CARR, John William
| Service Number: | 2756 |
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| Enlisted: | 18 July 1916, Enlisted at Cootamundra |
| Last Rank: | Lance Corporal |
| Last Unit: | 45th Infantry Battalion (WW1) |
| Born: | Sydney, New South Wales, 1890 |
| Home Town: | Leeton, Leeton, New South Wales |
| Schooling: | Hawkesbury Agricultural College |
| Occupation: | Farmer |
| Died: | Killed in Action, France, 29 April 1918 |
| Cemetery: |
No known grave - "Known Unto God" |
| Memorials: | Australian War Memorial Roll of Honour, Baulkham Hills William Thompson Masonic School War Memorial, Leeton ANZAC Memorial Clock Tower and Memorial, Richmond University of Western Sydney WW1 Memorial, Sydney United Grand Lodge Honour Roll, Villers-Bretonneux Memorial (Australian National Memorial - France) |
World War 1 Service
| 18 Jul 1916: | Enlisted AIF WW1, Private, 2756, 45th Infantry Battalion (WW1), Enlisted at Cootamundra | |
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| 7 Oct 1916: | Involvement Private, 2756, 45th Infantry Battalion (WW1), --- :embarkation_roll: roll_number: '19' embarkation_place: Sydney embarkation_ship: HMAT Ceramic embarkation_ship_number: A40 public_note: '' | |
| 7 Oct 1916: | Embarked Private, 2756, 45th Infantry Battalion (WW1), HMAT Ceramic, Sydney | |
| 3 Jul 1917: | Promoted AIF WW1, Lance Corporal, 45th Infantry Battalion (WW1), At Instruction School, England | |
| 29 Apr 1918: | Involvement Lance Corporal, 2756, 45th Infantry Battalion (WW1), --- :awm_ww1_roll_of_honour_import: awm_service_number: 2756 awm_unit: 45 Battalion awm_rank: Lance Corporal awm_died_date: 1918-04-29 |
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Add my storyBiography contributed by Carol Foster
Son of John and Mary Carr of 148 Eveleigh Street, Redfern, NSW; brother of Richard Carr of 'Westward Ho' Wentworth Road, Burwood, NSW
29 April 1918 - whilst on patrol near Villers Bretonneux his group came under fire from a German machine gun. John was last seen heading in a particular direction and never seen again. At one time it was assumed that he may run into another German post and been taken Prisoner of War. Years later the Germans stated that there was no record of John being held as a Prisoner of War.
Medals: ritish War Medal, Victory Medal
Also served with the Sydney Volunteer Rifle Regiment for over 2 years
Biography contributed by Faithe Jones
Member of The Hawkesbury Heritage Lodge 150 and Yanco 313
He was a student studying farmiy in the Hawkesbury region between 1909-1912 and then in 1913 moved to Leeton NSW. Bro Carr enslited in July 1916. As Lodge Yanco 313 wasn't offically consecreated until late 1917, Bro Carr would have been a foundation member
LEETON, Wednesday.(13 Sept. 1916) — Private J. W. Carr, one of many settlers on tho Irrigation area who have volunteered, was entertained last night at a social by residents and presented with a wristlet watch.
Mr. J. W. Carr, of Farm 737, Leeton, who has volunteered for active service, entered. Hawkesbury Agricultural College in July, 1909, and after spending years' training gained the Diploma of Agriculture, with honors. He then took over the management of a Jersey stud farm ou the Dorrigo, but relinquished that position to come to Yanco. He was employed in the construction branch of the Commission for two years, and then took up his present farm in Whitton Avenue. During his stay in Leeton Mr. Carr identified himself with the Church of England, and was choir master for two years and Warden for one year. He is the secretary for the local Masonic body: Carr is not a growler ; he wouldn't 'swap' his block for an other, and he is arranging to have it carried on by the Soldiers' Association.
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