William John WADE MM

Badge Number: S22511, Sub Branch: Berri
S22511

WADE, William John

Service Numbers: 637, SX7576
Enlisted: 7 July 1915, Enlisted at Keswick
Last Rank: Lance Corporal
Last Unit: 32nd Infantry Battalion
Born: Renmark, South Australia, 23 August 1895
Home Town: Berri, Berri and Barmera, South Australia
Schooling: Not yet discovered
Occupation: Horticulturist
Died: Elwood, Victoria, Australia, 20 August 1970, aged 74 years, cause of death not yet discovered
Cemetery: Springvale Botanical Cemetery, Melbourne
24 August 1970 - Interred in the Springvale Cemetery. No expiry Date held in perpetuity for all time.
Memorials: Berri WW1 Gate of Honour, Men from Renmark and District Roll of Honor Boards (4)
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World War 1 Service

7 Jul 1915: Enlisted AIF WW1, Private, 637, Enlisted at Keswick
18 Nov 1915: Involvement Private, 637, 32nd Infantry Battalion, --- :embarkation_roll: roll_number: '17' embarkation_place: Adelaide embarkation_ship: HMAT Geelong embarkation_ship_number: A2 public_note: ''
18 Nov 1915: Embarked Private, 637, 32nd Infantry Battalion, HMAT Geelong, Adelaide
14 Apr 1919: Discharged AIF WW1, Lance Corporal, 637, Discharge 4 Military District

World War 2 Service

2 Jul 1940: Enlisted Lance Corporal, SX7576 , Enlisted at Adelaide, SA

World War 1 Service

Date unknown: Wounded 637, 32nd Infantry Battalion

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Biography contributed by Carol Foster

Also served in WW2, Service number SX7576

28 June 1915 - Wife signed letter of consent for Wiliam to serve overseas

19 July 1916 - Wounded in action, gunshot wound to the right foot

1 November 1917 - Appointed Lance Corporal

28 August 1918 - Wounded in action, second time, gunshot wound to left and and left shoulder

Awarded Military Medal

During the night attack on July 28/29th astride the BRAY-CORBIE Road, Lance Corporal WADE was conspicuous by his gallantry and initiative under very trying circumstances. During the process of consolidation he moved his Lewis Gun and team forward over a very dangerous portion of ground and succeeded in establishing himself successfully and engaging a Bosche Machine gun which had been causing trouble to his company while consolidating. Although he was subjected to heavy Minenwerfer fire Lance Corporal Wade when blown out of his position collected his team again, took up another position with his gun and continued to keep the Bosche machine gun silent. His personal bravery and courage as well as his cheerfulness and the indefatigable manner in which he did his work was an inspiration to his team and greatly assisted his company in their work. Great praise is due to Lance Corporal WADE for his conduct throughout.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 36
Date: 14 March 1919

15 January 1919 - Returned to Australia on board City of Exeter

Medals: Military Medal, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal

21 March 1915 - Married Mary Jane Davies in the Congregational Manse, Renmark

23 August 1919 - Joined RSL

30 April 1931 - Transferred to Berri Sub Branch

Badges S4360 and S18732 lost. Reissued with badge S22511

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Biography contributed by Carol Foster

Also served in WW1 service number 637. Awarded Military Medal

21 March 1915 - Married Mary Jane Davies in the Congregational Manse, Renmark

23 August 1919 - Joined RSL

30 April 1930 - Transferred to Berri Sub Branch

August 1953 - Transferred to Lone Gum Sub Branch

Badges S4360 and S17632 lost. Badge S22511 reissued