Rank: Private
Regimental Number: 890
Place of Birth: London England
Address: Marbelup Siding, Great Southern Railway
Next of Kin: Mother, Mrs Elizabeth Blake
Enlistment Date: 8 July 1915
Unit Name: 32nd Battalion, C Company
Age embarkation: 29
Marital Status: Single
Occupation: Gardener
Date of Death: 7 August 1948
Place of Burial: Botany Cemetery
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Rank: Private
Regimental Number: 3432
Place of Birth: 29th September 1891. Port Pirie, South Australia.
Address: 170 Hubble Street (96 Marmion St today) Fremantle, Western Australia.
Next of Kin: Parents, Alice, and George Woodhead.
Enlistment Date: 4 October 1913
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Marital Status: Married
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Private THOMAS WOODHEAD.
Private Thomas Woodhead (3432) was born at Adelaide and educated at Fremantle. He is a son of George and Alice Woodhead. He was married to Phyllis Bryant in January, 1918. He joined the Navy about 1912. He was aboard the H.M.A.S Sydney when the Emden was sunk.
Australia’s Fighting Sons of the Empire
Parents lived in East Fremantle during his time of enlistment.
1909: 18 Marmion St (12 Marmion St today)
1910 - 1912: 16 Marmion St (10 Marmion St today)
1913: 170 Hubble Street (96 Marmion St today)
1914 - 1915: 142 Hubble Street (80 Hubble Street today)
Rank: Private
Regimental Number: 3960
Place of Birth: Fremantle, Western Australia
Address: 95 King Street(WW1: 185), East Fremantle
Next of Kin: Father, Frederick William Woollams
Enlistment Date: 23 December 1915
Unit Name: 28th Battalion (later the 51st Australian Infantry Battalion)
Age embarkation: 27
Marital Status: Single
Occupation: Labourer
Date of Death: 31 August 1916
Place of Burial: Bologne Eastern Cemetery (Plot VIII, Row B, Grave No. 169), France
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Rank: Sapper
Regimental Number: 14992
Place of Birth: Tyrone, Ireland
Address: Hill and Holdsworth streets, Fremantle, Western Australia
Next of Kin: Father, James Wray
Enlistment Date: 19 January 1916
Unit Name: 4th Field Company Engineers
Age embarkation: 22
Marital Status: Single
Occupation: Ironmonger
Date of Death: 26 September 1917
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Rank: Gunner
Regimental Number: 1223
Place of Birth: Strabane, Co Tyrone, Ireland
Address: Arthur's Head, Fremantle, Western Australia
Next of Kin: Wife, Rosie Wray
Enlistment Date: 18 October 1917
Unit Name: Heavy Artillery Group 36, Reinforcement 17
Age embarkation: 23
Marital Status: Married
Occupation: Soldier
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Rank: Lieutenant
Regimental Number: 564
Place of Birth: Perth, Western Australia
Address: 33 Moss Street, East Fremantle, Western Australia
Next of Kin: Mother, Mrs Mary Bateman
Enlistment Date: 24 March 1915
Unit Name: 28th Battalion, C Company
Age embarkation: 30
Marital Status: Single
Occupation: Barrister
Date of Death: 5 August 1916
Place of Burial: Pozieres British Cemetery (Plot III, Row K, Grave No. 16), Ovillers-La-Boiselle, France
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Lieutenant HERBERT PEARSON BATEMAN
Lieutenant Herbert Pearson Bateman (564) was also born at Perth and educated at the Scotch College, Claremont. He enlisted in April, 1915, and sailed in June of the same year. He served in Egypt and Gallipoli, leaving the peninsula at the evacuation. he embarked for France in March, 1916, and served with the 28th Battalion at Messines and Armentieres. He was later transferred to 7th L.T.M. Battery and fell at Pozieres August 5th, 1916, aged 32 years.
Australia’s Fighting Son’s of the Empire
Family/military connections
BATEMAN, Vernon, Sergeant, 28th Battalion — Streets of East Freo
BATEMAN, Horace William, Private, 28th Battalion — Streets of East Freo
Bateman Brothers. Herbert on the right.
