WHITE, Albert
| Service Number: | 4785 |
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| Enlisted: | 21 September 1915, Brisbane, Queensland |
| Last Rank: | Private |
| Last Unit: | 25th Infantry Battalion |
| Born: | North Pine, Queensland, 25 May 1892 |
| Home Town: | North Pine, Queensland |
| Schooling: | North Pine State School |
| Occupation: | Farmer |
| Died: | Killed in Action, Morlancourt, France, 10 June 1918, aged 26 years |
| Cemetery: |
Beacon Cemetery, Sailly-Laurette |
| Memorials: | Australian War Memorial, Roll of Honour |
World War 1 Service
| 21 Sep 1915: | Enlisted AIF WW1, Private, SN 4785, Brisbane, Queensland | |
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| 12 Apr 1916: | Embarked AIF WW1, Private, SN 4785, 25th Infantry Battalion, RMS Mooltan, Sydney | |
| 12 Apr 1916: | Involvement AIF WW1, Private, SN 4785, 25th Infantry Battalion, Enlistment/Embarkation WW1 | |
| 14 Nov 1916: | Wounded Private, SN 4785, 25th Infantry Battalion, Flers/Gueudecourt, GSW (thigh) | |
| 10 Jun 1918: | Involvement AIF WW1, Private, SN 4785, 25th Infantry Battalion, Merris (France) |
Albert White
Albert died attempting to find the body of his brother (half brother).
Initially reported missing in action, he was later found deceased from extensive wounds.
Submitted 13 July 2016 by Sandra Walker
Biography contributed by John Edwards
"...Two brothers, both of the 25th Battalion. 4782 Private Frederick Alexander White, of Rockhampton, Qld, and 4785 Pte Albert White of North Pine, Qld. The brothers enlisted in September 1915 and embarked together with the 12th Reinforcements from Sydney on board RMS Mooltan on 12 April 1916. Frederick White was appointed Acting Corporal for the duration of the voyage, reverting to the rank of Private in July 1916. The brothers arrived in France for service on the Western Front on 11 September 1916. For Frederick White several periods as Acting Corporal followed until being permanently promoted in March 1917. In September he was appointed Lance Sergeant. Both brothers were wounded in action in November 1916 and March 1917. Frederick, aged 37, and Albert, aged 26, were killed in action at Morlancourt, France, on 10 June 1918." - SOURCE (www.awm.gov.au)
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