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| Personal Information | |
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| Date of Birth | not known |
| Place of Birth | Buckden, Huntington, England |
| Death | 20 Sep 1917 |
| Place of Death | Westhoek, Belgium |
| Age at Enlistment | 30 years, 11 months |
| Description | 5'5" (1.65m) tall; weight 138 lbs (62.6kg); medium complexion, blue eyes, dark brown hair. |
| Occupation | timber worker |
| Religion | Roman Catholic |
| Address | Newtown, Jarrahdale, Western Australia |
| Next of Kin | Wife Mrs Margaret Mary See |
| Military Information | |
| Reg Number | 5086 |
| Date of Enlistment | 8 Mar 1916 |
| Rank | Lance Corporal |
| Unit/Formation | 28th Battalion, 13th reinforcement /7th Brigade, 4th Division |
| Date of Embarkation | 18 Jul 1916 - 9 Sep 1916 |
| Ship Embarked On | HMAT A48 Seang Bee |
| Fate | Killed in Action 20 Sep 1917, Menin Road |
| Monument | Jarrahdale |
| Medals |
British War Medal Victory Medal |
Pre War
Electoral Roll entries - 1913 - 1916 at No 6 Mill, Jarrahdale with Margaret Mary, mill hand
War Service
After 4 weeks basic training at Blackboy Hill camp, Bert was allocated to the 13th reinforcement draft for the 28th Battalion, and was appointed a lance Corporal. Rank that he gave up when he entered France.
On arrival in England is sent to the 7th Training Battalion at Rollestone, and on 16 Nov 1916 Bert proceeded overseas to France through Folkestone aboard the HMT Victoria.
Before joining his unit, Bert spent time at the Divisional Base Depot, and also time in the 26th General Hospital Étaples from 19 - 27 Dec 1916 with influenza. He also had time in No 6 Convalescent Depot until he joined the 43rd Battalion on 23 Jan 1917 as they were assuming front line duties near Armentieres.
From 16 Mar 1917 until 11 May 1917 Bert is absent from the unit receiving treatment for a bout of Trench Fever. Seen that day by the 6th Australian Field Ambulance, and the nearby Casualty Clearing Station, he was transferred by Ambulance Train on 19 Mar 1917 to the 11th Stationary Hospital in Rouen, which released him on 31 Mar 1917 to No 2 Convalescent Depot. On 26 Apr 1917 he had returned to the 2nd Division's Base Depot and on 11 May 1917 he was back with the 28th Battalion.
On 20 Sep 1917 the 28th Battalion was involved in the first of a series of thrusts by British forces that were to become known as the Third Battle of Ypres. The 28th Battalion achieved its objectives, but in doing so lost 66 killed in action, 36 missing, and more than 190 wounded, 11 of whom died from the wounds received.
Post War
Wife granted a pension of 40/- per fortnight from 10 Dec 1917. The three sons also received pensions: Edward Morris 20/- fortnightly; William Thomas 15/- fortnightly; and Norman Douglas 10/- fortnightly.
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