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We remember William Andrew Craigie
We remember William Andrew Craigie
Timeline
Timeline
1882
enlistment
Dubbo New South Wales
Australia
Source:8203271
service
Australian Imperial Force
Lance Corporal
4420
Australian Infantry
54 Battalion
Source:8675108
1916
death
Killed in Action
Private W A Craigie was originally listed missing in 1916 at Fromelles, but excavations in 2008 and subsequent testing confirmed his identity. He was re-buried with full military honours during 2010.
Fromelles, Lille, Department du Nord Pas de Calais
France
Source:8675100
Source:8675116
19th July 1916
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | William Andrew |
| Initials | WA |
| Last Name | Craigie |
| Source | 8203271 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Australian Imperial Force | 4420 | Australian Infantry | 54 Battalion | Lance Corporal |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lucy Craigie | mother |
Media
Media
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Headstone of Lance Corporal William Andrew CraigieLance Corporal Craigie served with the Australian Infantry in France and fell there in 1916. Originally listed as missing, excavations in 2008 and subsequent testing confirmed his identity. He was re-buried with full military honours during 2010.
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Re-burial of an Australian Soldier 2010.Lance Corporal William Andrew Craigie had been originally listed missing in 1916 but DNA testing proved his identity in 2011. He was re-buried at Pheasant Wood Military Cemetery with full military honours during 2010.
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Anne1202
Communities
Communities
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The Somme Days 19 & 20, FromellesMore about The Somme Days 19 & 20, Fromelles
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 | Anne1202 | |
| Australian Imperial Force Nominal Roll 1914-1918 Transcription | Anne1202 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Find A Grave | Anne1202 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Headstone of Lance Corporal William Andrew Craigie | Anne1202 | |
| Re-burial of an Australian Soldier 2010. | Anne1202 |
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