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We remember William Maher
We remember William Maher
Timeline
Timeline
1891
1915
enlistment
Brisbane Qld
Australia
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18th November 1915
1915
service
Australian Imperial Force
Private
225
3rd Brigade
10th Battalion
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18th November 1915 - 21st January 1916
1916
service
Australian Imperial Force
Private
225
9th Brigade
35th Battalion
Source:9086798
22nd January 1916 - 21st February 1917
1916
service
Australian Imperial Force
Private
225
11th Brigade
41st Battalion
Source:9086798
22nd February 1916 - 30th December 1918
1916
events
Smoking Between Decks
Military Discipline
At Sea
Australia
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6th June 1916
1916
events
Desertion or Absent Without Leave
Military Discipline
Capetown
South Africa
Sentenced to 60 days imprisonment without hard labour. Forfeited 120 days pay.
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20th June 1916
1918
service
Australian Imperial Force
Private
225
A.I.F. Administrative Head Quarters
Source:9086798
30th December 1918 - 20th May 1919
1919
discharge
Source:9086796
20th May 1919
1919
service
British Army
North Russian Relief Force
Source:9086798
20th May 1919
employment
Cook
Source:9086847
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | William |
| Initials | W |
| Last Name | Maher |
| Source | 2849990 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Australian Imperial Force | 225 | 11th Brigade | 41st Battalion | Private | |
| British Army | North Russian Relief Force | ||||
| Australian Imperial Force | 225 | 3rd Brigade | 10th Battalion | Private | |
| Australian Imperial Force | 225 | 9th Brigade | 35th Battalion | Private | |
| Australian Imperial Force | 225 | A.I.F. Administrative Head Quarters | Private |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Esther Jane Maher | mother |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dark | Blue | Grey |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1915 | 5'4" |
Religion
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Roman Catholic |
Media
Media
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Photograph of Private William MaherPortrait of Private William Maher in uniform published in The Queenslander Pictorial
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Communities
Communities
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| Australian Imperial Force Nominal Roll 1914-1918 Transcription | Jess120243 | |
| First Australian Imperial Force Personnel Dossier Index 1914-1968 Transcription | Jess120243 | |
| Australian Imperial Force Embarkation Roll 1914-1918 Transcription | Jess120243 |
No external evidence
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Photograph of Private William Maher | Jess120243 |
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