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We remember William John Cousins
We remember William John Cousins
Timeline
Timeline
1879
sibling
Lucy Cousins
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1879
1881
sibling
Laura Gammon
Cousins
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1881
1882
sibling
Alice Eliza Hadley
Cousins
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29th May 1882
1884
1885
sibling
Albert Cousins
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16th October 1885
1887
sibling
Frank Cousins
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31st March 1887
1890
sibling
John Cousins
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1890
1892
sibling
Ellen Cousins
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1892
1894
sibling
George Cousins
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14th March 1894
1896
sibling
James Cousins
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24th May 1896
1898
sibling
Charlotte Roulstone
Cousins
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14th January 1898
1914
enlistment
Helena Vale Western Australia
Australia
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25th September 1914
1914
employment
Labourer
Katanning, Western Australia
Australia
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13th October 1914
1917
service
Australian Imperial Force
Private
1898
57th Australian Infantry Battalion
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9th February 1917
service
Australian Imperial Force
589
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service
Australian Imperial Force
2298
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1917
death
Died of wounds
13th General Hospital, Bologne, Nord de Calais
France
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9th February 1917
burial
Boulogne, Nord Pas de Calais
France
VII.B.194.
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Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | William John |
| Initials | WJ |
| Last Name | Cousins |
| Source | 8201549 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Australian Imperial Force | 589 | ||||
| Australian Imperial Force | 2298 | ||||
| Australian Imperial Force | 1898 | 57th Australian Infantry 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| William Cousins | father | ||
| Charlotte Beck | mother |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lucy Cousins | sister | 1879 | |
| Laura Gammon nee Cousins | sister | 1881 | |
| Alice Eliza Hadley nee Cousins | sister | 29th May 1882 | |
| Albert Cousins | brother | 16th October 1885 | |
| Frank Cousins | brother | 31st March 1887 | |
| Ellen Cousins | sister | 1892 | |
| James Cousins | brother | 24th May 1896 | |
| Charlotte Roulstone nee Cousins | sister | 14th January 1898 | |
| George Cousins | brother | 14th March 1894 | |
| John Cousins | brother | 1890 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fresh | Blue | Black |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914-09-13 | 5'11" |
Religion
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1910-10-13 | Anglican - Church of Eng, Irl, Wales or other |
Media
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Boulogne Eastern CemeteryBurial site for Private1898, William John Cousins
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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.
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Boulogne Eastern Cemetery | Kathy30586 | |
| Katanning War Memorial | Kathy30586 |
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