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We remember Percy Geason
We remember Percy Geason
Timeline
Timeline
1888
1915
enlistment
Newcastle New South Wales
Australia
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4th September 1915
employment
Labourer
Australia
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service
Australian Imperial Force
Private
4811
Australian Infantry
55 Battalion
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1916
death
Killed in Action
Private Geason was originally listed missing in 1916, but excavations in May 2008 and subsequent DNA testing ascertained his identity. Re-buried with full military honours during 2010.
Fromelles, Lille, Department du Nord Pas de Calais
France
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20th July 1916
burial
Fromelles, Lille, Department du Nord Pas de Calais
France
III. B. 3.
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sibling
Cecilia Volkmer
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location
Hall Street, Merewether,
Australia
their own address
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Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Percy |
| Initials | P |
| Last Name | Geason |
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Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hall Street, Merewether, | Australia | their own address |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Australian Imperial Force | 4811 | Australian Infantry | 55 Battalion | Private |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annie Geason | mother | ||
| Patrick Geason | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cecilia Volkmer | sister |
Religion
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1916-03-08 | Roman Catholic |
Media
Media
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The Grave of Private Percy Geason of the AIFThis grave is now located at Pheasant Wood Military Cemetery Fromelles. He was previously commemorated on the Memorial at VC Corner Australian Cemetery.
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Re-burial Ceremony at Fromelles, Winter 2010Private Percy Geason was re-buried at Pheasant Wood Military Cemetery during 2010. He was accorded full military honours.
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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 | ||
| Australian Imperial Force Embarkation Roll 1914-1918 Transcription | Anne1202 | |
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records Transcription | Anne1202 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Australian Memorial Roll of Honour | Anne1202 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| The Grave of Private Percy Geason of the AIF | Anne1202 | |
| Re-burial Ceremony at Fromelles, Winter 2010 | Anne1202 |
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