Regimental number | 4233 |
Place of birth | Perth Western Australia |
School | Government School |
Religion | Church of England |
Occupation | Farm hand |
Address | North Perth, Western Australia |
Marital status | Single |
Age at embarkation | 18 |
Next of kin | Father, John Shaw-Walker, 591 Beaufort Street, North Perth, Western Australia |
Previous military service | Served in the Cadets and in the Citizen Military |
Enlistment date | |
Rank on enlistment | Private |
Unit name | 28th Battalion, 10th Reinforcement |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/45/3 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Fremantle, Western Australia, on board HMAT A38 Ulysses on |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 28th Battalion |
Other details from Roll of Honour Circular | "Testimony of Col. Collett and Capt. Mellish, did the work of a soldier and did it nobly and well. A most efficient signaller, conduct excellent, set always a fine example to other men in the firing line, and loved by all." as provided by father |
Fate | Died of wounds |
Place of death or wounding | Broodseinde, Passchendaele, Belgium |
Date of death | |
Age at death | 20 |
Age at death from cemetery records | 20 |
Place of burial | Bologne Eastern Cemetery (Plot VIII, Row I, Grave No. 91), France |
Panel number, Roll of Honour, Australian War Memorial | 114 |
Miscellaneous information from cemetery records | Commemorated in Trinity Uniting (formerly Congregational) Church, Perth, Western Australia. Memorial consists of two arched stained glass windows (inscription left: 'I will not fail thee nor forsake thee. Be strong and of a good courage'; inscription right: 'I have fought the good fight. Henceforth there is laid up for me a crown of righteousness.' Centred beneath the windows is a small brass plaque: 'World's War. Commenced 4th August 1914. Armistice signed 11th November 1918. Peace signed 28th June 1919. In the cause of truth combined for the freedom of mankind.' Beneath the windows and flanking the plaque left and right are two larger brass plaques bearing the names of members of the parish who served in the war. Those who died are marked with an asterisk and the words 'These died for us'. Parents: John and Mrs A. SHAW-WALKER, 56 James Street, Perth, Western Australia |
Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal |