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We remember Sidney John Gray
We remember Sidney John Gray
Timeline
Timeline
1894
1915
enlistment
Goulburn New South Wales
Australia
Source:8679645
8th September 1915
service
Australian Imperial Force
Private
4296
Australian Infantry
54th Battalion
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1916
death
Killed in Action
Private Gray was originally listed missing in 1916, but excavations in 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
Source:8679641
Source:8679652
19th July 1916
burial
Fromelles, Lille, Department du Nord Pas de Calais
France
II. B. 1.
Source:8679641
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Sidney John |
| Initials | SJ |
| Last Name | Gray |
| Source | 8262172 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Australian Imperial Force | 4296 | Australian Infantry | 54th Battalion | Private |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Louisa Gray | mother |
Religion
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1915-09-08 | Anglican - Church of Eng, Irl, Wales or other |
Media
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Grave of Private Sidney John Gray of the AIF.This grave is located in Fromelles Pheasant Wood Military Cemetery, France, Nord-Pas de Calais.
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Firing Party and Chaplains at Funeral of SoldierPrivate Sidney John Gray served with the Australian Infantry at Fromelles. He is now buried in Pheasant Wood Military Cemetery.
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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 | |
| Australian Imperial Force Embarkation Roll 1914-1918 Transcription | Anne1202 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Australian Memorial Roll of Honour | Anne1202 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Grave of Private Sidney John Gray of the AIF. | Anne1202 | |
| Firing Party and Chaplains at Funeral of Soldier | Anne1202 |
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