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Son of Frederick Charles MOLLER and Isabella Jane nee LITTLE, Morgan Street, Mount Morgan, Qld.

Lindsay was born at Westwood and educated at Rockhampton Grammar School.  After leaving school he joined his father in the butchering trade and afterwards too up pastoral pursuits.  He enlisted, and camped at Brisbane.  Sailed for England and completed his training. Left for France and was wounded on two occasions previous to his death.  He was first wounded in June 1917 and then again in October of the same year and died of wounds at Morlancourt, France on June 10th, 1918.

PRIVATE L. MOLLER.
Mr. F. C. Moller, Morgan-street, Mount Morgan, has received the following letter, written in France on the 16th of June, from Captain A. O. Woods, M.C., Officer Commanding C  Company, with reference to his son, Private L. Moller, who died of wounds in France: —"You have no doubt been advised by the authorities of the death of your gallant son, Private  L. G. Moller, who was one of my boys. It is one of the hardest tasks of a company commander to write and give you some little consolation in telling you the details of  your son's death. He was wounded by a piece of a shell which burst about 150 yards from him about four o'clock on the morning of the 9th of June. He was immediately attended  to by our Royal Medical officer, who was close, and we thought that he had just got a nice "Blighty", and it was with deepest regret that we heard that he had passed away at the  casualty clearing station. We were in reserve at the time in front of the Morlancourt sector, and it was just a chance shot that got him. Will you please accept the deepest  sympathy of all  officers, non-commissioned officers, and men of C Company in your sad loss?"

Lindsay Gordon Moller was born in 1895 in Westwood and attended The Rockhampton Grammar School from 1910 to 1911.  Being the eldest of 10 siblings, he was naturally in a role of responsibility which would later pave the way for his future endeavours.  At RGS, Moller’s academic abilities shone, particularly in literature, and he earned recognition for his writing. After graduating, Moller worked diligently in the family business but soon found a higher calling to serve his family, his country and his community.  This led him to in 1916 enlist in the Army at just 20 years of age. He was assigned to the 26th Battalion and began his training at Enoggera Barracks in Brisbane.  Upon completion of this training, he was deployed to the Western Front.  One of the 26th Battalions first major operations was the Battle of Pozieres and then the Battle of Ypres.  Although being wounded several times during this service, Moller always returned to this unit as soon as he was cleared.  Tragically on 9 June 1918, Moller sustained shrapnel wounds during an intense fight on the Somme and passed away from those injuries the following day a just 22 years of age. Moller gave his life for his country and we are eternally grateful.

Moller's passing was deeply felt by his fellow soldiers, who remembered him as a well-liked and respected comrade. His small hometown of Mount Morgan was left in shock, as was his family and friends.  Moller’s sacrifice will always serve as a reminder of the strength, courage, and determination of his generation.

Courtesy of Mrs Rachel Trump,  Alumni Engagement Officer, Communications & Development

The Rockhampton Grammar School