33 Moss Street, East Fremantle.
Rank: Lance Corporal
Regimental Number: 2999
Place of Birth:
Address: 33 Solomon Street, Beaconsfield, Fremantle, Western Australia
Next of Kin: Mother, Mrs Annie Bateman
Enlistment Date: 12 July 1916
Unit Name: 3rd Pioneer Battalion
Age embarkation: 23
Marital Status: Single
Occupation: Clerk
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Rank: Corporal
Service Number: 1211
Place of Birth: Linlithgowshire, Scotland
Address: Napoleon Street, Cottesloe, Western Australia
Next of Kin: Wife, Mrs Margaret Baird
Enlistment Date: 19 July 1915
Unit Name: 32nd Battalion
Age at Embarkation: 35
Marital Status: Married
Occupation: Railway clerk
Date of Death: 1 December 1917
Place of Burial: Messines Ridge British Cemetery (Plot I, Row B, Grave No. 56), Belgium
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Rank: Private
Regimental Number: 2966
Place of Birth: Fremantle, Western Australia
Address: 34 East Street (20 East Street today), East Fremantle, Western Australia
Next of Kin: Mother, Mrs Harriet Wrightson
Enlistment Date: 5 June 1916
Unit Name: 5th Pioneer Battalion, Reinforcement 6
Age embarkation: 24
Marital Status: Single
Occupation: Clerk
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Embarked from Fremantle, 30 October 1916.
Returned to Australia, 21 June 1919.
1923 - Married Irene A McNichol
7 July 1925 Fishing Party's Experience. — The Fremantle police received a report early yesterday morning that four men, named Sydney Douglas Wrightson, James Brown, Arthur Robinson and H. Bosworth, had left for the islands, some time previously, in a small boat, on a fishing excursion, and had not returned. The boat was last seen by John Groves, of 34 East-street, East Fremantle, moving towards a point between Rottnest and Carnae Islands. Owing to the heavy storm which blew up at Fremantle on Sunday night, fears for the safety of the men were entertained. Sergeant Delfs left with Inspector Brown in the launch of the Fisheries' Department and made for Carnae Island. The men were found safe on the island and were brought back to the mainland in the launch. It appeared that they reached the island without mishap, but the heavy weather which then sprang up prevented them from making the return journey. (reference)
1928 - Moved into 56 Sewell Street, East Fremantle. (118 Sewell Stree pre 1939)
1937 Fatal Collapse. Collapsing in the office at C shed, Victoria Quay, shortly before 9 o'clock yesterday morning, Sydney Douglas Wrightson (about 44), tally clerk, of 118 Sewell-street, East Fremantle, was taken by a St. John ambulance to the Fremantle Hospital and on arrival there was found to be dead. A post-mortem examination was held later in the day and indicated that death was due to natural causes. (reference)
1937 Mrs. I. A. Wrightson and Jean, 118 Sewell-street, desire to express their sincere thanks to all kind friends and relatives for letters, telegrams, cards, floral tributes and personal expressions of sympathy in their recent sad bereavement. (reference)
Family/military connections
WRIGHTSON, Roy James, Private, 11th Battalion — Streets of East Freo
Arthur Harry WRIGHTSON (2860) Private, 48th Battalion, killed in action, 12 October 1917.
56 Sewell Street (118 Sewell Stree pre 1939)
Rank: Private
Regimental Number: 2853
Place of Birth: Fremantle, Western Australia
Address: 34 East Street (20 East Street today), East Fremantle, Western Australia
Next of Kin: Mother, Mrs H Wrightson
Enlistment Date: 28 June 1915
Unit Name: 11th Battalion, 9th Reinforcement
Age embarkation: 24
Marital Status: Single
Occupation: Labourer
Date of Death: 30 May 1916
Place of Burial: Rue-Petillon Military Cemetery, Fleurbaix, Bethune, Nord Pas de Calais, France.
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Son of Mrs Harriet Wrightson of 34 East St, East Fremantle, WA.
Mother widowed so entitled as next of kin. She received his pension. No record of any illnesses, misdemeanours, or disciplinary actions. Training done in Egypt was killed within 1 month of arriving in France.
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WRIGHTSON, Sydney Douglas, Private, 5th Pioneer Battalion — Streets of East Freo
Arthur Harry WRIGHTSON (2860) Private, 48th Battalion, killed in action, 12 October 1917.
A massive column in the Family Notices dedicated to Roy Wrightson or “Nugget” by Family and Friends who loved him. The Western Australian 30 May 1917.
WRIGHTSON.—In sad but loving- memory of my dear son, Private Roy James ("Nugget"), B. Company. 11th Battalion, killed in action in France, May 30. 1916.
In the bloom of life, death claimed him,
In the pride of his manhood days;
None knew him. but to love him,
None mentioned his name, but with praise.
