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Horace Garfield Kurrle (1884–1917)

Horace Garfield Kurrle, n.d. unknown photographer

Horace Garfield Kurrle, n.d. unknown photographer

oai:awm.gov.au:H06521, Australian War Memorial

LANCE CORPORAL HORACE GARFIELD KURRLE

Born 1894, he was from Cromwell Road, Hawksburn. Educated at Melbourne Grammar School, 1907-1910. Employed by the National Bank of Australasia. Enlisted in 1915, serving in the 38th Battalion.

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'Kurrle, Horace Garfield (1884–1917)', People Australia, National Centre of Biography, Australian National University, https://peopleaustralia.anu.edu.au/biography/kurrle-horace-garfield-24361/text33108, accessed 4 December 2024.

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Horace Garfield Kurrle, n.d. unknown photographer

Horace Garfield Kurrle, n.d. unknown photographer

oai:awm.gov.au:H06521, Australian War Memorial

Life Summary [details]

Birth

1884
Sunbury, Victoria, Australia

Death

3 January, 1917 (aged ~ 33)
near Houplines, France

Cause of Death

killed in action

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