Gosford RSL member Dr Richard Van Wirdum has compiled profiles of residents and those born in Blackwall, Ettalong and Woy Woy who served in the Australian Imperial Forces during World War One.

"Anzac Day, April 25, 2015 was a hundred years since the landing at Gallipoli," Dr Van Wirdum explained.

"Thousands of residents were at war memorials up and down the Central Coast being a part of the memorial services, many for the first time.

"As they looked on the memorial they saw the names of those who paid the supreme sacrifice for their 'King and Country'.

"The two questions that should have been asked were what about the thousands of men and boys as well as women who volunteered to go to war and survived to come home again?

"Who were these men, boys and women that did so?"

Dr Van Wirdum set out to record not just their military records as that could be found in the National Archives in Canberra, but also who they were as people, their family and their connection to their local community.

The information used in the project was found in attestation papers which gave their name, service number, unit, age, marital status, occupation, next of kin and previous military service.

Embarkation rolls gave the name of the ship they left Sydney or elsewhere and the date and Red Cross wounded and missing files recorded those who were wounded and how they sustained their injuries or illnesses and those who were killed in action and how they were killed.

They also recorded those who were prisoners of war and those repatriated back to Australia.

"While we must always recognise the deeds and pay homage to those who died in wars, we must also recognise and pay homage to those who went and survived the horrors of war and returned home, before their names are forgotten by us and disappear forever.

"These were the men and boys and woman who went to war from Blackwell, Ettalong and Woy Woy and these were their names."

Aggett Albert Harold, Private Infantry.

Private Aggett was born at Gosford and lived at Woy Woy.

He was 21 years old when he enlisted.

His next of kin was his mother Clara Blanche Aggett of "Louisville" in Woy Woy.

He was discharged as medically unfit on October 3, 1915.

Alderton Charles, Private No 1797 Camel Corps.

Private Alderton was born at Woy Woy.

He was an 18-year-old Hammer Driver when he enlisted on November 9, 1916.

His next of kin was his father George Alderton of Woy Woy.

He embarked from Sydney on HMAT A7 "Medic" on December 12, 1916.

He returned to Australia on June 15, 1919.

Bartlett Harold, Private No 5045 fourth Battalion 16th Reinforcements.

Private Bartlett was a 22-year-old single labourer residing at the Boulevard at Woy Woy when he enlisted on January 11, 1916.

His next of kin was his mother H Bartlett of the Boulevard in Woy Woy.

He embarked from Sydney on board SS "Makarini" on April 1, 1916.

He returned to Australia on July 9, 1919.

Bayliss Edward Oscar, Private No.4439 54th Battalion.

Private Bayliss was from Woy Woy.

He was a 37-year-old married Tram Driver when he enlisted on August 12, 1915.

His wife was Alice Maud Bayliss of 29 Fitzroy St at Summer Hill in Sydney.

He embarked from Sydney on board HMAT A70 "Ballarat" on December 16, 1916.

He returned to Australia on October 17, 1916.

Beresford John James, Private No.6473 13th Battalion 21st Reinforcements.

Private Beresford was a 22-year-old single, Labourer when he enlisted on May 1, 1916.

His next of kin was his brother Ernest Beresford of 29 Francis St at Leichardt in Sydney.

He embarked from Sydney on board HMAT A40 "Ceramic" on October 7, 1916.

He returned to Australia on May 1, 1919.

The Gosford Times reported that John was from Blackwall.

Browne Wallace James, Signaller No.1060 34th Battalion D Company.

Private Browne was a 21-year-old married Labourer when he enlisted on January 3, 1916.

His next of kin was his wife Lily May Browne of Dusodie via Dungog.

He embarked from Sydney on board HMAT A20 "Hororata" on May 2, 1916.

The Gosford Times recorded that Signaller Browne was from Woy Woy and the only son of Mr and Mrs W J Browne of 'Patonga' in Woy Woy.

He was shot through the neck and also contracted pleurisy, but a cable was sent saying that he was improving.

He was later promoted to the rank of an officer in the Flying Corps.

He returned to Australia on May 6, 1919.

Chapman Stanley, Private No.7346 5th Machine Gun Battalion.

Private Chapman was born at Woy Woy.

He was a 28-year-old single, commercial traveller when he enlisted on July 4, 1916.

His next of kin was his father Mark Jenkins Chapman of Peppermint Grove in Western Australia.

He embarked from Fremantle, Western Australia on board HMAT A28 "Miltiades" on January 29, 1917.

He returned to Australia on December 11, 1918.

Condran Michael Hugh, Private No.3385 55th Battalion 9th Reinforcements.

Private Condran was born at Ettalong.

He was a 22-year-old single labourer when he enlisted on December 23, 1916.

His next of kin was his father Michael Condran of "Molong", Cessnock in New South Wales. He embarked from Sydney on board HMAT A68 "Anchises" on January 24, 1917.

He returned to Australia on July 8, 1919.

Cooper William James Frederick, Private No.6139 3rd Battalion 19th Reinforcements.

Private Cooper was an 18-year-old single labourer when he enlisted on February 28, 1916.

