FAMILY LIFE

Richard (known as Dick) Henry Cheers was born in Kempsey on 7^th May 1899, son of Walter Chapman & Isabella Euangeline (Taylor) Cheers. He was one of 10 children. Dick had two brothers who also enlisted- Norman & Stanley. Dick’s parents arrived on the Tweed in 1903. They settled on a farm at Dulguigan for 10 years, where Walter carried out mixed farming.  They then moved to Dungay Creek and later to Kynnumboon.  His father spent his entire life on the land.

APPLICATION

Dick was single farmer, eager to do his bit. He travelled to Brisbane on 5^th July 1915 to complete his application which showed his next of kin as his mother, Isabella, of Murwillumbah.

He then signed a declaration confirming he had answered the questions correctly and was willing to voluntarily agree to service in the Military Forces of the Commonwealth of Australia

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CERTIFICATE OF ATTESTING OFFICER

On the second page of the attestation documents the attesting confirms the following; “The foregoing questions were read to the person enlisted in my presence. I have taken care that he understood each question, and his answer to each question has been duly entered as replied to by him”

OATH

He also made the following oath in the presence of the Attesting Officer: “I, Richard Henry Cheers, swear that I will well and truly serve our Sovereign Lord the King in the Australian Imperial Force until the end of the War, and a further four months thereafter unless sooner lawfully discharged, dismissed or removed therefrom: and that I will resist His Majesty’s enemies and case His Majesty’s peace to be kept and maintained; and I will in all matters appertaining to my services faithfully discharge my duty according to law

SO, HELP ME, GOD.” 

MEDICAL EXAMINATION

His medical showed he was 21 years 4 months old, 5ft 8 ½ inches tall (1.73m), weighed 148 lbs (68kgs), with a dark complexion, grey eyes & light brown hair.  His eyesight was good. Richard was Church of England and had a scar on his left knee.  

CERTIFICATE OF MEDICAL EXAMINER

The medical examiner certifies I have examined the abovenamed person, and find that he does not present any of the following conditions, viz: -

Scrofula; phthisis; syphilis; impaired constitution; defective intelligence; defects of vision, voice, or hearing; hernia’ haemorrhoids; varicose veins, beyond a limited extent; marked varicocele with unusually pendent testicle; inveterate cutaneous disease’ chronic ulcers; traces of corporal punishment or evidence of having been marked with the letters D. or B.C; contracted or deformed chest; abnormal curvature of spine; or any other disease or physical defect calculated to unfit him for the duties of a soldier.

He can see the required distance with either eye; his heart and lungs are healthy; he has the free use of his joints and limbs; and he declares he is not subject to fits of any description. I consider him fit for active service

CERTIFICATE OF COMMANDING OFFICER

This is completed during the recruits training. Richard was in Enoggera training camp when this was completed on 15^th August 1915. The commanding officer certifies that this attestation of the abovenamed person is correct, and that the required forms have been complied with. He then states “I accordingly approve, and appoint him as a private into the 15^th Infantry Battalion – 8^th Reinforcements with service No 2669.

TRANSFER TO 47^TH BATTALION MARCH 1916

He was transferred to the 47^th Battalion on 3^rd March, 1916

TRAINING AT RIFLE RANGE CAMP, ENOGGERA

As was the case with men from the Northern Rivers district in New South Wales, they trained at Rifle Range Camp, Enoggera near Brisbane. The Barracks Block was built as accommodation for men in two dormitories, each 36 feet by 22 feet (10.97 x 6.7 metres). Beds or bunks were not provided, instead each man slept on a palliasse with ground sheet on the floor. For many it was their first time away from home. Men from every walk of life, from clerks and teachers to factory and shop workers, were crammed together

Now training for the new recruits began. Firstly, the men had to be inducted into military forms of discipline, command, and order. This was partially achieved through a program of basic training carried and, in a sense, was maintained for a long as a man was in the service. It involved marching and drilling with the rifle, cleaning and caring for personal equipment and being supervised and inspected in ways quite different to ordinary civilian life. For example, no boots should be allowed to get in a bad state of wear but must be sent to the bootmaker without delay for repair. Men who were found with hair long and unshaven had to have a haircut and shave

Secondly, after basic training there followed the far more serious exercise of turning a man into a fighting soldier at least partially prepared for the kind of warfare he was about to experience overseas. The topics and exercises in the syllabus of training were a world away from their former lives and included daily physical training, entrenching, wiring, firing rifle grenades, firing the Lewis light machine gun, dealing with gas attack, using hand grenades, using the bayonet, and the routines to be followed in the trenches.

