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Timeline
Timeline
1885
1892
sibling
Albert Edward Box
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17th June 1892
1915
employment
Carpenter
Colac
Australia
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19th July 1915
1915
enlistment
Colac Victoria
Australia
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19th July 1915
1915
service
Australian Imperial Force
Private
997
13th Australian Light Horse Regiment
4th Reinforcements
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19th July 1915 - 4th March 1916
1915
theatres
Egypt :4
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November 1915 - 2nd June 1916
1916
service
Australian Imperial Force
Private
997
13th Australian Light Horse Regiment
B Squadron
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5th March 1916 - 22nd March 1916
1916
service
Australian Imperial Force
Private
997
4th Division
Cavalry Company
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28th March 1916 - 11th May 1916
1916
service
Australian Imperial Force
Private
997
4th Division
4th Cyclist Company
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12th May 1916 - 1st July 1916
1916
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
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8th June 1916 - 25th March 1919
1916
service
Australian Imperial Force
Lance Corporal
997
4th Division
4th Cyclist Company
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1st July 1916 - 9th July 1916
1916
service
Australian Imperial Force
Lance Corporal
997
1st Cyclist Battalion
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9th July 1916 - 11th December 1917
1917
hospitalisation
Trench Fever
Hospital/Institution
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26th May 1917 - 11th June 1917
1917
service
Australian Imperial Force
Temporary Corporal
997
1st Cyclist Battalion
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11th December 1917 - 4th January 1918
1918
service
Australian Imperial Force
Corporal
997
1st Cyclist Battalion
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4th January 1918 - 8th February 1920
1918
hospitalisation
Haemorrhoids
Hospital/Institution
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18th April 1918 - 8th June 1918
1918
hospitalisation
Venereal Disease
Hospital/Institution
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3rd July 1918 - 5th July 1918
1920
discharge
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8th February 1920
1967
death
Not War Related
Colac
Australia
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31st October 1967
burial
Colac
Australia
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Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | William James |
| Initials | WJ |
| Last Name | Box |
| Source | 8168032 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Australian Imperial Force | 997 | 13th Australian Light Horse Regiment | 4th Reinforcements | Private | |
| Australian Imperial Force | 997 | 13th Australian Light Horse Regiment | B Squadron | Private | |
| Australian Imperial Force | 997 | 4th Division | Cavalry Company | Private | |
| Australian Imperial Force | 997 | 4th Division | 4th Cyclist Company | Private | |
| Australian Imperial Force | 997 | 4th Division | 4th Cyclist Company | Lance Corporal | |
| Australian Imperial Force | 997 | 1st Cyclist Battalion | Lance Corporal | ||
| Australian Imperial Force | 997 | 1st Cyclist Battalion | Temporary Corporal | ||
| Australian Imperial Force | 997 | 1st Cyclist Battalion | Corporal |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| William Henry Box | father | ||
| Mary Swayn | mother |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Albert Edward Box | brother | 17th June 1892 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fair | Blue | Fair |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1915-07-19 | 5'4" |
Religion
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1915-07-19 | Anglican - Church of Eng, Irl, Wales or other |
Media
Media
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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 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| A New Land and a New Beginning | Gary3194 | |
| Geelong Cemeteries Trust | Gary3194 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| William James Box | Gary3194 |
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