Douglas Austin Byard (1887–1915)
members of the 16th Battalion, Douglas Byard is standing second from the left
Residents of Hahndorf, with friends generally, have learned with deep regret of the death of Pte. Douglas Austin Byard, in the fighting at the Dardanelles. At first he was reported as being among the missing but later information showed that he had been killed. He was the second son of Mr. Douglas John Byard, M.A., who for many years was principal of the Hahndorf College. Deceased was educated at that institution, and subsequently won a scholarship at the Roseworthy College, which he attended for two years. He was an enthusiastic cricketer and after his school days was a member of the Semaphore Club. As a footballer he was also successful. He was of a lovable disposition, and was popular with all with whom he came into contact.
Original publication
Additional Resources and Scholarship
- World War I service record, B2455, item Byard D A (National Archives of Australia)
- 'The Toll of War', Register (Adelaide), 20 July 1915, p 9
- photo, Register (Adelaide), 22 July 1915, p 9
- 'Sub-Branch News: Morphett Vale and District', Advertiser (Adelaide), 7 March 1934, p 11
Related Entries in NCB Sites
- Byard, Alfred John (brother)
- Reynell, Carew (brother-in-law)
- Reynell, Richard Carew (nephew)
Citation details
'Byard, Douglas Austin (1887–1915)', Obituaries Australia, National Centre of Biography, Australian National University, https://oa.anu.edu.au/obituary/byard-douglas-austin-1655/text1765, accessed 11 February 2025.
members of the 16th Battalion, Douglas Byard is standing second from the left
Australian War Memorial, P08421.001
Life Summary [details]
Birth
1887
Hahndorf,
South Australia,
Australia
Death
2 May,
1915
(aged ~ 28)
Gallipoli,
Turkey
Cause of Death
Religious Influence
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