GREENWOOD.-Officially reported killed in action 6th July, Gunner William James Greenwood, dearly beloved son-in-law of Mr. and Mrs. Harris, "Louisville." Athol st., Moonee Ponds. One of the best. -Inserted by Mr. and Mrs. J. Harris.

Family Notices. (1918, August 1). The Essendon Gazette and Keilor, Bulla and Broadmeadows Reporter (Moonee Ponds, Vic. : 1914 - 1918), p. 2 Edition: Morning. Retrieved August 9, 2012, from http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article74606727

ON ACTIVE SERVICE

GREENWOOD.-Officially reported killed in action 6th July, Gunner William James Greenwood, dearly beloved husband of Olivette May, and dear daddy of little Mavis, loved second son of R. and J. Greenwood, of Harris street, North Melbourne, aged 25 years; after 2½ years' active service. My hero husband. -Inserted by his loving wife, 117 Athol street, Moonee Ponds.

Advertising. (1918, August 8). The Essendon Gazette and Keilor, Bulla and Broadmeadows Reporter (Moonee Ponds, Vic. : 1914 - 1918), p. 2 Edition: Morning. Retrieved August 9, 2012, from http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article74606817

Extracts from Australian Red Cross Missing and Wounded Enquiries Bureau Correspondence.

I knew Gunner Greenwood, acting runner to the 11th Battery on the 4th Brigade HQ and who was killed instantly by a shell near Fransvillers in July 1918.  He is buried in the Cemetery at Freschincourt.  I went to school with his wife at Ascot Vale near Melbourne
Fitter C J Munday 33457
4th AFA 104th Howitzers
Australian Conv Camp, Rouelles
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I didn't know him well.  He was runner for the 4th Bde HQ.  He was clean shaven, of medium height and build and fair.  I didn't see him killed, but I saw him brought down to the waggon lines dead.  He was up at Bruay and got killed instantly by a 4.2.  He was carting firewood over to HQ when a German shell landed and killed him.  He was buried at Fresnicourt about 7 kilometres from Bruay.  I didn't see his grave but I saw his cross.
Inf - Gunner C J Cusack, no 14606
AFA 4 11
Hospital Ship
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I knew casualty.  he was a slightly built man, 5' 8" in height, sallow complexion about 25 years of age.  Casualty was in forward gun position at Pozieres and was wounded going to the assistance of another soldier.  he was wounded in the abdomen by a piece of HE shell.  He was taken out from battery position.  I saw no more of him.
Informant A O'Brien
No 6448
Private Address: GPO Melbourne

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