His next of kin was his father James F Cooper of Woy Woy.

He resided with his father.

He embarked from Sydney on board HMAT A18 "Wiltshire" on August 22, 1916.

The Gosford Times recorded that Mrs A Cooper of Woy Woy Bay received information that her only son was in Alexandria Hospital in Cosham suffering from severe trench feet.

In another article Mr and Mrs J Cooper of Woy Woy Bay had been officially notified that their only son was in Berrington War Hospital with a severe gunshot wound in the back received on August 31, 1918.

He returned to Australia on January 14, 1919.

Costello William Robert, Private No.384 2nd Battalion D Company.

Private Costello was a 24-year-old single fisherman residing at c/o Mrs Ada Costello, GPO, Woy Woy.

His next of kin was his mother Ada Costello of Woy Woy.

He embarked from Sydney on board HMAT A23 "Suffolk" on October 18, 1914.

He returned to Australia on October 23, 1918.

Cox Mary Standish, Staff Nurse Australian Army Nursing Service.

Staff Nurse Cox was a 29-year-old single trained nurse residing at Woy Woy when she enlisted on August 31, 1916.

Her next of kin was her father E S Cox of Pretty Beach.

She embarked from Sydney on board HMAT A38 "Ulysses" on May 9, 1917.

She returned to Australia on April 4, 1919.

Daley Charles, Sapper No.5516 Tunnelling Companies

Sapper Daley was from Woy Woy.

He was a 41-year-old married labourer when he enlisted on April 28, 1916, who worked as a vet surgeon in Ireland for three years.

His wife was J E Daley of Blackwell Rd, Woy Woy.

He previously served for six months in the Guernsey Militia Artillery.

He embarked from Melbourne on board HMAT A38 "Ulysses" on October 25, 1916.

He returned to Australia on August 28, 1918.

Davis Harold, Private No.4765 2nd Battalion 15th Reinforcements.

Private Davis was born at Woy Woy.

He was an 18-year-old single, Bushman when he enlisted on August 21, 1915.

His parents were Mr and Mrs Arthur Davis of Davis Town.

He embarked from Sydney on board HMAT A15 "Star of England" on March 8, 1916.

He returned to Australia on August 1, 1915.

Davis Henry, Private No.1932 4th Battalion, 5th Reinforcements.

Private Davis was born at Woy Woy.

He was a 28-year-old single labourer when he enlisted on January 23, 1915.

His next of kin was his mother Mrs Davis Byrne Avenue in Drummoyne in Sydney.

He embarked from Sydney on board HMAT A55 "Kyarra" on April 13, 1915.

He returned to Australia on February 1, 1918.

Davis Kenneth Robert, Private No 71437 1st Machine Gun Corps, 13th Reinforcements.

Private Davis was born at Woy Woy.

He was a 22-year-old married labourer when he enlisted on February 12, 1917.

His next of kin was his wife Dorothy Davis c/- Mrs Erwin of Lyons Rd, Drummoyne in Sydney.

He embarked from Sydney on board HMAT A29 "Suevic" on June 21, 1917.

He served at the Western Front and returned to Australia on June 16, 1919.

Davis Oswald Bernard, Private No.1834 1st Pioneers 2nd Reinforcements.

Private Davis was born in Woy Woy.

He was a 21-year-old single shipwright when he enlisted on January 7, 1916.

He did his training with Rock Davis for five years.

His next of kin was his father Arthur Davis of Empire Bay.

He embarked from Sydney on board HMAT A40 "Ceramic" on April 14, 1916.

It is not recorded what happened to him or when he returned to Australia.

Davis Thomas Loftus, Private No. 5791 18th Battalion 16th Reinforcements.

Private Davis was born at Woy Woy.

He was a 27-year-old storeman when he enlisted on June 17, 1916.

His next of kin was his mother Elizabeth Davis of Byrne Avenue at Drummoyne in Sydney.

His father Seth Davis and was the brother of Percy Herbert Davis.

He embarked from Sydney on board HMAT A40 "Ceramic" on October 7, 1916.

He served on the Western Front and returned to Australia on December 21, 1918.

He died on October 21, 1930 and was buried at Kincumber Cemetery.

Derrett Walter, Private No.1539 6th Australian Light Horse 12th Reinforcements.

Private Derrett was a 44-year-old single veterinary dresser residing at Woy Woy when he enlisted on September 27, 1915.

His next of kin was his sister Mrs. Emily Long Berkley of Cromwell Road at Mt. Eden, Auckland in New Zealand.

He embarked from Sydney on board SS "Hawkes Bay" on October 23, 1915.

He returned to Australia on August 17, 1916.

Fishburn William Thomas (Fishenden) Mention in Despatches, Corporal No.3039 56th Battalion.

Corporal Fishburn was from Woy Woy.

He was a 24-year-old single, labourer when he enlisted on July 14, 1915.

His next of kin was his father James P Fishenden and his mother was Emma of Glen Innes.

He embarked from Sydney on board HMAT A69 "Warilda" on October 8, 1915.

