Private: 90124 Adam "Dan" SUTHERLAND Q.M. Stores, Liverpool who tried to enlist several times for overseas service.  

In 1920Braeside was sold and Daniel and Mary moved to Ashford Glencoe, New South Wales, Australia. Both were active in town and regional affairs. Daniel was the delegate for the Farmers and Settlers, The Graziers Association and Bush Nursing.

Ancestry.

CRAIGBURN PROVINCIAL SCHOOL 18th June 1901.

The Craigburn Provincial School was started by Daniel Sutherland for his children to have an education. 

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Corporal: 1235 Roy Leonard SWADLING. M.M.

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Corporal: 1235 Roy Leonard SWADLING. M.M.

Born: 23rd February 1898. Wisemans Ferry, New South Wales, Australia. Birth Cert:

Married: 1924. Bellingen, New South Wales, Australia. Marriage Cert:

Wife: Bridget Theresa Swadling. nee: Dillon. (1901-1942)

Died: 17th February 1981. Canowindra, New South Wales, Australia. Death Cert:

Father: James Swadling. (1857-1926)

Mother: Elizabeth Catherine Harriet Swadling. nee: Rose. (1860-1930)

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24th June 1918.

Recommended for MENTION in CORPS ORDERS

Corporal: 1235 Roy Leonard SWADLING. "For conspicuous courage on the afternoon on 21st June 1918, North East of VILLERS BRETONNEUX. Corporal SWADLING M.M. showed great courage during a daylight reconnaissance of NO MANS LAND, and subsequently raid on enemy front line when and endeavour was made to capture two Germans. He entered the trench and remained there until the party was forced to retire owing to the approach of an enemy Machine Gun Team". 

Sergeant: 775 James Arnold HARRIS. "For conspicuous courage on the afternoon on 21st June 1918, North East of VILLERS BRETONNEUX. This NCO was one of a party of four N.C.Os. who accompanied Lieutenant: 896 Albert Marshall WIDDY MM. on a daylight reconnaissance of NO MAN'S LAND. While on this reconnaissance two Germans were observed seated in enemy front line. The party entered the trench in an endeavour to capture the two Germans, and during this encounter which ensued, Sergt. HARRIS showed great gallantry and fearlessness. His action was an inspiration to the whole Battalion.

Corporal: 1661: Keith HORNE. "For conspicuous courage on the afternoon on 21st June 1918, North East of VILLERS BRETONNEUX. This NCO accompanied Lieutenant: 896 Albert Marshall WIDDY. MM and three other NCOs on a daylight reconnaissance of NO MAN'S LAND. On seeing two Germans in enemy front line, the party endevoured to take the two German's prisoner. Corporal HORNE displayed great courage and fearlessness in remaining out of the trench and guarding both flanks. His actions have had an inspiring effect on his comrades. 

Recommended for VICTORIA CROSS

Lieutenant: 896 Albert Marshall "Jack" WIDDY. MM. "Reconnaissance on the previous afternoon. The party returned safely in our lines about 5.15 pm. Throughout this daring exploit Lieutenant WIDDY displayed the greatest gallantry and leadership of a high order, and he brought back valuable information. Not only has his actions has a most exhilarating and inspiring influence on the whole Battalion but it also had a very wholesome effect on the enemy. Statements by the following witnesses are attached.

No: 775 Sergeant JAMES ARNOLD HARRIS.

No: 1620 Corporal ALLAN WENTWORTH BRECHT.

No: 1235 Corporal JAMES LEONARD SWADLING. MM

No: 1611 Keith HORNE.

Commanding Officer 33rd Battalion AIF.

Family Information

Roy was a 21 year old Labourer from Coffs Harbour, N.S.W. upon his enlistment with the AIF. 

Private: 1405 James Swadling. 2nd Australian Remounts Unit 5th Squadron enlisted at 59 years of age.

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Corporal: 555 Stanley Archibald REID. M.M.

