The Ones Who Went To War
Below is a list of family members that were involved in war. Any family member alive during these times would have felt the affects of war, whether they were overseas fighting or at home. The wars are listed chronologically. The family members are listed by date of enlistment. More about the persons war service can be seen by clicking on their name below and reading their biography.
Great Siege of Gibraltar
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24 June 1779 - 7 February 1783
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The Battle of Trafalgar
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21 October 1805
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Crimean War
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October 1853 - February 1856
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World War 1
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28 July 1914 - 11 November 1918
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William James Shave enlisted on the 14th of August 1916. He embarked on the 23rd of December 1916 from Melbourne on the ship RMS Orontes. He was part of the 14 Machine Gun Company - 9th Reinforcements.
Edgar Percy Shave. Died in battle on the 6th of September 1918 in Antwerp, Belgium aged 25 years.
John H Corlett. Died in Ypres, Belgium aged 23 years.
Edgar Percy Shave. Died in battle on the 6th of September 1918 in Antwerp, Belgium aged 25 years.
John H Corlett. Died in Ypres, Belgium aged 23 years.
World War II
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1 September 1939 - 2 September 1945
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Winston Harding Talbot enlisted in the army on the 22nd of April 1940. He was a part of the 2/5 Australian Field Regiment. He was discharged on the 16th of October 1945.
Robert James Langley Talbot enlisted in the army on the 22nd of February 1941. He was part of the 7 Garrison Battalion. He was discharged on the 1st of August 1942.
Robert Patience enlisted in the air force on the 10th of March 1941. He was a Corporal in the 1 Personnel Depot. He was discharged on the 12th of April 1946.
Jack Weston Barnwell
Robert James Langley Talbot enlisted in the army on the 22nd of February 1941. He was part of the 7 Garrison Battalion. He was discharged on the 1st of August 1942.
Robert Patience enlisted in the air force on the 10th of March 1941. He was a Corporal in the 1 Personnel Depot. He was discharged on the 12th of April 1946.
Jack Weston Barnwell