He suffered from diphtheria on December 19, 1915 and was discharged from hospital on January 26, 1916.

Then he had peri-tonsilla abscess and was discharged on February 29, 1916.

He also suffered a gunshot wound to the right buttock and compound fracture to the right hand.

He re-joined his unit on January 24, 1918.

He was awarded his Mention in Despatches recorded in the "Commonwealth Gazette" No103, June 29, 1917.

He was killed in action on April 17, 1918 in France.

He was buried at the Aubigny British Cemetery at Somme in France.

Flynn Leslie Francis, Private No.6804 17th Battalion 20th Reinforcements.

Private Flynn was a 22-year-old single labourer residing at "Sunnyside" in Woy Woy when he enlisted on April 25, 1917.

His next of kin was his mother Margaret James of Ballymore Street at Kelvin Grove, Brisbane in Queensland.

He embarked from Sydney on board HMAT A72 "Beltana" on June 16, 1917.

He returned to Australia on June 19, 1919.

Ford Selwyn Roy, Private No.3580 13th Battalion 11th Reinforcements.

Private Ford was an 18-year-old grocer's assistant residing at Woy Woy when he enlisted on August 11, 1915.

His next of kin was his father John Ford of Patonga St, in Woy Woy.

He embarked from Sydney on board HMAT A17 "Port Lincoln" on October 13, 1915.

He returned to Australia on April 5, 1919.

Forfar Earnest Henry, Private No.66654 22nd General Services.

Private Forfar was an 18-year-old single motor driver when he enlisted on August 5, 1918.

His next of kin was his father William Walter Forfar c/o C. R. Staples of Woy Woy.

He was previously in the senior cadets for 18 months.

He embarked from Sydney on board SS "Wyreema" on October 14, 1918.

Fountain Raymond George Mention in Despatches, Sergeant No.54 18th Battalion, C Company.

Sergeant Fountain was from Woy Woy.

He was a 21-year-old single carpenter when he enlisted on February 3, 1915.

His next of kin was his father G H Fountain of the Prince of Wales Hotel at King St, Newtown in Sydney.

He embarked from Sydney on board Transport A40 "Ceramic" on June 25, 1915.

He was killed in action on October 9, 1917 in Belgium.

The Gosford Times reported that Mr G A Fountain of Woy Woy had been informed by the War Office that his son was mentioned in a despatch from Field Marshall Sir Douglas Haig dated November 7, 1917 and published in the second supplement of the "London Gazette" dated December 25, 1917, for gallant and distinguished service in the field.

Mr Fountain also received a message from the King expressing appreciation of the services rendered by the late Sergeant Fountain who was killed in action and trusting that the public acknowledgement may be of some consolation to him.

He was also awarded the Matrious Service Medal "for consistently good service and devotion to duty throughout the past two years".

On September 7, 1917. He was buried at Perth Cemetery (China Wall) (Garter Point Cemetery Memorial at Zillebeke in Belgium.

Garrett Lionel, Private No.60226 1st Battalion 16th Reinforcements.

Private Garrett was a 21-year-old single engineer residing at Woy Woy when he enlisted on May 15, 1918.

His next of kin was his father E E Garret of The Bay in Woy Woy.

He embarked from Sydney on board HMAT A41 "Bakara" on September 4, 1918.

He returned to Australia on August 22, 1919.

Geraghty William Joseph, Corporal No.3056 3rd Battalion 10th Reinforcements.

Private Geraghty was from Woy Woy.

He was a 21-year-old single clerk when he enlisted on August 4, 1915.

His next of kin was his father F Geraghty of Edgeware Rd and Amidmore St, Marrickville in Sydney.

He embarked from Sydney on board HMAT A69 "Warilda" on October 8, 1915.

On August 11, 1916 he suffered from tonsillitis, on March 2, 1917 he was admitted to hospital with influenza in England.

On March 9, 1918 he was gassed and eventually admitted to Bethnal Green Military Hospital in England and on August 23, 1918 he suffered a penetrating shell wound to the abdomen and died of wounds the same day in France.

He was buried at Heath Cemetery at Harbonnieres in France.

Gillett Walter Thomas, Private No.6024 13th Battalion 19th Reinforcements.

Private Gillett was a 25-year-old married plumber residing at Woy Woy when he enlisted on March 9, 1916.

His next of kin was his wife E E Gillett of Woy Woy.

He embarked from Sydney on board HMAT A18 "Wiltshire" on August 22, 1916.

He returned to Australia on August 25, 1917.

Glover Reuben, Private No.2058 1st Australian General Hospital.

Private Glover was from Woy Woy.

He was an 18-year-old single, Baker and Carter when he enlisted on April 28, 1916.

His next of kin was his father H Glover of Woy Woy.

He embarked from Sydney on board HMAT A68 "Anchises" on August 24, 1916.

Records show he was still overseas.

Green William Hartley, Private No.1127 33rd Battalion D Company.

Private Green was born at Woy Woy.

He was a 28-year-old married labourer when he enlisted on January 5, 1916.

His wife was May Green of Mulla Creek via Kootingal in New South Wales.

