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We remember Granville Worthington
We remember Granville Worthington
Timeline
Timeline
1889
sibling
James Ellis Worthington
Source:8204240
20th January 1889
1890
sibling
Frank Worthington
Source:8204240
13th January 1890
1891
1895
sibling
Harry Worthington
Source:8204240
2nd March 1895
1897
sibling
Jacob Worthington
Source:8204240
12th January 1897
1900
sibling
Eunice Brown
Worthington
Source:8204240
1900
1905
sibling
John Aka Jack Worthington
Source:8204240
15th May 1905
1916
employment
Farmer
Murrin Farm, Kojonup, Western Australia
Australia
Source:8204240
30th May 1916
1916
enlistment
Belmont Western Australia
Australia
Source:8204240
30th May 1916
1916
service
Australian Imperial Force
Private
5940
27th Australian Infantry Battalion
Source:8204240
30th May 1916
1918
dates
Age 26
Source:8204240
10th June 1918
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:8204240
1918
death
Killed in Action
France
Source:8204240
10th June 1918
burial
Villers-Bretonneux, Picardie
France
Source:8204240
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Granville |
| Initials | G |
| Last Name | Worthington |
| Source | 8204240 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Australian Imperial Force | 5940 | 27th 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elizabeth Ellis | mother | ||
| Jacob Worthington | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| James Ellis Worthington | brother | 20th January 1889 | |
| Frank Worthington | brother | 13th January 1890 | |
| Harry Worthington | brother | 2nd March 1895 | |
| Jacob Worthington | brother | 12th January 1897 | |
| Eunice Brown nee Worthington | sister | 1900 | |
| John Aka Jack Worthington | brother | 15th May 1905 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fresh | Blue | Light Brown |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1916-05-30 | 5'11" |
Religion
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1916-05-30 | Anglican - Church of Eng, Irl, Wales or other |
Media
Media
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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. Kojonup, Western Australia place of association for Granville Worthington.Contributed by:
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Villers-Bretonneux MemorialMemorial site for Private 5940 Granville Worthington.Contributed by:
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Copy of BaptismThis copy of Granville's baptism also shows his date of birthContributed by:
Kathy30586
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 |
No external evidence
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Portrait | Kathy30586 | |
| Katanning War Memorial | Kathy30586 | |
| Villers-Bretonneux Memorial | Kathy30586 | |
| Copy of Baptism | Kathy30586 |
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