WHITMORE, William
| Service Number: | 60048 |
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| Enlisted: | 8 May 1918 |
| Last Rank: | Private |
| Last Unit: | 1st to 15th (NSW) Reinforcements |
| Born: | Rouse Hill, NSW, 14 May 1899 |
| Home Town: | Parramatta, New South Wales |
| Schooling: | Not yet discovered |
| Occupation: | Motor Driver |
| Died: | At home, Thomas Street, Parramatta, NSW, 10 April 1939, aged 39 years, cause of death not yet discovered |
| Cemetery: |
Rookwood Cemeteries & Crematorium, New South Wales Presbyterian Section, Zone: A, Row: 05E, Plot: 203 |
| Memorials: |
World War 1 Service
| 8 May 1918: | Enlisted AIF WW1, Private, 60048, 1st to 15th (NSW) Reinforcements | |
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| 30 Jul 1918: | Involvement Private, 60048, 1st to 15th (NSW) Reinforcements, --- :embarkation_roll: roll_number: '20' embarkation_place: Sydney embarkation_ship: SS Gaika embarkation_ship_number: '' public_note: '' | |
| 30 Jul 1918: | Embarked Private, 60048, 1st to 15th (NSW) Reinforcements, SS Gaika, Sydney |
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Add my storyBiography contributed by Faithe Jones
The death occurred at his residence, Thomas-street, Parramatta, on Monday, of Mr. William Whitmore, garage proprietor at Parramatta North, and a former motor mechanic. Deceased who was 39 years of age was born in Riverstone, and was a son of Mrs. Elizabeth Whitmore (Parramatta) and the late William Whitmore, who died many years ago. Mr. Whitmore, a returned soldier, married Alice, a daughter of Mrs. Irwin (nee Saunders) and the late Robert Irwin, who died only a few months ago. He leaves a widow and four sons (Milton, Ronald, Donald and Paul). Brothers and sisters are Messrs. Roy and Noel Whitmore (Parramatta), Mesdames R. Langford (Parramatta), J. Franks, B. Howlett, and G. Thompson. Brothers in Iaw are the Mayor of Parramatta (Alderman W. J. Irwin), Messrs. Clive, Albert and Harold Irwin (Parramatta). Sisters in law are Mesdames F. Morris, (Metcalfe and Morris) and Mrs. Ford (Parramatta South). Ex-Alderman H. J. Saunders (Parramatta), is an uncle. The funeral, which was largely attended, moved from deceased's residence (yesterday) afternoon, (after service) for the Presbyterian Cemetery, Rookwood. Rev. G. F. B. Manning (rector of All Saints' Church, Parramatta) officiated, and members of the M.U.I.O.O.F., Parramatta, were present. Funeral arrangements were in the hands of Metcalfe and Morris Ltd., (A.F.D.A.), Parramatta.
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