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ORMSBY, Phillip Michael
Personal Details
| Service Number: | 2562 |
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| Enlisted: | 12 August 1915, Melbourne, Vic. |
| Last Rank: | Private |
| Last Unit: | 29th Infantry Battalion |
| Born: | Ballangeich, Vic., 1891 |
| Home Town: | Ballangeich, Moyne, Victoria |
| Schooling: | Ellerslie & Ballangeich State School |
| Occupation: | School Teacher |
| Died: | Died of wounds, France, 2 November 1916 |
| Cemetery: |
Heilly Station Cemetery V D 13 |
| Memorials: | Apollo Bay & District Roll of Honor WW1, Apollo Bay War Memorial, Australian War Memorial Roll of Honour, Parkville Old State College Memorial Windows, Tyrendarra State School No 1630 Pictorial Roll of Honor |
Service History
World War 1 Service
| 12 Aug 1915: | Enlisted AIF WW1, Private, 2562, 29th Infantry Battalion, Melbourne, Vic. | |
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| 14 Mar 1916: | Involvement Private, 2562, 29th Infantry Battalion, --- :embarkation_roll: roll_number: '16' embarkation_place: Melbourne embarkation_ship: HMAT Anchises embarkation_ship_number: A68 public_note: '' | |
| 14 Mar 1916: | Embarked Private, 2562, 29th Infantry Battalion, HMAT Anchises, Melbourne |
Personal Stories
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Add my storyBiography contributed by Faithe Jones
Son of Catherine Ormsby, of Ellerslie, Victoria, Australia, and the late Philip Ormsby.
After leaving school he worked on his father's farm until the age of 18, then recommenced his studies for 2 years. Gained a studentship at Teachers' College; passed two exams in six months - distinctions in Greek and Algebra. Appointed Trainee Teacher at Tyrendarra, Mandalyaand Apollo Bay, Victoria.
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