He embarked from Sydney on board HMAT A74 "Marathon" on May 4, 1916.

It is not known when he returned to Australia or what happened to him.

Griffin George St Clair, Private No.2419 53rd Battalion 5th Reinforcements.

Private Griffin was a 22-year-old single storeman residing at the "Waterford" in Woy Woy when he enlisted on June 6, 1916.

His next of kin was his mother Emily Pleasance Griffin of the "Waterford" in Woy Woy.

He embarked from Sydney on board HMAT A47 "Mashobra" on September 14, 1916.

He returned to Australia on March 9, 1919.

His brother was William Griffin.

Griffin William, Trooper No.1603 2nd Australian Remount Unit 6th Reinforcements.

Private Griffin was a 20-year-old single butter maker residing at the "Waterford" in Woy Woy. His next of kin was his mother Emily Pleasance Griffin of the "Waterford" in Woy Woy.

He embarked from Sydney on board HMAT A67 "Orsova" on November 10, 1915.

Records show that he was still overseas.

His brother was George St Clair Griffin.

Hamson Frederick, Private No. 2580 38th Battalion.

Private Hamson was born at Ettalong.

He was a 23-year-old married fireman when he enlisted on August 30, 1916.

His wife was Emily Hansom of "Sherwood" Thornleigh in Sydney.

He previously served four years in the Fourth Infantry militia.

He embarked from Sydney on board HMAT A24 "Benalla" on November 9, 1916.

It was not known when he returned to Australia or what happened to him.

Hughes George Thomas, Private No.862 2nd Battalion, H Company.

Private Hughes was born at Woy Woy.

He was a 27-year-old railway porter when he enlisted on August 26, 1914.

His next of kin was his widowed mother Elizabeth Hughes of Railway St, Corrimal in New South Wales.

He embarked on board HMAT A23 "Suffolk" on October 18, 1914.

He was killed in action on August 7-14, 1915 at Gallipoli.

He has no known grave and is commemorated at the Lone Pine Memorial at Gallipoli.

Jacobsen Carl Ernest, Private No.3551 17th Battalion, 8th Reinforcements.

Private Jacobsen was born at Hawkesbury River.

He was a 27-year-old single fireman when he enlisted on September 6, 1915.

His next of kin was his mother Annie Jacobsen of "Mount Pleasant" at Woy Woy.

He embarked from Sydney on board HMAT A60 "Aeneas" on December 20, 1915.

The Gosford Times reported that Jacobsen was living at Woy Woy when he was wounded in France.

He was hospitalised in England after being wounded in France.

He served in Egypt and France.

He returned to Australia on February 7, 1919.

Jacobson Stephen, Trooper No.1796 Engineers Australian Light Horse.

Trooper Jacobson was a 21-year-old single, motor mechanic when he enlisted on November 7, 1917.

His next of kin was his father Adolf Jacobson, his mother Annie Jacobson.

He embarked from Sydney on board HMAT A54 "Runic" on March 22, 1918.

He returned to Australia on July 4, 1919.

The Gosford Times reported that he was from Woy Woy and a large gathering was expected to be at a complimentary social to be held on Thursday before he leaves for Mesopotamia.

It is not recorded what happened to him or when he returned to Australia.

Jacobson William, Private No.3858 17th Battalion 9th Reinforcements.

Private Jacobson was a 33-year-old single labourer residing at Woy Woy when he enlisted on October 12, 1915.

His next of kin was his father A Jacobson of Woy Woy.

He embarked from Sydney on board HMAT A54 "Runic" on January 20, 1916.

Records do not show what happened to him or when he returned to Australia.

Jenkins Giles William, Corporal No.3943 1st Battalion, 12th Reinforcements.

Corporal Jenkins was a 26-year-old married carpenter when he enlisted on March 22, 1915.

His wife was Mrs L Jenkins of Woy Woy.

He embarked from Sydney on board HMAT A69 "Warilda" on May 22, 1916.

Jones Clinton James, Private No.1763 13th Battalion 4th Reinforcements.

Private Jones was a 19-year-old single motor mechanic from Woy Woy when he enlisted on January 7, 1915.

His next of kin was his mother Mrs Jones of "Uralla" at Woy Woy.

He embarked from Sydney on board HMAT A9 "Shropshire" on March 17, 1915.

He returned to Australia on September 17, 1915.

He died aged 62 on April 14, 1958 and was buried at Whangarei - Maunu Cemetery in New Zealand.

Keogh Martin Lawrence, Private No.2437 54th Battalion 5th Reinforcements.

Private Keogh was a 45-year-old single carpenter residing at Woy Woy when he enlisted on April 19, 1916.

His next of kin was his brother Matthew Keogh of Dunlop St, Parramatta in Sydney.

He embarked from Sydney on board HMAT A60 "Aeneas" on September 30, 1916.

He returned to Australia on January 11, 1918.

Kirby William Henry, Private No.672 8th Infantry Brigade, 8th Field Ambulance Sections B and C.

Private Kirby was a 39-year-old married jeweller residing at Wagstaffe St in Woy Woy when he enlisted on April 21, 1915.

