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We remember Harry James Curtis
We remember Harry James Curtis
Timeline
Timeline
1893
1901
dates
Age 7
Source:9339107
31st March 1901
1901
location
Broadstone, Cranford Magna, Dorset
United Kingdom
Source:9339107
31st March 1901
1911
dates
Age 17
Source:9339118
2nd April 1911
1911
location
35 Tyrwhitt Road, St Johns, London SE
United Kingdom
Source:9339118
2nd April 1911
1914
dates
Age 22
Source:8211345
20th November 1914
1914
employment
Station Hand
Australia
Source:8211345
20th November 1914
1914
enlistment
Holsworthy New South Wales
Australia
Source:8211345
20th November 1914
1914
service
Australian Imperial Force
Trooper
571
7th Light Horse
C Squadron
Source:8211345
20th November 1914 - 13th May 1916
1915
theatres
Gallipoli :2b
Source:8211345
15th May 1915 - 16th October 1915
1915
hospitalisation
Gastritis and Jaundice
Hospital/Institution
Source:8211345
16th October 1915 - 11th November 1915
1915
theatres
Egypt :4
Source:8211345
20th October 1915 - 15th March 1916
1916
events
Field General Court Martial
Military Discipline
He had been found as a stowaway on the transport taking the 26th Battalion from Egypt to France and was then transferred from the 7th Light Horse to the 26th Battalion
Source:8211345
15th March 1916 - 12th May 1916
1916
service
Australian Imperial Force
Private
571
26th Batt.
Source:8211345
14th May 1916 - 16th September 1916
1916
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:8211345
14th May 1916 - 24th September 1918
1916
service
Australian Imperial Force
Driver
571
26th Battalion
Source:8211345
17th September 1916 - 23rd January 1919
education
General Education
Royal Masonic School
United Kingdom
Source:9339133
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Harry James |
| Initials | HJ |
| Last Name | Curtis |
| Source | 8211345 |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 35 Tyrwhitt Road, St Johns, London SE | United Kingdom | known 2nd April 1911 | ||
| Broadstone, Cranford Magna, Dorset | United Kingdom | known 31st March 1901 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Australian Imperial Force | 571 | 26th Batt. | Private | ||
| Australian Imperial Force | 571 | 7th Light Horse | C Squadron | Trooper | |
| Australian Imperial Force | 571 | 26th Battalion | Driver |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eleanor Watts Curtis nee Mayor | mother | ||
| Harry James Curtis | father |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fair | Grey | Brown |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914-11-20 | 5'9" |
Religion
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914-11-20 | Anglican - Church of Eng, Irl, Wales or other |
Media
Media
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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 | ||
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Gordon760 | |
| England & Wales marriages 1837-2005 Transcription | Gordon760 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Gordon760 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Gordon760 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Memorials of Masonians Who Fell in the Great War | Gordon760 |
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