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We remember David George Irvin
We remember David George Irvin
Timeline
Timeline
1893
1915
enlistment
Warwick Farm New South Wales
Australia
Source:8683160
7th September 1915
employment
Farmer
Australia
Source:8683160
service
Australian Imperial Force
Private
4807
Australian Infantry
54th Battalion
Source:8683158
location
Moran's Crossing, Bemboka, New South Wales
Australia
parents address
Source:8683160
1916
death
Killed in Action
Private Irvin was originally listed missing in 1916, but excavations in 2008 and subsequent DNA testing ascertained his identity. Re-buried during 2010.
Fromelles, Lille, Department du Nord Pas de Calais
France
Source:8683158
Source:8683166
19th July 1916
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | David George |
| Initials | DG |
| Last Name | Irvin |
| Source | 8297330 |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Moran's Crossing, Bemboka, New South Wales | Australia | parents address |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Australian Imperial Force | 4807 | Australian Infantry | 54th Battalion | Private |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| George IRVIN | father |
Religion
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1915-09-07 | Anglican - Church of Eng, Irl, Wales or other |
Media
Media
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Grave of Private David George Irvin of the AIF.Private Irvine served with the Australian Infantry in France and fell at Fromelles in 1916. Now buried at Pheasant Wood Military Cemetery France, Nord.
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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 | |
| Australian Imperial Force Nominal Roll 1914-1918 Transcription | Anne1202 |
No external evidence
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Grave of Private David George Irvin of the AIF. | Anne1202 |
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