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We remember Joseph Kinniburgh
We remember Joseph Kinniburgh
Timeline
Timeline
1895
1914
service
Australian Imperial Force
Able Seaman
2907
Royal Australian Navy
Source:9445956
22nd April 1914 - 22nd January 1919
1914
service
Australian Imperial Force
Able Seaman
2907
Royal Australian Navy HMAS 'Sydney'
Source:9445956
10th June 1914 - 19th November 1914
1915
awards
Distinguished Service Medal (DSM)
British Award/Decoration
Source:8977028
10th April 1915
1920
location
Birdwood Garden, Melbourne, Vic
Australia
their own address
Source:9445956
30th June 1920
1964
death
Not War Related
Heidelberg, Victoria
Australia
Source:9445956
Source:9445959
25th July 1964
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Joseph |
| Initials | J |
| Last Name | Kinniburgh, |
| Source | 8977028 |
| Last Name | Kinniburgh |
| Source | 9445958 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Birdwood Garden, Melbourne, Vic | Australia | their own address | known 30th June 1920 |
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Australian Imperial Force | 2907 | Royal Australian Navy HMAS 'Sydney' | Able Seaman | ||
| Australian Imperial Force | 2907 | Royal Australian Navy | Able Seaman |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| DSM | British Award/Decoration | |
| Distinguished Service Medal (DSM) | British Award/Decoration |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elizabeth Kinniburgh nee Johnson | mother | ||
| David Kinniburgh | father |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fair | Hazel | Fair |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1913 | 5'7" |
Media
Media
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Wreck of the Emden1914. THE WRECK OF THE GERMAN LIGHT CRUISER SMS EMDEN AFTER HER ACTION WITH HMAS SYDNEY. Source: Australian War Memorial. Public Domain
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Rosemary251
Communities
Communities
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HMAS Sydney Men Awarded D.S.M. for action in Battle of CocosMore about HMAS Sydney Men Awarded D.S.M. for action in Battle of Cocos
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Victoria Births Transcription | Rosemary251 | |
| Victoria Deaths 1836-1985 Transcription | Rosemary251 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| DSM - London Gazette | Fife3190 | |
| Discovering ANZACs | Rosemary251 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| DSM Awarded to R.A.N. Sailors | Rosemary251 | |
| Wreck of the Emden | Rosemary251 |
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