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We remember Benedict John Arthur Dunstan
We remember Benedict John Arthur Dunstan
Timeline
Timeline
1893
1915
enlistment
Liverpool New South Wales
Australia
Source:8677480
18th July 1915
employment
Canister Maker
Australia
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service
Australian Imperial Force
Private
4483
Australian Infantry
54 Battalion
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theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
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1916
death
Killed in Action
Private Dunstan was originally listed missing in 1916 but excavations in 2008 and subsequent DNA testing confirmed his identity. Re-buried with full military honours during 2010.
Fromelles, Lille, Department du Nord Pas de Calais
France
Source:8677471
20th July 1916
burial
Fromelles, Lille, Department du Nord Pas de Calais
France
Source:8677480
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Benedict John Arthur |
| Initials | BJA |
| Last Name | Dunstan |
| Source | 8227322 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Australian Imperial Force | 4483 | Australian Infantry | 54 Battalion | Private |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| William Dunstan | father | ||
| Catherine Louisa Dunstan | mother |
Religion
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1916-02-16 | Roman Catholic |
Media
Media
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The Grave of Private Benedict John Arthur Dunstan.Private Dunstan's grave is now located in Fromelles Pheasant Wood Cemetery France Nord. He was previously commemorated on the Memorial in VC Corner Cemetery.
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Troops Stand to Honour the Unknown SoldierA Ceremony at Fromelles Pheasant Wood Military Cemetery to Honour the Unknown Soldier Re-buried there on 19th July 2010
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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 Embarkation Roll 1914-1918 Transcription | Anne1202 |
No external evidence
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| The Grave of Private Benedict John Arthur Dunstan. | Anne1202 | |
| Troops Stand to Honour the Unknown Soldier | Anne1202 |
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