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We remember Frank Alan Wisdom
We remember Frank Alan Wisdom
Timeline
Timeline
1887
sibling
Harry S Wisdom
Source:9208022
1887
1890
1915
enlistment
NSW
Australia
Source:9075641
17th July 1915
1916
service
Australian Imperial Force
Second Lieutenant
8th Brigade
30th Battalion
Source:9075641
18th October 1916 - 25th November 1916
1916
service
Australian Imperial Force
Lieutenant
8th Brigade
30th Battalion
Source:9075641
25th November 1916 - 25th June 1917
1917
service
Australian Imperial Force
Captain
8th Brigade
30th Battalion
Source:9075641
25th June 1917 - 27th July 1917
1917
service
Australian Imperial Force
Staff Captain
5th A.I.F. Division
14th Brigade
Source:9075642
27th July 1917 - 6th February 1918
1918
awards
Military Cross (MC)
British Award/Decoration
Source:9075641
1st January 1918
1918
service
Australian Imperial Force
Brigade Major
5th A.I.F. Division
8th Brigade
Source:9075642
6th February 1918 - 1st October 1919
1918
hospitalisation
Gassed
Hospital/Institution
Source:9075641
1918
1918
awards
Distinguished Service Order (DSO)
British Award/Decoration
Source:9075642
8th August 1918
1919
service
Australian Imperial Force
Major
6th Brigade
30th Battalion
Source:9075642
1st October 1919 - 1919
1925
marriage
Alma Ivy Stella Wright
Source:9208022
23rd September 1925
1927
children
Robin St. Clair Wisdom
Source:9208022
1927
sibling
Lucie Gertrude O'donnell
Source:9075641
sibling
John Stewart Wisdom
Source:9075641
1972
death
Unknown
Sydney, New South Wales
Australia
Source:6631427
19th March 1972
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Frank Alan |
| Initials | FA |
| Last Name | Wisdom |
| Source | 6631326 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Australian Imperial Force | 8th Brigade | 30th Battalion | Lieutenant | ||
| Australian Imperial Force | 8th Brigade | 30th Battalion | Captain | ||
| Australian Imperial Force | 8th Brigade | 30th Battalion | Second Lieutenant | ||
| Australian Imperial Force | 5th A.I.F. Division | 14th Brigade | Staff Captain | ||
| Australian Imperial Force | 5th A.I.F. Division | 8th Brigade | Brigade Major | ||
| Australian Imperial Force | 6th Brigade | 30th Battalion | Major |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Distinguished Service Order (DSO) | British Award/Decoration | |
| Military Cross (MC) | British Award/Decoration | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Robin St. Clair Wisdom | daughter | 1927 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ada Isabel Rogers | mother | ||
| John Baldock Wisdom | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lucie Gertrude O'Donnell | sister | ||
| John Stewart Wisdom | brother | ||
| Harry S Wisdom | brother | 1887 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alma Ivy Stella Wright | wife | 23rd September 1925 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fair | Blue | Fair |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1915 | 5'10" |
Religion
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Anglican - Church of Eng, Irl, Wales or other |
Media
Media
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Major Frank Alan WisdomIn Uniform Frank served in the first & 2nd AIF.
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Valerie31995 -
DSO detailscopy of recommendation for DSO for actions starting 8/8/1918Contributed by:
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Military Cross recommendationRecommendation for actions between 4 to 17 July 1917.Contributed by:
Valerie31995
Communities
Communities
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| Medal Index Cards Transcription | Valerie31995 | |
| First Australian Imperial Force Personnel Dossier Index 1914-1968 Transcription | Jess120243 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Registry of Births, Deaths & Marriages, New South Wales | Valerie31995 | |
| Australian cemetery Index | Valerie31995 | |
| Biography of Frank Alan Wisdom | Jess120243 | |
| Marriage Record Frank Alan Wisdom | Jess120243 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Major Frank Alan Wisdom | Valerie31995 | |
| DSO details | Valerie31995 | |
| Military Cross recommendation | Valerie31995 |
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