SHOEBRIDGE, Herbert George
| Service Number: | 2985 |
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| Enlisted: | 15 September 1916, Sydney, NSW |
| Last Rank: | Private |
| Last Unit: | 59th Infantry Battalion |
| Born: | Bungwahl, New South Wales, Australia, 3 May 1893 |
| Home Town: | Hurlstone Park, Canterbury, New South Wales |
| Schooling: | South Newtown Public School |
| Occupation: | Electrician |
| Died: | Killed in Action, Belgium, 26 September 1917, aged 24 years |
| Cemetery: |
No known grave - "Known Unto God" |
| Memorials: | Australian War Memorial Roll of Honour, Ypres (Menin Gate) Memorial |
World War 1 Service
| 15 Sep 1916: | Enlisted AIF WW1, Private, 2985, 59th Infantry Battalion, Sydney, NSW | |
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| 3 Nov 1916: | Involvement Private, 2985, 59th Infantry Battalion, Third Ypres, --- :embarkation_roll: roll_number: '20' embarkation_place: Sydney embarkation_ship: HMAT Afric embarkation_ship_number: A19 public_note: '' | |
| 3 Nov 1916: | Embarked Private, 2985, 59th Infantry Battalion, HMAT Afric, Sydney |
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Add my storyBiography contributed by Faithe Jones
Son of Henry and Alice SHOEBRIDGE, 'Naram', Duntroon Street, Hurlstone Park, New South Wales
SHOEBRIDGE.—In loving memory of our dear son and brother, Signaller H. G. Shoebridge, killed in action, 26th September, 1917.
One year has passed; our hearts still sore.
As time goes on we miss you more.
Your loving smile, your welcome face;
There is no one who can fill your place.
Inserted by his loving parents and sisters, Melford Street, Hurlstone Park.
SHOEBRIDGE.—In loving memory of my dearly loved only brother, Signaller H. G. Shoebridge, killed in action at Polygon Wood, September 26th, 1917.
None knew him but loved him.
None spoke of him but in praise.
Inserted by his loving sister, Winifred Douglas.
SHOEBRIDGE.—In loving memory of our dear grandson, Herbert G. Shoebridge, killed in action at Polygon Wood, Sept. 26, 1917. Inserted by his affectionate grandparents, W. and S. Williams.
SHOEBRIDGE.—In loving memory of our dear nephew, Herbert G. Shoebridge, killed in action at Polygon Wood, September 26, 1917. Inserted by J. and E. Torr,
SHOEBRIDGE.—In loving memory of our nephew, Herbert G. Shoebridge, killed in action at Polygon Wood, September 26th, 1917. Inserted by J. and M. Grill.
SHOEBRIDGE.—In loving memory of our nephew, Herbert G. Shoebridge, killed at Polygon Wood, September 26th, 1917. Inserted by W. and E. Rogers.
SHOEBRIDGE.—In loving memory of my dear friend, Signaller H. G. Shoebridge, killed in action September 26th, 1917.
"There is one thing death cannot sever; loving memory lasts for ever." Inserted by H. Burnett.
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