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We remember William Edward Sing
We remember William Edward Sing
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Timeline
Timeline
1886
1913
location
Preston, Proserpine, Queensalnd
Australia
their own address
Source:6636005
1913
1914
employment
Horse Driver
Bowen, Queensland
Australia
Source:6635741
October 1914
1914
enlistment
Bowen, queensalnd
Australia
Source:6635741
26th October 1914
1914
service
Australian Imperial Force
Trooper
355
Light Horse
5th
Source:6635741
26th October 1914
1915
theatres
Gallipoli :2b
Source:5404849
1915
1916
dates
Age 28
Source:6635741
26th October 1916
1917
marriage
Elizabeth Stewart
Source:6635759
29th June 1917
1918
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:8531224
1918
1925
location
Wolfang, Clermont
Australia
their own address
Source:6636005
1925
service
Australian Imperial Force
Private
355
Light Horse Regiment
5
Source:8531224
1943
death
Unknown
Brisbane, Queensland
Australia
Source:6635814
19th May 1943
burial
Brisbane. Queensland
Australia
Source:6635932
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | William Edward |
| Initials | WE |
| Last Name | Sing |
| Source | 6635741 |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Preston, Proserpine, Queensalnd | Australia | their own address | known 1913 | |
| Wolfang, Clermont | Australia | their own address | known 1925 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Australian Imperial Force | 355 | Light Horse | 5th | Trooper | |
| Australian Imperial Force | 355 | Light Horse Regiment | 5 | Private |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mary Ann Pugh | mother | ||
| John Sing | father |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elizabeth Stewart | wife | 29th June 1917 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dark | Brown | Black |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914-10-26 | 5'5" |
Religion
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914-10-26 | Anglican - Church of Eng, Irl, Wales or other |
Media
Media
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Recommendation for DCMdetails of actions which resulted in him being awarded the DCMContributed by:
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grave plaquemarking his grave in the Lutwyche Cemetery, from www.findagrave.comContributed by:
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Recommendation for MMDescribes actions for which the recommendation made. It appears the recommendation was unsuccessful. This was possibly downgraded to a MiD.Contributed by:
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Communities
Communities
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| WWI Distinguished Conduct Medal Citations Transcription | Valerie31995 | |
| Australian Imperial Force Nominal Roll 1914-1918 Transcription | Anne1202 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Registry of Births, Deaths & Marriages | Valerie31995 | |
| Registry of Births, Deaths & Marriages | Valerie31995 | |
| Australian Electoral Rolls | Valerie31995 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Attestation Form | Valerie31995 | |
| description | Valerie31995 | |
| some service details | Valerie31995 | |
| Recommendation for DCM | Valerie31995 | |
| Marriage Cert. | Valerie31995 | |
| William "Billy" Sing | Valerie31995 | |
| grave plaque | Valerie31995 | |
| Recommendation for MM | Valerie31995 | |
| Bill | Selena49658 |
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We remember William Edward Sing
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