MCLEISH, William Carlyle
| Service Number: | 313 |
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| Enlisted: | 20 August 1914 |
| Last Rank: | Trooper |
| Last Unit: | 4th Light Horse Regiment |
| Born: | Yea, Victoria, 1888 |
| Home Town: | Yea, Murrindindi, Victoria |
| Schooling: | Yea Primary School |
| Occupation: | Barman |
| Died: | Died of Illness (Typhus), Egypt, 6 April 1915 |
| Cemetery: |
Cairo War Memorial Cemetery Cairo War Memorial Cemetery, Cairo, Egypt |
| Memorials: | Australian War Memorial Roll of Honour, Yea War Memorial |
World War 1 Service
| 20 Aug 1914: | Enlisted AIF WW1 | |
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| 19 Oct 1914: | Involvement AIF WW1, Private, 313, 4th Light Horse Regiment, ANZAC / Gallipoli, --- :embarkation_roll: roll_number: '2' embarkation_place: Melbourne embarkation_ship: HMAT Wiltshire embarkation_ship_number: A18 public_note: '' | |
| 19 Oct 1914: | Embarked AIF WW1, Private, 313, 4th Light Horse Regiment, HMAT Wiltshire, Melbourne | |
| 6 Apr 1915: | Involvement AIF WW1, Trooper, 313, 4th Light Horse Regiment, ANZAC / Gallipoli, --- :awm_ww1_roll_of_honour_import: awm_service_number: 313 awm_unit: 4 Light Horse Regiment awm_rank: Trooper awm_died_date: 1915-04-06 |
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"Death of a Member of the First Expeditionary Force. Trooper W. C. McLeish Dies in Egypt
News has just come to hand by cable of the death of William Carlyle McLeish ("Gunnie") one of the members of the First Expeditionary Force who left Yea on the evening of Thursday, 20th August, 1914, to take up arms in defence of the Empire. A cable was received by his parents on Tuesday from Captain Maygar announcing that he was seriously ill; This was followed by another from the Defence Department announcing that their son was dangerously ill from typhus.
From the outset the parents feared the worst, and their fears proved too well founded, as a cable was received this morning by Mr J. Tosh, an uncle of the deceased, from Lieut, R McAlpin, announcing that his death took place this morning at Mena Hospital, Guizeh, Egypt. Immediately the news became known a gloom was cast over the town, and the flags at the Shire hall and other business places were flown at half mast and the deepest sympathy was expressed for the bereaved parents, Mr and Mrs D. McLeish of the Commercial hotel, and their family.
The deceased soldier, "Gunnie," who was only 27 years of age, was of a rollicking, jovial disposition, which made him a general favorite in the town, and he will be greatly missed by everyone, He took a very prominent part in all sport, and was one of Yea's best footballers. He was one of the first to volunteer for active service and fully realised all the risks attached to his so doing, yet he felt that it was his duty, although parting from his parents was a severe trial, It may be truly said of him that he gave his life for others. Particulars of his last moments and death will be anxiously awaited." - from the Yea Chronicle 08 Apr 1915 (nla.gov.au)
"McLEISH.—A fond tribute to the memory of my old pal, Trooper W. C. McLeish ("Gunner"), who died in Mena Hospital, April 6, 1915. For King and country. -(Inserted by C. Waddell, 4th A.L.H.)" - from the Melbourne Argus 07 Apr 1917 (nla.gov.au)
War Grave Register notes: MCLEISH, Tpr. William Carlyle, 313. 4th Australian Light Horse. Died of typhus 6th April, 1915. Age 27. Son of Daniel and Clementina McLeish, of Commercial Hotel, Yea, Victoria, Australia. B. 201
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