MORAN, Francis
| Service Number: | Officer |
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| Enlisted: | 23 September 1914, Brisbane, Queensland |
| Last Rank: | Captain |
| Last Unit: | 15th Infantry Battalion |
| Born: | Springsure, Queensland, Australia, 27 June 1877 |
| Home Town: | Brisbane, Brisbane, Queensland |
| Schooling: | Private Tuition |
| Occupation: | AMF Area Officer |
| Died: | Died of Wounds, Off Gallipoli - HS Aquitiana - buried at sea , 20 August 1915, aged 38 years |
| Cemetery: |
No known grave - "Known Unto God" |
| Memorials: | Australian War Memorial Roll of Honour |
Boer War Service
| 1 May 1902: | Involvement Australian and Colonial Military Forces - Boer War Contingents, Lieutenant, 7th Battalion, Australian Commonwealth Horse, (Enlisted at Brisbane, Queensland) |
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World War 1 Service
| 23 Sep 1914: | Enlisted AIF WW1, Lieutenant, Officer, 15th Infantry Battalion, Brisbane, Queensland | |
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| 16 Dec 1914: | Promoted AIF WW1, Captain, 15th Infantry Battalion | |
| 22 Dec 1914: | Involvement AIF WW1, Lieutenant, 15th Infantry Battalion, Enlistment/Embarkation WW1, --- :embarkation_roll: roll_number: '11' embarkation_place: Melbourne embarkation_ship: HMAT Ceramic embarkation_ship_number: A40 public_note: '' | |
| 22 Dec 1914: | Embarked AIF WW1, Lieutenant, 15th Infantry Battalion, HMAT Ceramic, Melbourne | |
| 25 Apr 1915: | Involvement AIF WW1, Captain, 15th Infantry Battalion, ANZAC / Gallipoli | |
| 2 May 1915: | Wounded ANZAC / Gallipoli, GSW (thigh) | |
| 7 Aug 1915: | Wounded The August Offensive - Lone Pine, Suvla Bay, Sari Bair, The Nek and Hill 60 - Gallipoli, GSW (back & r/arm) |
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"...Captain Francis (Frank) Moran who was originally Area Officer, Area 6B, 8th Battalion, AMF. He enlisted in the 15th Battalion, AIF, on 23 September 1914 and landed at Gallipoli on 25 April 1915. He was wounded on 5 August 1915 and died of wounds on 20 August 1915 at sea near Gallipoli." - SOURCE (www.awm.gov.au)
"HEROES OF THE DARDANELLES. DEATH OF CAPTAIN FRANK MORAN.
The Defence authorities (through the Rev. Father Barry) have advised the relatives of Captain Frank Moran that he was wounded in the left shoulder, and died on a transport ship on August 20, and was buried at sea. He was 34 years of age. The late officer was well and favourably known in Brisbane as the area officer at Red Hill. Before coming to Brisbane he was area officer at Bundaberg, having left the Royal Bank to take up that position. Some 14 years ago he went to the South African war as a lieutenant This time he went with the second contingent, and was captain of B Company, 15th Battalion. He was the youngest son of the late Dr. Moran, and his mother resides in Brisbane. The sad news will be learned with the deepest regret by every trainee in the area in which he was formerly officer. Bright and happy in disposition, nothing was too much trouble for him where the welfare of the senior cadets was concerned, and they all loved and respected him. Some time before the war commenced he initiated a scheme for providing a recreation hall and model miniature rifle range for the boys, and conducted a motor car art union for this purpose, the profit from which formed the nucleus of the fund. He led the Grammar School Cadets to victory in the last big competition amongst cadets - a victory largely gained by reason of his ability to infuse into others the enthusiasm which he always displayed himself in all military matters. With the other brave soldiers of the King who have given their lives for the men, women, and children in this sunny land, he can ill be spared, for he was in all respects a hero and gentleman." - from the Brisbane Courier 03 Sep 1915 (nla.gov.au)
"DEATH OF CAPTAIN MORAN, BUNDABERG.
Mrs. Dr. Luther, Bundaberg, received a telegram from Miss Moran, Brisbane, stating that her brother, Captain Frank Moran (Area Officer, 6B) had been killed in action at the Dardanelles. Captain Moran was well and popularly known in Bundaberg. He was area Officer in charge of the local cadets for a couple of years, prior to Captain Kelleher taking charge. He was recently reported wounded, but returned to the firing line on his recovery." - from the Maryborough Chronicle 04 Sep 1915 (nla.gov.au)
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