Hubert Harvey BISHOP

BISHOP, Hubert Harvey

Service Number: 3122
Enlisted: 25 October 1916, Perth, Western Australia
Last Rank: Private
Last Unit: 48th Infantry Battalion
Born: Broken Hill, New South Wales, December 1892
Home Town: Unley, Unley, South Australia
Schooling: Adelaide State School & College
Occupation: Clerk (S.A.R.)
Died: Killed in Action, Dernancourt, Picardie, France, 5 April 1918
Cemetery: Dernancourt Communal Cemetery Extension
Plot VII, Row B, Grave No 30, Dernancourt Communal Cemetery Extension, Dernancourt, Picardie, France
Memorials: Adelaide Gilles Street Primary School WW1 Honour Board (Original), Adelaide South Australian Railways WW1 & WW2 Honour Boards, Australian War Memorial Roll of Honour, Mount Lawley - Inglewood War Memorial , S.A. Railway Goods Dept. Mile End Roll of Honor
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World War 1 Service

25 Oct 1916: Enlisted AIF WW1, Private, 3122, Perth, Western Australia
23 Dec 1916: Embarked AIF WW1, Private, 3122, 48th Infantry Battalion, HMAT Berrima, Fremantle
23 Dec 1916: Involvement AIF WW1, Private, 3122, 48th Infantry Battalion, Enlistment/Embarkation WW1
5 Apr 1918: Involvement AIF WW1, Private, 3122, 48th Infantry Battalion, Dernancourt/Ancre

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Biography

The Daily News (Perth, WA: 1882 - 1950) Friday 24 September 1915

Mainly About People

"Franziska."

Mr. H. H. Bishop, of Unley, South Australia, arrived by the Indarra yesterday on a short holiday, and is the guest of Mr. and Mrs. J. George, Field-street, Mt. Lawley.

The Daily News (Perth, WA: 1882 - 1950) Friday 8 October 1915

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Mainly About People

"Franziska."

Mr. H. H. Bishop, of South Australia, leaves on his return to Adelaide to-morrow, after a short visit to Perth. He was entertained by a large party of friends on Thursday at "Swansea," Field-street, Mt. Lawley, the residence of Cr. and Mrs. George, where a pleasant evening was spent.

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The Daily News (Perth, WA: 1882 - 1950) Monday 9 October 1916

Mainly About People

"Franziska."

Mr. H. H. Bishop, of Unley, South Australia, arrives this week by the Zealandia, and will go into camp the following Monday (16th inst).

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The Daily News (Perth, WA: 1882 - 1950) Wednesday 8 November 1916

Mainly About People

"Franziska."

Invitations have been issued to the marriage of Ethel May, third daughter of Cr. J. George, J.P. and  Mrs. George, of "Swansea," Field-street, Mt. Lawley, to Mr. Hubert H. Bishop, eldest son of the late Mr. and Mrs. R. Bishop, of Unley, Adelaide, South Australia.

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Chronicle (Adelaide, SA: 1895 - 1954) Saturday 11 November 1916

APPROACHING MARRIAGE.

Bishop — George.

The marriage of Private Hubert H. Bishop, of Unley, and Miss Ethel M. George, of Mount Lawley, Western Australia, has been arranged to take place on November 25. The wedding will be celebrated in Perth.

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Daily Herald (Adelaide, SA: 1910 - 1924) Thursday 25 October 1917

BIRTHS

BISHOP (nee George).—On the 16th September, at Perth, Western Australia, to Mrs. and Private H. H. Bishop, A.I.F., abroad, late of Unley—a son. (Hubert Arthur).

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The Daily News (Perth, WA: 1882 - 1950) Friday 16 March 1917

Mainly About People

“franziska.”

Mrs. Hubert Bishop, of Field-street, Mt. Lawley, has received a cable from her husband, Private Hubert Bishop, who left Fremantle with the 48th Battalion, on December 23, stating that he had arrived safely in England.

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Observer (Adelaide, SA: 1905 - 1931) Saturday 18 May 1918

Personal Notes.

Mr. A. E. Bishop, of Unley road, Unley, has been notified that his brother, Pte. Herbert H. Bishop, has been missing since April 5.

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Western Argus (Kalgoorlie, WA: 1916 - 1938) Tuesday 3 December 1918

AUSTRALIANS IN ACTION

W.A. ROLL OF HONOUR

Perth, Nov. 27.

The following is the 447th list of casualties among West Australians in the A.I.F., men whose rank is not mentioned being private soldiers:

KILLED IN ACTION.

Hubert Harvey Bishop Mt Lawley previously reported missing;

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The West Australian (Perth, WA: 1879 - 1954) Saturday 5 April 1919

IN MEMORIAM

ANZAC HEROES

BISHOP.—In sad but ever loving memory of my dear husband, and daddy, Private Hubert   Harvey Bishop, who gave his young life on April 5, 1918 (previously reported missing).

Torn from my heart, oh, how I miss you,

My loving husband, kind and true;

In all my grief and silent suffering

God alone has helped me through.

Inserted by his sorrowing wife and little son, Ethel and Hubert.  

BISHOP.—In ever loving memory of our dear son-in-law, Private Hubert Harvey Bishop, who gave his young life on April 1, 1918 (previously reported missing).

One year has passed since that sad day,

When one we loved was called away,

Forget him, no, we never will,

For in our hearts he liveth still.

Inserted by his loving mother and father-in- law, Mr. and Mrs. George.

BISHOP.—In sad but loving memory of our dear brother, Private Hubert Harvey Bishop, who was killed in action on April 5, 1916 (previously reported missing).

We, who loved you, sadly miss you,

As it dawns a sad, long year;

In the lonely hours of thinking,

Thoughts of you are ever dear.

Inserted by his sorrowing brother, sister, and sister-in-law, Mary and Alf Bishop, and Elsie Jennings.

BISHOP.—In sad but loving memory of my dear brother-in-law Private Hubert Harvey Bishop who was killed in action on April 5, 1918 (previously reported missing).

A loving brother-in-law, true and kind

A beautiful memory left behind.

Inserted by his loving sister-in-law, Ruby E. George.

BISHOP.—In sad but loving memory of our dear brother-in-law and uncle, Private Hubert Harvey Bishop, who was killed in action on April 5, 1918 (previously reported missing).

God called him home it was His will,

But why so young, we wonder still;

A loving brother and uncle, true and kind,

No one on earth like him we find.

Inserted by his loving sister, brother-in-law, and little nephew Maud, Tom, and Glyn Jones.

BISHOP.—In ever loving memory of our dear brother-in-law Private Hubert Harvey Bishop, who was killed in action near Albert, on April 5, 1918 (previously reported missing).

On French soil he fought and fell,

The good, the true the brave;

Above him only stars to tell,

This is a hero's grave.

Inserted by his loving brothers-in-law, Oliver (returned) and Arthur George.

BISHOP.—In remembrance of a true and able comrade, Private Hubert Bishop (Bish), who gave his young life on April 5, 1918, previously reported missing.

Manly, unselfish and brave. Respected by all his comrades.

Inserted by Will and Joe (returned).

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