Guy Darcy Macarthur (1893–1915)
from Sydney Morning Herald
The parents of the late Lieutenant Guy Macarthur, who died of illness in Egypt on Sunday last, have received the following cable of sympathy among others from Egypt:-"Men of the 13th Battalion Transport desire to express their deepest sympathy with you in your bereavement.' - (Sgd.) Traill.
In letters received yesterday, dated 23rd ult., the late Lieutenant Macarthur stated that he was at the time of writing in command of the 13th, 14th, 15th, and 16th Battalion transports and the 4th and 5th Field ambulances at Maadi camp, which had been inspected by General Monash and Major Herring, who not only complimented but assured him of his promotion to a captaincy immediately upon a suitable officer being found to take his place as transport officer. He was then apparently in the best of health and spirits, for he added, "I know you will be pleased to hear of my success, and when I get back to Gallipoli I do so hope I will be able to do something great."
Original publication
Other Obituaries for Guy Darcy Macarthur
- Sydney Morning Herald, 28 December 1915, p 7
Additional Resources and Scholarship
- World War I service record, B2455, item Macarthur G D D (National Archives of Australia)
Related Entries in NCB Sites
- Bayly Macarthur, Edward John (uncle)
- Macarthur, Emmeline Helen (grandmother)
- Macarthur, Arthur Hannibal (grandfather)
Citation details
'Macarthur, Guy Darcy (1893–1915)', Obituaries Australia, National Centre of Biography, Australian National University, https://oa.anu.edu.au/obituary/macarthur-guy-darcy-14442/text25529, accessed 25 April 2025.
Guy Macarthur, c.1914
Australian War Memorial, P04468.009
Life Summary [details]
Birth
25 September,
1893
Sydney,
New South Wales,
Australia
Death
25 December,
1915
(aged 22)
Egypt
Cause of Death
Religious Influence
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