"Greater love hath no one than this, that he lay down his life for his friends"
BURCHILL, FrancisService no 53377
Acting Corportal 9th Battalion Born 13 May 1899 at Gympie Son of Joseph BURCHILL of Northcote St., East Brisbane Enlisted 07 January 1918 Served in France and Belgium Returned to Australia September 1919 All Australia Memorial Queensland Edition Section B www.awm.gov.au P03447.001 |
BURRELL, Thomas FrederickService no 1009
Private 5th Australian Light Horse Regiment Son of William BURRELL Of Eumundi, North Coast, Qld. Occupation prior to enlistment Carpenter Enlisted 20 January 1915 Served in Egypt, Gallipoli and on Western Front Returned to Australia 18 July 1919 www.awm.gov.au DA08464 |
BURROWS, HenryService no 4741
Private 9th Battalion Son of Ferinand and F BURROWS Of Memerandi, Kingaroy, Qld. Occupation prior to enlistment Labourer Enlisted 14 September 1915 Served on Western Front Died of wounds 31 March 1918 Aged 25 years Buried Godewaersveld British Cemetery, France www.awm.gov.au P07910.001 |
BURTENSHAW, Francis JosephService no 127
Second Lieutenant 41st Battalion Son of William and Julie Henel BURTENSHAW Of Woodville Street, Hendra, Brisbane, Qld. Occupation prior to enlistment Farmer Resided Brisbane, Qld. Enlisted 15 November 1915 Awarded Military Cross 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. He located an enemy post of eight men which had been harassing out line for some days. He led a party and surrounded the post, killing two and capturing three, including the N.C.O. in charge. He then withdrew without any casualties.' Killed in action 15 May 1918 in France Aged 25 years Buried Querrieu British Cemetery, France www.awm.gov.au H00102 |
BUTLER, Colin HopeLeutenant
41st Battalion Husband of Alice Vere BUTLER Of Saltern Creek, Barcaldine, Qld. Occupation prior to enlistment Grazier Resided Kilcoy, Qld. Enlisted 02 December 1915 Awarded Military Cross 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty when in charge of a platoon in piquet line, when by his fine leadership and the manner in which he controlled his platoon fire, he greatly assisted in the severe defeat which the enemy suffered. He also rendered valuable assistance to the platoons on his flanks, and his marked courage and cheerfulness throughout the whole operations greatly inspired all ranks with him.' Awarded Bar to Military Cross 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. This officer led a night patrol into the enemy's lines with great dash, rushing a hostile post, killing nine, and taking two prisoners. He had previously visitied two posts without finding the enemy, but he persevered in order to bring back identifications. He brought back his patrol without any casualties.' Returned to Australia 04 June 1919 www.awm.gov.au H00137 |
BUTLER, John HerbertService no 304
Flight Lieutenant 1 Squadron Australian Flying Corps. Son of Amy BUTLER Of 277 Birrell Street, Bondi, NSW Occupation prior to enlistment Stockman Enlisted 19 August 1914 Embarked from Brisbane 24 September 1914 Returned to Australia 28 April 1918 www.awm.gov.au P04416.002 |