William James Edwards (1891–1917)
Mr. W. J. Edwards, Chief Inspector of the Bank of New South Wales, has received advice that his eldest son, Lieut William James Munro Edwards, has been killed in Palestine. He was an old Scots' College boy, and, after two years' service in the Bank of New South Wales, engaged in pastoral pursuits. He married in January last year Miss Amie Grace, daughter of Mr. W. C. Grace, of Randwick.
Original publication
Additional Resources
- World War I service record, item B2455, Edwards W J M (National Archives of Australia)
Related Entries in NCB Sites
- Edwards, William James
- Etherington, Annie (wife)
- Edwards, June Munro (daughter)
- Edwards, William James (father)
- Burstal, Brenda Jessie (sister)
- Edwards, George Munro (brother)
- Edwards, Alan Munro (brother)
- Edwards, Colin Munro (brother)
- Burstal, Alberto Charles (brother-in-law)
Citation details
'Edwards, William James (1891–1917)', Obituaries Australia, National Centre of Biography, Australian National University, https://oa.anu.edu.au/obituary/edwards-william-james-21590/text31812, accessed 13 September 2024.
Life Summary [details]
Birth
25 June,
1891
Waverley, Sydney,
New South Wales,
Australia
Death
3 November,
1917
(aged 26)
Beersheba,
Palestine
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.
Education
Occupation
Military Service
- World War I
- 3rd Battle of Gaza, 1917
- Battle of Beersheba, 1917
- Battle of Romani, 1916
- 1st Light Horse Regiment