Eugene Schuyler Earle (1895–1916)
Eugene Schuyler Earle, n.d. photographer unknown
from Bank of NSW Roll of Honour
Eugene Schuyler Earle was born on 8th April, 1895, at Armidale, New South Wales, and was the son of Mr. Albert Berry Earle and Mrs. Flora M. Earle. He was educated at the Armidale District School, and entered the service of the Bank at Armidale on 28th October, 1913. Before enlisting he had spent some time as instructor with the 33rd Battalion in the Armidale Camp, and eventually enlisted in that unit on 7th April, 1916, and received his promotion to the rank of sergeant.
On 2nd December of the same year he was posting his men and instructing observers in front of Armentieres, when he was killed instantaneously by the bullet of an enemy sniper.
Lieutenant-Colonel L. J. Morshead, writing afterwards to Mrs. Earle, stated that her son, Sergeant Earle, was "fearless, reliable, honest, hardworking and conscientious, he was loved by his men and respected by all. In his quiet gentlemanly way he had the confidence of both his men and officers, and I had him on my list for a commission.”
Original Publication
Additional Resources and Scholarship
- World War I service record, item B2455, Earle E S (National Archives of Australia)
Related Entries in NCB Sites
- Alderson, Edna Alice (sister)
- Williams, Marietta McDonald (sister)
- Alderson, Frank Sydney (brother-in-law)
Citation details
'Earle, Eugene Schuyler (1895–1916)', People Australia, National Centre of Biography, Australian National University, https://peopleaustralia.anu.edu.au/biography/earle-eugene-schuyler-19829/text31078, accessed 6 December 2024.
Eugene Schuyler Earle, n.d. photographer unknown
from Bank of NSW Roll of Honour
Life Summary [details]
Birth
8 April,
1895
Armidale,
New South Wales,
Australia
Death
2 December,
1916
(aged 21)
Armentieres,
Normandy,
France
Cause of Death
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