| Service number | 3077 |
|---|---|
| Birth Place | Australia: New South Wales, Sydney, Leichhardt |
| Death Date | 20/04/1916 |
| Death Place | Rouge-de-Bout, France |
| Final Rank | Private |
| Service | Australian Imperial Force |
| Unit | 9th Australian Infantry Battalion |
| Places | |
| Event | The Last Post Ceremony commemorating the service of (3077) Private William Ewart Mortensen, 9th Battalion, AIF, First World War 1914-1918 |
| Conflict/Operation | First World War, 1914-1918 |
Private William Ewart Mortensen
Description
Private William Ewart Mortensen (3077, 9th Battalion) was born in Leichhardt, NSW, in 1899. He was working as a farm labourer when he enlisted in July 1915. William was killed in action on 20 April 1916 near Armentieres when the reserve billets were heavily shelled. He is buried in the Rue-du-Bacquerot (13th London) Graveyard, Laventie, France. William was 17 years old. His brother, Private Alfred Victor Mortensen, served with the 49th Battalion.
Rolls
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Roll of Honour:
- Unit
- 9th 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
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First World War Nominal Roll:
- Unit
- 9th Australian Infantry Battalion
- Conflict
- First World War, 1914-1918
- Rank
- Private
Timeline
| Date of enlistment | 29/07/1915 | |
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| Date of embarkation | 05/10/1915 | |
| Date of death | 20/04/1916 | |
| Date of fate | 20/04/1916 |