Rank: Private
Regimental Number: 3403
Place of Birth: Fremantle, Western Australia
Address: 24 East Street(WW1: 42), East Fremantle, Western Australia
Next of Kin: Father, S Thomson
Enlistment Date: 2 August 1915
Unit Name: 12th Battalion, 11th Reinforcement
Age embarkation: 21
Marital Status: Single
Occupation: Farmer
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Rank: Driver
Regimental Number: 4936
Place of Birth: Echuca, Victoria
Address: 129 King Street, East Fremantle, Western Australia
Next of Kin: Father, Pierce Butler Talbot
Enlistment Date: 16 June 1915
Unit Name: Field Artillery Brigade 3, Reinforcement 8
Age embarkation: 25
Marital Status: Single
Occupation: River Skipper
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Rank: Private
Regimental Number: 4390
Place of Birth: Springfield, Scotland
Address: 71 Duke Street (WW1: 159), East Fremantle, Western Australia
Next of Kin: Wife, Mrs J Swinton
Enlistment Date: 8 May 1917
Unit Name: 2nd Pioneer Battalion, Reinforcement 12
Age embarkation: 30
Marital Status: Married
Occupation: Plumber
Date of Death: 5 October 1918
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Son of Alexander and Mary Muir Swinton; Husband of Janet Coen (formerly Swinton) of 20 Allen St, East Fremantle, WA. Born In Scotland. Soldier was admitted to the Sutton Very Military Hospital on 25 Jun 1918 with Influenza. One week later he was discharged. KIA in France 5 Oct 1918.
Hancourt, France. Pioneers of the 5th Division filling in mine craters at the main cross roads. The explosion of these craters was part of the German effort to delay the advance of allied troops. Identified: Private (Pte) W Woolard (1); Pte A E Vernon (2); Pte P O'Keefe (3); Pte R Smith (4); Corporal (Cpl) A Swinton DCM (5); Pte D Hardesty (6); Pte Rushton (7); Pte Westbury (8); Sergeant (Sgt) Beale (9); Lieutenant Hare (10); Pte W Hitchen (11); Pte Sachman (12); Pte Atterton (13); Pte Gibson (14); Pte J Toumelin (15); Lance Corporal J Massey (16); Cpl Harrison (17); Cpl Setter (18); Pte Sapthorne (19); Sgt Gray (20).
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Rank: Private
Regimental Number: 425
Place of Birth: York, Western Australia
Address: 6 Glyde Street(WW1: 18), Fremantle, Western Australia
Next of Kin: Father, Samuel Sweeny
Enlistment Date: 23 September 1914
Unit Name: 16th Battalion, C Company
Age embarkation: 18
Marital Status: Single
Occupation: Grocer's assistant
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1913 - 1916: Sweeney, Samuel
Rank: Gunner
Regimental Number: 3081
Place of Birth: Coburg Victoria
Address: Canning Road, East Fremantle, Western Australia
Next of Kin: Father, Henry Strong
Enlistment Date: 17 August 1914
Unit Name: Divisional Ammunition Column (Sept-Oct 1914)
Age embarkation: 33
Marital Status: Single
Occupation: Labourer
Date of Death: 27 December 1957
Place of Burial: Coburg Cemetery
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Rank: Private
Regimental Number: 6109
Place of Birth: Fremantle Western Australia
Address: Surbiton Road, East Fremantle, Western Australia
Next of Kin: Father, W Stotter
Enlistment Date: 17 April 1916
Unit Name: 11th Battalion, 19th Reinforcement
Age embarkation: 20
Marital Status: Single
Occupation: Clerk
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Rank: Private
Regimental Number: 4387
Place of Birth: Northumberland, England
Address: 27 Sewell Street(WW1: 69), East Fremantle, Western Australia
Next of Kin: Wife, Mrs M Stobbart
Enlistment Date: 31 May 1917
Unit Name: 2nd Pioneer Battalion, Reinforcement 12
Age embarkation: 37
Marital Status: Married
Occupation: Lighterman
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1918: Stobbart, Ralph
Rank: Private
Regimental Number: 157
Place of Birth: Blyth, Northumberland, England
Address: 82 Glyde Street(WW1: 156), East Fremantle, Western Australia
Next of Kin: Father, Henry Sims
Enlistment Date: 15 February 1915
Unit Name: 28th Battalion, A Company
Age embarkation: 18
Marital Status: Single
Occupation: Seaman
Date of Death: 29 July 1916
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1914 - 1916: Simm, Mrs. J.
