Ernest John Henry BERRYMAN

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BERRYMAN, Ernest John Henry

Service Numbers:	2288, 2288A
Enlisted:	24 November 1915
Last Rank:	Private
Last Unit:	46th Infantry Battalion
Born:	Launceston, Tasmania, Australia , 2 April 1892
Home Town:	Glen Forbes, Bass Coast, Victoria
Schooling:	Glen Forbes State School, Victoria, Australia
Occupation:	Farmer
Died:	Killed in action, Dernancourt, France, 5 April 1918, aged 26 years
Cemetery:	Millencourt Communal Cemetery Extension Row B, Grave No. 59. HE DIED TO SAVE OTHERS
Memorials:	Australian War Memorial Roll of Honour, Bass Glen Forbes Roll of Honor WW1, Grantville Glen Forbes State School Honor Roll WW1

World War 1 Service

24 Nov 1915:	Enlisted AIF WW1, Private, 2288, 29th Infantry Battalion
20 Apr 1916:	Transferred AIF WW1, Private, 46th Infantry Battalion
26 Jan 1917:	Involvement AIF WW1, Private, 2288A, 46th Infantry Battalion, Reallocated regimental number
Date unknown:	Involvement Private, 2288A, 46th Infantry Battalion

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Biography contributed by Stephen Brooks

Ernest Berryman was the son of Alfred Caleb and Matilda Berryman, of Glen Forbes, Victoria.

He was given a large send-off in Glen Forbes during February 1916, when he was presented with a wristlet watch, and Pte. Berryman's sister fastened the gift on his wrist. The evening was accompanied by much music and dancing.

Ernest enlisted in the 29th Battalion during late 1915 and was transferred to the 46th Battalion in Egypt in April 1916.

He arrived in France during June 1916 and remained there with the 46th Battalion right up until April 1918. He was recommended for a Military Medal only two days before he met his death.

“For coolness and courage during an enemy attack on our lines near Albert 3rd April, 1918. When the enemy Artillery barrage ceased and the first waves of the attackers appeared, Private Berryman seized a bag of bombs, rushed across the rails exposed to machine guns and snipers, waited behind a hedge until the enemy were in range and with his bombs greatly assisted to disorganise the attack. He then used his rifle, and later on returned to our line with a wounded comrade.”

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