| Service number | 1810 |
|---|---|
| Birth Date | 06/06/1899 |
| Birth Place | United Kingdom: England, Northamptonshire, Ravensthorpe |
| Death Date | 19/07/1916 |
| Death Place | France |
| Final Rank | Private |
| Service | Australian Imperial Force |
| Unit | 59th Australian Infantry Battalion |
| Places | |
| Conflict/Operation | First World War, 1914-1918 |
Private William West Anderson Jennings
Description
Private William West Anderson Jennings (1810, 21st Battalion) was born at Ravensthorpe, England, on 6 June 1899. He came to Australia at the age of fourteen, and was working as a farm labourer when he enlisted in June 1915. William was killed in action on 19 July 1916 during the battle of Fromelles. He is buried in the Rue-Du-Bois Military Cemetery, Fleurbaix, France. William was 17 years and 1 month of age.
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
- 59th Australian Infantry Battalion
- Conflict
- First World War, 1914-1918
- Rank
- Private
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Roll of Honour:
- Unit
- 59th Australian Infantry Battalion
- Conflict
- First World War, 1914-1918
- Rank
- Private
Timeline
| Date of birth | 06/06/1899 | |
|---|---|---|
| Date of embarkation | 16/07/1915 | |
| Date of enlistment | 12/06/1915 | |
| Date of death | 19/07/1916 | |
| Date of fate | 19/07/1916 |