John Stewart (Jack) Wisdom (1889–1918)
Jack Wisdom has laid down his life for his country. Earlier cables stated that he had been severely gassed and was in a dangerous condition. The late soldier, who was about 27 years of age, was a son of the late Mr. J. B. Wisdom. Another brother, Major Frank Wisdom. M.C, is still on service. Private Wisdom sailed in September last, and at one time was an officer in the Commercial Bank, writes the 'Examiner.'
Original publication
Additional Resources and Scholarship
- World War I service record, item B2455, WISDOM JOHN STEWART (National Archives of Australia)
Related Entries in NCB Sites
- Wisdom, Ada Isabella (mother)
- Wisdom, John Baldock (father)
- O'Donnell, Lucie Gertrude (sister)
- Wisdom, Nellie (sister)
- Wisdom, Frank Alan (brother)
- Crothers, John Henry (brother-in-law)
- O'Donnell, Frank Arthur (brother-in-law)
Citation details
'Wisdom, John Stewart (Jack) (1889–1918)', Obituaries Australia, National Centre of Biography, Australian National University, https://oa.anu.edu.au/obituary/wisdom-john-stewart-jack-20816/text31551, accessed 3 April 2025.
Life Summary [details]
Birth
1889
Glen Innes,
New South Wales,
Australia
Death
19 April,
1918
(aged ~ 29)
France
Cause of Death
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