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We remember Edward Melville Wellstead
We remember Edward Melville Wellstead
Timeline
Timeline
1885
sibling
John Aka Jack Wellstead
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11th July 1885
1887
sibling
Robert White Trail Wellstead
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6th February 1887
1888
sibling
Mary White Daniels
Wellstead
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6th November 1888
1890
sibling
George Bremer Wellstead
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12th October 1890
1894
1896
sibling
Frederick Kent Wellstead
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22nd January 1896
1897
sibling
Andrew Wellstead
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14th March 1897
1899
sibling
Thomas Wellstead
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5th July 1899
1899
sibling
Roderick Wellstead
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5th July 1899
1901
sibling
Elizabeth Melville See
Wellstead
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14th August 1901
1903
sibling
William Wellstead
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4th April 1903
1904
sibling
Charles Wellstead
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27th October 1904
1917
service
Australian Imperial Force
Private
3727
51st Australian Infantry Battalion
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22nd January 1917 - 25th September 1920
1917
enlistment
Perth Western Australia
Australia
Source:8427870
22nd January 1917
1917
employment
Farmer and Grazier
Bremer Bay, Western Australia
Australia
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22nd January 1917
1919
marriage
Emily Alice Littleboy
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15th March 1919
1919
children
Leonard John Wellstead
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1919
1920
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
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25th August 1920
1922
children
Keith Melville Wellstead
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1922
1924
children
Edward Melville Wellstead
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1924
1978
death
Not War Related
Gnowangerup, Western Australia
Australia
Source:8427870
13th November 1978
burial
Gnowangerup, Western Australia
Australia
Source:8427870
1978
dates
Age 84
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13th November 1978
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Edward Melville |
| Initials | EM |
| Last Name | Wellstead |
| Source | 8427870 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Australian Imperial Force | 3727 | 51st Australian Infantry Battalion | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leonard John Wellstead | son | 1919 | |
| Keith Melville Wellstead | son | 1922 | |
| Edward Melville Wellstead | son | 1924 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bridget Muir | mother | ||
| John Wellstead | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| John Aka Jack Wellstead | brother | 11th July 1885 | |
| Robert White Trail Wellstead | brother | 6th February 1887 | |
| Mary White Daniels nee Wellstead | sister | 6th November 1888 | |
| George Bremer Wellstead | brother | 12th October 1890 | |
| Frederick Kent Wellstead | brother | 22nd January 1896 | |
| Andrew Wellstead | brother | 14th March 1897 | |
| Roderick Wellstead | brother | 5th July 1899 | |
| Thomas Wellstead | brother | 5th July 1899 | |
| Elizabeth Melville See nee Wellstead | sister | 14th August 1901 | |
| William Wellstead | brother | 4th April 1903 | |
| Charles Wellstead | brother | 27th October 1904 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Emily Alice Littleboy | wife | 15th March 1919 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1916-12-20 | 5'11" |
Religion
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1916-12-20 | Anglican - Church of Eng, Irl, Wales or other |
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Gnowangerup CemeteryGnowangerup, Western Australia. Burial place for Private 3727 Edward Melville Wellstead, 51st Bn, AIF.
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Gnowangerup Cemetery | Kathy30586 |
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