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We remember Walter Francis Radford
We remember Walter Francis Radford
Timeline
Timeline
1866
sibling
Willie Zachariah Radford
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26th June 1866
1867
sibling
Rosina Amelia Aka Rosey Batten
Radford
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16th September 1867
1869
sibling
Joseph George Radford
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22nd March 1869
1870
sibling
Mary Ann Darby Radford
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5th September 1870
1872
sibling
Sholto Radford
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25th February 1872
1873
sibling
Kate Elizabeth Radford
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14th June 1873
1874
sibling
Nathaniel John Radford
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12th November 1874
1877
sibling
Matthew William Radford
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26th October 1877
1879
sibling
Thirza Ledsham
Radford
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6th January 1879
1880
sibling
Hubert Thomas Radford
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17th June 1880
1882
sibling
Patience Louisa Pickering
Radford
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1882
1883
sibling
Mabel Hannah Radford
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3rd January 1883
1884
sibling
Luther Gideon Shearman Radford
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17th June 1884
1886
sibling
Bruce Ethelbert Radford
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18th July 1886
1888
1915
service
Australian Imperial Force
Private
2693
16th Australian Infantry Battalion
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21st May 1915
1915
education
Board School
Gloucestershire, England
United Kingdom
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21st June 1915
1915
employment
Labourer
Albany, Western Australia
Australia
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21st June 1915
1915
enlistment
Blackboy Hill Western Australia
Australia
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21st June 1915
1915
dates
Age 27
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17th November 1915
1915
death
Died of wounds
16th Casualty Clearing Station, Gallipoli
Turkey
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17th November 1915
burial
Gallipoli Peninsula, Canakkale Province
Turkey
Mem. 56.
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Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Walter Francis |
| Initials | WF |
| Last Name | Radford |
| Source | 8358170 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Australian Imperial Force | 2693 | 16th Australian Infantry 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hannah Darby Shearman | mother | ||
| William Radford | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Willie Zachariah Radford | brother | 26th June 1866 | |
| Rosina Amelia Aka Rosey Batten nee Radford | sister | 16th September 1867 | |
| Joseph George Radford | brother | 22nd March 1869 | |
| Mary Ann Darby Radford | sister | 5th September 1870 | |
| Sholto Radford | brother | 25th February 1872 | |
| Kate Elizabeth Radford | sister | 14th June 1873 | |
| Nathaniel John Radford | brother | 12th November 1874 | |
| Matthew William Radford | brother | 26th October 1877 | |
| Thirza Ledsham nee Radford | sister | 6th January 1879 | |
| Hubert Thomas Radford | brother | 17th June 1880 | |
| Patience Louisa Pickering nee Radford | sister | 1882 | |
| Mabel Hannah Radford | sister | 3rd January 1883 | |
| Luther Gideon Shearman Radford | brother | 17th June 1884 | |
| Bruce Ethelbert Radford | brother | 18th July 1886 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dark | Brown | Dark Brown |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1915-06-18 | 5'3" |
Religion
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1915-06-18 | Baptist |
Media
Media
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Albany War MemorialAlbany, Western Australia. Memorial dedicated to all the local men and women who served in WW1 and later in WW2. Albany place of association for Walter Francis Radford.
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Australian ANZACs from the National Archives of Australia |
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Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Lone Pine Memorial | Kathy30586 | |
| Albany War Memorial | Kathy30586 |
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