This training was then put into practice during what were called ‘Field Days,’ when men would practice using the skills they had acquired in mock attacks both by day and by night. How well men had learnt to use their weapons, in cooperation with each other in training, would be tested in the harsh reality of the front line. Training would take several months

INNOCULATIONS

All recruits were given a range of inoculations while in camp. The most important jab was to protect against smallpox and typhoid – indeed, having this was an essential precondition of enlisting.

THE UNIFORM

The recruits were issued with their uniform- service dress jacket was made of Australian wool and its loose fit gave the wearer more allowance for movement. The four large pockets were very useful. A unique feature designed for comfort was the pleated back, which provided a double thickness of cloth down the back that the pack rubbed against. Breeches were corduroy worn with wool wrap puttees. The famous khaki felt slouch hat or early service cap is probably the most distinctive part of the uniform. turned up on the left and featuring a plain khaki band, chinstrap and “rising sun” badge.

SOLDIER’S KIT

Australia's World War I soldiers went to war weighed down by almost 30 kilograms of clothes, weapons, tools and kit.

·      Breeches: made from khaki woollen cord fabric, with side pockets and button flies. Soldiers were issued with two pairs of breeches, plus a pair of dungarees. The breeches ended above the ankles and the gap was filled with puttees.

·      Braces: worn with breeches.

·      Puttees: The men wound these strips of woollen cloth, almost three metres long, upwards from the ankle to just below the knee. Soldiers disliked the puttees, probably with good reason: the tight binding restricted circulation and might even have contributed to the high incidence of trench foot. Mounted troops wore leather leggings.

·      Shirt: Soldiers were given two grey, collarless, flannel shirt, plus a military shirt.

·      Ankle boots: brown and lace-up.

·      Socks: Made from wool or cotton. Soldiers were issued with three pairs.

·      Greatcoat: the khaki woollen coat (which weighed about 3kg) often doubled as a soldier's bedding and was his chief protection against the cold and wet. The coat came into its own when snow hit Gallipoli in November 1915 and also on the Western Front.

·      Jersey

·      Singlets: Soldiers were issued with 2 woollen singlets.

·      Cotton "drawers" (underpants): Soldiers were issued with two pairs.

·      Abdominal belts: a sort of cummerbund that was issued to keep soldiers warm and supposedly ward off disease.

·      Backpacks and webbing: The main backpack was a rectangular sack measuring about 15 inches x 13 inches, closed at the top by a folding cover secured by two straps. The webbing included a web belt, cartridge pouches, small haversack, bayonet frog, an entrenching tool holder (plus another holder for its handle), and a water-bottle holder.

·      Identity disc: Soldiers were initially issued with one medal "dog tag" on a cord, but later in the war they were given two tags, made of compressed fibre.

·      Soldiers were also issued with a "housewife" - a sewing kit containing such items as needles, thimble, thread, wool and button so they could carry out running repairs.

·      Also in their kit were a short-magazine Lee-Enfield (SMLE) rifle, a rifle sling, a bayonet and scabbard, and an "entrenching tool" (they were "diggers" after all). This came in two parts, with the helve (handle) separate from the spade part.

·      Soldiers were issued with eating equipment (knife, fork, spoon, an enamel mug, water bottle (with two-point capacity), and a mess tin with carrier.

·      They also had a clasp knife (with marlin spike, tin-opener and lanyard), razor, shaving kit, soap, comb, two towels, field dressing (carried in the tunic's inside pocket), and a hold-all, in which they could pack their private possessions.

·      No item was probably looked after more carefully than their service pay book: privates were paid six shillings a day

VOYAGE OVERSEAS

On the 16^th August 1915, the recruits left Brisbane, sailing upon the HMAT Kyara.  The epic voyage across the ocean has been described as “the longest journey to war in the history of the world.” They thought it was the start of a new adventure- for many it was their first time so far away from home. However, after some time at sea the biggest problem turned out to be boredom. On-board, Officers organised rigorous training drills and exercise sessions for the men. They were expected to do their own washing, sweep the decks and carry out other chores

Attempts at breaking up the boredom, apart from the regular drill, varied. Shipboard activities included regular church parades and concerts. Troops engaged in lifebelt drill; a cookhouse on deck; soldiers on fatigues peeling potatoes 'spud bashing'; going to the dentist; barber, pay day; soldiers cleaning personal equipment; medical inspection. Sports and recreation included boxing, deck quoits, draughts. Also, the commanding officer's morning inspection; kit inspections; submarine drill; recreation such as the on deck 'open air' library, deck billiards, pillow fighting and card games including Nap. As well, conditions on the ships were cramped and the risk of illness was constant. 

