Volunteers of Essendon and Flemington, 1914-1918
Pte Robert Reid Barclay Manderson, circa 1916, courtesy of the North Essendon
Methodist Church.
Manderson R R B Pte 5376 Robert Reid Barclay 24 Inf Bn 20 Printer Single Meth
Address: Essendon, Washington St, 49
Next of Kin: Manderson, R, father, 49 Washington St, Essendon
Enlisted: 27 Mar 1916
Embarked: A28 Miltiades 1 Aug 1916
Relatives on Active Service:
Manderson A L G Pte 3360 brother
Manderson E J A Pte 3826 brother
Manderson H Pte 5627 cousin
Manderson W Pte 5626 cousin KIA
Harvey A E Pte 2261 cousin KIA
Harvey J D Pte 2160 cousin
Doig C G Pte 993 cousin DOW
Doig R G Pte 7472 cousin
Lukey A N Pte 4542 cousin
Soutter A D Pte 3922 cousin
Wilson F T Pte 5434 cousin
On Saturday, July 29, a farewell was given to Private Robert, son of Mr. R. Manderson, J.P., Essendon, who sailed with the 24th Battalion on last week. A very pleasant evening was spent, the company uniting in wishing the young soldier the best of good luck on the field of battle, and a safe and speedy return home.
The only three sons of Mr. and Mrs. Manderson have now answered the Nation's call. Ernest and Albert have been in France for some months, a cable received on August 1st stating they were well, and in the firing line.
WITH THE COLOURS. (1916, August 10). The Essendon Gazette and Keilor, Bulla and Broadmeadows Reporter (Moonee Ponds, Vic. : 1914 - 1918), p. 5 Edition: Morning.. Retrieved February 4, 2012, from http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article74593736 |
ROLL OF HONOUR
A rather interesting relic from the sea in the form of a message from Private Robt. Manderson (24th Battalion) now on his way to the front, was sent to his father, Mr. R. Manderson, J.P., Essendon. The message was in a bottle, and had been in the sea twenty days when found by a returned soldier walking on the beach at Pt. McDonnell, South Australia, who kindly sent it on. The letter stated all on board were well and having a good time. Needless to say, the soldier's parents greatly prize the message delivered in so unique a way.
ROLL OF HONOR. (1916, September 14). The Essendon Gazette and Keilor, Bulla and Broadmeadows Reporter, p. 6 Edition: Morning. Retrieved January 11, 2012, from http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article74594135
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War Service Commemorated
Essendon Town Hall L-R
Aberfeldie Bowls Club Great War Honour Board
Essendon State School
Moonee Ponds West State School
Flemington PAFS Honour Board
North Essendon Methodist Church
Essendon Gazette Roll of Honour With the Colours
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