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We remember Arthur Edward Whitear
We remember Arthur Edward Whitear
Timeline
Timeline
1892
sibling
Harriet Whitear
Source:9111826
1892
1893
sibling
Lizzie Whitear
Source:9111826
1893
1895
1898
sibling
Nellie Whitear
Source:9111826
1898
1900
sibling
William Whitear
Source:9111826
1900
1915
enlistment
Melbourne Victoria
Australia
Source:9107855
1st June 1915
1915
service
Australian Imperial Force
Private
1749
6th Brigade
24th Battalion
Source:9107855
12th June 1915 - 19th September 1915
1915
service
Australian Imperial Force
Lance Corporal
1749
6th Brigade
24th Battalion
Source:9107855
19th September 1915 - 29th September 1915
1915
service
Australian Imperial Force
Lance Corporal
1749
6th Brigade
24th Battalion
Source:9107855
29th September 1915 - 1st November 1916
1916
service
Australian Imperial Force
Corporal
1749
6th Brigade
24th Battalion
Source:9107855
1st November 1916 - 3rd April 1917
1917
service
Australian Imperial Force
Sergeant
1749
6th Brigade
24th Battalion
Source:9107855
3rd April 1917 - 11th May 1917
1917
marriage
Annie Emily Gooding
Source:9111825
1917
1917
service
Australian Imperial Force
Second Lieutenant
1749
6th Brigade
24th Battalion
Source:9107855
11th May 1917 - 16th October 1917
1917
awards
Distinguished Conduct Medal (DCM)
British Award/Decoration
Source:9107855
12th May 1917
1917
service
Australian Imperial Force
Lieutenant
1749
6th Brigade
24th Battalion
Source:9107855
16th October 1917 - 20th September 1919
1919
discharge
Source:9107855
20th September 1919
employment
Hospital Wardsman
Source:9107852
1968
death
Balw Victoria
Australia
Source:9107855
Source:9107854
15th August 1968
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Arthur Edward |
| Initials | AE |
| Last Name | Whitear |
| Source | 9107852 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Australian Imperial Force | 1749 | 6th Brigade | 24th Battalion | Lance Corporal | |
| Australian Imperial Force | 1749 | 6th Brigade | 24th Battalion | Corporal | |
| Australian Imperial Force | 1749 | 6th Brigade | 24th Battalion | Sergeant | |
| Australian Imperial Force | 1749 | 6th Brigade | 24th Battalion | Second Lieutenant | |
| Australian Imperial Force | 1749 | 6th Brigade | 24th Battalion | Private | |
| Australian Imperial Force | 1749 | 6th Brigade | 24th Battalion | Lance Corporal | |
| Australian Imperial Force | 1749 | 6th Brigade | 24th Battalion | Lieutenant |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914/15 Star | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Distinguished Conduct Medal (DCM) | British Award/Decoration | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harriet Munday | mother | ||
| Arthur Edward Whitear | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harriet Whitear | sister | 1892 | |
| Lizzie Whitear | sister | 1893 | |
| Nellie Whitear | sister | 1898 | |
| William Whitear | brother | 1900 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annie Emily Gooding | wife | 1917 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fresh | Blue | Black |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1915 | 5'8" |
Religion
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Anglican - Church of Eng, Irl, Wales or other |
Media
Media
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Group photo of officers from the 24th BattalionThis picture shows Lieutenant A E Whitear who is number four in the back row from the left in France with fellow officers.
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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 Embarkation Roll 1914-1918 Transcription | Jess120243 | |
| Australian Imperial Force Nominal Roll 1914-1918 Transcription | Jess120243 | |
| Victoria Deaths 1836-1985 Transcription | Jess120243 | |
| First Australian Imperial Force Personnel Dossier Index 1914-1968 Transcription | Jess120243 | |
| England & Wales marriages 1837-2005 Transcription | Jess120243 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Jess120243 |
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Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Group photo of officers from the 24th Battalion | Jess120243 |
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