Rupert Donald Fergusson (1894–1983)
Rupert Donald Fergusson, n.d. photographer unknown
from Bank of NSW Roll of Honour
RUPERT DONALD FERGUSSON, son of Mr. Ernest Fairchild Fergusson, of the Bank of Australasia, Jerilderie, and Mrs. Elizabeth Fergusson, was born in Melbourne on 8th January, 1894.
He was educated at the University High School, Melbourne, and joined the service of the Bank at Coolamon, on 3rd March, 1914.
He enlisted on 2nd September, 1914, and served in Egypt, Gallipoli, France and Flanders. He received promotion to the rank of sergeant, and having been wounded three times (in the chest, arm, hand and leg), was finally discharged on 19th July, 1917.
Original Publication
Additional Resources and Scholarship
- World War I service record, item B2455, FERGUSSON R D (National Archives of Australia)
- World War I personal case file, item C138, M112393 (National Archives of Australia)
- marries Ethel Maunder , Argus (Melbourne), 14 August 1926, p 13
Citation details
'Fergusson, Rupert Donald (1894–1983)', People Australia, National Centre of Biography, Australian National University, https://peopleaustralia.anu.edu.au/biography/fergusson-rupert-donald-23517/text32542, accessed 3 June 2025.
Rupert Donald Fergusson, n.d. photographer unknown
from Bank of NSW Roll of Honour
Life Summary [details]
Birth
8 January,
1894
Melbourne,
Victoria,
Australia
Death
3 March,
1983
(aged 89)
Matraville, Sydney,
New South Wales,
Australia
Cause of Death
Religious Influence
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