Volunteers of Essendon and Flemington, 1914-1918
White H G Pte 2697 Henry George 8 Inf Bn 41 Blacksmith Single C of E
Address: Kensington, Macauley Rd, 111
Next of Kin: White, W E, 111 Macauley Rd, Kensington
Enlisted: 26 Jun 1915
Embarked: A64 Demosthenes 10 Jul 1915
Relatives on Active Service:
White-A-J-Pte-6615 brother
Edward R White, son Currently unable to identify him.
Date of death: 16/07/1916
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News has been received by Mr. W. E. White, of Macaulay-road, Kensington, that his eldest son, Private Henry George White of the 58th Australian Infantry Battalion, died on 16th July, at the First Australian Clearing Hospital from gunshot wounds. The deceased soldier was among the last troops to leave Gallipoli when the peninsula was evacuated, and he was decorated for the part which he played in the operation. He was a married man, and one of his sons is now serving in the A.I.F.
ABOUT PEOPLE. (1916, August 4). The Age (Melbourne, Vic. : 1854 - 1954), p. 5. Retrieved January 30, 2015, from http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article155156718
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WITH THE COLOURS
Mr W. E. White, of 111 Macaulay road, Kensington, has been informed by the Defence Department that his eldest son, Private Henry George White, died July 16 at the first Australian clearing hospital from a gun shot wound in the abdomen.
- 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
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A Farewell.
A very enjoyable and enthusiastic farewell was given on Thursday, 4th inst., by Mrs. Wallace to her brother Orm. A. White, younger son of Mr. and Mrs. W. E. White, 11 Macaulay road, Kensington, on the eve of his joining H.M.A. transport "Shropshire" A9, as wireless operator. The opportunity was taken to wish him bon voyage and every success in his new undertaking, and he was the recipient of many suitable presents. This energetic young man, after six months' hard study, was successful 18 months ago in obtaining his certificate for both "Marconi" and Telefunken systems, but it is only since the outbreak of war that he has been able to put his abilities into practical use. Mr. White was born in Kensington 22 years ago, and his father and mother have been residents of the place for 38 years. His was the first amateur wireless station in Kensingon, and he made all his own instruments.
NOTE: Ormond Amos White does not appear to have served in the RAN or the AIF.
A Farewell. (1915, March 25). The Essendon Gazette and Keilor, Bulla and Broadmeadows Reporter (Moonee Ponds, Vic. : 1914 - 1918), p. 6 Edition: Morning.. Retrieved September 2, 2013, from http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article74588164
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War Service Commemorated
Essendon Town Hall R-Y
Kensington Methodist Church (H) *
Anzac Honoured Dead 16 Jul 1916
Essendon Gazette Roll of Honour DOW
Regimental Register
In Memoriam
WHITE.-On the 16th July, at First Australian
Clearing Hospital, France (died of wounds),
Private Henry George White, dearly loved
eldest son of William E. and Jean White, 111
Macaulay road, Kensington, loving brother
of Ethel (Mrs. Wallace), William E., Roberte D.,
Mary (Mrs. J. Wensor), Orm. A., Alf. J. (A.I.F.),
and loving father of Edward R. (A.I.F.) and
Henry G., aged 42 years six months.
He never shunned his country's call,
But gladly gave his life, his all,
And died the helpless to defend,
A noble soldier-noble end.
He did his duty.
-(Inserted by his sorrowing parents, sisters, and
brothers.)
WHITE.-Private Henry George White, died
on the 16th July, at the First Australian
Clearing Hospital, from gunshot wounds
received in France. (Inserted by store employees,
Australian Mercantile, Land, and Finance
Company Limited, Lloyd street, South Kensington.)
Family Notices. (1916, August 5). The Argus (Melbourne,
Vic. : 1848 - 1957), p. 13. Retrieved August 18, 2014,
from http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article1613522
WHITE -A tribute of deep affection to the memory
of Private Henry George White (late 58th Batt AIF),
died of wounds in France 16th July 1916, after
service at Gallipoli and Egypt, loved eldest, son of
William F and Jean White, 111 Macaulay road,
Kensington, loving father of Edward R (AIF returned),
and Henry G, loving brother of Ethel (Mrs Wallace)
William E, Robert D, Mary (Mrs J Wensor) Orma, Alf J
and brother in law of C V White, and John Wensor
Gone is the face we loved so dear,
Silent the voice we long to hear
Too far away for sight or speech
But not too far for our thoughts to reach
His loving smile and kindly ways are pleasant
to recall
He died beloved by all.
Family Notices. (1918, July 16). The Argus
(Melbourne, Vic. : 1848 - 1957), p. 1.
Retrieved August 18, 2014, from
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article1409327
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