Volunteers of Essendon and Flemington, 1914-1918
Morris D L Pte 7245 Donald Leslie 5 Inf Bn 18 Boilermaker Single Pres
Address: Moonee Ponds, Lethbridge St, 15
Next of Kin: Morris, E, Mrs, mother, 15 Lethbridge St, Moonee Ponds
Enlisted: 21 Mar 1916
Embarked: A70 Ballarat 19 Feb 1917 torpedoed
Date of death: 24/09/1918
CWGC: "Son of William and Ellen Morris, of 15, Lethbridge St., Moonee Ponds, Victoria, Australia.
Died of Wounds, still serving with the 5th Inf Bn as a private.
The transport HMAT Ballarat after being torpedoed by a German submarine off the
southern English coast on 25 Apr 1917. In the background a British destroyer is
standing by to take the troops. http://cas.awm.gov.au/item/C01592 AWM Collection.
Pte. D. L. Morris. 5th Battalion, aged 21 years, who died of wounds on 24th September, was the only son of Mrs. Ellen Morris, of 15 Lethbridge street, Moonee Ponds. Mrs. Morris, who is a widow, has been a resident of Essendon for upwards of 30 years. Her husband, Mr. J. G. Morris, was killed in the American Civil War*, while her brother died of wounds received in Afghanistan.
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In our issue last week it was erroneously stated that Private D. L. Morris, of Lethbridge street, who was killed, was the only son of Mrs. Morris, whereas it should have been the youngest son. The father of Mrs. Morris was killed in the American Civil War.
ROLL OF HONOR. (1918, October 31). The Essendon Gazette and Keilor, Bulla and Broadmeadows Reporter (Moonee Ponds, Vic. : 1914 - 1918), p. 2 Edition: Morning. Retrieved August 29, 2012, from http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article74607519
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CORRESPONDENCE THANKS. Sir - I would like, through your paper to thank the Essendon Citizens' Sailors and Soldiers' Welfare League for the splendid [way] they came to my aid a few Saturdays [ago]. The gentlemen worked with such a will and put my garden (back and front) in thorough order and I am truly grate ful for it. I wish to thank the Secreatary (Mr Manderson) also for his [kind] help and advice in fixing up my son's military affairs. We heartily wish the League every success - Yours. etc.. ELLEN MORRIS. 15 Lethbridge St Moonee Ponds.
CORRESPONDENCE. (1918, November 14). The Essendon Gazette and Keilor, Bulla and Broadmeadows Reporter (Moonee Ponds, Vic. : 1914 - 1918), p. 3 Edition: Morning. Retrieved September 3, 2012, from http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article74607642 |
Australian Red Cross Wounded and Missing Enquiry Bureau Correspondence, AWM
After the hop-over from Hesbecourt on about 18/9/18 we were relieved by the "Yanks" on the night of 23rd. When back as far as Roisel a fritz HE land amongst my platoon (No 13) killing nine and wounding 18. I was not with the platoon being attached to No 15. I saw Morris shortly after he was hit. He was in a semi-conscious condition and was able to take a drink of water. He was removed to CCS in the vicinity of Roisel, where he died that night. I knew Morris well we came over together on the "Ballarat" in 1917. He was a fine lad, quite young about 22 and he came from Melbourne.
Informant No 7244 Sgt Dew 5th Battalion
Medium height, fairly heavily built, fair headed, clean shaven, about 20 to 21 years of age.
Near Tincourt we had been relieved by the Yanks on September 23rd and we were coming out of the line. He was along-side of me, when a shell landed right amongst us, hitting .... of us, Morris and I being among the number. Stretcher bearer McEwan of 5th Battalion bound up Morris' wounds. Being badly wounded myself, I know not ore particulars.
Informant Pte Mawson, C R 7193 D Coy 5th Battn
PS, Morris was a Lewis Gunner and very popuar in the Battalion.
I saw Morris after being hit at Roisel, Sep 24/18. I am sure he was hit in one leg. Do not know of any more wounds, if any. He was taken to the Dressing Station at the rear and I did not see him again. We heard later he had lost a leg and after that he had died. Height about 5' 7", fair complexion, rather sturdy build, a decent steady sort of chap.
Informant, Sgt Maynard, J C 4841, 5th Bn
29 Bedford St, Collingwood
War Service Commemorated
Essendon Gazette Roll of Honour With the Colours Pte AMC
Roll of Honour, AWM
DEATHS.
ON ACTIVE SERVICE.
MORRIS.-Died of wounds on 24th Septem-
ber, Pte. Donald Leslie Morris. 5th Bat-
allion, aged 21 years, only son of Mrs.
Ellen Morris, 15 Lethbridge st., Moonee
Ponds, after nearly 3 years' active ser-
vice. Deeply missed by Will, Eveline and
Nell, and widowed mother.
Family Notices (1918, October 24). Flemington Spectator (Vic. : 1914 - 1918), p. 2.
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article92032550
DIED OF WOUNDS.
MORRIS.-Private D. L. Morris, only son of Mrs,
Ellen Morris, of Lethbridge street, Moonee Ponds,
died of wounds on September 24. He was 21 years
of age.
25 October 1918
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article1404236
MORRIS.- Died of wounds, September 24, 1918, No.
7245, Donald Leslie Morris, D Coy., 5th Battalion
(on board Ballarat when torpedoed).
-(Dear friend of Greta Rosier, Napier street,
North Essendon.)
Family Notices (1918, October 26). The Argus (Melbourne, Vic. : 1848 - 1957), p. 13.
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article1446771
MORRIS.-Died of wounds, in France, 24th Sep-
tember, 1918, No. 7245, Donald Leslie Morris, D
Co., 5th Battalion, A.I.F., dear friend Greta
Rosier, Napier street, N. Essendon.
Family Notices (1919, September 24). The Argus (Melbourne, Vic. : 1848 - 1957), p. 1. http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article4683781
MORRIS — In sad proud memory of my dear son,
D. L. Morris, L. Machine Gunner, died 24th Sep
tember, 1918. fatal Ballarat, loving brother of Will
(New Zealand), Edeline. Nellie.
So dearly loved and sadly missed
— Inserted by his sad and lonely mother, E Morris.
Family Notices (1923, September 24). The Age (Melbourne, Vic. : 1854 - 1954), p. 1. http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article203630096