So one who knew him need ever be told
A warmer -heart death never made cold,
His loving ways, and smiling face,
There's none can fill my dear son's place—Inserted by his loving mother, H. Wrightson.
WRIGHTSON.—A loving tribute to the memory of our dear brother. Private Roy James ("Nugget"). B. Company, 11th Battalion killed in action in France on May 30, 1916. Greater love hath no man than this.
—Inserted by his brothers Harry, Syd, and Tom (on active service).
WRIGHTSON.— In loving memory of Roy James ("Nugget"). of 11th Battalion, killed in action in France on May 30, 1916. Ever Remembered.
—Inserted by his loving brother and sister-in-law Alf. and Annie Wrightson, and nephews Keith and Gordon.
WRIGHTSON.—In "loving memory of our dear brother, Private Roy James' ("Nugget"), of
11th Battalion, killed in action in France, May 30, 1916.
One year, it is sad to recall.
It is a day of remembrance to all;
So sudden, on us our sorrow fell,
To part with our dear one we loved so well.—Inserted by his loving sister and brother-in law, Hetty and Frank Hills.
WRIGHTSON.—In loving memory of our dearest brother, Private R. J. ("Nugget") Wrightson
B. Company. 11th Battalion, killed in action, France, May 30, 1916.
A hero who will ever be
His country's boast and pride;
He shouldered. his gun in honour's cause.
And in the battle died.—Inserted by his loving sister and brother-in-law Hilda and Jim Lambe.
WRIGHTSON,—In loving memory of Roy James (Nugget), who fell in France May 30, 1916,
while fighting for freedom and Honour. Far away from those who loved him,Comrades laid him down to rest.
A noble hero, true and brave,
Peacefully sleeping in a soldier's grave.—Inserted by his sorrowing siter and brother-in-law, A and G Harnett
WRIGHTSON—In loving memory of our dearest grandson and nephew, Private R. J. Wrightson ("Nugget"). B Company. 11th Battalion, Killed in action in France, May 30, 1916
We think of you in silence, dearest Nugget,
Your name we often recall,
But there is nothing left for us to love,
But your photo on the wall—Inserted by his loving grandmother and uncle Jack Graves.
WRIGHTSON.—In loving memory of Private Roy James ("Nugget"). B Company, 11th
battalion. A.I.F., killed in action in France May 30, 1916. Until the day breaks, and the shadows flee away.—Inserted by his uncle and aunt, Mr. and Mrs. F. T. Knox, and cousins Elsie. Bib, and Veen.
WRIGHTSON.—A tribute to the memory of our late valued comrade, Nugget, who fell in the execution of his duty as a unit of the 11th Battalion, in France, May 30 1916.
—Inserted by the East Fremantle Football Club.
WRIGHTSON.—A tribute to the memory of our dear friend, Roy James ("Nugget") Wrightson of the 11th Battalion, killed in action in France on May 30. 1916.
A hero who will ever be
His country's boast and pride;
He shouldered his gun in honour's cause
And in the battle died.—Inserted by his friends Mrs. Curran and family, and mate Lol on active service, France).
Fought with the brave, his life he gave,
And now he rests in a soldier's grave.—Inserted by his friends Mr and Mrs. Douglas, and Mona.
WRIGHTSON.—In loving memory of our dear nephew and cousin, Roy James ("Nugget")
Wrightson, killed in action in France, May 30, 1916.
—Inserted by R. Graves and family.
WRIGHTSON.—In loving memory of Private R. J. ("Nugget") Wrightson, killed in action in France, May 30, 1916. His duty done.
—Inserted by his friend, Dolly McAuley.
WRIGHTSON.—In loving memory of our dear comrade, R. J. ("Nugget'") Wrightson, who
was killed in action in France on May 30- 1916.One of the whitest, one of the best.
Dear old comrade, peacefully rest.—Inserted by his mates at the front. Tom Frank, Lol Curran. Joe Baker, Bill Clarke, Dick Wallis, Scotty Weedon, Ern Newson, and Ern Riley.
WRIGHTSON.—In fond remembrance of our dear old mate, R. J. ("Nugget") Wrightson.
who was killed in action in France on May 30, 1916.
He sleeps not in his native land,
But under foreign skies;
Far from those who loved him,
In a hero's grave he lies.—Inserted by "The Birds."
WRIGHTSON.—In fond remembrance of our dear friend, R. J. ("Nugget") Wrightson who was killed in action in France on May 30, 1916.
He rose, responsive to his country's call,
And gave for her his best, his life, his all.—Inserted by Mr. and Mr. Frank Flindell and family.
