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Christensen, James Walter

9th February 2020
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James Walter Christensen

Rank: Private

Regiment: 31st Battalion, Australian Infantry

Parents: Mr I W & Mrs Maren Christensen

Home Address: Mackay, Queensland

Other Info: James died aged 37 on 12th August 1918. He is buried at Hastings Cemetery. According to his records, held by the National Archives of Australia, James died of wounds received in France at Buchanan Hospital, Hastings.

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Army

Ferguson, C

19th August 2018
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C Ferguson

Rank: Sergeant

Regiment: Australian Imperial Force

Mother-in-Law: Mrs Winchester

Father-in-Law: M Winchester

Brothers-in-Law: H Fellows & J Winchester

In-Law’s Address: Colliers Green, Staplecross

Other Info: Killed in action, December 1917.

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Published: February 1918

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Crowcroft, William Rhodes

11th August 2018
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William Rhodes Crowcroft

Rank: Driver

Regiment: Australian Imperial Force

Uncle: Mr Taylor

Cousins: Vivian Taylor & William Taylor

Uncle’s Address: 1 Mann Street, Hastings

Other Info: At the Front. You can view William’s AIF service papers for free by searching here.

Published: January 1918

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Taylor, William

11th August 201811th August 2018
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William Taylor

Regiment: Signal Company, Australian Imperial Force

Uncle: Mr Taylor

Cousins: Vivian Taylor & William Rhodes Crowcroft

Uncle’s Address: 1 Mann Street, Hastings

Other Info: At the Front

Published: January 1918

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Mountain, Edwyn John

7th August 20187th August 2018
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Edwyn John Mountain

Rank: Second Lieutenant

Regiment: Australian Imperial Force

Father: Mr William Arthur Mountain

Sister: Maud Mountain

Aunt: Miss E M Rees

Aunt’s Address: The Ivy House, Ore

Other Info: In France. Born in Penally, Wales.

You can view Edwyn’s AIF service papers by searching for free here.

Published: January 1918

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Army

Allen, R

31st July 201831st July 2018
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R Allen

Rank: Private

Regiment: Australian Imperial Force

Sister: Mrs A Bumstead

Brothers: H Allen & J Allen

Sister’s Address: 158 Bohemia Road, St Leonards

Other Info: Now discharged.

Published: January 1918

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Gasson, George

19th July 201821st July 2018
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George Gasson

Rank: Sapper

Regiment: Engineers, Australian Imperial Force

Parents: Mr & Mrs H Gasson

Wife: Mrs Annie Gasson

Brothers: Onslow Gasson, H J Gasson & Thomas V Gasson

Cousins: Thomas Gasson, Sergeant Ferrell, William Gasson & Sergeant Collins

Brother-in-Law: Fred Crouch

Parent’s Address: 160 Old Church Road, Hollington

Address: 73 Northumberland Avenue, Stanmore, Australia

Other Info: Wounded, now discharged.

George’s AIF service papers can be viewed for free by searching here.

Published: December 1917

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Watson, George

5th July 20182nd August 2018
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George Watson

Rank: Corporal

Regiment: Australian Imperial Force

Parents: Mr & Mrs Walter Watson

Wife: Mrs Florence Beatrice Watson (nee Grant)

Brothers: P Watson & A Watson

Address: 401 Battle Road, Hollington

Other Info: Married on Wednesday 24th October 1917 at Old Church in the Wood. The ceremony was performed by the Rev J A Holmes. Went through the Gallipoli campaign. George was a winner of the Military Medal.

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Published: November 1917 & Janaury 1918

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Army

Whiting, Thomas Stephen

6th June 2018
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Thomas Stephen Whiting

Rank: Private

Regiment: Australian Imperial Force

Parents: Mr & Mrs James Whiting

Brothers: William Whiting & W J Whiting

Address: 47 St Georges Road, Hastings

Other Info: Now discharged.

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Published: September 1917

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Army

Cruttenden, Albert Edward

25th May 201825th May 2018
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Albert Edward Cruttenden

Rank: Sergeant

Regiment: Army Service Corps, Australian Imperial Force

Sister: Mrs Kirk

Wife: Ida Catherine Cruttenden

Brother-in-Law: George C K Kirk

Sister’s Address: Lewis Lodge, Nelson Road, Hastings

Other Info: Born in Hastings. At the Front.

Albert’s AIF service papers can be viewed for free here.

Published: September 1917

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