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We remember Maurice James Claxton
We remember Maurice James Claxton
Timeline
Timeline
1888
sibling
Edward John Claxton
Source:8191661
1888
1890
sibling
Harold Henry Claxton
Source:8191661
1890
1892
1893
sibling
Theodore Robert Claxton
Source:8191661
1893
1915
employment
Teamster
Broomehill, Western Australia
Australia
Source:8191661
21st July 1915
1915
enlistment
Blackboy Hill Western Australia
Australia
Source:8191661
21st July 1915
1916
service
Australian Imperial Force
Private
1239
32 Australian Infantry Battalion
Source:8191661
20th July 1916
service
Australian Imperial Force
1239
Source:8191661
1916
death
Killed in Action
France
Source:8191661
20th July 1916
burial
Fromelles
France
Grave Ref 5.
Source:8191661
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Maurice James |
| Initials | MJ |
| Last Name | Claxton |
| Source | 8191661 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Australian Imperial Force | 1239 | ||||
| Australian Imperial Force | 1239 | 32 Australian Infantry Battalion | Private |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| John Claxton | father | ||
| Sophia Buncle | mother |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Edward John Claxton | brother | 1888 | |
| Harold Henry Claxton | brother | 1890 | |
| Theodore Robert Claxton | brother | 1893 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fair | Grey | Fair-Reddish |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1915-07-15 | 5'8" |
Religion
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1915-07-15 | Presbyterian - inc Church of Scotland |
Media
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V.C. Corner Australian Cemetery & MemorialMemorial site for Private 1239, Maurice James Claxton
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Katanning War MemorialKatanning, Western Australia. Memorial dedicated to all the local men who served and died in WW1 and later in WW2. Murice James Claxton, Teamster, Broomehill, Western Australia
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Kathy30586
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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 |
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Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| V.C. Corner Australian Cemetery & Memorial | Kathy30586 | |
| Katanning War Memorial | Kathy30586 |
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