His next of kin was his wife Amelia Kirby of Wagstaffe St in Woy Woy.

He embarked from Melbourne in Victoria on board HMAT A11 "Ascanius" on November 10, 1915.

He returned to Australia on July 21, 1917.

Latta Cecil Clyde, Driver No.33026 Field Artillery Brigade, February 1917 Reinforcements.

Driver Latta was a 22-year-old single man employed by the Post Master-Generals Department.

He resided Blackwall Rd at Woy Woy when he enlisted on October 4, 1916.

His next of kin was his father J G Latter of Blackwell Rd at Woy Woy.

He embarked from Melbourne in Victoria on board HMAT A9 "Shropshire" on May 11, 1917.

He returned home on June 16, 1919.

Loydstrom Gustave Leonard, Private No.66236 Depot.

Private Loydstrom was a 44-year-old married clerk when he enlisted on June 11, 1918.

His wife was Carrie Loydstrom of Patonga.

He embarked from Melbourne on board SS "Zealandic" on October 5, 1918.

He returned to Australia on September 25, 1919.

He died at Randwick aged 51 on July 16, 1939.

The Gosford Times reported that Private Loydstrom was from Woy Woy.

Lukeen George Mathew, Private 13th Battalion 14th Reinforcements.

Private Lukeen was a 31-year-old single carpenter when he enlisted on August 16, 1915.

His next of kin was a friend Mabel Potter of Goode St, Granville in Sydney.

He embarked from Sydney on board HMAT A70 "Ballarat" on February 16, 1916.

The Gosford Times reported that Private Lukine who enlisted from Woy Woy was reported missing since July 19.

He returned to Australia on April 1, 1919 and died aged 45 on October 2, 1929 and was buried at Rookwood Cemetery in Sydney.

Mansbridge Howard Wynn Military Medal, Private No.5837 18th Battalion 16th Reinforcements.

Private Mansbridge was a 24-year-old married blacksmith of Woy Woy.

His next of kin was his wife Hilda Mansbridge of Woy Woy.

He previously served in the infantry in Western Australia.

He embarked from Sydney on board HMAT A40 "Ceramic" on October 7, 1916. He was awarded the Military Medal (MM) for: "During the attack on ANVIL WOOD, near PERONNE, on 31st August 1918 an enemy machine gun post was causing casualties to the company. Lance Corporal PASSLOW with Privates MANSBRIDGE and HEPENSTALL moved to the flank of their company and rushed the post, killing the garrison and capturing the gun.

"They held the position until ordered to withdraw.

"Their dash and courage materially towards the success of the operation and saved casualties to the rest of the party ("Commonwealth Gazette" No. 115 October 10, 1919).

He returned to Australia on July 1, 1919.

Maud John Almondy, Private No.31533 6th Brigade Australia Field Artillery.

Private Maud was born at Woy Woy.

He was a 19-year-old single, engineer when he enlisted on April 25, 1916.

His next of kin was his father Edwin Beaumont Maude.

Records do not show what happened to him or when he returned to Australia.

Mayo William Burns, Private No.4811 1st Battalion, 15th Reinforcements.

Private Mayo was born at Woy Woy.

He was an 18-year-old single, clerk when he enlisted.

His next of kin was his mother Margaret Mayo of 64 Enmore Rd, Marrickville in Sydney.

He previously served in the Senior Cadets in 1915 and the Woollahra Militia.

He embarked from Sydney on board HMAT A15 "Star of England" on March 8, 1916.

Private Mayo was declared missing, but was found to be a prisoner of war and was repatriated after the war.

He arrived in England on December 18, 1918 and a telegram was sent of his arrival on December 21, 1918.

He returned to Australia on April 10, 1919.

McFadden Frank Albert Military Medal, Private No.2002 45th Battalion, 12th Australian Infantry Brigade.

Private McFadden also served in World War II and his service number was NX149795.

He was a 21-year-old single, labourer of "Rose Cottage" at Short St in Woy Woy.

His next of kin was his mother E McFadden of "Rose Cottage" at Short St in Woy Woy.

He embarked from Sydney on board HMAT A55 "Kyarra" on April 13, 1915.

He was awarded the Military Medal (MM) on October 4, 1916, as cited, because: "At POZIERES, Private McFADDEN, who was employed as Battalion runner between Headquarters and the firing line, was practically continuously on duty from the night of 5th August, 1916, until the afternoon of the 8th August, 1918.

"A great deal of his work had to be done at night and under heavy hostile artillery fire.

"He carried out his duties with the greatest bravery and coolness, never failing to deliver his messages.

"Military Medal awarded 28th August, 1916 ("Commonwealth Gazette" No. 62 April 19, 1917).

He was discharged on August 10, 1919.

Miller Robert, Sergeant No.453 4th Battalion, A Company.

Sergeant Miller lived at "Glen Lomond" in Woy Woy.

He was a 24-year-old single draper when he enlisted on August 23, 1914.

