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We remember Stephen Philip Boulton
We remember Stephen Philip Boulton
Timeline
Timeline
1890
1915
dates
Age 24
Source:8166533
12th January 1915
1915
employment
Bank Official
Commonwealth Bank of Australia
Australia
Source:8166533
12th January 1915
1915
enlistment
Sydney New South Wales
Australia
Source:9606328
12th January 1915
1915
service
Australian Imperial Force
Gunner
3872
1st Division
3 Rfs Divisional Ammunition Column
Source:8166533
12th January 1915 - 6th September 1915
1915
theatres
Egypt :4
Source:8166533
March 1915 - June 1915
1915
theatres
Gallipoli :2b
Source:8166533
July 1915 - September 1915
1915
hospitalisation
Sickness
Hospital/Institution
Source:8166533
October 1915 - December 1915
1916
hospitalisation
Convalescence
Hospital/Institution
Source:8166533
January 1916 - February 1916
1916
service
Australian Imperial Force
Bombardier
3872
1st Division
1st Division
Source:8166533
12th March 1916 - 18th August 1916
1916
theatres
Egypt :4
Source:8166533
March 1916
1916
service
Australian Imperial Force
Corporal
3872
1st Division
1st Field Artillery Brigade
Source:8166533
19th August 1916 - 2nd November 1917
1917
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:8166533
April 1917 - May 1917
1917
commission
Temporary
Source:9606328
3rd November 1917
1917
service
Australian Imperial Force
Second Lieutenant
1st Division
2nd Field Artillery Brigade
Source:8166533
November 1917 - 2nd February 1918
1917
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:8166533
November 1917 - October 1918
1918
service
Australian Imperial Force
Lieutenant
1st Division
2nd Field Artillery Brigade
Source:8166533
3rd February 1918 - 3rd October 1918
1918
dates
Age 28
Source:9606336
3rd October 1918
1918
death
Died of wounds
He was hit by a piece of gas shell which burst on his dugout. He died of his wounds a few hours later at 3rd Field Ambulance.
Roisel
France
Source:9606336
Source:8166533
3rd October 1918
burial
Roisel
France
I. M. 4.
Source:9606336
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Stephen Philip |
| Initials | SP |
| Last Name | Boulton |
| Source | 8166533 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Australian Imperial Force | 3872 | 1st Division | 3 Rfs Divisional Ammunition Column | Gunner | |
| Australian Imperial Force | 1st Division | 2nd Field Artillery Brigade | Second Lieutenant | ||
| Australian Imperial Force | 3872 | 1st Division | 1st Division | Bombardier | |
| Australian Imperial Force | 3872 | 1st Division | 1st Field Artillery Brigade | Corporal | |
| Australian Imperial Force | 1st Division | 2nd Field Artillery Brigade | Lieutenant |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914/15 Star | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dora M Boulton | mother | ||
| Philip Boulton | father |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blue | Dark |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1915-01-12 | 5'9" |
Religion
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1915-01-12 | Anglican - Church of Eng, Irl, Wales or other |
Media
Media
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Family visit grave of S P Boulton, 2018Stephen's great nieces, Louise Wilson and Cathryn Gillespie-Jones, living in Australia, place poppies on his grave, May 2018.Contributed by:
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Communities
Communities
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Boulton Brothers in Arms: Australian brothers Nigel and Stephen BoultonMore about Boulton Brothers in Arms: Australian brothers Nigel and Stephen Boulton
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Australian ANZACs from the National Archives of Australia | ||
| Australian Imperial Force Embarkation Roll 1914-1918 Transcription | Joanna64499 | |
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records Transcription | Joanna64499 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Brothers in Arms | Joanna64499 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Stephen Philip Boulton | Louise160904 | |
| Family visit grave of S P Boulton, 2018 | Louise160904 | |
| Graves at Roisel War Cemetery | Louise160904 |
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