WRIGHTION.-- tribute to the memory of Private Roy Wrightson ('Nugget"), who was killed in action somewhere in France on May 30, 1916, He was a good sport And fought the great fight.
—Inserted by his friends, Graham and Hilda Vivian, Palmyra.
Rank: Private
Regimental Number 6595
Place of Birth: Fremantle, Western Australia
Address: 50 Malcolm Street, East Fremantle, Western Australia
Next of Kin: Mother, Mrs Mary Jane Wood
Enlistment Date: 17 April 1916
Unit Name: 16th Battalion, 21st Reinforcement
Age embarkation: 19
Marital Status: Single
Occupation: Horse trainer
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Rank: Private
Regimental Number: 563
Place of Birth: Somerville, Victoria
Address: 77 Sewell Street(WW1: 157), East Fremantle, Western Australia
Next of Kin: Mother, Mrs Caroline Williams, 157 Sewell Street, East Fremantle, Western Australia
Enlistment Date: 24 January 1916
Unit Name: 44th Battalion, C Company
Age embarkation: 19
Marital Status: Single
Occupation: Iron moulder
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Rank: Private
Regimental Number: 1797
Place of Birth: Summerville Victoria
Address: 88 Sewell Street(WW1: 178), East Fremantle, Western Australia
Next of Kin: Father, Arthur Williams
Enlistment Date: 7 July 1915
Unit Name: 28th Battalion, 2nd Reinforcement
Age embarkation: 20
Marital Status: Single
Occupation: Iron moulder
Date of Death: 20 July 1960
Place of Burial: Fremantle Cemetery, Western Australia
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1916: Williams, Albert
Rank: Driver
Regimental Number: 24444
Place of Birth: Eaglehawk Victoria
Address: 118 Duke Street, East Fremantle, Western Australia
Next of Kin: Father, I Wauhop
Enlistment Date: 29 November 1915
Unit Name: Divisional Ammunition Column 3, Section 1
Age embarkation: 27
Marital Status: Single
Occupation: Driver
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Rank: Private
Regimental Number: 3478
Place of Birth: Bendigo, Victoria
Address: 55 Glyde Street(WW1: 101), East Fremantle, Western Australia
Next of Kin: Wife, Mrs Elsie H Wauhop
Enlistment Date: 4 September 1916
Unit Name: 28th Battalion, 18th Reinforcement
Age embarkation: 27
Marital Status: Married
Occupation: Blacksmith
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Rank: Private
Regimental Number: 1884
Place of Birth: Yorkshire, England
Address: 57 Glyde Street(WW1: 103), East Fremantle, Western Australia
Next of Kin: Wife, Mrs Frances Walters
Enlistment Date: 9 March 1916
Unit Name: 51st Battalion, 3rd Reinforcement
Age embarkation: 39
Marital Status: Married
Occupation: Foreman
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1916 - 1921: Walters, Fred (brewer)
Rank: Private
Regimental Number: 6419
Place of Birth: Gippsland Victoria
Address: East Fremantle, Western Australia
Next of Kin: Mother, Mrs Eliza Agnes Wallis
Enlistment Date: 4 September 1916
Unit Name: 28th Battalion, 18th Reinforcement
Age embarkation: 21
Marital Status: Single
Occupation: Farm labourer
Date of Death: 21 August 1982
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Rank: Private
Regimental Number: 6135
Place of Birth: Fremantle Western Australia
Address: East Fremantle, Western Australia
Next of Kin: Brother, Alfred Edward Wallin
Enlistment Date: 3 April 1916
Unit Name: 16th Battalion, 19th Reinforcement
Age embarkation: 18
Marital Status: Single
Occupation: Broommaker
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Rank: Private
Regimental Number: 2019
Place of Birth: Armley England
Address: East Fremantle, Western Australia
Next of Kin: Father, Leonard David Upson
Enlistment Date: 30 April 1915
Unit Name: 28th Battalion, 3rd Reinforcement
Age embarkation: 20
Marital Status: Single
Occupation: Labourer
Date of Death: 29 July 1916
Place of Burial:
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Rank: Private
Regimental Number: 2257
Place of Birth: Plaistow England
Address: Victoria Road, East Fremantle, Western Australia
Next of Kin: Father, Leonard David Upson
Enlistment Date: 3 January 1916
Unit Name: 10th Light Horse Regiment, 15th Reinforcement
Age embarkation: 18
Marital Status: Single
Occupation: Clerk
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