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We remember William Edward Lodewyk Hamilton Crowther
We remember William Edward Lodewyk Hamilton Crowther
Timeline
Timeline
1887
1915
enlistment
Hobart Tasmania
Australia
Source:9450929
5th March 1915
1915
service
Australian Imperial Force
Captain
Australian Army Medical Corps
7th Field Ambulance
Source:9452175
26th March 1915 - 6th February 1916
1915
hospitalisation
Diarrhoea
Hospital/Institution
Source:9451561
19th October 1915 - 19th January 1916
1915
theatres
Gallipoli :2b
Source:9451561
19th October 1915
1916
service
Australian Imperial Force
Major
Australian Army Medical Corps
Source:9452175
6th February 1916 - 21st October 1917
1917
service
Australian Imperial Force
Lieutenant Colonel
Australian Army Medical Corps
5th Field Ambulance
Source:9452175
21st October 1917
1919
awards
Distinguished Service Order (DSO)
British Award/Decoration
Source:9450498
1st January 1919
1919
service
Australian Imperial Force
Lieutenant Colonel
5th Australian Field Ambulance
Source:9450498
1st January 1919
1919
events
Return to Australia
Repatriation
Australia
Source:9451561
2nd January 1919 - 15th February 1919
1920
awards
Mentioned in Despatches (MiD)
British Award/Decoration
Source:9451561
6th February 1920
employment
Medical Practioner
Australia
Source:9450929
marriage
J N Crowther
Source:8209193
service
Australian Imperial Force
Source:8209193
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | William Edward Lodewyk Hamilton |
| Initials | WELH |
| Last Name | Crowther |
| Source | 8209193 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Australian Imperial Force | |||||
| Australian Imperial Force | 5th Australian Field Ambulance | Lieutenant Colonel | |||
| Australian Imperial Force | Australian Army Medical Corps | 7th Field Ambulance | Captain | ||
| Australian Imperial Force | Australian Army Medical Corps | Major | |||
| Australian Imperial Force | Australian Army Medical Corps | 5th Field Ambulance | Lieutenant Colonel |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914/15 Star | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Distinguished Service Order (DSO) | British Award/Decoration | |
| Mentioned in Despatches (MiD) | British Award/Decoration | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| J N Crowther | wife |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1915-03-05 | 5'11" |
Media
Media
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Aust. War Memorial Honours & Awards WE CrowtherAward of DSO to Lt Col W E Crowther
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W E L H Crowther EnlistmentW E L H Crowther Enlistment page 1 showing dates of birth and enlistment.Contributed by:
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Final page of W E L H Crowther's file at NAAFinal page of W E L H Crowther's file at NAA showing medals and return to AustraliaContributed by:
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W E L H Crowther Page 20 of file at NAAMilitary record sheet with details of promotions and sickness 1915-16Contributed by:
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WELH Crowther Knighthood 1964The London Gazette 13th June 1964 WELH Crowther re KnighthoodContributed by:
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Communities
Communities
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Australian ANZACs from the National Archives of Australia |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Sir W E L Crowther in the Australian Dictionary of Biography | Harper140899 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Aust. War Memorial Honours & Awards WE Crowther | Harper140899 | |
| W E L H Crowther Enlistment | Harper140899 | |
| Final page of W E L H Crowther's file at NAA | Harper140899 | |
| W E L H Crowther Page 20 of file at NAA | Harper140899 | |
| WELH Crowther Knighthood 1964 | Harper140899 |
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