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The postcard was posted by my Uncle William (Dick) White, dated November 26, 1916, from Murcott Camp, England. The picture was taken just before leaving for France.
Additional information has been sourced from the Australian War Museum website and the War Graves Commission website.
Back row, from left:
W. Moyle, Long Gully
No.2205 William Moyle. 59th Battalion, enlisted on March 27, 1918, and returned to Australia on December 12, 1918.
G.A. Craven, Back Creek
George Albert Craven, No.2142, 60th Battalion, son of the late John and Mary Craven, enlisted on March 11, 1916, He died on September 27, 1917, aged 28, and is buried in the New Irish Farm Cemetery, Leper (Ypres).
Bernardo Ferrinie, Booth Street, Golden Square
No. 2155, 60th Battalion, son of Bernardo and Mary Ann Ferrinie of Barnard Street, Golden Square. He enlisted on November 4 (approximately), 1916. He died on September 1917, aged 43. Memorial found on Menin Gate, Ypres.
Middle row, from left:
Corp. Edwards
Found as Sergeant Albert Victor Edwards, 59th Battalion. Enlisted on March 3, 1961. Returned to Australia on September 22, 1919.
S. Rayson, Booth Street, Golden Square
No.2235 Stanley Rayson, 60th Battalion, enlisted on March 10 1916. Returned on April 27, 1917.
J. Coulson
No.2393 James Coulson, 60th Battalion, enlisted on March 17, 1916. Returned on March 12, 1918.
G. Thomas McKenzie Street, Golden Square
No.2256 George Arthur Thomas, 59th Battalion. Enlisted on April 17, 1916. Returned on December 20, 1918.
Front row:
W. White, Booth Street, Golden Square
William White, known as Dick. No details found.
W.J. Lindrea, Back Creek
No.2191 William James Lindrea, 38th Battalion. Enlisted on March 2, 1916. Returned on May 12, 1918.
L.G.Collins, Abbott Street, Back Creek
No.2137 John Garfield Collins, 60th Battalion. Enlisted on April 5, 1916. Returned on April 27, 1917.
