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William John Drysdale (1890–1932)

At Rosemount Hospital, Windsor, January 16th 1932, William John Drysdale (late 9th battalion, A.I.F.), beloved husband of May E. L. Drysdale.

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'Drysdale, William John (1890–1932)', Obituaries Australia, National Centre of Biography, Australian National University, https://oa.anu.edu.au/obituary/drysdale-william-john-21271/text31708, accessed 27 April 2025.

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Life Summary [details]

Birth

1890
Beaudesert, Queensland, Australia

Death

16 January, 1932 (aged ~ 42)
Windsor, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia

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.

Occupation or Descriptor
Military Service