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We remember Joseph Broome Higginbottom
We remember Joseph Broome Higginbottom
Timeline
Timeline
1888
1902
education
Manchester Grammer School
South Manchester School
Manchester
United Kingdom
Source:9649161
1902 - 1904
1911
employment
Salesman
Manchester Home Trade Warehouse
Manchester
United Kingdom
Source:9638317
1911
1911
location
Heaton Norris, Manchester, Lancashire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9646907
1911
1912
location
Bunnwong Road, Kensington, New South Wales
Australia
their own address
Source:9639394
1912 - 19th August 1914
1914
dates
Age 26
Source:9640715
19th August 1914
1914
employment
Farmer
Bunnwong Road, Kensington, New South Wales
Australia
Source:9639394
19th August 1914
1914
employment
Farmer
Source:9640715
19th August 1914
1914
dates
Age 26
Source:9639394
19th August 1914
1914
service
Australian Imperial Force
Private
336
1st Infantry Brigade
4th Battalion
Source:9640733
19th August 1914
1914
dates
Age 26
Source:9640697
28th August 1914
1914
theatres
Egypt :4
Source:9641460
2nd December 1914 - 5th April 1914
1915
theatres
Gallipoli :2b
Source:9639394
5th April 1915 - 2nd May 1915
1915
service
Australian Imperial Force
Private
336
1st Infantry Brigade
4th Battalion
Source:9640733
2nd May 1915
1915
enlistment
Sydney New South Wales
Australia
Source:9640715
19th August 1915
service
Australian Imperial Force
336
Source:8282639
location
parents address
Source:9646907
1915
death
Killed in Action
Gallipoli
Turkey
Source:9640733
2nd May 1915
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Joseph Broome |
| Initials | JB |
| Last Name | Higginbottom |
| Source | 8282639 |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bunnwong Road, Kensington, New South Wales | Australia | their own address | 1912 - 19th August 1914 | |
| Heaton Norris, Manchester, Lancashire | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1911 | |
| parents address |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Australian Imperial Force | 336 | ||||
| Australian Imperial Force | 336 | 1st Infantry Brigade | 4th Battalion | Private | |
| Australian Imperial Force | 336 | 1st Infantry Brigade | 4th Battalion | Private |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914/15 Star | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| W HIGGINBOTTOM | father | ||
| Harriet Higginbottom | mother |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fair | Grey | Brown |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914-09-28 | 5'7" |
Media
Media
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Letter from Father of FianceLetter from Father of Joseph’s Fiancé enquiring about will, personal effects and deferred payContributed by:
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Reply to letter dated 07/05/1915 re will etcReply to 1st letter from Father of Joseph’s FianceContributed by:
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2nd letter from Father of FianceLetter from Father of Fiance asking for details of his next of kinContributed by:
Lucy155279 -
Letter giving details of next of kinLetter to Joseph’s fiancé’s father giving details of his next of kinContributed by:
Lucy155279 -
Form detailing issue of medalsForm detailing issue of medals, sending of letters etc to next of kinContributed by:
Lucy155279 -
Attestation Paper - annotated copyAttestation Paper with extra notes - mother’s nameContributed by:
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Lone Pine MemorialJoseph’s Name is inscribed on this memorial to soldiers with no known graveContributed by:
Lucy155279 -
Map showing Bunnerong Road 19241924 map of Bunnerong Road, Kensington, Sydney Part of the road has by this time been renamed ANZAC ParadeContributed by:
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Manchester Grammer School Memorial PanelJoseph’s name on his schools War MemorialContributed by:
Lucy155279 -
Manchester Grammer School War MemorialJoseph’s Name on his Schools War Memorial
Contributed by:
Lucy155279
Communities
Communities
This person is not linked to any communities.
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Australian ANZACs from the National Archives of Australia |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| 1911 Census | Lucy155279 | |
| The AIF project Canberra University | Lucy155279 | |
| History of 4th infantry Battalion | Lucy155279 | |
| West Wales Rememberance Project | Lucy155279 | |
| The Manchester Grammer School and WW1 - rememberence site | Lucy155279 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Certificate of Attesting Officer | Lucy155279 | |
| Description and Medical Description | Lucy155279 | |
| Attestation Paper | Lucy155279 | |
| Report of Death of Soldier | Lucy155279 | |
| Statement of Service | Lucy155279 | |
| Inventory of Personal Effects | Lucy155279 | |
| Casualty Form | Lucy155279 | |
| Details of Embarkation to Egypt | Lucy155279 | |
| Letter from Father of Fiance | Lucy155279 | |
| Reply to letter dated 07/05/1915 re will etc | Lucy155279 | |
| 2nd letter from Father of Fiance | Lucy155279 | |
| Letter giving details of next of kin | Lucy155279 | |
| Form detailing issue of medals | Lucy155279 | |
| Attestation Paper - annotated copy | Lucy155279 | |
| Lone Pine Memorial | Lucy155279 | |
| Map showing Bunnerong Road 1924 | Lucy155279 | |
| Manchester Grammer School Memorial Panel | Lucy155279 | |
| Manchester Grammer School War Memorial | Lucy155279 |
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