His next of kin was his mother Margaret Miller of Gunhill Terrace in Garkhall, Scotland

He embarked from Sydney on board HMAT A14 "Euripides" on October 20, 1914.

He died of wounds on August 23, 1918 at Proyart near Peronne in France.

At about 4:30 or 5am the Battalion was in action near Bray.

About 10am they had gone forward about two or three thousand yards and had got all but the last objective when Sergeant Miller was badly wounded by machine gun fire and was taken to the Casualty Clearing Station where he died.

He was buried at the Heath Cemetery at Harbonnieres in France.

His father's name was William Miller.

He served at Egypt, Gallipoli and the Western Front.

Murphy Andrew Arthur (Ginty), Private No.937 20th Battalion C Company.

Private Murphy was born at Woy Woy.

He was a 23-year-old Launch Driver when he enlisted on March 20, 1915.

His next of kin was his father Andrew Murphy of "Grandview" in Woy Woy.

He embarked from Sydney on board HMAT "Karoola" on January 20, 1916.

He was admitted to the Heliopolis Camp Hospital with phthisis on February 3, 1916.

While at a stopover in Colombo he fell from a bridge on to the road crushing his skull.

A Coroner's Inquest was held the next day into his death.

He was buried at the Colombo General Cemetery in Colombo.

His mother was Mary Murphy.

Ormiston John Horace, Private No.23723 5th Battalion, 4th Reinforcements, D Company, 15t Platoon.

Private Ormiston was from Woy Woy.

He was a 42-year-old single clerk when he enlisted on April 3, 1916.

His next of kin was his father Robert Henry Ormiston of Woy Woy.

He embarked from Sydney on board HMAT A30 "Borda" on October 17, 1916.

He died of wounds on May 6, 1918 near Amiens in France.

He was admitted to the main dressing station 11th Australian Field Ambulance at Querrien (Somme) suffering from a gunshot wound, fractured skull and bullet wound in the left arm and back.

He died from the wounds at 2pm that day.

He was buried at the Querrieu British Cemetery in France.

His mother was Annie Ormiston.

Peel Harry, Private Infantry No.3433 13th Battalion 11th Reinforcements.

Private Peel was from Woy Woy.

He was a 21-year-old single mechanic when he enlisted on August 3, 1915.

His next of kin was his father H Peel of Woy Woy.

He embarked from Sydney on board HMAT A17 "Port Lincoln" on October 13, 1915.

He died of wounds at the 44th Casualty Clearing Station on August 4, 1916 in France where he was wounded by a shell just neat Pozieres.

He was buried at the Puchevillers British Cemetery in France.

His mother was Edith Jane Peel.

Pendleton George Henry, Private No.8192 23rd Battalion, 10th Reinforcements.

Private Pendleton was born at Woy Woy.

He was a 29-year-old married Engine Driver when he enlisted on August 25, 1914.

His next of kin was his wife Elizabeth Pendleton of 114 Latrobe Terrace, Geelong West in Victoria.

He was promoted to the rank of Lance-Corporal, 10th Battalion and returned to Australia on February 9, 1919.

Potter Walter Ernest, Private No.3395 53rd Battalion 11th Reinforcements.

Private Potter was from Woy Woy.

He was a 25-year-old single fuel man when he enlisted on August 5, 1915.

His next of kin was his father W R Potter of Raydon Stores, Disco in Norfolk in England.

He embarked from Sydney on board HMAT A14 "Euripides" on November 2, 1915.

He was killed in action on July 19, 1916 at Fromelles in France.

He has no known grave and was commemorated at VC Corner at the Australian Cemetery Memorial at Fromelles in France.

A cable was received stating that Private Potter, son of Mr Potter, one-time station master at Woy Woy had been killed in action in France on July 19 or 20.

Reckless Herbert Reginald, Private No.1210, 36th Battalion D Company.

Private Reckless was born at Woy Woy.

He was a 20-year-old single labourer when he enlisted on February 7, 1916.

His next of kin was his father Robert Henry Reckless of Port Macquarie in New South Wales.

He embarked from Sydney on board HMAT A72 "Beltana" on May 13, 1916.

He returned to Australia on September 26, 1917.

He died aged 59 on November 50, 1959 and was buried at Port Macquarie Cemetery at Port Macquarie in New South Wales.

Rickard Oswald, Private No.6616 18th Battalion 19th Reinforcements.

Private Oswald was a 22-year-old single labourer from Woy Woy when he enlisted on January 8, 1917.

His next of kin was his mother C. Rickard of Bayview St at Woy Woy.

He embarked from Sydney on board HMAT A18 "Wiltshire" on February 7, 1917.

He returned to Australia on April 17, 1917.

Roberts John Henry, Private Infantry No.4870 2nd Battalion 15th Reinforcements.

Private Roberts was from Woy Woy.

He was a 27-year-old single fettler when he enlisted on August 28, 1915.

His next of kin was his father Charles Roberts of Woy Woy.

He departed from Sydney on board HMAT A15 "Star of England" on March 8, 1916.

On October 11, 1916 he was admitted to hospital in France with impetigo and septic ulcer to his leg and was transferred to England.

