WORDEN, Ernest Martyn
| Service Number: | 1102 |
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| Enlisted: | 1 October 1914, Morphettville, South Australia, Australia |
| Last Rank: | Private |
| Last Unit: | 4th Field Ambulance |
| Born: | St Minver, Cornwall, England, date not yet discovered |
| Home Town: | Glenelg, Holdfast Bay, South Australia |
| Schooling: | Not yet discovered |
| Occupation: | Railway Porter, South Australian Railways |
| Died: | Died of wounds, Egypt, 10 May 1915, age not yet discovered |
| Cemetery: |
Alexandria (Chatby) Military and War Memorial Cemetery Row A, Grave 109 |
| Memorials: | Adelaide National War Memorial, Adelaide South Australian Railways WW1 & WW2 Honour Boards, Australian War Memorial Roll of Honour, Glenelg and District WW1 & WW2 Honour Board |
World War 1 Service
| 1 Oct 1914: | Enlisted AIF WW1, Morphettville, South Australia, Australia | |
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| 22 Dec 1914: | Involvement AIF WW1, Private, 1102, 4th Field Ambulance, ANZAC / Gallipoli, --- :embarkation_roll: roll_number: '22' embarkation_place: Melbourne embarkation_ship: HMAT Berrima embarkation_ship_number: A35 public_note: '' | |
| 22 Dec 1914: | Embarked AIF WW1, Private, 1102, 4th Field Ambulance, HMAT Berrima, Melbourne |
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Ernest Martyn WORDEN, embarked at the Port of London on the Orient line ship "Orontes" on the 4 Aug 1911, bound for Adelaide, South Australia. Ancestry.com. UK, Outward Passenger Lists, 1890-1960.
The Register (Adelaide, SA: 1901 - 1929) Friday 28 May 1915
BIOGRAPHICAL.
South Australia.
Six Brothers Volunteered.
Pte. Ernest Martin Worden, who has died from wounds received in action against the Turks, joined the expeditionary forces, and went to Egypt with the 4th Field Ambulance. He was a native of Cornwall (England). About two years ago he entered the railway service in South Australia, and was principally on the Glenelg lines. He was held in high esteem by his fellow employes. Five brothers of deceased are fighting in the war. The mother recently received a letter from King George congratulating her upon having six sons thus serving the Empire.
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article59600467 (nla.gov.au)
Daily Herald (Adelaide, SA: 1910 - 1924) Tuesday 21 December 1915
S.A.R. TRAFFIC EMPLOYES' ROLL OF HONOR.
At the Adelaide Railway Station, on a wall close to the telegraph office, may be seen neatly-framed list of the names of the men who have joined the expeditionary forces from the Traffic Department of the South Australian Railways. There are no fewer than 237 of these, and yet the case is too small to contain the full list, as there are about 100 names to be added to it. The case was subscribed for by the employes on the Adelaide Railway Station, and was presented by the secretary to the Railways Commissioner (Mr. A. Day) at a social gathering held recently. The spirit in which the whole thing was carried out reflects the greatest credit on those who have thus shown in such a practical manner their desire to keep the names of their comrades in memory. Of the 237 five have laid down their lives for the Empire, viz., Privates G. K. Falk, E. M. Worden, P. V. Smiley, and J. A. Hay. Naturally the handsome case, which is the workmanship of Pengelly & Sons, containing the names of so many brave fellows, attracts much attention, particularly on the part of the womenfolk. It is to be hoped that steps will be taken to enlarge the case, so that the extra names may be added, and thus the list made complete.
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article124896933 (nla.gov.au)
Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal
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