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We remember Robert John Savage
We remember Robert John Savage
Timeline
Timeline
1877
1888
sibling
Isabella Harriet Savage
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19th July 1888
1896
employment
Dairy Farmer
White Park
Australia
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1896
1913
employment
Farmer
Gayndah
Australia
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1913 - 12th January 1916
1916
enlistment
Brisbane Queensland
Australia
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12th January 1916
1916
service
Australian Imperial Force
Private
1743
11th Depot Battalion Enoggera
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13th January 1916 - 12th February 1916
1916
service
Australian Imperial Force
Private
1743
13th Depot Battalion Enoggera
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12th February 1916 - 26th March 1916
1916
service
Australian Imperial Force
Private
1743
52nd Battalion
2nd Reinforcements
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26th March 1916 - 27th May 1916
1916
service
Australian Imperial Force
Private
1743
52nd Battalion
A Company
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27th May 1916 - 3rd September 1916
1916
theatres
Egypt :4
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27th May 1916 - 5th June 1916
1916
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
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12th June 1916 - 3rd September 1916
1916
missing
Court of Inquiry on 24/4/1917 found him to be Killed in Action
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3rd September 1916 - 24th April 1917
education
Ramsay State School
Ramsay
Australia
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1916
death
Killed in Action
Records state death was either 3/9/1916 or 4/9/1916
Mouquet Farm
France
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3rd September 1916
burial
Flers
1½ miles (2.4 km) west of Courcelette
France
Plot VI Row K Grave 4
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Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Robert John |
| Initials | RJ |
| Last Name | Savage |
| Source | 8382835 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Australian Imperial Force | 1743 | 11th Depot Battalion Enoggera | Private | ||
| Australian Imperial Force | 1743 | 13th Depot Battalion Enoggera | Private | ||
| Australian Imperial Force | 1743 | 52nd Battalion | 2nd Reinforcements | Private | |
| Australian Imperial Force | 1743 | 52nd Battalion | A Company | Private |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ann Jane Armstrong | mother | ||
| Thomas Henry Savage | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Isabella Harriet Savage | sister | 19th July 1888 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fresh | Brown | Black |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1916-01-12 | 5'5" |
Religion
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1916-01-12 | Methodist |
Media
Media
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Robert John (Jack) SavageIn uniform in Brisbane prior to departure from Australia
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Grave of Robert John (Jack) SavageJack's grave at the A.I.F. Burial Ground Grass Lane FlersContributed by:
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Robert John (Jack) Savage Commemoration ScrollCommemoration Scroll given to Jack's mother by the Returned Soldiers' Welcome Home Committee (Cambooya and District Patriotic League)Contributed by:
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Jack Savage's farm outside GayndahJack Savage (right) with his sister Mildred and brother William circa 1914Contributed by:
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Jack Swayn at Jack Savage's GraveJack Swayn, Jack Savage's nephew, visited Jack Savage's grave in 1991, placing flowers on the grave.Contributed by:
Gary3194
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 |
|---|---|---|
| The Centenary of "White Park" 1980 | Gary3194 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Robert John (Jack) Savage | Gary3194 | |
| Grave of Robert John (Jack) Savage | Gary3194 | |
| Robert John (Jack) Savage Commemoration Scroll | Gary3194 | |
| Jack Savage's farm outside Gayndah | Gary3194 | |
| Jack Savage | Gary3194 | |
| Jack Swayn at Jack Savage's Grave | Gary3194 |
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