Volunteers of Essendon and Flemington, 1914-1918
Pte Arthur William Sherwood 2148, courtesy of Heather Kennedy.
Sherwood A W Pte 2148 Arthur William 37 Inf Bn 28 Clerk Single Meth
Address: Newmarket, Wellington St, 46
Next of Kin: Sherwood, William Henry, father, 46 Wellington St, Newmarket
Enlisted: 19 Feb 1916
Embarked: A9 Shropshire 25 Sep 1916
Awards: Meritorious Service Medal
Left to Right Elsie May, John Winsor, Catherine Kate, Arthur William, William Henry & Hannah Elizabeth
Photo courtesy of Heather Kennedy.
Tidworth
22.2.17
Dearest all,
These are just a few views of the place where I am at present. The Barracks here are the second largest in England, & in peace time were occupied by the Fusiliers. The building in the distance with the spire is the Garrison Church & is a fine big place. Note the white chalky ground on the first picture, is lovely? in wet weather.
Lovingly Yrs
Art XXXX
"Madam Descamps & her "Jason". This lady is the daughter of my Belgian mother and is a bonza
woman. Keep this card its one of my best treasured ones. Arthur." Courtesy of Heather Kennedy.
"This young lady is my land lady's granddaughter aged 14 & the best kid this side of the line.
I'd bring her home if she was 10 years older, can speak english too. The lady and youngster
is the mother and brother? Arthur." Courtesy of Heather Kennedy.
News clipping dated 18 April 1918, courtesy of Heather Kennedy.
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ROLL OF HONOUR
Pte. A. W. Sherwood, writing to his father, Mr. Sherwood, of 46 Wellington street, Flemington, says that he picked up an "Essendon Gazette" in the trenches, and was interested to read the list of enlistments (a full-page roll of honour which we periodically published). Pte. A. W. Sherwood has served for two years at the front.
ROLL OF HONOUR. (1918, August 22). The Essendon Gazette and Keilor, Bulla and Broadmeadows Reporter (Moonee Ponds, Vic. : 1914 - 1918), p. 2 Edition: Morning. Retrieved August 10, 2012, from http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article74606932
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Sergeant Arthur Sherwood, courtesy of Heather Kennedy.
Meritorious Service Medal
Citation from the B2455 file at the National Archives.
Meritorious Service Medal
'For devotion to duty and service rendered during the period 16th/17th September, 1918, to 11th November, 1918. Sergeant SHERWOOD has acted in the capacity of Orderly Room Sergeant for the past twelve months, and has carried out his duties in a most efficient and praiseworthy manner. During the period under review especially during recent operations, he worked under most trying and difficult conditions. He has proved himself a thoroughly reliable and conscientious N.C.O. and well deserving of reward.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 113
Date: 6 October 1919
War Service Commemorated
Flemington Methodist Church
Newmarket Baptist Church
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