LINDE, Arthur William
| Service Number: | 166 |
|---|---|
| Enlisted: | Not yet discovered |
| Last Rank: | Sapper |
| Last Unit: | Mining Corps |
| Born: | Mount Morgan, Queensland, Australia, 11 November 1892 |
| Home Town: | Bluff, Central Highlands, Queensland |
| Schooling: | Not yet discovered |
| Occupation: | Labourer |
| Died: | Rockhampton, Queensland ,Australia , 21 May 1964, aged 71 years, cause of death not yet discovered |
| Cemetery: |
North Rockhampton Cemetery, Qld Roman Catholic, Section E, Row A, Grave No 22 |
| Memorials: | Irvinebank Roll of Honor |
World War 1 Service
| 20 Feb 1916: | Involvement Sapper, 166, Mining Corps, --- :embarkation_roll: roll_number: '6' embarkation_place: Sydney embarkation_ship: HMAT Ulysses embarkation_ship_number: A38 public_note: '' | |
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| 20 Feb 1916: | Involvement Sapper, 166, Mining Corps, --- :embarkation_roll: roll_number: '6' embarkation_place: Sydney embarkation_ship: HMAT Ulysses embarkation_ship_number: A38 public_note: '' | |
| 20 Feb 1916: | Embarked Sapper, 166, Mining Corps, HMAT Ulysses, Sydney | |
| 20 Feb 1916: | Embarked Sapper, 166, Mining Corps, HMAT Ulysses, Sydney |
Troop Train leaves Tribute to Arthur William Linde
Troop train leaves tribute to Blackwater digger
29th Apr 2015 1:34 PM
AS THE troop train rolled into town last week, it paid tribute to a First World War digger from Blackwater, with a carriage named in his memory and a wreath- laying ceremony in town.
It was an honourable accolade for Blackwater resident Colin Seeman, 81, who received a flag for his uncle, Lieutenant Corporal Arthur Linde.
Lt Cpl Arthur "Artie" Linde was born in Mt Morgan and, in 1915 while working at the Bluff Colliery, enlisted for active service abroad.
He was one of 1248 members of the Corps who boarded HMAT A38 Ulysses in Sydney, NSW, and sailed for the European theatre.
Arthur William Linde.
Arthur William Linde. Contributed
In the field, Sapper Linde was allotted to No.1 Squad of No.4 Section, 1st Australian Tunnelling Company.
He was awarded the Military Medal on May 9, 1917, for conspicuous bravery in the field.
Base Records advised his mother at Blackwater Central Line on November 16, 1917, of his award and on September 19, 1918, a letter Linde wrote was published in the Morning Bulletin describing the "terrible experience on Easter Monday".
"The Germans bombarded our trenches for 12 hours," he wrote.
"They started early in the morning and did not cease until half-past five o'clock.
"The Germans bombed us for about an hour and a-half.
"Then one of our chaps volunteered to go up and send up a distress signal and, after that, the Germans did not last long.
"As soon as the signal went up, our supports came up and soon made short work of the Huns.
"I have been decorated with the Military Medal for rescuing lives.
"Two of my mates also won the same medal.
"I am writing this letter in my dugout in the front line of trenches."
On September 29, 1918, he was wounded in action and taken to the 53rd Casualty Clearing Station with a gunshot wound to his knee.
He was moved to the 2nd Convalescent Depot on October 2 and on October 8 he was discharged to the Reinforcements camp at the AGBD in Rouelles, rejoining his unit on October 22, 1918.
On November 9, 1918, he had two days leave before peace was declared.
While he was away he was promoted to Lance Corporal.
On board the HT Boonah on April 20, 1919, he departed England for home.
He returned to Brisbane on June 14, 1919, where he received his military discharge on July 27, 1919, and returned to Blackwater.
He married Emily Ethel Seeman on December 27, 1920.
From 1925-49 Arthur was a licensed victualler at Blackwater.
He retired in Rockhampton and died on May 21, 1964, aged 71
https://m.qt.com.au/news/troop-train-leaves-tribute/2619946/
Submitted 24 February 2021 by Lynette Turner
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