Samuel BRADFORD

BRADFORD, Samuel

Service Numbers: 2346, 2346A
Enlisted: 3 April 1916, Brisbane, Queensland
Last Rank: Private
Last Unit: 4th Pioneer Battalion
Born: Antrim, Ireland, May 1878
Home Town: Red Hill, Brisbane, Queensland
Schooling: Not yet discovered
Occupation: Bush labourer
Died: Natural causes, Manly, Queensland, Australia, 29 May 1945
Cemetery: Hemmant Cemetery and Crematorium, Brisbane, Queensland
Plot: Monumental. C. 3. 39.
Memorials: Moore WW1 Roll of Honour
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World War 1 Service

3 Apr 1916: Enlisted AIF WW1, Private, 2346, Brisbane, Queensland
8 Aug 1916: Involvement Private, 2346, 4th Pioneer Battalion, --- :embarkation_roll: roll_number: '5' embarkation_place: Brisbane embarkation_ship: HMAT Itonus embarkation_ship_number: A50 public_note: ''
8 Aug 1916: Embarked Private, 2346, 4th Pioneer Battalion, HMAT Itonus, Brisbane
9 Jun 1917: Wounded AIF WW1, Private, 2346, 4th Pioneer Battalion, Battle of Messines, GSW (left arm and back)
18 Sep 1919: Discharged AIF WW1, Private, 2346A, 4th Pioneer Battalion

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Biography contributed by Paul Trevor

'FUNERAL NOTICES.

BRADFORD.— The Relatives and Friends of Mrs. L. M. Bradford and Family are invited to attend the Funeral of her beloved Husband and their Father, Samuel Bradford, to move from his late residence, Enest Street, Manly, This (Wednesday) Morning, at 11.30 o'clock, for the Hemmant Cemetery.                                                  ALEX GOW, Funeral Director.

BRADFORD. — Manly-Lota Sub-branch. R.S.S.A.I.L.A. — Members of the above are invited to attend the Funeral of their late Comrade, Samuel Bradford, to move from his Residence, as per family notlce. W. WAKEFIELD. Hon. Secretary.

BRADFORD. — Ladles' Auxiliary. Manly-Lota R.S.S.A.I.L.A. -Members of above are invited to attend the Funeral of Mrs. L. M. Bradford's beloved Husband. Samuel Bradford, to move from his Residence, as per family notice.                                                                      Mrs. H. SORENSON, Hon. Secretary.' from The Courier-Mail 30 May 1945 (nla.gov.au)

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