In the list of the local lads who had seen 1000 days' service, published in our last issue, the name of Cpl. G. A. Haythorne (Flem.) was omitted. Cpl. Haythorne went away in October, 1914, took part in the landing at Gallipoli, went right through the campaign to the evacuation, and has taken part in the Pozieres, Somme, and the recent fighting around Arras. So far he has gone through unscathed.  Another son, Pte. A. B. Haythorne, is in England.

ROLL OF HONOR. (1917, July 26). The Essendon Gazette and Keilor, Bulla and Broadmeadows Reporter (Moonee Ponds, Vic. : 1914 - 1918), p. 5 Edition: Morning. Retrieved May 20, 2012, from http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article74603247

Sgt. G. A Haythorne, 6th Batt., who died of wounds in 12th General Hospital, Rouen, France, on 9th September, after four years service, was the eldest son of A. and J. Hawthorne (sic), of Eastwood street, Kensington.

ROLL OF HONOR. (1918, October 3). The Essendon Gazette and Keilor, Bulla and Broadmeadows Reporter (Moonee Ponds, Vic. : 1914 - 1918), p. 3 Edition: Morning. Retrieved August 28, 2012, from http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article74607253

Red Cross Wounded and Missing Enquiries Bureau Correspondence

6th Battn AIF   HAYTHORNE G A 1042

Died of Wounds 8-9-18

The above soldier was admitted to this hospital 28-8-18 with Gunshot wound chest, and died 8-9-18.  Buried at St Sever Cemetery, Rouen.  Grave No 6263
Letter from:  OC, No 12 (St Louis USA) Gen Hpl, FRANCE.

London 28-12-18

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