Druitt, John Edward (1895–1973)
John Edward Purvis Druitt, n.d. photographer unknown
from Bank of NSW Roll of Honour
John Eward Purvis Duitt, son of Mr. and Mrs. A. J. Druitt, was born at Port Macquarie, New South Wales, on 6th February, 1895. He was educated at the Superior Public School, Port Macquarie, and the District School at Kempsey, and entered the Bank’s service on 9th January, 1912, at Bellingen. His subsequent transfers were to Maitland in December, 1912; Mullumbimby in January, 1913; and Casino in April, 1914.
He enlisted on 27th February, 1915, and embarked as sergeant, landing at Gallipoli on 12th September, 1915. After three months’ service, however, he contracted severe enteric fever, and was invalided home to Australia, being finally declared unfit for further service. In the meantime he had received his promotion to the rank of lieutenant.
Original Publication
Additional Resources
- World War I service record, item B2455, DRUITT J E P (National Archives of Australia)
Citation details
'Druitt, John Edward (1895–1973)', People Australia, National Centre of Biography, Australian National University, https://peopleaustralia.anu.edu.au/biography/druitt-john-edward-23247/text32427, accessed 25 September 2023.
John Edward Purvis Druitt, n.d. photographer unknown
from Bank of NSW Roll of Honour
Life Summary [details]
Birth
6 February,
1895
Port Macquarie,
New South Wales,
Australia
Death
14 October,
1973
(aged 78)
New South Wales,
Australia
Religious Influence
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