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Corporal: 555 Stanley Archibald REID. M.M.

Born: Newtown, New South Wales, Australia. Birth Cert:

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Wife: Emily Matilda Reid.

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Stanley Archibald Reid

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Sergeant: 133 David Herbert MOORE. M.M.

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Sergeant: 133 David Herbert MOORE. M.M.

Born: 1894. Metz, New South Wales, Australia. Birth Cert:16362/1894.

Married: 1919. Ryde, New South Wales, Australia. Marriage Cert:9098/1919.

Wife: Lillie Annie Moore. nee: Turner. (1892-1967)

Died: 18th April 1932. St Leonard's, New South Wales, Australia. Death Cert:7512/1932.

Father: William Moore. (1865-19..)

Mother: Jane Catherine Moore. nee: O'Halloran. (1867-19..) 

INFORMATION

David Herbert Moore served for 2 years with the Senior Cadets and 5 years with the 13th Infantry prior to enlisting with the AIF on the 24th November 1915 at Armidale, N.S.W.

 

7th March 1917.

Informant: Sergeant: 1245 William SIMPSON. (D Company 14 Platoon 33rd Battalion AIF) "I was going up to the front line about December 12th at Armentieres, when I passed Sergeant 724 George James CARTER (C Company 33rd Battalion AIF) being carried away on a stretcher down a communication trench just after he had been wounded.  I recognised him and the stretcher bearers told me it was he. I knew him well, as we were in training together. I heard afterwards that he had died but I am sorry I cannot say where he was buried. Possibly Sergeant: 133 David Herbert  MOORE (C Company 33rd Battalion AIF) would be able to tell you as they were great friends and were always together. 

3rd Southern General Hospital

Cowley Section, Oxford, England.  

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Company Sergeant Major: 484a Ernest Shadrack KEY. M.M

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36th BATTALION - 33rd BATTALION A.I.F.

Company Sergeant Major: 484a Ernest Shadrack KEY. M.M

Born: June 1888. Yarmouth, Norfolk, England.

Married: 1919. Moss Vale, New South Wales, Australia. Marriage Cert:10006/1919.

Wife: Mary Irene Key. nee: Jones. (1897-1968)

Died: 18th June 1948. Picton via Moss Vale, New South Wales, Australia. Death Cert:10531/1948.

Father: Shadrack John Christmas Key. (1858-1936)

Mother: Rose Ann Elizabeth Key. nee: Church. (1859-1939)

INFORMATION
Ernest Shadrack Key enlisted with B Company 36th Battalion on the 11th of January 1916 and was an original member of the Battalion and left Sydney on board HMAT A72 "Beltana" on the 13th May 1916 and was promoted to Lance Corporal on the 30th of May. He disembarked at Devonport, England on the 9th of July 1916. He commenced training with the 9th Training Battalion and proceeded overseas on the 22nd of November 1916.

Ernest was Taken on Strength in the field with the 36th Battalion and on the 25th of March 1917 he was promoted to Corporal when Corporal: 370 William John STEAD was Wounded in Action on the 25th of March. Ernest remained in action with the 36th Battalion and was commended for his bravery and gallantry during recent offensives at MESSINES on the 18th of June.

The recent offensives took there toll on Ernest and he was admitted to hospital on the 26th of June for a week and rejoined his Battalion on the 2nd of August and was promoted to Sergeant when Sergeant: 357 John Thomas STAPLETON received a Commissioned Rank in the field, and a short time later on the 13th of November Ernest was promoted to Company Sergeant Major, Warrant Officer2 when Company Sergeant Major: 356 Leo Aubrey WILSON was Wounded in Action and taken off strength.

8th February 1918

MILITARY MEDAL
Corporal: 985 Clement Fairfax Morrisby, 33rd Battalion AIF

London Gazette 4th February 1918. Page 1618 Position 131.

Commonwealth of Australia Gazette 27th of June 1918. Page 1393 Position 75.

