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George Kingsnorth Jarvis

George Kingsnorth Jarvis was born in 1879 in Cudgewa, Victoria, to William Jarvis and Catherine Rebecca, nee Simpson.

Author: Stephen Learmonth

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Alfred Henry Meurant

According to his Service Records, Alfred Henry Meurant was born on September 20, 1885, in Cootamundra, NSW, to Albert Henry Meurant and Elvira Rosetta, nee Pike.

Author: Stephen Learmonth

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Horace Leslie Clifford

Horace Leslie Clifford was born in 1896 in Chiltern, Victoria, to George Tomkins and Florence, nee Ahrens.

Author: Stephen Learmonth

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Christopher George Ambrose

Christopher George Ambrose was born on October 2, 1888, in Wyddial, Hertfordshire, England, to Samuel Ambrose and Sarah Ann, nee Barker. He was the youngest of eight children.

Author: Stephen Learmonth

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Evelyn Comyn Ross

Evelyn Comyn Ross was born on September 1, 1892, in Corryong, Victoria, to Wybert Comyn Ross and Marie Louise Henriette Caroline, nee Heyenga.

Author: Stephen Learmonth

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Menottie Butcher

Menottie Butcher was born in 1875 in Corowa, NSW, to Charles and Wilhermina Butcher.

Author: Stephen Learmonth

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John (Jack) Braniff

John (Jack) Braniff was born June 9, 1895, at Tumbarumba, New South Wales, to William John Braniff and Elizabeth. John would have one brother and two sisters.

Author: Stephen Learmonth

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Avenue of Trees

The Avenue of Scarlet Oak trees honours the courage and self-sacrifice of 16 servicemen from Officer who died in action during the Great War (1914-1918) and the Second

Author: Australian War Memorial

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David Taylor

David Taylor was born in 1877 in Yackandandah, Victoria, to James Robert Taylor and Ann, nee Masters.

Author: Stephen Learmonth

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James Jones

James Jones was born in 1871 in Kiewa, Victoria, to Charles Jones and Elizabeth, nee O'Brien. James’ mother died in 1911 due to heart failure brought on by an asthma attack.

Author: Stephen Learmonth