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We remember William Ahern
We remember William Ahern
Timeline
Timeline
1889
1915
employment
Labourer
Source:8873521
10th November 1915
1915
location
Emu Park, Rockhampton, Queensland
Australia
parents address
Source:8873521
10th November 1915
1916
service
Australian Imperial Force
Private
254
Australian Infantry Brigade
42nd Battalion
Source:8873521
5th May 1916
1916
dates
Age 27
Source:8873521
5th June 1916
enlistment
Rockhampton Queensland
Australia
Source:8140557
service
Australian Imperial Force
Private
254
Australian Infantry Brigade
30th Battalion
Source:8873519
1967
death
Not War Related
Sarina, Queensland
Australia
Source:8873518
1967
burial
Sarina, Queensland
Australia
Source:8873518
sibling
Thomas
Source:8873518
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | William |
| Initials | W |
| Last Name | Ahern |
| Source | 8140557 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Emu Park, Rockhampton, Queensland | Australia | parents address | known 10th November 1915 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Australian Imperial Force | 254 | Australian Infantry Brigade | 42nd Battalion | Private | |
| Australian Imperial Force | 254 | Australian Infantry Brigade | 30th Battalion | Private |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Caroline Ahern | mother |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thomas | brother |
Religion
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1915-11-10 | Roman Catholic |
Media
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ANZAC Court, Emu ParkExhibit of William at ANZAC Court and memorial walk
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Cenotaph at Emu ParkErected by the Ladies Emu Park Improvement AssociationContributed by:
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Cenotaph at Emu ParkTo Emu Park Soldiers who took part in the World's war 1914-1919Contributed by:
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Communities
Communities
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ANZAC memorial, Emu Park, near Rockhampton, Queensland, AustraliaMore about ANZAC memorial, Emu Park, near Rockhampton, Queensland, Australia
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Australian ANZACs from the National Archives of Australia | ||
| Australian Imperial Force Nominal Roll 1914-1918 Transcription | Deborah102878 | |
| Australian Imperial Force Embarkation Roll 1914-1918 Transcription | Deborah102878 |
No external evidence
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| ANZAC Court, Emu Park | Deborah102878 | |
| Cenotaph at Emu Park | Deborah102878 | |
| Cenotaph at Emu Park | Deborah102878 | |
| Australian Commonwealth Military Forces | Deborah102878 |
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