MITCHELL, Walter James
| Service Numbers: | 482, 4842 |
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| Enlisted: | 2 November 1915, Dubbo, NSW |
| Last Rank: | Private |
| Last Unit: | 13th Infantry Battalion |
| Born: | Cobar, NSW, 1889 |
| Home Town: | Cobar, Cobar, New South Wales |
| Schooling: | Not yet discovered |
| Occupation: | Contractor |
| Died: | At home, 'Nawarrie', Cobar, NSW, 13 July 1934, cause of death not yet discovered |
| Cemetery: |
Cobar Cemetery, NSW |
| Memorials: | Cobar Gunner's Cup, Cobar Roll of Honor |
World War 1 Service
| 2 Nov 1915: | Enlisted AIF WW1, Private, 482, 13th Infantry Battalion, Dubbo, NSW | |
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| 8 Mar 1916: | Involvement Private, 4842, 13th Infantry Battalion, --- :embarkation_roll: roll_number: '11' embarkation_place: Sydney embarkation_ship: HMAT Star of England embarkation_ship_number: A15 public_note: '' | |
| 8 Mar 1916: | Embarked Private, 4842, 13th Infantry Battalion, HMAT Star of England, Sydney |
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Add my storyBiography contributed by Daryl Jones
Son of Charles A and Elizabeth A MITCHELL
Married Henrietta Gordon nee KNIGHT
Walter almost lost his life to meningitis just before he was discharged. He later drew a Soldier Settlement Block in Cobar, where he lived with his family until his death in 1934.
REMEMBRANCE IS A GOLDEN CHAIN, THAT LINKS US TILL WE MEET AGAIN
WALTER JAMES MITCHELL
Cobar and district residents were shocked on Saturday last to learn the sad news of the sudden passing of one of nature's gentlemen, Mr. Walter Mitchell, of "Nawarrie," Cobar. There had been no illness to soften the blow or to warn them of its likelihood. The late Walter Mitchell was 56 years of age and was perhaps one of the most universally liked and esteemed men in the district. The deceased was for many years in partnership with Mr. George Knight, of "Kenilworth,'' Cobar, contract carrying for the Great Cobar Mine, giving up this business to serve his country in 1915. On returning from active service, the late Mr. Mitchell acquired the property where he resided until his passing. The deceased leaves a widow, four sons—Allen, Gordon, Robert and Adam —and three daughters—Eva, Ethel and Henrietta—to mourn the loss of a loving husband and father.
A short service was held at the Presbyterian Church, Cobar, on Saturday afternoon. Rev. Mr. Faulkner officiating. The church was filled by those desiring to pay a last tribute of respect to deceased's memory. The cortege was the largest seen in Cobar for many years, and the floral tributes exceeded those of any previously known.
The service at the graveside was conducted by Rev. Mr. Faulkner, the service being opened by a hymn, "Nearer My God to Thee," which was rendered by the Cobar Town Band, under Bandmaster Hickey. The brethren of the Masonic Lodge conducted a brief but impressive ceremony, Wor. Bro. G. B. Cullenward, W.M., officiating. The casket was draped with a Union Jack, as a tribute from the Cobar Sub-branch of the Returned Soldiers' League, who attended in numbers, under the President, Mr. E. C. Arndell. "The Last Post" was sounded by Digger J. Hickey, and all sections of the community were represented at the graveside.
The passing of Mr. Walter Mitchell leaves the Cobar district poorer—a man of sterling qualities and a friend to all. "The Age" extends to his widow and children the heartfelt sympathy of the whole district in their bereavement. Messrs. Clapperton and Howarth had charge of the funeral arrangements.