DRAY, William George
| Service Number: | 6591 |
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| Enlisted: | 20 April 1916, Toowoomba, Qld. |
| Last Rank: | Private |
| Last Unit: | 15th Infantry Battalion |
| Born: | London, England, 6 April 1889 |
| Home Town: | Roma, Maranoa, Queensland |
| Schooling: | Yingerbay State School, Queensland, Australia |
| Occupation: | Farmer and Grazier |
| Died: | Died of wounds, Belgium, 15 August 1917, aged 28 years |
| Cemetery: |
Kemmel Chateau Military Cemetery N 17 |
| Tree Plaque: |
Roma Heroes Avenue
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| Memorials: | Australian War Memorial Roll of Honour, Roma Cenotaph, Town of Roma and Shire of Bungil WW1 Honour Board |
World War 1 Service
| 20 Apr 1916: | Enlisted AIF WW1, Private, 6591, 15th Infantry Battalion, Toowoomba, Qld. | |
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| 21 Oct 1916: | Involvement Private, 6591, 15th Infantry Battalion, Third Ypres, --- :embarkation_roll: roll_number: '11' embarkation_place: Brisbane embarkation_ship: HMAT Boonah embarkation_ship_number: A36 public_note: '' | |
| 21 Oct 1916: | Embarked Private, 6591, 15th Infantry Battalion, HMAT Boonah, Brisbane |
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Add my storyBiography contributed by Faithe Jones
Son of William John and Sophia Alice DRAY, Stanhope Down, Moona, Roma, Queensland
HOLIER DEATH CAN NO MAN SUFFER DYING FOR THE RIGHT
Mr. W. J. Dray, of Stanhope Downs, near Roma, hus received advice that his third son, Herbert James Dray, who was previously reported missing, was killed in action on October 3i 3 last. Mr. Dray's eldest son, Private William George Dray, died of wounds on August 15, 1917.
Biography contributed by Stephen Brooks
William George Dray was born in London, England but came to Australia with his family when he was seven years of age.
He was said by his mother to be trained as a bushman, shearer and rider. On his roll of honour form she noted. “Of a quiet disposition but prone to anger at any injustice. He left to fight for Australia just 20 years after his arrival from London. A good bushman and fearless rider. He was very sober and a good Christian.
His younger brother was killed in action. He had an uncle, John Dray, who fought under General ----, was promoted and gained the D.C.M. in the Imperial Army.”
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