Robert Patmore

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First Name:

Robert

Last Name:

Patmore

Mother's Name:

Mary Patmore

Father's Name:

James Patmore

Date Enlisted:

Monday, November 15, 1915

Rank at Enlistment:

Private

Rank at Discharge:

Private

Unit:

4th Battalion

Company:

14th Reinforcement

Service:

Infantry

Awards:

British War Medal

Victory Medal

Date of Death:

Friday, July 28, 1916

Place of Death:

At sea

Cause of Death:

Myelitis with paraplegia

Details:

Robert Patmore (Service No 4587) was born in Wigan, England around 1896. His family emigrated to Australia and Robert was living in Woonona, N.S.W. when he enlisted. He was a single 19 year old wheeler.

Robert embarked from Sydney with the 4th Battalion, 14th Reinforcement, on HMAT A62 Wandilla on 3rd February, 1916.

On his arrival in Egypt Robert was admitted to hospital due to illness. Robert appeared to improve and was released back to his unit, but he suffered a relapse. On 18 July, 1916, Robert was pronounced 'out of danger' at the No 3 Australian General Hospital, Abbasia, having developed myelitis with paraplegia. He was then transferred to HMAT Seang Choon for return to Australia.

He received treatment in the ship hospital but his condition deteriorated and he died at sea on 28 July, 1916.

Robert Patmore was buried at sea with full honours.

Robert is commemorated at the Chatby Memorial, Alexandria, Egypt & on the Bulli-Woonona War Memorial.

Sources:

NAA: B2455, PATMORE ROBERT