| Service number | 653 |
|---|---|
| Rank | Private |
| Unit | 23rd Australian Infantry Battalion |
| Service | Australian Imperial Force |
| Conflict/Operation | First World War, 1914-1918 |
| Conflict Eligibility Date | First World War, 1914-1921 |
| Date of Death | 27 March 1917 |
| Place of Death | France |
| Cause of Death | Killed in action |
| Age at Death | 21 |
| Place of Association | Stradbroke, Victoria, Australia |
| Cemetery or Memorial Details | Bapaume Australian Cemetery, Bapaume, Picardie, France |
| Source | AWM145 Roll of Honour cards, 1914-1918 War, Army |
Roll of Honour William Henry James Sturrock
Location on the Roll of Honour
William Henry James Sturrock's name is located at panel 100 in the Commemorative Area at the Australian War Memorial (as indicated by the poppy on the plan).
Personal Service Records
For information about obtaining service records please see National Archives of Australia - Personal service records .
War Graves
The Office of Australian War Graves has the location and other information about war graves and memorials. Search the records of the Commonwealth War Graves Commission for details about First and Second World War graves.
Roll of Honour name projection
William Henry James Sturrock's name will be projected onto the exterior of the Hall of Memory on:
- Tue 06 June 2023 at 2:31am
- Tue 08 August 2023 at 1:55am
- Sun 29 October 2023 at 3:39am
- Wed 17 January 2024 at 4:57am
- Sat 13 April 2024 at 12:32am
These dates and times are estimates. Please note that previous advised times on this site have recently been changed to ensure that early evening projections are clearly visible and not affected by twilight. The actual time of projection could also change as a result of weather and other factors, so it is advisable to check closer to the date. In the rare event of a temporary loss of electrical power, the names scheduled for display in that period will not appear until the next time listed.