1917 - 1919: Simm, Henry
Rank: Gunner
Regimental Number: 24519
Place of Birth: Stalybridge England
Address: Riverside Road, East Fremantle, Western Australia
Next of Kin: Father, T Ruffley
Enlistment Date: 15 January 1916
Unit Name: Divisional Ammunition Column 3, Section 2
Age embarkation: 18
Marital Status: Single
Occupation: Blacksmith
Date of Death: 13 May 1917
Place of Burial: Strand Military Cemetery (Plot I, Row A, Grave No.8) Ploegsteert Wood, Belgium
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Only Son of Thomas and Susan Ruffley of Riverside Rd, East Fremantle, WA. Born in Stalybridge, Lancs, England.
On 3 August 1916, he was charged at sea (HMAT A37) with being absent without leave for 1-day breaking ship at Cape Town. He was admonished and forfeited one days’ pay.
He was admitted to the Military Hospital at Devonport on disembarkation on 25 August 1916.
He was classified Class A on 13 September 1916 and proceeded to France on 24
November 1916 with the 3rd Divisional Ammunition Column.
He was remustered as a Gunner on 20 April 1917.
He was detached to the 3rd Division Trench Mortar Batteries on 21 April 1917.
Wed 13 May 1925 Family Notice. RUFFLEY — In sad remembrance of our dearly beloved and only son and brother, Ernest,
killed in action, Belgium, on May 13, 1917, aged 19 years. We miss his footsteps, we miss his smile, Our hearts are broken just for a while; Then we shall pass within the gate, God comfort, God help us while we wait.
—Inserted by his father, mother, and sister.
RUFFLEY. — In loving memory of our dear nephew, Gunner Ernest Ruffley, aged 19 years who was killed in action, somewhere in Belgium, on May 13, 1917. His parents mourn their loved one's fate. Who died to bring them fame; True to country, King, and mate, Leaving a spotless name.
-Inserted by his loving uncle and aunt, Ernest. and Sarah Machin, Sydney, Stanley, and Doris cousins.
RUFFLEY- In loving memory of Ernie, killed in action on May 13, Rest in peace.
- Inserted by his cousin Doris, and Jack
Rank: Private
Regimental Number: 7781
Place of Birth: Bairnsdale Victoria
Address: East Fremantle, Western Australia
Next of Kin: Sister, Mrs A Knox
Enlistment Date: 3 April 1917
Unit Name: 11th Battalion, 26th Reinforcement
Age embarkation: 20
Marital Status: Single
Occupation: Labourer
Date of Death: 12 August 1918
Place of Burial: Terlincthun British Cemetery (Plot II, Row B, Grave No. 43), Wimille, France
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Rank: Private
Regimental Number: 3941
Place of Birth: Sale Victoria
Address: c/o Mrs W D Knox, Biaford Street, East Fremantle, Western Australia
Next of Kin: Father, J Ross
Enlistment Date: 30 August 1915
Unit Name: 11th Battalion, 12th Reinforcement
Age embarkation: 21
Marital Status: Single
Occupation: Clerk
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Rank: Private
Regimental Number: 1236
Place of Birth: Ireshope Burn, Weardale, County Durham, Ireland
Address: 76 Sewell Street, East Fremantle, Western Australia
Next of Kin: Brother, Albert Race
Enlistment Date: 6 February 1916
Unit Name: 3rd Pioneer Battalion, D Company
Age embarkation: 25
Marital Status: Single
Occupation: Bread carter
Date of Death: 12 July 1917
Place of Burial: Kandahar Farm Cemetery (Plot I, Row B, Grave No. 16), Neuve-Eglise, Belgium
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Rank: Private
Regimental Number: 9599
