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Volunteers of Essendon and Flemington, 1914-1918

Tadgell A V Pte 5792 Alfred Victor 7 Inf Bn 24 Estate agent Single C of E

Next of Kin: Tadgell, F J, father, 53 Holmes Rd, Moonee Ponds

Enlisted: 7 Sep 1915

Embarked: A33 Ayrshire 3 Jul 1916

Amongst the latest to enlist is Mr. Alfred Tadgell, son of Mr. F. J. Tadgell, of Moonee Ponds. The young soldier is now in camp, and his many friends are congratulating him on the step he has taken in going to defend his country.

CORPORAL HARRY WEBB. (1915, October 21). The Essendon Gazette and Keilor, Bulla and Broadmeadows Reporter (Moonee Ponds, Vic. : 1914 - 1918), p. 5 Edition: Morning. Retrieved January 17, 2012, from http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article74590447

Corporal Alfred V. Tadgell, having successfully passed the necessary qualifying military examination, is now attached to the School for Instruction of Officers, at Broadmeadows.

WITH THE COLOURS. (1916, February 3). The Essendon Gazette and Keilor, Bulla and Broadmeadows Reporter (Moonee Ponds, Vic. : 1914 - 1918), p. 5 Edition: Morning.. Retrieved January 23, 2012, from http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article74591750

Postcard from Alf to Aunt Annie and Uncle Ben, from France, 30 Oct 1916

Somewhere in France

30/10/16

Dear Aunt Annie,

Just a few lines to convey the season's greetings to you, & to wish all at "Riversleigh" a happy Xmas, & bright & prosperous New Year. You will observe by the heading that I am no longer in England, & expect to be on the job before long. I was sorry to hear in recent letters from home that Uncle Ben has not been too well, but sincerely trust that he is now himself again. Except for a bad cold in the chest I am in splendid health. With best love to you & kindest regards to Uncle & the boys.

Your affectionate nephew, Alf.

Postcard in the Essendon Historical Society Collection.

Mr. F. J. Tadgell has received word that his son, Alfred, has been granted his commission as a lieutenant.

SCOTO-AUSTRALIANS HELP TO WIN THE WAR. (1917, March 29). The Essendon Gazette and Keilor, Bulla and Broadmeadows Reporter (Moonee Ponds, Vic. : 1914 - 1918), p. 6 Edition: Morning. http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article74602118

Mr. F. J. Tadgell, auctioneer, has received a cable from his son, Alfred Victor, stating that he had obtained his commission at Corpus Christi College, Cambridge. Lieut. Tadgell is widely and popularly known in this district in business and sporting circles, and we congratulate him on his well merited promotion.

OUR SOLDIERS. (1918, April 11). The Essendon Gazette and Keilor, Bulla and Broadmeadows Reporter (Moonee Ponds, Vic. : 1914 - 1918), p. 3 Edition: Morning.. Retrieved June 8, 2012, from http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article74605601

TADGELL, Alfred V., son of Mr. F. J. Tadgell, of Moonee Ponds and Sandringham, has obtained his commission at Corpus Christi College, Cambridge. Lieutenant Tadgell is an old Scotch Collegian.

The Argus, Thursday 11 April 1918
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article1651827

Mentioned in this publication:

The Devonshires from Cornwall : early pioneers to South Australia (incorporating the Perkins, Denford, Opie and Earle families. Pamela R. Chismon, Victor Harbor, S. A.: 2003.