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We remember David Theodore Sorensen
We remember David Theodore Sorensen
Timeline
Timeline
1886
sibling
Alida Mary Sorensen
Source:8393151
26th September 1886
1888
1891
sibling
Edward Sorensen
Source:8393151
19th May 1891
1915
employment
Machinist
Claremont Fire Station
Claremont, Western Australia
Australia
Source:8393151
8th July 1915
1915
enlistment
Perth Western Australia
Australia
Source:8393151
8th July 1915
1916
service
Australian Imperial Force
Private
3158
48th Australian Infantry Battalion (late 16th Bn)
Source:8393151
14th March 1916
1918
marriage
Lilias Eileen Pewsey
Source:8393151
24th September 1918
1919
children
Katherine Valmai Tozer formerly Williams nee Sorensen
Source:8393151
29th June 1919
1923
children
David Sorensen
Source:8393151
19th November 1923
1926
children
William Alexander Aka Alex Sorensen
Source:8393151
29th May 1926
1930
children
Edith Bethel Dawn Aka Beth Hirschmann nee Sorensen
Source:8393151
6th September 1930
theatres
Egypt :4
Source:8393151
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:8393151
1965
death
Not War Related
Carcinoma of stomach, mycardial infarction.
Victoria Park, Western Australia
Australia
Source:8393151
5th September 1965
burial
Perth, Western Australia
Australia
Source:8393151
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | David Theodore |
| Initials | DT |
| Last Name | Sorensen |
| Source | 8393151 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Australian Imperial Force | 3158 | 48th Australian Infantry Battalion (late 16th Bn) | 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
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Katherine Valmai Tozer formerly Williams nee Sorensen | daughter | 29th June 1919 | |
| David Sorensen | son | 19th November 1923 | |
| William Alexander Aka Alex Sorensen | son | 29th May 1926 | |
| Edith Bethel Dawn Aka Beth Hirschmann nee Sorensen | daughter | 6th September 1930 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Catherine Fennessy | mother | ||
| Theodore Johannes Aka Ted Sorensen | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alida Mary Sorensen | sister | 26th September 1886 | |
| Edward Sorensen | brother | 19th May 1891 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lilias Eileen Pewsey | wife | 24th September 1918 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fair | Blue | Fair |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1915-07-08 | 5'8" |
Religion
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1915-07-08 | Roman Catholic |
Media
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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 |
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Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Studio Portrait | Kathy30586 |
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