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We remember William George Phillips
We remember William George Phillips
Timeline
Timeline
1894
1897
sibling
Edgar Muerance Phillips
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19th May 1897
1915
enlistment
Melbourne Victoria
Australia
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5th July 1915
1916
hospitalisation
Wounded in action at the Battle of Fromelles sustaining a gun shot wound to the hand.
Hospital/Institution
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19th July 1916
1917
hospitalisation
Wounded in action sustaining a gun shot wound to the head.
Hospital/Institution
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13th May 1917
1918
discharge
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14th March 1918
children
Mervil Thelma Phillips
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children
Sylvia Gladys Phillips
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marriage
Myrtle Edwards
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service
Australian Imperial Force
3622
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service
Australian Imperial Force
Private
3622
22nd Battalion
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service
Australian Imperial Force
15th Battalion
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service
Australian Imperial Force
57th 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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theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
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1973
death
Unknown
William died at the age of 79 years.
Melbourne, Victoria
Australia
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18th September 1973
burial
Melbourne, Victoria
Australia
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Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | William George |
| Initials | WG |
| Last Name | Phillips |
| Source | 8124988 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Australian Imperial Force | 3622 | ||||
| Australian Imperial Force | 3622 | 22nd Battalion | Private | ||
| Australian Imperial Force | 15th Battalion | ||||
| Australian Imperial Force | 57th Battalion | ||||
| Australian Imperial Force | 58th Battalion | ||||
| Australian Imperial Force | 59th Battalion |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mervil Thelma Phillips | daughter | ||
| Sylvia Gladys Phillips | daughter |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| William R Phillips | father | ||
| Mary Ann Phillips | mother |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Edgar Muerance Phillips | brother | 19th May 1897 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Myrtle Edwards | wife |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sallow complexion | Blue eyes | Brown hair |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1915 | 5'8" |
Religion
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1915-07-05 | Methodist |
Media
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Private William George Phillips 3622In uniform with two other unidentified soldiers prior to embarking for overseas service with the AIF.
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Catherine132438
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 William George Phillips 3622 | Catherine132438 |
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