CHENOWETH, Edgar William
| Service Number: | 2602 |
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| Enlisted: | 10 July 1915, Jeparit, Victoria |
| Last Rank: | Private |
| Last Unit: | 7th Infantry Battalion |
| Born: | Lorquon, Victoria, Australia, 1898 |
| Home Town: | Lorquon, Hindmarsh, Victoria |
| Schooling: | Lorquon State School, Victoria, Australia |
| Occupation: | Apprentice Blacksmith |
| Died: | Killed in Action, France, 27 June 1916 |
| Cemetery: |
Berks Cemetery Extension I. A. 17. |
| Memorials: | Australian War Memorial Roll of Honour, Lorquon & District Honour Roll |
World War 1 Service
| 10 Jul 1915: | Enlisted AIF WW1, Private, 2602, Jeparit, Victoria | |
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| 5 Oct 1915: | Involvement AIF WW1, Private, 2602, 21st Infantry Battalion, Enlistment/Embarkation WW1, --- :embarkation_roll: roll_number: '13' embarkation_place: Melbourne embarkation_ship: RMS Moldavia embarkation_ship_number: '' public_note: '' | |
| 5 Oct 1915: | Embarked AIF WW1, Private, 2602, 21st Infantry Battalion, RMS Moldavia, Melbourne | |
| 27 Jun 1916: | Involvement AIF WW1, Private, 2602, 7th Infantry Battalion, --- :awm_ww1_roll_of_honour_import: awm_service_number: 2602 awm_unit: 7 Battalion awm_rank: Private awm_died_date: 1916-06-27 |
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Add my storyBiography contributed by Dave Roberts
Edgar William Chenoweth enlisted in the AIF on 10th July 1915, claiming to be 18 years and 1 month old. He was born in 1898, so at best he was only 17 years of age but he did provide written permission from his mother. His father had already passed away.
Three months after he enlisted, he embarked on H.M.A.T. "Moldovia" and disembarked in France approximately five months later. Less than three months later he was killed in action on 27th June 1916, aged 18.
2602 Pte Edgar William Chenoweth, 21st Battalion later 7th Battalion, was killed in action near Ploegsteert, Belgium, on 27 June 1916 and his death is recorded by name in the War Diary of the 7th Battalion; this is unusual for a lower rank.
He was awarded the 1914/15 Star, British War Medal and the Victory Medal.
His mother received a memorial plaque, memorial scroll and King's message. She also received a package of her late son's effects including 2 discs, letters, photos, belt, tobacco pouch, mirror, comb, nail scissors, 2 pencils in nickel cases, wallet containg tickets, stamps and one half-penny. 2 pocket books, 2 prayer books, 7 coins, key stud and coil wire.
I stood by your grave on the 12th October 2023 and said thank you for giving me my freedom. Your body is so far from home and I hope you still have family who remember your sacrifice. I will remember you.
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