| Service number | 1134 |
|---|---|
| Ranks Held | Bugler, Private |
| Birth Place | Australia: South Australia, Adelaide, Semaphore |
| Death Date | 1916-08-23 |
| Death Place | France |
| Final Rank | |
| Service | Australian Imperial Force |
| Unit | 10th Australian Infantry Battalion |
| Places | |
| Conflict/Operation | First World War, 1914-1918 |
Henry Walter Seymour Dumbrill
Description
Private (Bugler) Henry Walter Seymour Dumbrill (1134, 10th Battalion) was born in Semaphore, SA, and enlisted in Adelaide as a bugler on 23 October 1914. He was attached to the 1st Reinforcements for the 10th Battalion and landed on Gallipoli with the Battalion on 25 April 1915. Henry was evacuated sick from Gallipoli and sent to the UK. He rejoined the 10th Battalion at the end of July 1916 but died on 23 August 1916 of wounds received in action at Mouquet Farm, aged 18 years. He is buried in the Courcellette British Cemetery, France.
Rolls
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First World War Embarkation Roll:
- Conflict
- First World War, 1914-1918
- Rank
- Private
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First World War Nominal Roll:
- Unit
- 10th Australian Infantry Battalion
- Conflict
- First World War, 1914-1918
- Rank
- Private
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Roll of Honour:
- Unit
- 10th Australian Infantry Battalion
- Conflict
- First World War, 1914-1918
- Rank
- Bugler
Timeline
| Date of enlistment | 23 October 1914 | |
|---|---|---|
| Date of embarkation | 27 December 1914 | |
| Date of death | 23 August 1916 | |
| Date of fate | 23 August 1916 |