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From Australian Remembrance Army

Private Alfred Thomas Albert Noon who served as Private Albert Thomas Noon (Service No. 5630), an Australian World War One veteran, is among almost 800 previously unmarked WWI veterans’ graves in Lutwyche Cemetery we have now marked with a plaque recognising their service for Australia.

We unveiled his plaque in Lutwyche Cemetery on 23 September 2023 along with a further 300 plaques on the previously unmarked graves of Australian World War One veterans:
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Alfred Thomas Albert Noon was born in 1885 at Hungerford, Berkshire, England, the son of Eli Noon and Anne Jane Noon (née White). He migrated to Australia as a child, arriving in Brisbane on 19 September 1888 aboard the ship Chyebassa.
In March 1909, he married Catherine Josephine Sheedy in Brisbane. Between 1909 and 1915, the couple welcomed three children and more children were welcomed after the war. Noon continued to work in his trade as a plumber.

He enlisted in the Australian Imperial Force in April 1916 in Brisbane, serving under the name Albert Thomas Noon. At the time of enlistment, he stated his occupation as plumber and named his wife as his next of kin. He had previously completed three years’ service with the Moreton Regiment of the Australian militia. He embarked for overseas service from Brisbane on 7 September 1916 with the 25th Infantry Battalion aboard HMAT Clan MacGillivray.

After enlistment and training, Noon experienced repeated medical issues. On 17 December 1916 he was admitted to Fargo Military Hospital after being transferred from the 7th Training Battalion at Rollestone. He was discharged back to duty on 30 December 1916, having been treated for influenza, and on the same day rejoined the 7th Training Battalion at Rollestone.

On 17 February 1917, Noon was again admitted to Fargo Military Hospital, this time suffering from bronchitis. His hospitalisation extended for over a month, and he was discharged to duty on 20 March 1917. In addition to acute illnesses, Noon was assessed as suffering from chronic rheumatism, a long-term condition that affected his fitness for continued military service. This chronic condition, together with his recurring respiratory illness, rendered him unsuitable for further active duty.

As a result, Noon was returned to Australia, and in July 1917 he embarked on HMAT Euripides for repatriation. He was subsequently discharged from the AIF on 17 October 1917 in the 1st Military District on medical grounds.

Following his return to Australia, he is recorded as living in Brisbane and working as a plumber. By 1936, the family had settled at Mount Gravatt, Brisbane and his occupation is recorded as labourer.

Alfred Thomas Albert Noon who served as Private Albert Thomas Noon died on 27 March 1955, aged 70, and was buried in Anzac Portion 8, Lutwyche Cemetery, Brisbane. His wife Catherine died in June 1977 aged 89 and was interred at the Mount Gravatt Cemetery and Crematorium in Brisbane.

After decades without recognition at his place of burial, his grave now bears a plaque commemorating his service to Australia — ensuring his name endures among those remembered for their duty and sacrifice. His identity and dignity have now been restored.

We have remembered him.
Lest We Forget.