Three hearty meals a day were served; breakfast usually consisted of porridge, stew, and tea. Lunch included soup, meat, vegetables, and pudding. Meat, bread with jam and tea was served for dinner. Many of the troops experienced bouts of seasickness on the voyage. The crossing the Equator ceremony, ‘Neptune’s Journey,’ was played-out on each troopship.

EGYPTIAN TRAINING CAMP

On their arrival in Egypt, they were marched into their training camp. The battalion was based at Heliopolis Camp, just northeast of Cairo. This was one of the main AIF training camps in Egypt. Over many tough months, in the Egyptian training camp, the volunteers left their old lives farther behind. They began an intensive period of training in preparation for deployment to the front. These camps were shared by other Australian and New Zealand forces, creating a large and active training environment.

Daily life followed a strict military routine. Reveille was sounded around 5:30 am, followed by physical training, which included route marches and endurance work in the desert conditions. After breakfast, the men began structured morning sessions focusing on drill, bayonet practice, and rifle handling. Training resumed after lunch, often with practical field exercises such as digging trenches, constructing defences, and simulating attacks on mock enemy positions. The day ended with roll call, personal time, and lights out around 9:00 pm.

The training itself covered a wide range of military skills. Soldiers learned close-order drill, musketry (rifle shooting), bayonet fighting, and basic tactics. Musketry was particularly important: the men practised with their Lee-Enfield rifles on firing ranges, learning how to load, aim, fire rapidly, and judge distances accurately. Bayonet training was also emphasized, with troops practising thrusts, parries, and charges on straw-filled dummies to build aggression and confidence.

Physical fitness was a high priority. Route marches of 10 to 15 kilometres in full kit were a regular part of the schedule to build stamina and discipline. Troops also received instruction in field engineering—learning how to dig trenches, build parapets and revetments, and position barbed wire obstacles effectively.

Other important areas of training included basic first aid, battlefield communication (such as flag and lamp signalling), and map reading.

Sanitation and hygiene were stressed throughout the training period. Soldiers were taught how to prevent disease by maintaining clean clothing and equipment, constructing latrines, and purifying drinking water. This was crucial in the Egyptian climate, where illness could spread rapidly.

Although the training was demanding, there were occasional opportunities for leave. Many soldiers visited the bazaars, cafés, and sights of Cairo, or made trips to the pyramids near Mena. Morale was generally high, though the men understood active service was approaching.

Training would be for eight hours a day six days a week. All day long, in every valley of the Sahara for miles around the Pyramids of Giza were groups or lines of men advancing, retiring, drilling or squatted near their piled arms listening to their officer. For many of the battalions many miles of desert had to be covered in the morning and evening to and from their allotted training areas. At first, to harden the troops, they wore full kit with heavy packs. Their backs became drenched with perspiration, and the bitter desert wind blew on them as they camped for their midday meal and many deaths from pneumonia were attributed to this cause.

EMBARKED FOR GALLIPOLI NOVEMBER 1915

On 14^th November 1915 Dick and the recruits embarked on the Minnewaska, headed for Gallipoli.  The battalion were holding defensive positions as part of the Anzac sector during the final months of the campaign. By this time, the major offensives—such as the August attacks at Lone Pine and Hill 971—had failed, and both sides had settled into stalemate. The front lines had barely changed, and the fighting had become largely static, characterised by trench warfare, sniper fire, artillery bombardments, and harsh living conditions.

Life in the trenches at Gallipoli was harsh, exhausting, and often miserable. The soldiers of the 15th Battalion, like others on the peninsula, lived in narrow, dusty trenches cut into the rocky slopes above Anzac Cove. These trenches offered little protection from the elements or the enemy and were often cramped, infested with lice, and filled with flies attracted by unburied bodies and rotting waste.

