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We remember Arthur Walter Major
We remember Arthur Walter Major
Timeline
Timeline
1887
sibling
Frederick Major
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1887
1889
sibling
Martha Janet Major
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1889
1890
sibling
Stanley Major
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18th February 1890
1891
1896
sibling
John Ernest Major
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11th March 1896
1914
employment
Seaman
Albany, Western Australia
Australia
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10th September 1914
1914
enlistment
Blackboy Hill Western Australia
Australia
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10th September 1914
1915
dates
Age 23
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25th April 1915
1915
service
Australian Imperial Force
Lance Corporal
947
12th Australian Infantry Battalion
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25th April 1915
1915
death
Killed in Action
Gallipoli, Canakkale Province
Turkey
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15th April 1915
burial
Gallipoli Peninsula, Canakkale Province
Turkey
Mem. Ref. 34
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Details
Details
Names
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Australian Imperial Force | 947 | 12th Australian Infantry Battalion | Lance Corporal |
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
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elizabeth Jane Bird, formerly Major nee Maslin | mother | ||
| Frederick Major | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frederick Major | brother | 1887 | |
| Martha Janet Major | sister | 1889 | |
| Stanley Major | brother | 18th February 1890 | |
| John Ernest Major | brother | 11th March 1896 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dark | Brownish | Brown |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914-09-14 | 5'10" |
Religion
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914-09-14 | Roman Catholic |
Media
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Albany War MemorialAlbany, Western Australia. memorial dedicated to all the local men and women who served in WW1 and later in WW2. Albany place of association for Arthur Major.
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Lone Pine Memorial | Kathy30586 | |
| Albany War Memorial | Kathy30586 |
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