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We remember Harold Mear
We remember Harold Mear
Timeline
Timeline
1894
1896
sibling
Cyril Mear
Source:9462951
1896
1915
employment
Agricultural Labourer
Australia
Source:9462764
8th September 1915
1915
enlistment
Brisbane Queensland
Australia
Source:9462764
8th September 1915
1915
service
Australian Imperial Force
Private
4556
15th Battalion
14th Reinforcements
Source:9462764
8th September 1915 - 20th April 1916
1916
theatres
Egypt :4
Source:9462764
7th March 1916 - 2nd June 1916
1916
hospitalisation
Mumps/Parotitis
Hospital/Institution
Source:9462764
26th March 1916 - 20th April 1916
1916
service
Australian Imperial Force
Private
4556
47th Battalion
C Company
Source:9462764
20th April 1916 - 29th September 1916
1916
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:9462764
9th June 1916 - 10th May 1919
1916
hospitalisation
Unknown sickness
Hospital/Institution
Source:9462764
20th July 1916 - 23rd July 1916
1916
hospitalisation
Wounded in action (details not recorded)
Hospital/Institution
Source:9462764
8th August 1916 - 8th August 1916
1916
service
Australian Imperial Force
Lance Corporal
4556
47th Battalion
C Company
Source:9462764
29th September 1916 - 12th December 1916
1916
service
Australian Imperial Force
Corporal
4556
47th Battalion
C Company
Source:9462764
12th December 1916 - 20th February 1917
1917
service
Australian Imperial Force
Sergeant
4556
47th Battalion
C Company
Source:9462764
20th February 1917 - 25th August 1917
1917
service
Australian Imperial Force
Sergeant
4556
No. 5 Officers Cadet Battalion
Source:9462764
25th August 1917 - 19th December 1917
1917
commission
Regular
Source:9462764
19th December 1917
1917
service
Australian Imperial Force
2nd Lieutenant
Overseas Training Brigade
Source:9462764
20th December 1917 - 23rd January 1918
1918
service
Australian Imperial Force
2nd Lieutenant
47th Battalion
Source:9462764
23rd January 1918 - 26th May 1918
1918
hospitalisation
Wounded in action (details not recorded)
Hospital/Institution
Source:9462764
5th April 1918 - 5th April 1918
1918
hospitalisation
Gun shot wound face, jaw and palate
Hospital/Institution
Source:9462766
2nd May 1918 - 17th April 1919
1918
service
Australian Imperial Force
2nd Lieutenant
45th Battalion
Source:9462764
26th May 1918 - 1st September 1918
1918
service
Australian Imperial Force
Lieutenant
45th Battalion
Source:9462764
1st September 1918 - 13th April 1920
1920
discharge
Source:9462764
13th April 1920
1928
employment
Farmer
Self employed
Booroobin via Maleny
Australia
Source:9462883
1928 - 1940
1928
marriage
Ada Armstrong Savage
Source:9462883
16th November 1928
1929
children
Allan Mear
Source:9462883
5th October 1929
1931
children
Linda Mear
Source:9462883
16th February 1931
1934
children
Howard John Mear
Source:9462883
29th July 1934
1936
children
Mary Gwen Mear
Source:9462883
7th November 1936
1940
death
Not War Related
Brisbane
Australia
Source:9462766
26th May 1940
burial
Witta
Australia
Source:9462919
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Harold |
| Initials | H |
| Last Name | Mear |
| Source | 8340871 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Australian Imperial Force | 4556 | 15th Battalion | 14th Reinforcements | Private | |
| Australian Imperial Force | 4556 | 47th Battalion | C Company | Private | |
| Australian Imperial Force | 4556 | 47th Battalion | C Company | Lance Corporal | |
| Australian Imperial Force | 4556 | 47th Battalion | C Company | Corporal | |
| Australian Imperial Force | 4556 | 47th Battalion | C Company | Sergeant | |
| Australian Imperial Force | 4556 | No. 5 Officers Cadet Battalion | Sergeant | ||
| Australian Imperial Force | Overseas Training Brigade | 2nd Lieutenant | |||
| Australian Imperial Force | 47th Battalion | 2nd Lieutenant | |||
| Australian Imperial Force | 45th Battalion | 2nd Lieutenant | |||
| Australian Imperial Force | 45th Battalion | Lieutenant |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Allan Mear | son | 5th October 1929 | |
| Linda Mear | daughter | 16th February 1931 | |
| Howard John Mear | son | 29th July 1934 | |
| Mary Gwen Mear | daughter | 7th November 1936 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Samuel Oscar Mear | father | ||
| Mary Topliss | mother |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cyril Mear | brother | 1896 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ada Armstrong Savage | wife | 16th November 1928 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fair | Grey | Dark Brown |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1915-09-08 | 5'8" |
Religion
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1915-09-08 | Anglican - Church of Eng, Irl, Wales or other |
Media
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 |
|---|---|---|
| The Centenary of "White Park" 1980 | Gary3194 | |
| Australian Cemeteries Index | Gary3194 | |
| General Register Office Online Index | Gary3194 | |
| Cairns Post | Gary3194 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Harold Mear | Gary3194 | |
| Ada Armstrong Savage and Harold Mear | Gary3194 | |
| Cyril Mear | Gary3194 |
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