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We remember Alexander John Toovey
We remember Alexander John Toovey
Timeline
Timeline
1889
sibling
Henry Weir Toovey
Source:8435254
9th February 1889
1890
sibling
Lomas George Toovey
Source:8435254
2nd October 1890
1893
1895
sibling
Howard Atkinson Toovey
Source:8435254
9th July 1895
1897
sibling
Florence Catherine Agnes Woulfe
Toovey
Source:8435254
1897
1900
sibling
William Alfred Raymond Toovey
Source:8435254
20th June 1900
1902
sibling
Clarris Lily Teresa Aka Tess Marshall
Toovey
Source:8435254
1902
1905
sibling
Carmel Mary Foord
Toovey
Source:8435254
3rd September 1905
1908
sibling
Thomas Augustus Toovey
Source:8435254
7th July 1908
1916
employment
Farmer
Tenterden, Western Australia
Australia
Source:8435254
27th April 1916
1916
enlistment
Blackboy Hill Western Australia
Australia
Source:8435254
27th April 1916
1916
service
Australian Imperial Force
Private
1917
44th Australian Infantry Battalion
Source:8435254
27th April 1916 - 21st April 1920
1916
location
Tenterden, Western Australia
Australia
parents address
Source:8435254
27th April 1916
1920
discharge
Source:8435254
21st April 1920
1920
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:8435254
21st April 1920
1921
marriage
Elsie Donaldson
Source:8435254
1921
1922
children
Donald Alexander Toovey
Source:8435254
1922
1973
dates
Age 80
Source:8435254
13th August 1973
1973
death
Unknown
South Perth, Western Australia
Australia
Source:8435254
13th August 1973
burial
Perth, Western Australia
Australia
Source:8435254
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Alexander John |
| Initials | AJ |
| Last Name | Toovey |
| Source | 8435254 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tenterden, Western Australia | Australia | parents address | known 27th April 1916 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Australian Imperial Force | 1917 | 44th 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Donald Alexander Toovey | son | 1922 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Catherine Amelia Weir | mother | ||
| Benjamin Henry Howard Toovey | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Henry Weir Toovey | brother | 9th February 1889 | |
| Lomas George Toovey | brother | 2nd October 1890 | |
| Howard Atkinson Toovey | brother | 9th July 1895 | |
| Florence Catherine Agnes Woulfe nee Toovey | sister | 1897 | |
| William Alfred Raymond Toovey | brother | 20th June 1900 | |
| Clarris Lily Teresa Aka Tess Marshall nee Toovey | sister | 1902 | |
| Carmel Mary Foord nee Toovey | sister | 3rd September 1905 | |
| Thomas Augustus Toovey | brother | 7th July 1908 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elsie Donaldson | wife | 1921 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fair | Yellowish | Brown |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1916-04-18 | 5'9" |
Religion
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1916-04-18 | Roman Catholic |
Media
Media
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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 |
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Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Studio Portrait | Kathy30586 |
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