During the dry months, the men endured intense heat, choking dust, and water shortages. In winter, the trenches became waterlogged and freezing cold, with many soldiers suffering from trench foot, frostbite, or exposure. Sleeping space was limited, and men often rested in dugouts carved into the trench walls, trying to avoid falling debris or the occasional sniper bullet.

Food was basic and monotonous—mostly bully beef, hard biscuits, and tea—and fresh water was strictly rationed. Hygiene was nearly impossible to maintain, leading to widespread disease, especially dysentery and enteric fever. Latrines were crude, and flies swarmed constantly, spreading infection.

Despite these conditions, the men showed remarkable resilience. They endured regular shelling, sniper fire, and night raids, always under the threat of death. Morale fluctuated, but camaraderie, humour, and the shared hardship of trench life helped many soldiers cope.

HOSPITALISATION GONORRHOEA NOVEMBER 1915

One of the problems with leave in Cairo was soldiers contacting gonorrhoea. Dick was admitted to the 14th Stationary Hospital, Mudros on 9th November 1915 with gonorrhoea. Gonorrhoea is a bacterial sexually transmitted infection. He would have experienced painful urination (burning sensation), Urethral discharge (thick, yellow/green), and inflammation or redness around the urethral opening

Treatment included the urethra being flushed or irrigated with antiseptic solutions, such as silver nitrate, Potassium permanganate or Protargol (a silver-protein compound). These were applied using a syringe or catheter directly into the urethra, sometimes daily. Dick was discharged on 23^rd November.

HOSPITALISATION PARAPHIMOSIS NOVEMBER 1915

However, he had contacted paraphimosis which is a condition where the retracted foreskin cannot be returned to its normal position over the glans penis, leading to swelling and potential complications. He was admitted to the 87th Field Ambulance for treatment. A Field Ambulance was a mobile front line medical unit (it was not a vehicle), manned by troops of the Royal Army Medical Corps.

HOSPITALISATION PUO DECEMBER 1915

By 7^th December he was diagnosed with PUO. Trench fever, often classed as “PUO- pyrexia of unknown origin,” is a condition when individuals suffered from a febrile illness that relapsed in five-day cycles. Human louse was rife in the trenches. It was the cause of much discomfort to the troops who found it almost impossible to get rid of them. But the body louse did cause another disease that became to be known as 'Trench Fever'. 

The body louse was infected by biting a soldier suffering from Trench Fever. The infected soldier did not show any signs, or symptoms, for anything from a week to a month, when a severe head-ache developed with debilitating muscle pains; characteristically of the shins - hence the commonly used alternative name 'Shin-bone Fever'. With a duration of around five days, the fever went into remission and often reoccurred (relapsed) one or more times. There was no effective treatment for Trench Fever other than bed-rest

HOSPITALISATION RHEUMATISM DECEMBER 1915

On 17^th December the diagnosis was changed to rheumatism. The symptoms would be similar and his gonorrhoea would have caused this disease.  Medical understanding was limited, and treatment focused on relieving symptoms rather than curing the condition. The primary aim was to relieve pain and keep the soldier warm and dry, as these were believed to ease the symptoms. Hot water bottles, dry clothing, and wool blankets were commonly used for this purpose.

Medical staff also used hot baths or steam baths when available, which helped to soothe sore joints and relax stiff muscles. Massage and gentle movement were sometimes encouraged to improve circulation and reduce stiffness.

Pain relief was provided using medications like aspirin, which was already widely in use by the start of the war. Other painkillers, such as phenacetin or salicylates, were also administered. Soldiers might be given ointments or liniments containing ingredients like camphor or menthol, which were rubbed into the affected joints to ease discomfort.

DECEMBER 1915 TO MARCH 1916

There is no record for Richard between his hospitalisation in December and his transfer to the 47^th in March 1916

TRANSFER TO 47^TH BATTALION MARCH 1916

He was transferred to the 47^th Battalion at Tel el Kebir on 3^rd March 1916. As Richard had been out of the front line for so long, he needed to undertake drilling & training as the technology and techniques were rapidly changing and soldiers had to be up to date when they were ready to rejoin their units.

