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We remember Stanley Breakell
We remember Stanley Breakell
Timeline
Timeline
1888
sibling
James Breakell
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1888
1890
sibling
Frederick Breakell
Source:8653572
1890
1890
sibling
Ellen Breakell
Source:8653572
1890
1892
sibling
Robert F Breakell
Source:8653572
1892
1893
1899
sibling
Harry Breakell
Source:8653572
1899
1900
sibling
Dorothy Breakell
Source:8653572
1900
1901
dates
Age 7
Source:8653572
1901
1901
location
Preston, Lancs
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8653572
1901
1911
dates
Age 18
Source:8653629
1911
1915
dates
Age 22
Source:8170463
22nd July 1915
1915
employment
Farmer
Keenusoppen
Australia
Source:8170463
22nd July 1915
1915
enlistment
Perth Western Australia
Australia
Source:8170463
22nd July 1915
1915
service
Australian Imperial Force
Private
2352
28th Battalion
Source:8170463
22nd July 1915
1915
location
Mount Marshall, Keenusoppen
Australia
parents address
Source:8653572
22nd July 1915
1916
dates
Age 23
Source:8170463
3rd November 1916
education
Scholar
St Matthews Church of England School, Preston
Preston
United Kingdom
Source:8653629
service
Australian Imperial Force
Private
2352
Australian Infantry
28th Battalion
Source:8653565
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:8170463
location
Bencubbin, Western Australia
Australia
parents address
Source:8653565
1916
death
Killed in Action
Died between the 3rd and 6th November 1916
France
Source:8170463
Source:8653565
3rd November 1916
burial
Somme
France
Source:8653565
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Stanley |
| Initials | S |
| Last Name | Breakell |
| Source | 8170463 |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bencubbin, Western Australia | Australia | parents address | ||
| Mount Marshall, Keenusoppen | Australia | parents address | known 22nd July 1915 | |
| Preston, Lancs | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1901 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Australian Imperial Force | 2352 | 28th Battalion | Private | ||
| Australian Imperial Force | 2352 | Australian Infantry | 28th Battalion | Private |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harry Breakell | father | ||
| Agnes Breakell | mother |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frederick Breakell | brother | 1890 | |
| Robert F Breakell | brother | 1892 | |
| Ellen Breakell | sister | 1890 | |
| Harry Breakell | brother | 1899 | |
| Dorothy Breakell | sister | 1900 | |
| James Breakell | brother | 1888 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fair | Blue | Fair |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1915-07-22 | 5'5" |
Media
Media
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Stanley's brother Robert Francis also served WW1Robert Francis Breakell in WW1 UniformContributed by:
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Villers-Bretonneux Memorial, Somme, France 2Villers-Bretonneux Memorial, Somme, France where Stanley Breakell is honoured and remembered.Contributed by:
Vincent96527
Communities
Communities
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Villers-Bretonneux Memorial, Somme, FranceMore about Villers-Bretonneux Memorial, Somme, France
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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 | ||
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records Transcription | Preston43148 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Preston43148 | |
| Australian Imperial Force Nominal Roll 1914-1918 Transcription | Preston43148 | |
| Australian Imperial Force Embarkation Roll 1914-1918 Transcription | Preston43148 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Preston43148 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Preston family move to Australia 1911 | Preston43148 | |
| Australian War memorial | Preston43148 | |
| rsl virtual war memorial | Preston43148 | |
| Australian Imperial Forces Project | Preston43148 | |
| Bewncubbin Farm Diary | Preston43148 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Villers-Bretonneux memorial | Preston43148 | |
| Stanley Breakell | Preston43148 | |
| Stanley's brother Robert Francis also served WW1 | Preston43148 | |
| Villers-Bretonneux Memorial, Somme, France 2 | Vincent96527 |
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