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We remember Michael Joseph English, Served As William Inglis. English, Michael
We remember Michael Joseph English, Served As William Inglis. English, Michael
Timeline
Timeline
1885
1915
marriage
Irene Davies
Source:8732274
23rd November 1915
1915
children
Hilda Breen English
Source:8732274
29th December 1915
education
High School
Nudgee College
Brisbane
Australia
Source:8732274
enlistment
Brisbane Queensland
Australia
Source:8299275
service
Australian Imperial Force
4311
Source:8299275
service
Australian Imperial Force
Private
4311
9th Battalion
Source:8732274
1916
death
Died of wounds
Michael English was injured in the shoulder by shrapnel on 22 August 1916. He died in the First Canadian Military Hospital Etaples.
Pozieres
France
Source:8299275
5th September 1916
burial
France
X B14
Source:8299275
sibling
Mary Regan
Source:8299275
sibling
John English
Source:8732274
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Michael Joseph English, Served As William Inglis. |
| Initials | MJESAWI |
| Last Name | English, Michael |
| Source | 8299275 |
| First Names | William |
| Initials | W |
| Last Name | Inglis |
| Source | 8299275 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Australian Imperial Force | 4311 | ||||
| Australian Imperial Force | 4311 | 9th 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
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hilda Breen English | daughter | 29th December 1915 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ellen English, nee Breen | mother | ||
| William English | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mary REGAN | sister | ||
| John English | brother |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Irene Davies | wife | 23rd November 1915 |
Religion
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Roman Catholic |
Media
Media
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Australian War Memorial Roll of HonourOfficial record of the entry on the Roll of Honour showing Michael English served as William InglisContributed by:
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Original grave marker, Etaples Military Cemetery,This grave stone shows William Inglis (4311) (see additional image of altered grave marker amended by CWGC based on evidence provided showing that Michael English served as William Inglis.Contributed by:
Paul100199 -
Grave marker Michael English (4311)Grave marker that replaced the original marker in 2014. The new marker recognises that William Inglis was the assumed name of Michael Joseph ENGLISHContributed by:
Paul100199 -
Michael Joseph EnglishPhoto of a young Michael English prior to enlistment.
Contributed by:
Paul100199 -
Enlistment PapersOriginal enlistment papers under the name of William Inglis. Note that place of birth is incorrect. Original form was annotated by the army after requests from Michael English's wife to show that William Inglis was in fact Michael English.Contributed by:
Paul100199
Communities
Communities
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Family History 'The Soldier in Grave XB14' | Paul100199 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Copy of Birth Certificate, Michael Joseph ENGLISH | Paul100199 | |
| Australian War Memorial Roll of Honour | Paul100199 | |
| Original grave marker, Etaples Military Cemetery, | Paul100199 | |
| Grave marker Michael English (4311) | Paul100199 | |
| Michael Joseph English | Paul100199 | |
| Enlistment Papers | Paul100199 |
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We remember Michael Joseph English, Served As William Inglis. English, Michael
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