PROMOTED TO CORPORAL MARCH 1916

Whilst in the camp Dick was promoted to corporal on 14^th March 1916. He spent a further two months before rejoining his unit

WESTERN FRONT & TRENCH WARFARE

On 2^nd June 1916 left Alexandria on the Caledonia and arrived in Marseilles on 9^th June 1916. He now found himself in a different type of trench warfare, fighting the Germans. On the Western Front in 1914–1918, both sides constructed elaborate trench, underground, and dugout systems opposing each other along a front, protected from assault by barbed wire. The area between opposing trench lines (known as "no man's land") was fully exposed to artillery fire from both sides. Attacks, even if successful, often sustained severe casualties. Trench warfare created a living environment for the men which was harsh, stagnant, and extremely dangerous. Not only were trenches constantly under threat of attack from shells or other weapons, but there were also many health risks that developed into large-scale problems for medical personnel. Apart from the inescapable cold during the winters in France & Belgium, trenches were often completely waterlogged and muddy, and crawling with lice and rats

ARMENTIERES JUNE 1916

The battalion was positioned in the Nurseries sector near Armentières, in the Flanders region of northern France. This area was nicknamed “the nurseries” because it was where new battalions were introduced to trench warfare under relatively quiet conditions. The 47th rotated between frontline trenches, support lines, and billets (sleeping quarters behind the line). They were learning trench construction, wiring, patrolling, and sentry duties & getting used to artillery, snipers, gas alarms, and mud

Occasional night patrols or trench raids to gain experience and test German defences & though not in a major battle yet, there were sporadic casualties from artillery, snipers, and illness

WOUNDED IN ACTION JUNE 1916

One of those casualties was Dick who was wounded in action with a gunshot to his right shoulder. He was admitted to the Casualty Clearing Station on 12^th June

HOSPITALISATION FRANCE THEN EVACUTATED TO ENGLAND

Dick was admitted to the 3rd Stationary Hospital in Rouen then evacuated to the 3rd London General Hospital at Wandsworth on 14^th June 1916.

PERHAM DOWNS COMMAND DEPOT

After hospital, Dick was marched into Perham Downs command depot. A Command Depot was a military rehabilitation and re-training centre for soldiers who were no longer sick or wounded enough to stay in hospital, but not yet fit enough to return to active duty. Here he would convalesce but continue with drilling & training as the technology and techniques were rapidly changing and soldiers had to be up to date when they were ready to rejoin their units.

 

 

 

JULY 1916 – MOVEMENT TO THE SOMME / BATTLE OF POZIÈRES

In mid-July, the 47th Battalion was moved south to take part in the Somme offensive, which had begun on 1 July. They entered the line near Pozières, a heavily fortified village that was critical to the German defensive line. The battalion went into action during the second phase of the Battle of Pozières, beginning their attack on 7 August 1916.

7–10 AUGUST 1916 – MAIN ACTION AT POZIÈRES

The 47th was heavily engaged in intense fighting around Pozières Ridge, suffering heavy casualties from both German artillery and machine-gun fire. The battalion attacked OG1 and OG2, heavily defended German trenches north-east of Pozières.

Conditions were horrific—shellfire was constant, trenches were obliterated, and soldiers faced confusion, exhaustion, and brutal hand-to-hand combat. They had suffered severe losses, including many officers and NCOs

WOUNDED IN ACTION

One of the casualties of this battle was Dick, who was wounded in action on 10^th August with a gunshot wound to his shoulder.

CASUALTY CLEARING STATION

He was first admitted to the 44^th Casualty Clearing Station on 11^th August. A Clearing Station was a key part of the military medical evacuation chain used by soldiers. It was set up a few miles behind the front lines, often near railways or roads and positioned far enough to be relatively safe from artillery, but close enough for rapid access

The were staffed by:

·      Army doctors and surgeons

·      Nurses (including Australian Army Nursing Service nurses)

·      Orderlies and stretcher bearers

Soldiers were often treated here and the sent to hospitals for long term care

EVACUATED TO ENGLAND AUGUST 1916

He left Rouen for England on 13^th August and was admitted to the 3^rd London General Hospital in Wandsworth on 14^th August 1916.

CONVALESCENT PERHAM DOWNS

Dick was moved to the command depot at Perham Downs on 3^rd October 1916. A Command Depot was a military rehabilitation and re-training centre for soldiers who were no longer sick or wounded enough to stay in hospital, but not yet fit enough to return to active duty.

FURLOUGH OCTOBER 1916

Dick was granted furlough from 12^th October to 28^th October then returned to the command depot. He would convalesce but continue with drilling & training as the technology and techniques were rapidly changing and soldiers had to be up to date when they were ready to rejoin their units.

