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We remember Walter Francis Strong
We remember Walter Francis Strong
Timeline
Timeline
1887
1890
sibling
Fred Harold Strong
Source:8397351
1890
1916
enlistment
Blackboy Hill Western Australia
Australia
Source:8397351
9th February 1916
1919
discharge
Source:8397351
25th September 1919
employment
Labourer
Kalgoorlie, Western Australia
Australia
Source:8397351
service
Australian Imperial Force
2408
Source:8397351
service
Australian Imperial Force
Sapper
2408
3rd Australian Tunnelling Company
Source:8397351
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:8397351
1964
death
Unknown
Walter died at the age of 77 years.
Malmsbury, Victoria
Australia
Source:8397351
11th October 1964
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Walter Francis |
| Initials | WF |
| Last Name | Strong |
| Source | 8397351 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Australian Imperial Force | 2408 | ||||
| Australian Imperial Force | 2408 | 3rd Australian Tunnelling Company | Sapper |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Caroline STRONG | mother | ||
| James Charles Strong | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fred Harold Strong | brother | 1890 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fair complexion | Blue eyes | Reddish hair |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1916 | 5'6" |
Religion
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1916 | Wesleyan |
Media
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Walter Francis StrongIn uniform on the back right. Next to Walter is his brother Fred Harold Strong who also served with the Australian Tunnelling Companies in WWI.
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Walter StrongIn uniform standing on the right next to his brother Fred Harold Strong
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Catherine132438
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Walter Francis Strong | Catherine132438 | |
| Walter Strong | Catherine132438 |
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