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We remember William Henry Christian Rose
We remember William Henry Christian Rose
Timeline
Timeline
1896
1914
enlistment
Kensington New South Wales
Australia
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18th August 1914
1916
dates
Age 20
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20th July 1916
employment
Architect's Assistant
Australia
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service
Australian Imperial Force
Company Sergeant Major
1087
Australian Infantry
55th Battalion
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1916
death
Killed in Action
CSM Rose had no known grave after the Battle of Fromelles in 1916, but excavations in 2008 and subsequent DNA testing ascertained his identity in 2014. Re-buried during 2010.
Fromelles, Lille, Department du Nord Pas de Calais
France
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20th July 1916
burial
Fromelles, Lille, Department du Nord Pas de Calais
VC Corner Australian Cemetery, Fromelles
France
I. A. 9.
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Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | William Henry Christian |
| Initials | WHC |
| Last Name | Rose |
| Source | 8371832 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Australian Imperial Force | 1087 | Australian Infantry | 55th Battalion | Company Sergeant Major |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frederick Ernest ROSE | father | ||
| Henrietta Emillie Rose | mother |
Media
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Grave of CSM William Henry Christian Rose.This grave is located in Fromelles, Pheasant Wood Military Cemetery, France, Nord.
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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 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Australian Memorial Roll of Honour | Anne1202 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Grave of CSM William Henry Christian Rose. | Anne1202 |
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