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We remember Guy Godolphyn Bonython
We remember Guy Godolphyn Bonython
Timeline
Timeline
1893
1914
enlistment
Morphettville SA
Australia
Source:9116082
11th September 1914
1914
service
Australian Imperial Force
Private
98
9th Light Horse Regiment
A Squadron
Source:9116082
11th September 1914 - 6th November 1914
1914
service
Australian Imperial Force
Lance Corporal
98
9th Light Horse Regiment
Source:9116082
7th November 1914 - 19th January 1915
1915
service
Australian Imperial Force
Private
98
9th Light Horse Regiment
Source:9116082
20th January 1915 - 6th September 1916
1916
service
Australian Imperial Force
Private
98
7th Brigade
27th Battalion
Source:9116082
6th September 1916 - 31st October 1916
1916
service
Australian Imperial Force
Private
98
12th Brigade
48th Battalion
Source:9116082
31st October 1916 - 28th June 1917
1917
service
Australian Imperial Force
Lance Corporal
98
12th Brigade
48th Battalion
Source:9116082
28th June 1917 - 12th July 1917
1917
service
Australian Imperial Force
Corporal
98
12th Brigade
48th Battalion
Source:9116082
12th July 1917 - 27th October 1917
1917
awards
Military Medal (MM)
British Award/Decoration
Source:9116082
19th October 1917
1917
service
Australian Imperial Force
Second Lieutenant
98
12th Brigade
48th Battalion
Source:9116082
27th October 1917 - 5th May 1918
1918
awards
Military Cross (MC)
British Award/Decoration
Source:9116082
3rd May 1918
1918
service
Australian Imperial Force
Lieutenant
98
12th Brigade
48th Battalion
Source:9116120
5th May 1918 - 10th May 1919
1919
marriage
Lorrie Emily Turner
Source:9116082
16th January 1919 - 6th October 1923
1919
discharge
Source:9116126
25th August 1919
1926
marriage
Jean Mitchell Martin
Source:9116121
23rd June 1926
children
Jean Erisey Bonython
Source:9116082
1977
death
Not War Related
South Australia
Australia
Source:9116126
23rd June 1977
burial
South Australia
Australia
Source:9116126
sibling
Winifred Bonython Lewis
Source:9116082
sibling
Lorna Bonython Ericson
Source:9116082
sibling
Erisey Pitcher
Source:9116082
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Guy Godolphyn |
| Initials | GG |
| Last Name | Bonython |
| Source | 9116080 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Australian Imperial Force | 98 | 9th Light Horse Regiment | Private | ||
| Australian Imperial Force | 98 | 7th Brigade | 27th Battalion | Private | |
| Australian Imperial Force | 98 | 12th Brigade | 48th Battalion | Private | |
| Australian Imperial Force | 98 | 12th Brigade | 48th Battalion | Lance Corporal | |
| Australian Imperial Force | 98 | 12th Brigade | 48th Battalion | Corporal | |
| Australian Imperial Force | 98 | 12th Brigade | 48th Battalion | Second Lieutenant | |
| Australian Imperial Force | 98 | 9th Light Horse Regiment | A Squadron | Private | |
| Australian Imperial Force | 98 | 9th Light Horse Regiment | Lance Corporal | ||
| Australian Imperial Force | 98 | 12th Brigade | 48th Battalion | Lieutenant |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914/15 Star | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Military Cross (MC) | British Award/Decoration | |
| Military Medal (MM) | British Award/Decoration | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jean Erisey Bonython | daughter |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alfred Mcbain Bonython | father | ||
| Alice Ekers | mother |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Winifred Bonython Lewis | sister | ||
| Lorna Bonython Ericson | sister | ||
| Erisey Pitcher | sister |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jean Mitchell Martin | wife | 23rd June 1926 | |
| Lorrie Emily Turner | wife | 16th January 1919 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dark | Grey | Brown |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914 | 6'0" |
Religion
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Anglican - Church of Eng, Irl, Wales or other |
Media
Media
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Studio photograph of Guy BonythonPhotograph portrait of Guy Godolphyn Bonython in uniform
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Photograph of Guy Bonython 1918Photograph of Guy Bonython in Observer Newspaper, Adelaide.Contributed by:
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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 | |
| First Australian Imperial Force Personnel Dossier Index 1914-1968 Transcription | Jess120243 | |
| Australian Imperial Force Nominal Roll 1914-1918 Transcription | Jess120243 | |
| Australia, Marriages, 1788-1935 Transcription | Jess120243 | |
| England & Wales marriages 1837-2005 Transcription | Jess120243 | |
| South Australia, heroes of the Great War, Chronicle newspaper Transcription | Jess120243 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Biography of Guy Bonython | Jess120243 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Studio photograph of Guy Bonython | Jess120243 | |
| Photograph of Guy Bonython 1918 | Jess120243 |
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