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BOOKER, Bertie James
| Service Number: | 3006 |
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| Enlisted: | 14 June 1915, at Keswick |
| Last Rank: | Lance Corporal |
| Last Unit: | 10th Infantry Battalion |
| Born: | Hindmarsh, South Australia, 7 April 1894 |
| Home Town: | Hindmarsh, Charles Sturt, South Australia |
| Schooling: | Kilkenny Primary School |
| Occupation: | Grocer's assistant |
| Died: | Brain aneurysm/Cholesterol, Adelaide, South Australia, 9 February 1962, aged 67 years |
| Cemetery: |
Centennial Park Cemetery, South Australia |
| Memorials: |
World War 1 Service
| 14 Jun 1915: | Enlisted AIF WW1, Private, 3006, 10th Infantry Battalion, at Keswick | |
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| 14 Sep 1915: | Involvement Private, 3006, 10th Infantry Battalion, --- :embarkation_roll: roll_number: '10' embarkation_place: Adelaide embarkation_ship: HMAT Ballarat embarkation_ship_number: A70 public_note: '' | |
| 14 Sep 1915: | Embarked Private, 3006, 10th Infantry Battalion, HMAT Ballarat, Adelaide | |
| 21 Sep 1917: | Wounded AIF WW1, Private, 3006, 10th Infantry Battalion, Menin Road, SW left arm | |
| 30 Apr 1918: | Wounded AIF WW1, Lance Corporal, 3006, 10th Infantry Battalion, German Spring Offensive 1918, GSW right arm | |
| 11 Nov 1918: | Involvement Lance Corporal, 3006, 10th Infantry Battalion |
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Add my storyBiography contributed by Adelaide Botanic High School
Lance Corporal Bertie James Booker was born 7th April 1894.
He was proud to serve in the Australian Imperial Force (AIF) as a soldier from 1914 – 1920. While in the line of duty, Bertie was shot twice in the arm.
He married Winifred Doris Booker in 1919. They lived in Hindmarsh South Australia and had two children, a daughter Gwenda Joan and son Donald Walter. Don joined the AAF in WWII.
Whilst at war, Bertie's loving family would send parcels containing tobacco, clothing, lollies, chocolate or plum puddings, books to read, and games such as playing cards along with many letters.
On return from service, Bertie joined the Municipal Tramway Trust (MTT) where he was employed for over 30 years as a tram driver. He was very well respected within the MTT and held the office of Storeman and served as Union President.
As a passionate cricketer he was elected South Australian Tramways Cricket Secretary and Scorer. They were proud times when the team won the Sir William Goodman Shield and Edgar Mayne Cup against Victoria in 1949.
Bertie was a hardworking and devoted family man. He had a love for horses, was a keen gardener and also bred poultry. Bertie also loved to ride his motorcycle. Bertie and Winifred enjoyed holidays within Australia, travelling with family or on organised bus tours.
Bertie James Booker passed away suddenly in 1967, and was survived by his son Donald Walter Booker, 4 Grandchildren, 7 Great Grandchildren, 14 Great Great Grandchildren and 1 Great Great Great Grandchild.
Lest We Forget.
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