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Address: East Fremantle, Western Australia
Next of Kin: Father, J H Payne
Enlistment Date: 28 September 1915
Unit Name: 2nd Australian Stationary Hospital, 15th Reinforcement
Age embarkation: 20
Marital Status: Single
Occupation: Clerk
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Rank: Lance Corporal
Regimental Number: 1088
Place of Birth: Lindsay Scotland
Address: 94 Hubble Street(WW1: 168), East Fremantle, Western Australia
Next of Kin: Wife, Mrs Lavinia Paton
Enlistment Date: 8 February 1916
Unit Name: 3rd Pioneer Battalion, D Company
Age embarkation: 28
Marital Status: Married
Occupation: Motor Man
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1925 Death on April 3, at her late residence, 168 Hubble-street, East Fremantle. Lavenia, dearly beloved wife of James Paton and fond mother of Kathleen… (reference)
1915 - 1917 & 1920 - 1925: Paton, James G.
Rank: Private
Regimental Number: 3223
Place of Birth: Menzies, Western Australia
Address: 55 Canning Road, East Fremantle, Western Australia
Next of Kin: Father, Tom Owen
Enlistment Date: 11 September 1915
Unit Name: 28th Battalion, 7th Reinforcement
Age embarkation: 18
Marital Status: Single
Occupation: Painter
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Rank: Private
Regimental Number: 3541
Place of Birth: Bangor, England
Address: East Fremantle, Western Australia
Next of Kin: Wife, Mrs Mary, Moroll Owen
Enlistment Date: 30 April 1917
Unit Name: 44th Battalion, 9th Reinforcement
Age embarkation: 45
Marital Status: Married
Occupation: Draper
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Rank: Private
Regimental Number: 495
Place of Birth: Williamstown, Victoria
Address: 26 King Street(WW1: 56), East Fremantle, Western Australia
Next of Kin: Father, Griffith Owen
Enlistment Date: 5 March 1915
Unit Name: 28th Battalion, C Company
Age embarkation: 22
Marital Status: Single
Occupation: Grocer
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1916 Death Notice. OWEN - on May 7, at 56 King-street, East Fremantle, dearly beloved husband of Catherine, and father of Minnie, Ethel, David, Signaller William E. (44th Battalion, Claremont); and Private Griffith J. Owen, (28th Battalion, A.I.F., at the front); aged 66 years. (reference)
Rank: Private
Regimental Number: 5418
Place of Birth: Melbourne Victoria
Address: 104 East Street, Fremantle, Western Australia
Next of Kin: Sister, Mrs Bessie Russell
Enlistment Date: 22 March 1916
Unit Name: 28th Battalion, 14th Reinforcement
Age embarkation: 26
Marital Status: Single
Occupation: Tugmaster
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Rank: Private
Regimental Number: 5393
Place of Birth:
Address: 56 East Street(WW1: 84), East Fremantle, Western Australia
Next of Kin: Sister, Miss Mary O'Neill
Enlistment Date: 28 February 1916
Unit Name: September 1916 Reinforcements
Age embarkation: 24
Marital Status: Single
Occupation: Fitter and turner
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Rank: Sapper
Regimental Number: 5392
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Address: 56 East Street(WW1: 84), East Fremantle, Western Australia
Next of Kin: Sister, Miss Mary O'Neill
Enlistment Date: 28 February 1916
Unit Name: September 1916 Reinforcements
Age embarkation: 34
Marital Status: Single
Occupation: Iron dresser
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1915 - 1919: O'Neill, John
