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We remember William Walker
We remember William Walker
Timeline
Timeline
1878
1916
service
Australian Imperial Force
Private
5217
6th Battalion
Source:8712328
14th January 1916
1916
employment
Labourer
Australia
Source:8717229
1916
1917
hospitalisation
Gun shot wound to the left thigh in action
Hospital/Institution
Source:8717231
4th October 1917 - 19th October 1917
1918
hospitalisation
Penetrating gun shot wound to the chest in action
Hospital/Institution
Source:8717231
23rd August 1918 - 11th December 1918
1918
dates
Age 39
Source:8717239
December 1918
enlistment
Mildura Victoria
Australia
Source:8131883
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:8717231
1918
death
War Related Sickness
Bristol
United Kingdom
Source:8711716
Source:8717239
11th December 1918
burial
Gloucestershire
United Kingdom
704 Panel 3
Source:8718051
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | William |
| Initials | W |
| Last Name | Walker |
| Source | 8131883 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Australian Imperial Force | 5217 | 6th Battalion | Private |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Martha Walker | mother | ||
| George Walker | father |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fair | Blue | Fair |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1916-01-17 | 5'4" |
Religion
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1916-01-17 | Anglican - Church of Eng, Irl, Wales or other |
Media
Media
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William Walker Attestation PapersWilliam Walker Attestation Papers extractContributed by:
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William Walker Attestation Papers oneWilliam Walker Attestation Papers extractContributed by:
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William Walker coroners statementWilliam Walker coroners witness statementContributed by:
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Pte William Walkers Gravestone at Arnos GrovePte William Walkers Gravestone at Arnos Grove Cemetery , BristolContributed by:
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William Walkers GravestonePte William Walkers gravestone at Arnos Grove, Cemetery Bristol 2016Contributed by:
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William Walker Panel inscriptionWilliam Walker Panel inscription at Arnos Grove Cemetery, BristolContributed by:
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Original grave marker of Pte William WalkerOriginal Grave marker of Pte William Walker AIFContributed by:
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In Memorandum notice from Williams MotherIn Memorandum notice from Williams Mother, Martha published 1920Contributed by:
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Start line of the 6th Bn 4 Oct 1917The view from the start line of the 6th Bn AIF on the 4th October 1917 looking towards Broodenseide Ridge in the far distance.Contributed by:
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InscriptionPrivate William Walker is commemorated on the screen wall at Arnos Vale Cemetery in BristolContributed by:
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Original headstonePrivate William Walker is buried in Soldier's Corner at Arnos Vale Cemetery, BristolContributed by:
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William Walkers New HeadstoneWilliam Walkers New Headstone at Arnos Vale, Bristol unveiled 8 December 2018Contributed by:
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New William Walker headstone with WreathNew William Walker Headstone at Arnos Vale Cemetery. BristolContributed by:
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Western Daily press report of drowning 21.12.1919Western Daily press report of William Walkers drowning 21.12.1919Contributed by:
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Western Daily press report of drowning 24.12.1919Western Daily press report of William Walkers drowning 21.12.1919Contributed by:
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Communities
Communities
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Australian ANZACs from the National Archives of Australia | ||
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records Transcription | Fife3190 | |
| Australian Imperial Force Nominal Roll 1914-1918 Transcription | Fife3190 | |
| Australian Imperial Force Embarkation Roll 1914-1918 Transcription | Julian1543 |
No external evidence
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| William Walker Attestation Papers | Julian1543 | |
| Pte William Walker | Julian1543 | |
| William Walker Attestation Papers | Julian1543 | |
| William Walker Attestation Papers one | Julian1543 | |
| William Walker burial details | Julian1543 | |
| William Walker service record | Julian1543 | |
| William Walker service record | Julian1543 | |
| William Walker telegram | Julian1543 | |
| William Walker personal effects | Julian1543 | |
| William Walker coroners statement | Julian1543 | |
| William Walker CWG Certificate | Julian1543 | |
| Pte William Walkers Gravestone at Arnos Grove | Julian1543 | |
| Arnos Grove, Cemetery 2016 | Julian1543 | |
| William Walkers Gravestone | Julian1543 | |
| William Walker Panel inscription | Julian1543 | |
| William Walker | Julian1543 | |
| William Walker with his family in Australia | Julian1543 | |
| Original grave marker of Pte William Walker | Julian1543 | |
| In Memorandum notice from Williams Mother | Julian1543 | |
| Start line of the 6th Bn 4 Oct 1917 | Julian1543 | |
| Broodseinde RFC Photo 10.1917 | Julian1543 | |
| Inscription | DR117137 | |
| Original headstone | DR117137 | |
| William Walkers New Headstone | Julian1543 | |
| New William Walker headstone with Wreath | Julian1543 | |
| Western Daily press report of drowning 21.12.1919 | Julian1543 | |
| Western Daily press report of drowning 24.12.1919 | Julian1543 |
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