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We remember William Reginald Eustace Northey
We remember William Reginald Eustace Northey
Timeline
Timeline
1877
sibling
Annie Eva Bryant
Northey
Source:8333772
11th June 1877
1878
sibling
Ethel Maude Northey
Source:8333772
24th June 1878
1880
sibling
Sarah May Eddy
Northey
Source:8333772
17th March 1880
1881
sibling
Harry Howard Northey
Source:8333772
11th October 1881
1884
sibling
Josiah Albert Hedley Northey
Source:8333772
15th August 1884
1888
sibling
James Lionel Hosier Northey
Source:8333772
23rd May 1888
1890
1893
sibling
Sydney Earle Northey
Source:8333772
1893
1895
sibling
Stella Beatrice Tweedie
Northey
Source:8333772
1895
1914
education
East Adelaide Public School
Adelaide, South Australia
Australia
Source:9439920
6th October 1914
1914
employment
Baker
Mount Barker, Western Australia
Australia
Source:9439920
6th October 1914
1914
enlistment
Guildford Western Australia
Australia
Source:9439920
6th October 1914
1914
service
Australian Imperial Force
Trooper
80
10th Australian Light Horse
Source:9439920
6th October 1914 - 7th August 1915
1915
dates
Age 25
Source:8333772
7th August 1915
theatres
Gallipoli :2b
Source:9439920
1915
death
Killed in Action
At Walker's Ridge
Walkers Ridge, Gallipoli, Canakkale Province
Turkey
Source:9439920
Source:8718548
Source:8333772
7th August 1915
burial
Gallipoli Peninsula, Canakkale Province
Turkey
E. 40.
Source:8333772
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | William Reginald Eustace |
| Initials | WRE |
| Last Name | Northey |
| Source | 8333772 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Australian Imperial Force | 80 | 10th Australian Light Horse | Trooper |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clara Ann | mother | ||
| Henry Northey | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annie Eva Bryant nee Northey | sister | 11th June 1877 | |
| Ethel Maude Northey | sister | 24th June 1878 | |
| Sarah May Eddy nee Northey | sister | 17th March 1880 | |
| Harry Howard Northey | brother | 11th October 1881 | |
| Josiah Albert Hedley Northey | brother | 15th August 1884 | |
| James Lionel Hosier Northey | brother | 23rd May 1888 | |
| Sydney Earle Northey | brother | 1893 | |
| Stella Beatrice Tweedie nee Northey | sister | 1895 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dark | Grey | Brown |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914-10-01 | 5'6" |
Religion
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914-10-01 | Methodist |
Media
Media
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Memorial ScrollThis is a scan of the Australian "For King and Country" memorial scroll issued to families of fallen soldiers after WW1.Contributed by:
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Reg Northey, Australian 10th Light Horse BrigadePhoto of Reg Northey before heading overseas to WW1Contributed by:
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Mount Barker War MemorialMount Barker, Western Australia. Memorial dedicated to all the local men and women who served and died in WW1. Mount Barker place of association for William and his brother Private 2722 Harry Howard Northey.Contributed by:
Kathy30586
Communities
Communities
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10th Australian Light Horse RegimentMore about 10th Australian Light Horse Regiment
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 | Geoffrey575 |
No external evidence
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Reg Northey | Nancye98386 | |
| Memorial Scroll | Nancye98386 | |
| Reg Northey, Australian 10th Light Horse Brigade | Nancye98386 | |
| Grave marker Ari Burnu Cemetery | Geoffrey575 | |
| Mount Barker War Memorial | Kathy30586 |
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