| Service number | 4577 |
|---|---|
| Birth Place | Australia: Victoria, Shelbourne East |
| Death Date | 1916-08-15 |
| Death Place | France |
| Final Rank | Private |
| Service | Australian Imperial Force |
| Unit | 6th Australian Infantry Battalion |
| Places | |
| Conflict/Operation | First World War, 1914-1918 |
Private Lyell Pocock
Description
Private Lyell Pocock (4577, 6th Battalion) was born in East Shelbourne, Victoria, and was working as a farm labourer when he enlisted in September 1915. Lyell died on 15 August 1916 of wounds received earlier that day during action at Pozieres. He is buried in the Becourt Military Cemetery, Albert, France. Lyell’s father wrote that he was 17 years and 6 months.
Rolls
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Roll of Honour:
- Unit
- 6th Australian Infantry Battalion
- Conflict
- First World War, 1914-1918
- Rank
- Private
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First World War Nominal Roll:
- Unit
- 6th Australian Infantry Battalion
- Conflict
- First World War, 1914-1918
- Rank
- Private
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First World War Embarkation Roll:
- Conflict
- First World War, 1914-1918
- Rank
- Private
Timeline
| Date of enlistment | 14 September 1915 | |
|---|---|---|
| Date of embarkation | 28 January 1916 | |
| Date of death | 15 August 1916 | |
| Date of fate | 15 August 1916 |