DUNBAR, Sydney Murray
| Service Number: | 545 |
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| Enlisted: | 28 January 1915, Keswick, South Australia, Australia |
| Last Rank: | Private |
| Last Unit: | 27th Infantry Battalion |
| Born: | Thebarton, South Australia, 5 March 1889 |
| Home Town: | Adelaide, South Australia |
| Schooling: | Not yet discovered |
| Occupation: | Locomotive Fireman S.A.R. |
| Died: | Killed in Action, Pozieres, France, 4 August 1916, aged 27 years |
| Cemetery: | Not yet discovered |
| Memorials: | Adelaide National War Memorial, Adelaide South Australian Railways WW1 & WW2 Honour Boards, Australian War Memorial Roll of Honour, Gladstone Memorial Fountain, Gladstone Town and District WW1 Honour Roll, Gladstone War Memorial, New Thebarton Lodge No 23 U.A.O.D. Roll of Honour, Torrensville New Thebarton Lodge No 23 U.A.O.D. Honour Roll, Villers-Bretonneux Memorial (Australian National Memorial - France) |
World War 1 Service
| 28 Jan 1915: | Enlisted AIF WW1, Keswick, South Australia, Australia | |
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| 31 May 1915: | Involvement AIF WW1, Private, 545, 27th Infantry Battalion, Battle for Pozières , --- :embarkation_roll: roll_number: '15' embarkation_place: Adelaide embarkation_ship: HMAT Geelong embarkation_ship_number: A2 public_note: '' | |
| 31 May 1915: | Embarked AIF WW1, Private, 545, 27th Infantry Battalion, HMAT Geelong, Adelaide |
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Medals: 1914-1915 Star, British war Medal, Victory Medal.
He is entered in the embarkation roll as Sydney Murray DINBAR, but his correct surname is DUNBAR.
The Journal (Adelaide, SA : 1912 - 1923) Saturday 16 September 1916
LATE PTE. S. M. DUNBAR.
News has been received at Petersburg of the death of Pte. S. M. Dunbar, who was killed in action in France on August 25. The deceased soldier was 25 years of age, and enlisted 16 months ago. He was married only two months previous to enlisting. His widow is a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Derricke, of Petersburg. The deceased was employed in the Loco. Department for 10 years—eight years at Adelaide and two years at Petersburg. His parents reside at Gladstone.
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article204674285
Chronicle (Adelaide, SA: 1895 - 1954) Saturday 30 September 1916
THE LATE PRIVATE S. M. DUNBAR.
Much regret was felt when the news reached Petersburg that Private Sidney Murray Dunbar had been killed in action in France on August 4. He was 26 years of age, and enlisted on January 24, 1915. He embarked from Australia on May31 1915; spent three months in Gallipoli, and was there at the evacuation. He then went with his battalion guarding the Suez Canal, where he became ill, and was subsequently returned to the Cairo Hospital for three weeks. He sailed for France in April. Prior to enlisting he was employed in the South Australian railways as a fireman, both in the metropolitan area and northern division. Being of a cheerful disposition he was a general favorite among his many friends, by whom he will be sadly missed. The late Private Dunbar was married whilst in camp, and much sympathy is felt for his widow, his parents (Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Dunbar, of Gladstone), and his sisters and brother.
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article87527468
The Advertiser (Adelaide, SA: 1889 - 1931) Saturday 4 August 1917
HEROES OF THE GREAT WAR
DUNBAR.—In loving memory of Sid, who was killed in action August 4, 1916. Ever remembered.—Inserted by his old pal, Scotty.
DUNBAR.—In loving remembrance of our dear brother, Sidney, who was killed in action in France, August 4, 1916.
There is one link death cannot sever,
Love's remembrance lasts for ever.
—Inserted by his loving sister and brother-in-law E. G. and A. E. Kildael, Mile-End.
DUNBAR.—In loving memory of our dear brother, Sydney Murray (Syd), who was killed in France, August 4, 1916.
'Midst the roaring of the battle,
And the rain of shot and shell.
Fighting for loved ones, home, and country
He like a hero fell.
—Inserted by his loving sister and brother-in-law, Beat and Edgar Robinson.
DUNBAR.—In loving memory of Sid, who was killed in action, on the 4th August, 1916.
'Midst the roaring of the battle,
And the rain of shot and shell;
Fighting for home and loved ones,
He like a hero fell.
—Inserted by L. Wakefield.
DUNBAR.—In loving memory of our dear boy, Syd. Dunbar, who was killed somewhere in France, August 4, 1916.
From memory's page time cannot blot
Three little words, "Forget me not."
—Inserted by his father and mother, J. H. and M. Dunbar, Gladstone.
DUNBAR.—In loving memory of our loving son-in-law, Sydney Murray Dunbar, who was killed in action in France, August 4th, 1916.
Far away from those who loved him,
Comrades laid him down to rest.
In a soldier's grave he lies sleeping,
One of the bravest and best.
—Inserted by his loving parents-in-law, S. and D. Derrick, Petersburg.
DUNBAR.—In loving memory of my dear brother-in-law, Sydney Murray Dunbar, who was killed in action in France, August 4th, 1916.
Too far away your grave to see.
But not too far to think of thee.
—Inserted by his loving sister-in-law, Ciss English.
DUNBAR.—In loving memory of my dearly loved husband, Sydney Murray Dunbar, who gave his life for the Empire at France, August 4th 1916.
Under the flag with the five-starred cross,
The pride of the southern sea,
He laid down his life in the deadly strife,
To keep Australia free.
In a soldier's grave he lies sleeping,
One of earth's bravest and best;
In my heart I shall miss him for ever,
Though I know he is only at rest.
—Inserted by his loving wife, Daisy M. Dunbar.
DUNBAR.—In loving memory of my old pal, Sydney Murray Dunbar, who was killed in action in Pozieres, August 4th, 1916.
He was no coward or shirker.
He fought for honor's sake;
He fought hard in muddy trenches,
For the pride of Britain's race.
He fought in muddy trenches,
To give his mates a chance;
And my loving pal now lies cold
In a soldiers grave in France,
—Inserted by his loving brother-in-law. Ted Derrick, A.I.F., France.
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article5541305
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