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| − | Had 4 years previous experience with the Gordon Highlanders prior to emigrating to Australia. 10 days after entering Blackboy Hill camp, David is allocated to the 18th reinforcement draft for the 28th Battalion. Locals who were included in other reinforcement drafts that shared the voyage to England on [[HMAT Persic A34]] included [[Alfred Needham]], [[George Dow]], [[Albert William Barratt]], [[Charles Mitchell]], and [[Joseph Smith]]. On arrival in England he is first posted to the 7th Training Battalion at Rollestone before proceeding overseas to France via Southampton on 14 Jun 1917 where he enters No 2 Aust Div Base Depot (ADBD). | + | Had 4 years previous experience with the Gordon Highlanders prior to emigrating to Australia. 10 days after entering Blackboy Hill camp, David is allocated to the 18th reinforcement draft for the 28th Battalion. Locals who were included in other reinforcement drafts that shared the voyage to England on [[HMAT Persic A34]] included [[Alfred Needham]], [[George Mouatt Dow]], [[Albert William Barratt]], [[Charles Mitchell]], and [[Joseph Smith]]. On arrival in England he is first posted to the 7th Training Battalion at Rollestone before proceeding overseas to France via Southampton on 14 Jun 1917 where he enters No 2 Aust Div Base Depot (ADBD). |
He is taken on strength by the 28th Battalion on 3 Jul 1917, who at that time are in the trenches at Messines. On 4 Oct 1917 the 28th Battalion is providing working parties to support troops holding ground gained in the attack on Broodseinde Ridge. The enemy shelled those working parties and Battalion casualties were 42 KIA, 91 WIA, and 5 Missing. David receives a shell wound to his hand and side that is treated progressively by the 64th Field Ambulance, the 41st Casualty Clearing Station, and the 1st Australian General Hospital (Abbeville). He rejoined the 28th Battalion on 16 Feb 1918, and in March enjoys 2 weeks leave in England. On 1 Jun 1918 the 28th Battalion had just been relieved in the front line and was moving back to a reserve position when an enemy plane flew over the top of B Coy and dropped two bombs, killing 27 men and wounding another 40, including it would seem David. His injury was described as a GSW, chest penetrated (severe). He was treated by the 5th Aust Field Ambulance, the 6th Casualty Clearing Station before being loaded aboard HS St Denis for transfer to hospitals in Shorncliffe and then Harefield, in England. | He is taken on strength by the 28th Battalion on 3 Jul 1917, who at that time are in the trenches at Messines. On 4 Oct 1917 the 28th Battalion is providing working parties to support troops holding ground gained in the attack on Broodseinde Ridge. The enemy shelled those working parties and Battalion casualties were 42 KIA, 91 WIA, and 5 Missing. David receives a shell wound to his hand and side that is treated progressively by the 64th Field Ambulance, the 41st Casualty Clearing Station, and the 1st Australian General Hospital (Abbeville). He rejoined the 28th Battalion on 16 Feb 1918, and in March enjoys 2 weeks leave in England. On 1 Jun 1918 the 28th Battalion had just been relieved in the front line and was moving back to a reserve position when an enemy plane flew over the top of B Coy and dropped two bombs, killing 27 men and wounding another 40, including it would seem David. His injury was described as a GSW, chest penetrated (severe). He was treated by the 5th Aust Field Ambulance, the 6th Casualty Clearing Station before being loaded aboard HS St Denis for transfer to hospitals in Shorncliffe and then Harefield, in England. | ||
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| Personal Information | |
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| Age | 89 |
| Place of Birth | Aberdeenshire, Scotland |
| Death Date | 19 March 1969 |
| Place of Death | Scotland |
| Description | 5'10" (1.78m) tall, 144 lbs (65.3 Kg) weight; fresh complexion; blue eyes, brown hair |
| Occupation | Farmer |
| Religion | Presbyterian |
| Address | Fair View Farm, Beenup, Western Australia |
| Military Information | |
| Reg Number | 6283 |
| Date of Enlistment | 4 September 1916 |
| Rank | Private |
| Unit | 28th Infantry Battalion, 18th reinforcement |
| Formation | 7th Bde, 2nd Div |
| Fate |
WIA 4 October 1917 Broodseinde WIA 1 June 1918 Morlancourt area Returned to Australia |
| Monument | Armadale (Beenup panel) |
| Date of embarkation | 29 December 1916 |
| Sailed from | Fremantle to Devonport, England |
| Ship embarked on | HMAT Persic A34 |
Had 4 years previous experience with the Gordon Highlanders prior to emigrating to Australia. 10 days after entering Blackboy Hill camp, David is allocated to the 18th reinforcement draft for the 28th Battalion. Locals who were included in other reinforcement drafts that shared the voyage to England on HMAT Persic A34 included Alfred Needham, George Mouatt Dow, Albert William Barratt, Charles Mitchell, and Joseph Smith. On arrival in England he is first posted to the 7th Training Battalion at Rollestone before proceeding overseas to France via Southampton on 14 Jun 1917 where he enters No 2 Aust Div Base Depot (ADBD).
