S22511
WADE, William John
| Service Numbers: | 637, SX7576 |
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| 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 Oval "Diver" Derrick VC Memorial Grandstand & Roll of Honour, Berri WW1 Gate of Honour, Men from Renmark and District Roll of Honor Boards (4) |
World War 1 Service
| 7 Jul 1915: | Enlisted AIF WW1, Private, 637, Enlisted at Keswick | |
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| 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 |
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World War 1 Service
| Date unknown: | Wounded 637, 32nd Infantry Battalion |
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Add my storyBiography 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
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
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