On February 6, 1917, he was admitted to hospital with scabies and on May 5, 1917, he was admitted to hospital with influenza.

He died of wounds on February 15, 1918 in Belgium.

He was buried at the Wytschaete Military Cemetery in Belgium.

His mother was Catherine Roberts and his brother was Richard Charles Roberts.

Roberts Richard Charles, Private, Stretcher bearer, No.5101 18th Battalion, 13th Reinforcements.

Private Roberts was from Woy Woy.

He was a 31-year-old single boot man when he embarked on November 27, 1915.

His next of kin was his father Charles Roberts of Woy Woy.

He embarked from Sydney on board HMAT A55 "Kyarra" on June 5, 1916.

He was Absent Without Official Leave (AWOL) from September 2 to 26, 1916.

He died of wounds from a gunshot wound to the head and right leg and died in the 1st Australian General Hospital on March 4, 1917 in Rouen, France.

He was buried at the St. Sever Cemetery at Rouen in France.

His mother was Catherine Roberts and his brother was John Henry Roberts.

Scot-Skirving Robert Christopher Churchill, Private No.459 4th Battalion A Company.

Private Scot-Skirving was a 26-year-old single grazier from "Glenlomond" at Woy Woy when he enlisted on August 23, 1914.

His next of kin was his father William Miller of Gunhill Terrace at Garkhall in Scotland.

He embarked from Sydney on board HMAT A14 "Euripides" on October 20, 1914.

Records do not show what happened to him or when he returned to Australia.

Settree Robert James, Private No.4875 2nd Battalion.

Private Settree was born at Woy Woy.

He was a 30-year-old married labourer when he enlisted.

He was separated from his wife who resided at 233-235 Glebe Rd, Glebe in Sydney.

He embarked from Sydney on board HMAT A15 "Star of England" on March 8, 1916.

Records do not show what happened to him or when he returned to Australia.

Singleton Edwin Clyde, Driver No.37422 Field Artillery 30th Reinforcements.

Driver Singleton was a 21-year-old single driver from Woy Woy when he enlisted on November 1, 1916.

His next of kin was his father Thomas Singleton of "Laughtondale" on the Hawkesbury River.

He embarked from Sydney on board HMAT A15 "Port Sydney" on November 5, 1917. Records do not show what happened to him or when he returned to Australia.

Singleton Frederick John, Driver Field Artillery March 17th Reinforcements.

Driver Singleton was a 25-year-old single farrier from Woy Woy when he enlisted on November 1, 1916.

His next of kin was his father J. T. Singleton of "Laughtondale" on the Hawkesbury River.

He embarked from Sydney on board HMAT A74 "Marathon" on May 10, 1917.

He returned to Australia on September 6, 1919.

Singleton James Ernest, Private No.53800 55th Battalion.

Private Singleton was born at Blackwall.

He was a 28-year-old grocer's assistant when he enlisted on January 9, 1917.

His next of kin was his father James Henry Singleton of Blackwall.

He embarked from Sydney on boar SS "Field Marshall" on June 19, 1918.

Singleton Richard Paul, Private No.53803 53rd Battalion.

Private Singleton was born at Wiseman's Ferry.

He was a 22-year-old single labourer from Blackwall when he enlisted on January 9, 1918.

His next of kin was his mother Johanne and his father was James Singleton of Blackwall.

He embarked from Sydney on SS "Field Marshall" on June 19, 1918.

He returned to Australia on September 22, 1919.

Smith William Henry, Private No.2092 31st Battalion 3rd Reinforcements.

Private Smith was a 29-year-old ship's officer from Woy Woy when he enlisted on October 13, 1915.

His next of kin was his mother Fanny Stewart of Buip Wharf at Woy Woy.

He embarked from Sydney on board HMAT A70 "Ballarat" on February 18, 1916.

He returned to Australia on July 23, 1919.

Squires Philip Sydney, Private No.3432 7th Australian Light Horse 29 Reinforcements.

Private Squires was born at Woy Woy.

He was a 43-year-old married commercial traveller when he enlisted on April 27, 1917.

His wife was at Callan Park Mental Hospital at Balmain in Sydney.

He embarked from Sydney on board HMAT A55 "Kyarra" on September 3, 1917.

He returned to Australia on July 22, 1918.

Stapleton Arthur Richard, Private No.2662 1st Australian Light Horse 18th Reinforcements.

Private Stapleton was a 33-year-old married painter from Woy Woy when he enlisted on October 11, 1915.

His next of kin was his wife Ethel Stapleton of Woy Woy.

He embarked from Sydney on board HMAT A20 "Hororata" on May 2, 1916.

He returned to Australia on September 2, 1916.

Stuart Frederick (Snowy), Gunner No.3990 1st Battalion 12th Reinforcements.

Gunner Stuart was born in Woy Woy and attended Woy Woy Public School.

He was a 27-year-old single coxswain when he enlisted on September 8, 1915.

His next of kin was his father Walter Stuart and his mother was Fanny Jane Stuart of Brick Wharf Rd at Woy Woy.

