William Morgan

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First Name:

William

Last Name:

Morgan

Date of Birth:

Wednesday, August 5, 1885

Mother's Name:

Catherine Morgan nee Wooley

Father's Name:

William Morgan

Date Enlisted:

Sunday, October 22, 1916

Rank at Enlistment:

Private

Rank at Discharge:

Private

Unit:

37th Battalion

Service:

Infantry

Awards:

British War Medal

Victory Medal

1914/1915 Star

Date of Death:

Sunday, October 9, 1938

Details:

William Morgan (Service no 2695) was born in Jodja Creek, NSW.

At the time of enlistment in Wollongong William was single, 34 years of age, employed as a miner and resided in Corrimal, NSW.

William embarked on HMAT A24 - Benalla with the 37th Battalioin, 5th Reinforcements on 9 November 1916. He arrived in England on 9 January 1917 and joined the 37th Battalion in France on 3 May 1917.

William saw service on the Western Front until he was wounded in action on 4 August 1917. He was evacuated to hospital in England for treatment of a gun shot wound to his shoulder and left ear.

William was repatriated to Australia in December 1917 due to a fractured right clavicle. He was medically discharged with a pension on 23 March 1918.

William's brothers Richard (Service no 2000), Charles (Service no 2028) and Robert also served.

Sources:

NAA: B2455, MORGAN WILLIAM