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We remember Samuel Farlow
We remember Samuel Farlow
Timeline
Timeline
1875
enlistment
Melbourne Victoria
Australia
Source:8234663
service
Australian Imperial Force
Private
80
Australian Infantry
Source:8678046
1916
death
Killed in Action
Private Farlow was originally listed missing in 1916, but excavations in 2008 and subsequent DNA testing confirmed his identity.
Fromelles, Lille, Department du Nord Pas de Calais
France
Source:8678046
19th July 1916
sibling
Mrs L Maloney
Source:8234663
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Samuel |
| Initials | S |
| Last Name | Farlow |
| Source | 8234663 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Australian Imperial Force | 80 | Australian Infantry | Private |
Family
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mrs L Maloney | sister |
Media
Media
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The Grave of Private Samuel Farlow of the AIFPrivate Samuel Farlow, born in Wolverhampton, served with the Australian Infantry in France and fell at the Battle of Fromelles in 1916. He was originally listed missing but excavations in 2008 and subsequent DNA testing confirmed his identity. He was re-buried with full military honours during 2010.
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Private Samuel Farlow of the Australian Infantry.The bearer party and chaplains at a re-burial of an Australian Soldier during 2010.
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Anne1202
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 |
No external evidence
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| The Grave of Private Samuel Farlow of the AIF | Anne1202 | |
| Private Samuel Farlow of the Australian Infantry. | Anne1202 |
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