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We remember Sidney Lester
We remember Sidney Lester
Timeline
Timeline
1916
service
Australian Imperial Force
Driver
26242
Australian Infantry
51st Battalion
Source:8712848
8th February 1916 - 4th April 1917
enlistment
Perth Western Australia
Australia
Source:8405140
1917
death
Died of wounds
France
Source:8712850
Source:8712848
4th April 1917
burial
OVILLERS-LA BOISSELLE
France
Source:8712850
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Sidney |
| Initials | S |
| Last Name | Lester |
| Source | 8405140 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Australian Imperial Force | 26242 | Australian Infantry | 51st Battalion | Driver |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kate Emma LESTER | mother | ||
| Henry Lester | father |
Media
Communities
Communities
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Australian ANZACs from the National Archives of Australia | ||
| Australian Imperial Force Nominal Roll 1914-1918 Transcription | Anne23518 | |
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records Transcription | Anne23518 |
No external evidence
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Headstone of S Lester | Anne23518 |
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