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We remember William Robert Wray
We remember William Robert Wray
Timeline
Timeline
1891
sibling
Mary Drysdale Ball
Wray
Source:8204447
16th January 1891
1893
1897
sibling
David John Wray
Source:8204447
1897
1902
sibling
Margaret Celia Wray
Source:8204447
6th October 1902
1916
location
'Kaundwood', Broomehill, WA
Australia
parents address
Source:8204447
15th March 1916
1916
employment
Farmer
Gnowangerup, Western Australia
Australia
Source:8204447
29th March 1916
1916
enlistment
Perth Western Australia
Australia
Source:8204447
29th March 1916
1916
service
Australian Imperial Force
Private
6356
16th Bn. Australian Infantry, A.I.F.
20th Reinforcements
Source:8204447
29th March 1916 - 30th July 1918
1917
hospitalisation
Wounded in Action B/W Head and Legs
Hospital/Institution
Source:8204447
5th August 1917
1918
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:8204447
30th July 1918
1923
marriage
Violet Marie Peterson Palmer
Source:8204447
1923
1930
children
William Russell Wray
Source:8204447
10th May 1930
1940
children
Mervyn Colin Wray
Source:8204447
13th May 1940
1982
dates
Age 88
Source:8204447
19th March 1982
1982
death
Unknown
Gnowangerup, Western Australia
Ireland
Source:8204447
19th March 1982
burial
Gnowangerup, Western Australia
Australia
Source:8204447
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | William Robert |
| Initials | WR |
| Last Name | Wray |
| Source | 8204447 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 'Kaundwood', Broomehill, WA | Australia | parents address | known 15th March 1916 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Australian Imperial Force | 6356 | 16th Bn. Australian Infantry, A.I.F. | 20th Reinforcements | 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
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| William Russell Wray | son | 10th May 1930 | |
| Mervyn Colin Wray | son | 13th May 1940 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| William Plumpton Wray | father | ||
| Agnes Charlotte Young | mother |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mary Drysdale Ball nee Wray | sister | 16th January 1891 | |
| David John Wray | brother | 1897 | |
| Margaret Celia Wray | sister | 6th October 1902 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violet Marie Peterson Palmer | wife | 1923 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fresh | Brown | Fair |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1916-03-15 | 6'1" |
Religion
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1916-03-15 | Anglican - Church of Eng, Irl, Wales or other |
Media
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Gnowangerup CemeteryGnowangerup, Western Australia. Burial place for Private 6356 William Robert Ray, 16th Bn.
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Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Australian ANZACs from the National Archives of Australia | ||
| Australian Imperial Force Embarkation Roll 1914-1918 Transcription | Fife3190 | |
| Australian Imperial Force Nominal Roll 1914-1918 Transcription | Fife3190 |
No external evidence
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Gnowangerup Cemetery | Kathy30586 |
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