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William Keith Seabrook (1896–1917)

William Seabrook, (centre), with his brothers Theo and George

William Seabrook, (centre), with his brothers Theo and George

Australian War Memorial, H05568

Mr. W. Seabrook, of Petersham, has received information that his eldest son, Private G. R. Seabrook, and his younger son, Lieutenant Keith Seabrook, have been killed. The former was a master-painter, and enlisted in June, 1916. Another brother, Private T. L. Seabrook, was wounded. Each of these casualties occurred on September 20.

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'Seabrook, William Keith (1896–1917)', Obituaries Australia, National Centre of Biography, Australian National University, https://oa.anu.edu.au/obituary/seabrook-william-keith-13858/text24720, accessed 15 March 2025.

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William Seabrook, (centre), with his brothers Theo and George

William Seabrook, (centre), with his brothers Theo and George

Australian War Memorial, H05568

Life Summary [details]

Birth

1896
Wollongong, New South Wales, Australia

Death

21 September, 1917 (aged ~ 21)
Ypres, Belgium

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.

Occupation or Descriptor
Military Service