He is taken on strength by the 28th Battalion on 3 Jul 1917, who at that time are in the trenches at Messines. On 4 Oct 1917 the 28th Battalion is providing working parties to support troops holding ground gained in the attack on Broodseinde Ridge. The enemy shelled those working parties and Battalion casualties were 42 KIA, 91 WIA, and 5 Missing. David receives a shell wound to his hand and side that is treated progressively by the 64th Field Ambulance, the 41st Casualty Clearing Station, and the 1st Australian General Hospital (Abbeville). He rejoined the 28th Battalion on 16 Feb 1918, and in March enjoys 2 weeks leave in England. On 1 Jun 1918 the 28th Battalion had just been relieved in the front line and was moving back to a reserve position when an enemy plane flew over the top of B Coy and dropped two bombs, killing 27 men and wounding another 40, including it would seem David. His injury was described as a GSW, chest penetrated (severe). He was treated by the 5th Aust Field Ambulance, the 6th Casualty Clearing Station before being loaded aboard HS St Denis for transfer to hospitals in Shorncliffe and then Harefield, in England.
Before returning to Australia, he undertook 3 months work experience with the Royal Jersey Agricultural Society in mixed farming. Discharged at 5th Military District on 4 Dec 1919.
Returned to Aust Ship: HMAT Barambah A37, 3 Sep 1919 to 17 Oct 1919 [1]
After the War
"Last night Detectives Purde and Gray arrested at Beenup, David Abernethy, a dairyman. Abernethy who is a native of Scotland, and whose age is 28 years, will appear at the City Court this morning charged with having attempted a serious offence against a girl under the age of 16 years[2]"
Inquiry into a letter signed by "Fair Play" elicited the fact this week that the Attorney-General (Mr Walker) has received a petition from the Beenup district urging the release of D. Abernethy, who, the Minister states, was sentenced to six months' imprisonment some time ago, a jury having found him guilty of indecently dealing[3]. Of that sentence, he has already served two months. The petitioners point out that from their knowledge, acquired in the district, of the man, and of the circumstances of the case, they firmly believe that the case is a very unjust one, and that Abernethy was not guilty. They ask that what they believe to be a miscarriage of justice should be remedied. The Attorney-General, in answer to a question, said that he was making exhaustive inquiries into the matter, and that no decision had yet been come to. The decision of the Minister is not recorded in newspapers and it appears that David served his sentence.
"The following men were medically examined by the recruiting officers today:- Fit... D.F. Abernethy, Beenup." [4]
"Abernethy, David Forbes (Scotland)..."[5]
Abernethy, David Forbes (Scotland), wounded second occasion.[6]
1916 Electoral Roll[7] - Fairview Farm, Beenup, alone. 1921 & 1925 Electoral Rolls show him at Byford -in 1925 with brother John and John's wife Mary Agnes. No further electoral roll entries in Australia.
A David Forbes Abernethy died 19 Jul 1960 in Aberdeen, Scotland, and this may be him.
Notes
- ↑ The Drill entry: Mentioned in the Feb-Mar 1917 edition of the Drill
- ↑ West Australian page 6 Saturday 11 December 1915 A Serious Charge.
- ↑ Western Mail page 32 Friday 2 Jun 1916 Petition Against a Sentence.
- ↑ The Daily News 30 Aug 1916 page 8 Today's Recruiting Lists
- ↑ Western Mail Perth page 34 Friday 21 Dec 1917 WOUNDED..
- ↑ Western Mail page 29 Friday 5 July 1918
- ↑ [1]