Regimental number | 826 |
Place of birth | Newcastle On Jyne England |
Religion | Methodist |
Occupation | Miner |
Address | Hebburn, Weston, New South Wales |
Marital status | Married |
Age at embarkation | 38 |
Next of kin | Wife, Mrs Annie Liddle, Hebburn, Weston, New South Wales |
Enlistment date | |
Rank on enlistment | Private |
Unit name | 35th Battalion, C Company |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/52/1 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A24 Benalla on |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 35th Battalion |
Fate | Returned to Australia |
Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal 'Voice from Grave: Membership Plea. Though No. 826 Pte. John Liddle, 35th Bn, A.I.F., who lived in Third Street, Weston, West Maitland, died in October, his name still remains financial on the membership books of the R.S.L. For, as his widow states in a letter to League headquarters, it was his last dying wish that his membership subscription be paid. In the letter she enclosed 10/-. What an abiding affection for the League - a Digger, right on the brink of grave, worrying over the payment of his membership fee! Surely that is a gesture that will make many, now outside our membership, pause and think. It is the Soul of the League which attracts and holds membership. For who, on reflection of the vastness of its humanitarian work, could stand unmoved, and resist the urge to take up a share of it?" |
Date of death | |
Sources | 'Reveille', 31 December 1930, p. 27 |