ROSS, Joseph Francis
| Service Number: | 2898 |
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| Enlisted: | 20 November 1916, Melbourne, Victoria |
| Last Rank: | Private |
| Last Unit: | 37th Infantry Battalion |
| Born: | Swan Hill, Victoria, Australia, 1893 |
| Home Town: | Bendigo, Greater Bendigo, Victoria |
| Schooling: | Gravel Hill State School, Bendigo, Victoria, Australia |
| Occupation: | Baker |
| Died: | Killed in Action, Broodseinde Ridge, Belgium, 4 October 1917 |
| Cemetery: |
No known grave - "Known Unto God" |
| Memorials: | Australian War Memorial Roll of Honour, Bendigo Great War Roll of Honor, Bendigo St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church Honor Roll, Bendigo St. Andrews Presbyterian Church "They Died That We May Live" Roll of Honor, Ypres (Menin Gate) Memorial |
World War 1 Service
| 20 Nov 1916: | Enlisted AIF WW1, Private, 2898, Melbourne, Victoria | |
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| 16 Dec 1916: | Involvement AIF WW1, Private, 2898, 37th Infantry Battalion, Enlistment/Embarkation WW1, --- :embarkation_roll: roll_number: '17' embarkation_place: Melbourne embarkation_ship: HMAT Medic embarkation_ship_number: A7 public_note: '' | |
| 16 Dec 1916: | Embarked Private, 2898, 37th Infantry Battalion, HMAT Medic, Melbourne | |
| 4 Oct 1917: | Involvement AIF WW1, Private, 2898, 37th Infantry Battalion, Broodseinde Ridge |
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Add my storyBiography contributed by Faithe Jones
Son of Joseph George and Louisa Josephine Ross, of Olympia House, Mitchell Street, Bendigo, Victoria.
PRESENTATION TO A SOLDIER.
A most enjoyable time was spent last Monday evening at the residence of Mrs. Ross, 181 Neale-street, on the occasion of a farewell to her son, Corporal Joseph Francis Ross, of the A.A.M.C., who has been engaged on military duties at the Base Hospital for the past 18 months, but who has now joined the 6th reinforcements to the 37th Battalion, and leaves for the front soon. A large number of friends assembled to wish him good-bye. The tables were nicely decorated with red white and blue flags and flowers. The toast of “The King” was proposed by Mr. J. Badham, and Mr. Rovedatti proposed the health of the young soldier, who was presented with a Bible by his mother. He received numerous other presents from his brother, sisters and friends. At the close of the proceedings all joined in singing the National Anthem.
ROSS.-Killed in action in France, 4th October, 1917, Private Joseph Francis Ross, despatch carrier, 37th Battalion, eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. J. Ross, 12 Skene-street, Bendigo.
Honor and glory he has earned,
Wealth and comfort ho had spurned,
To give his life at duty's call,
Beloved by comrades, one and all.
May his sweet peace be there.
Biography contributed by Robert Wight
Parents: Joseph and Louisa ROSS, Olympia House, Mitchell Street, Bendigo, Victoria.
Native of Swan Hill, Victoria
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