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Gordon Arthvael Uther (1885–1915)

Gordon Arthvael Uther, c 1915 Swiss Photographic Studios

Gordon Arthvael Uther, c 1915 Swiss Photographic Studios

oai:sl.nsw.gov.au:404822, Mitchell Library, State Library of New South Wales

Major Gordon Arthvael Uther, who died on December 11 from wounds received at Gallipoli, was only 31 years of age. He left Sydney as adjutant to the 20th Battalion, and had been in the trenches since August 13. Before the war he was connected with the citizen forces, being captain-adjutant of the 29th (Australian Rifles). He followed the profession of solicitor, and was in the firm of Bradley and Son, of Sydney.

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'Uther, Gordon Arthvael (1885–1915)', Obituaries Australia, National Centre of Biography, Australian National University, https://oa.anu.edu.au/obituary/uther-gordon-arthvael-14573/text25683, accessed 26 April 2024.

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Gordon Arthvael Uther, c 1915 Swiss Photographic Studios

Gordon Arthvael Uther, c 1915 Swiss Photographic Studios

oai:sl.nsw.gov.au:404822, Mitchell Library, State Library of New South Wales

Life Summary [details]

Birth

28 January, 1885
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

Death

11 December, 1915 (aged 30)
Gallipoli, Turkey

Cause of Death

war wounds

Religious Influence

Includes the religion in which subjects were raised, have chosen themselves, attendance at religious schools and/or religious funeral rites; Atheism and Agnosticism have been included.

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