He embarked from Sydney on board HMAT "Mooltan" on December 11, 1915.

On March 14, 1916 he was admitted to hospital with influenza.

On December 3, 1916 he was admitted to hospital with trench feet and on February 14, 1917 he was admitted to hospital with mumps.

He was killed in action on June 7, 1917 at Messines in Belgium.

He was hit by a piece of shell and died instantly.

He was buried at the Messines Ridge British Cemetery in Belgium.

Swanson Charles William, Private No.1283.

Private Swanson was born at Woy Woy.

He was a 25-year-old married railway relief officer when he enlisted.

His next of kin was his wife Dorothy Swanson c/o Mrs Clonder of Bradmoor Cottage at Leaves Green in Keston.

Records do not show what happened to him or when he returned to Australia.

Thomas Harold Albert, Private, No.85205, Medical Depot, 1st enlistment, No.61224 6th Battalion, 2nd enlistment.

Private Thomas was a 21-year-old hairdresser from Woy Woy.

His next of kin was his mother Ada Jennet and his father died in 1901.

His first enlistment period lasted 110 days, discharged medical unfit.

On July 24, 1918, he was promoted to Lance-Corporal.

He embarked on August 31, 1918 from Melbourne on the A37 Barambah" and served in France from Jan 1919 to May 1919.

He returned to Melbourne, Australia on the "Argyllshire" August 2, 1919 and was discharged medically unfit.

Tonkin Leslie George, Private 1646 34th Battalion 1st Reinforcements.

Private Tonkin was from Woy Woy.

He was a 23-year-old single, Carpenter when he enlisted on February 5, 1916.

His next of kin was his mother Margaret Jane Tonkin and his father was John Ellis Tonkin of Barton St at Kurri Kurri in Newcastle.

He was killed in action on November 14, 1916, from a gunshot to the head at Fleurs in France.

There were other reports from the Red Cross from other witnesses that said a shell had exploded and killed him.

He was the brother of Richard Caleb Tonkin.

He has no known grave and is commemorated at the Australian National Memorial at Villers-Bretonneux in France.

Tonkin Richard Caleb*, Private No.445 13th Battalion, D Company.

Private Tonkin was from Woy Woy.

He was a 19-year-old single carpenter when he enlisted on September 28, 1914.

His next of kin was his mother Mrs Margaret Jane Tonkin and his father was John Ellis Tonkin of Barton St at Kurri Kurri in Newcastle.

He embarked from Melbourne on board HMAT A38 "Ulysses" on December 22, 1914.

On June 9, 1915 he suffered from influenza on the isle of Lemnos.

He was killed in action on August 19, 1915 at Gallipoli.

He has no known grave and is commemorated at the Lone Pine Memorial at Gallipoli.

He was a brother of Leslie George Tonkin.

Vokes Bertie Edgar, Private No.6587 3rd Battalion, 21st Reinforcements.

Private Vokes was a 33-year-old married store keeper of "Louisville" at Woy Woy when he enlisted on July 22, 1915.

His next of kin was his wife Ivy Vokes of "Louisville" at Woy Woy.

He embarked from Sydney on board HMAT A40 "Ceramic" on October 7, 1916.

He was promoted to the rank of Lance-Sergeant and returned to Australia on March 31, 1919.

Wallwork John Walter Roy, Driver No.317 30th Battalion Headquarters.

Driver Wallwork was a 20-year-old grocer's driver from Woy Woy when he enlisted on July 19, 1915.

His next of kin was his father John B. Wallwork of Woy Woy.

He embarked from Sydney on board HMAT A72 "Beltanna" on November 9, 1915.

He returned to Australia on December 12, 1918.

Warmoll Frederick Charles, Sapper No.19575 4th Field Coy Engineers.

Private Warmoll was born at Woy Woy.

He was a 34-year-old married man when he enlisted on June 30, 1917.

His wife was Leila Warmoll of Gosford.

He was accepted as a driver for the Wireless Training School.

He embarked from Sydney on board HMAT A14 "Euripides" on October 31, 1917.

Watts Charles Finley, Sapper No.19701 2nd Divisional Signal Company 26th Reinforcements.

Sapper Watts was an 18-year-old single clerk when he enlisted on August 1, 1917.

His next of kin was his father Albert J. Watts of 6 Henry St at Kew in Melbourne.

He embarked from Sydney on board HMAT A68 "Anchises" on August 8, 1917.

The Gosford Times reported that Private Watts was from Woy Woy.

Woolford Charles Edward, Private 10090 8th Field Ambulance 5th Reinforcements.

Private Woodford was a 43-year-old married school teacher from Woy Woy when he enlisted on August 21, 1915.

His next of kin was his wife Emily Marie Woodford of "Osbourne" at Pretty Beach.

He embarked from Sydney on board HMAT A71 "Nestor" on April 9, 1916.

His parents were Edward and Lylie Willford.

He returned to Australia on July 21, 1917.

He died aged 58 on November 13, 1929 and was buried at Rookwood Cemetery in Sydney.

Email, 7 Feb 2016

Richard Van Wirdum, Gosford