BERRYMAN, Gilbert
| Service Number: | 1879 |
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| Enlisted: | 23 January 1916, Goulburn, NSW |
| Last Rank: | Private |
| Last Unit: | 55th Infantry Battalion |
| Born: | Yongala, South Australia, 14 April 1894 |
| Home Town: | Goulburn, Goulburn Mulwaree, New South Wales |
| Schooling: | Burra Public School, Bondi Superior Public School |
| Occupation: | Farmer |
| Died: | Died of wounds, London, England, United Kingdom, 27 June 1917, aged 23 years |
| Cemetery: |
Brookwood Military Cemetery, Pirbright, Surrey, England, United Kingdom XI E 14 |
| Memorials: | Australian War Memorial Roll of Honour |
World War 1 Service
| 23 Jan 1916: | Enlisted AIF WW1, Private, 1879, 55th Infantry Battalion, Goulburn, NSW | |
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| 23 Jun 1916: | Involvement Private, 1879, 55th Infantry Battalion, --- :embarkation_roll: roll_number: '19' embarkation_place: Sydney embarkation_ship: HMAT Barambah embarkation_ship_number: A37 public_note: '' | |
| 23 Jun 1916: | Embarked Private, 1879, 55th Infantry Battalion, HMAT Barambah, Sydney |
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Add my storyBiography contributed by Faithe Jones
Son of William and Catherine Berryman, of "Illilliwa," Belmore St., Goulburn, New South Wales. Native of Goulburn.
HE IS NOT DEAD HE ONLY SLEEPS SO PEACEFULLY AT REST
DEATH OF SIGNALLER GILBERT
BERRYMAN.
The Rev. Canon Carver on Wednesday received official information of the death of Signaller Gilbert Berryman, who died of gunshot wounds (head, left arm, chest, and left buttock) at Horton, County of London Hospital, on the 27th June. Signaller Berryman was a son of Mr. and Mrs. W. Berryman, of Quialigo, Windellama road, and of Belmore street, West Goulburn), (and formerly of "Averley," Young). His only brother, Driver Searle Berryman is with the forces. His only sister, Miss Berryman, is living with her parents in Belmore street. Signaller Berryman was born at Yongala, South Australia, on 14th April, 1894, and was therefore 23 years of age. He received his education at Burra Public School, South Australia, and the Superior Public School, Bondi, Sydney. He was a splendid type of a young man, and was held in affectionate regard by all who knew him. Deep sympathy is felt for the family in their bereavement. Signaller Berryman, who sailed last June, was not married. Before enlisting he was assisting his father on the latter's pastoral property at Windellama. Driver Searle Berryman after serving with the guns for eight months was wounded and was treated in England. After recovering he went back, in the early part of January to France, and has been serving there ever since. A letter received by the last mail stated that he was well.
Biography contributed by Cathy Sedgwick
The summary below was completed by Cathy Sedgwick – Facebook “WW1 Australian War Graves in England/UK/Scotland/Ireland”
Died on this date – 27th June…… Gilbert Berryman was born at Yongala, South Australia on 14th April, 1894.
He enlisted in the Australian Imperial Force (A.I.F.) on 23rd January, 1916 as a 21 year old, single, Farmer from “Quialago,” Windellina Road, Goulburn, NSW.
Private Gilbert Berryman, Service number 1879, embarked from Sydney, New South Wales on HMAT Barambah (A37) on 23rd June, 1916 with the 55th Infantry Battalion, 3rd Reinforcements & disembarked at Plymouth, England on 25th August, 1916.
Reinforcements were only given basic training in Australia. Training was completed in training units in England. Some of these were located in the Salisbury Plain & surrounding areas in the county of Wiltshire.
On 14th December, 1916 Private Berryman proceeded overseas to France per Princess Henrietta from 14th Training Battalion. He was marched in to 5th A.D.B.D (Australian Divisional Base Depot) at Etaples, France on 15th December, 1916. Private Berryman was marched out from 5th A.D.B.D. on 23rd December, 1916 & was taken on strength of 55th Battalion in the Field on 24th December, 1916.
Private Gilbert Berryman was wounded in action on 14th May, 1917. He was admitted to 8th Australian Field Ambulance on 14th May, 1917 then transferred & admitted to 29th Casualty Clearing Station on 15th May, 1917. Private Berryman was transferred to Ambulance Train on 16th May, 1917 & admitted to 2nd Canadian Stationary Hospital at Outreau on 17th May, 1917 with shrapnel wounds to Neck & left Arm. He was transferred to England on 29th May, 1917 on Hospital Ship.
He was admitted to County of London War Hospital, Epsom, England on 29th May, 1917 with G.S.W. (gunshot wounds) to Head, left Arm, Chest & left Buttock - severe. The Hospital Admissions form recorded he was admitted to Horton County of London War Hospital on 30th May, 1917 with G.S.W Head penetrating “Patient developed epileptiform seizures, cerebral abscess and septic meningitis. Died.”
Private Gilbert Berryman died at 8.40 pm on 27th June, 1917 at Horton County of London War Hospital, Epsom, Surrey, England from wounds received in action in France – G.S.W. (Gunshot wounds) to Head, Arm, Chest & left Buttock. The Morning State of Sick form recorded that Private Berryman died from 1. Shrapnel wound of Head. 2. Cerebral Abscess.
He was buried in Brookwood Military Cemetery, Surrey, England where around 360 other WW1 Australian War Graves are located.
(The above is a summary of my research. The full research can be found by following the link below)
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