On the 13th April 1918 Ernest was Wounded in Action but was only off the line for a week before he rejoined the Battalion on the 22nd of April and the week after the 36th Battalion was disbanded on the 30th of April 1918 which saw Ernest being transferred to the 33rd Battalion as a Company Sergeant Major.

36th Battalion's last Parade before being disbanded. 30th April 1918.
Ernest was Taken on Strength with the 33rd Battalion on the 6th of May and he was allocated the prefix A after his service number as now 484a. Ernest was admitted to Hospital as sick on the 10th of June 1918 and after being discharged he was sent back to England with the 9th Training Battalion before returning to Australia on the 18th of July and he was discharged from the AIF on the 1st of September 1919.

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Ernest was a single 27 year old Labourer from Agyle Street, Moss Vale, N.S.W. where he was in the care of R.H.Jarvis.

My Great Grandfather Ernest Key was in the 36th during the Battle of Messines.

His diary reads: 7th Thursday - Hopped over at 3:10 in the morning, objective taken without a hitch, heavy casualties. We were carrying up ammunition and sundries all day. Terribly knocked up, buried twice myself, very badly shook up. A bit of sleep late at night.

(Rachael Banwell)

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Lieutenant: 389 Clive Stanley CROWLEY. DCM

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Lieutenant: 389 Clive Stanley CROWLEY. DCM

Born: 2nd August 1890. Bingara, New South Wales, Australia. Birth Cert:

Died: 25th June 1918. Died of Wounds, France.

Father: John Crowley. (1847-1925)

Mother: Alice Crowley. nee: Bridger. (1859-1949)

INFORMATION

Clive Stanley CROWLEY enlisted with the AIF on the 4th January 1916 and was allocated to B Company 33rd Battalion.

Private: 389 Clive Stanley CROWLEY - Private: 390 Arthur Burton CROWLEY - Private: 463 Norman Marshall KING. 33rd Battalion 1916.

Distinguished Conduct Medal.

For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty when in command of his platoon. He organised the consolidation and captured an advanced post and a field gun with great dash, afterwards holding the captured post under heavy shell fire and keeping his men well in hand by his cheerfulness and optimism.

'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 219.

Longeau British Cemetery

Longeau British Cemetery, Plot I, Row F, Grave No. 3. France.

Lieutenant: 389 Clive Stanley CROWLEY. DCM (1890-1918)

The Sydney Morning Herald LATE MR. J. CROWLEY. (1847-1925) 1st September 1925.

The estate of the late Mr. John Crowley. Grazier, of Cobbadah, who died on July 18 last, has, for probate purposes, been valued at £80,139, of which £17,656 represented realty. The testator, who was 78 years of age, left the whole of his property to his widow, children, and grandchildren.

LATE MR. J. CROWLEY.

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Lieutenant: 417 Leslie George FAINT. MC

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Lieutenant: 417 Leslie George FAINT. MC

Born: 15th February 1894. Uralla, New South Wales, Australia. Birth Cert:33982/1894.

Married: 1925. Wallerawang, New South Wales, Australia. Marriage Cert:7583/1925. 

Wife: Gladys Vivian Faint. nee: Turner. (1898-1967)

Died: 20th November 1977. Inverell, New South Wales, Australia. 

Father: Alexander Faint. (1866-1932) Died at Armidale, N.S.W. 

Mother: Ellen Faith. nee: Pearce. (1868-1940) Died at Armidale, N.S.W. 

INFORMATION

Leslie George Faint enlisted with the AIF on the 4th January 1916 and was still serving with the 5th Australian Light Horse upon his enlistment. He was allocated to B Company at the Rutherford Army Camp on the 2nd of February and promoted to platoon Sergeant on the 4th May 1916.

Armidale War Memorial Fountain

Family Information

Grave of Leslie George Faint (1894-1977) Inverell Cemetery: Row: 1 Lot:10

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