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We remember Edgar Phillips
We remember Edgar Phillips
Timeline
Timeline
1894
sibling
William George Phillips
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7th August 1894
1897
1915
enlistment
Melbourne Victoria
Australia
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22nd June 1915
1915
theatres
Gallipoli :2b
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1915 - 1915
1916
hospitalisation
Wounded in action at the Battle of Fromelles.
Hospital/Institution
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19th July 1916
1916
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
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1916
1917
hospitalisation
Wounded in action sustaining a gun shot wound to the left thigh while serving with the 59th Battalion.
Hospital/Institution
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May 1917
1919
marriage
Ivy Pearl Evelyn Wilkinson
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1919
1923
marriage
Mary Isabel Caruth
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1923
children
Valda Maureen Phillips
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children
Edgar Albert Phillips
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service
Australian Imperial Force
2654
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service
Australian Imperial Force
8th Battalion
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service
Australian Imperial Force
16th Battalion
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service
Australian Imperial Force
58th Battalion
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service
Australian Imperial Force
59th Battalion
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service
Australian Imperial Force
60th Battalion
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1963
death
Unknown
Melbourne, Victoria
Australia
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16th November 1963
burial
Melbourne, Victoria
Australia
Source:8123759
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Edgar |
| Initials | E |
| Last Name | Phillips |
| Source | 8123759 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Australian Imperial Force | 2654 | ||||
| Australian Imperial Force | 8th Battalion | ||||
| Australian Imperial Force | 16th Battalion | ||||
| Australian Imperial Force | 58th Battalion | ||||
| Australian Imperial Force | 59th Battalion | ||||
| Australian Imperial Force | 60th Battalion |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Edgar Albert Phillips | son | ||
| Valda Maureen Phillips | daughter |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mary Ann Phillips | mother | ||
| William Robert Phillips | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| William George Phillips | brother | 7th August 1894 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mary Isabel Caruth | wife | 1923 | |
| Ivy Pearl Evelyn Wilkinson | wife | 1919 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fresh | Blue | Light brown |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1915 | 5'4" |
Religion
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1915 | Presbyterian - inc Church of Scotland |
Media
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Private Edgar Phillips 2654In uniform 1prior to embarking for overseas service with the AIF
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Communities
Communities
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Australian ANZACs from the National Archives of Australia |
No external evidence
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Private Edgar Phillips 2654 | Catherine132438 |
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