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We remember Henry Symes
We remember Henry Symes
Timeline
Timeline
1877
1915
marriage
Harriet Ayling Eipper
Source:9404489
13th November 1915
1915
service
Australian Imperial Force
Private
4285
20 Battalion D Coy
Source:9407376
15th November 1915 - 1st June 1919
1916
children
Jean Patrick Symes
Source:9404489
14th November 1916
1921
children
Mary Ayling Symes
Source:9404489
15th October 1921
1924
children
Kenneth John Symes
Source:9404489
6th April 1924
enlistment
Casula New South Wales
Australia
Source:8401282
1925
death
War Related Sickness
Death from Acute Miliary Tuberculosis and Chronic lead poisoning [Harry was a house painter prior to enlisting].
Royal North Shore Hospital, Sydney NSW
Australia
Source:9404489
8th February 1925
burial
North Ryde Sydney NSW
Australia
Source:9404489
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Henry |
| Initials | H |
| Last Name | Symes |
| Source | 8401282 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Australian Imperial Force | 4285 | 20 Battalion D Coy | Private |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jean Patrick Symes | daughter | 14th November 1916 | |
| Mary Ayling Symes | daughter | 15th October 1921 | |
| Kenneth John Symes | son | 6th April 1924 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jane Patrick | mother | ||
| Robert Symes | father |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harriet Ayling Eipper | wife | 13th November 1915 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brown | Brown |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1915-10-28 | 5'7" |
Religion
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Presbyterian - inc Church of Scotland |
Media
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Henry [Harry] and Harriet [Harrie nee Eipper]I beleave this photo was taken at time of their marriage.
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Birth CertificateTranscription of New South Wales, Australia Birth Certificate.Contributed by:
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Pg 3 of EnlistmentOriginal Record held by National Archives of AustraliaContributed by:
Penelope146141
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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 |
No external evidence
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Henry [Harry] and Harriet [Harrie nee Eipper] | Penelope146141 | |
| Birth Certificate | Penelope146141 | |
| Death Certificate | Penelope146141 | |
| Pg 3 of Enlistment | Penelope146141 |
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