PLACED ON SUPERNUMERARY LIST NOVEMBER 1916

On 10^TH November 1916 Dick was placed on the supernumerary list of NCOs (non-commissioned officers) owing to his absent from his unit for more than 3 months. This meant he retained his rank, but he was not included in the official establishment of NCOs currently serving with the unit.

HOSPITALISED VENEREAL DISEASE DECEMBER 1916

On 1^st December 1916 Dick was admitted to the Military Hospital at Parkhouse with Venereal disease. Treatment for VD was a punishment in its own right. Special hospitals for VD patients were set up and often regarded as deterrent. Patients would be treated with Salvarsan and mercury which offered uncomfortable and sometimes serious side effects such as jaundice and convulsions. Other treatments included irrigation, which was painful and undignified resulting in many men to opt for chemical treatment instead. These long and uncomfortable stays in VD hospitals often averaged between 50 and 60 days, with most patients recovering and returning to the front. Dick was discharged after 20 days and returned to Perham Downs

DISCIPLINED JANUARY 1917

Dick was declared an illegal absentee while at Perham Downs and was struck off strength- refer court martial April 1917

HOSPITALISED VENERAL DISEASE MARCH 1917

On 11^th March 1917 Dick was admitted to the 1st Australian Dermatological Hospital, Bulford to be treated for venereal disease. Dick was discharged in 26 days.

MARCHED INTO COMMAND POST AGAIN

Dick returned to Perham Downs on 10^th April to continue his training.

COURT MARTIAL APRIL 1917

A court martial was held on 19^TH April. Dick had been absent from 22^nd February until he was apprehended on 7^th March at Chelsea. He pleaded guilty and Dick was reverted to private and forfeited 119 day’s pay (50 pounds, 11shilling & six pence). He was in custody awaiting trial in 43 days

HOSPITALISED VENERAL DISEASE APRIL 1917

On 21^st April was admitted to Bulford again for venereal disease.  Total period 21 days

COMMAND POST

He was discharged 12^TH May 1917 and marched into Perham Downs again.

CLASSIFIED PB

By June 1917 Dick had been classified PB which stood for "Permanent Base". He remained in the army, but was removed from combat duties. He would have been assigned to clerical work, storekeeping, guard duties, cooking, training recruits, or labour units. His medical report on 1^st August 1917 stated “He was in the front line when he was struck by a piece of shell on the left shoulder.” He was found to be permanently unfit for service

GOING HOME AUGUST 1917

Dick returned to Australia in August 1917, per A24 the Benalla, because of his gunshot wound and was classified for home service which meant serving within Australia in roles that supported the war effort but did not involve front-line fighting. He was discharged 28^th November 1917

CLOTHING AND NECESSITIES GIVEN TO SOLDIERS FOR SOLDIERS PROCEEDING TO AUSTRALIA FOR DEMOBILISATION

Badges Hat                    Badges Collar (2)                    Bags kit universal

Bags kit sea                   Braces (pair)                            Brush, shaving

Brush, tooth                  Breeches M.S (Military service)

Cap comforter (warm cap)                                           Comb, hair

Disc identity with cord                                                  Drawers (2 pairs)

Great Coat                     Hat, Khaki fur                          Hat, white

Holdall                           Housewife (compact sewing kit)

Jackets Cardigan           Jackets S.D (service dress)

Leggings 1 pair             Laces, leather 1 pair

Puggarees, small (a traditional Indian head wrap, worn in warm conditions

Puttees, 1 pair (cloth bandages worn by soldiers, to provide support and protection for the lower leg)

Razor                              Shirts, flannel (2)                   Socks, 3 pairs

Singlets (2)

Strap chin                      Soap piece                               Suit, working

Towels, hand (2)

Titles “Australia” (4)-
Australian soldiers and non-commissioned officers wore an “Australia” title at the base of their shoulder straps. Each serving soldier also wore unit titles above this which indicated the units to which they belonged

PENSION

Dick received a pension of 22/6 per fortnight from 29^th November 1917

FOR HIS SERVICE

For his service Dick was awarded the 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, and the Victory Medal and his name is recorded on the

Dungay Public School First World War Honor Roll

HOME LIFE WORLD WAR II

He enlisted on 19^th January 1942 at Byron Bay and was a Corporal in the 1 BN VDC (8 CRCP) and was discharged 17^th October 1943. According to his Second World War details he was married to Lilian.

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