Geoffrey Hugh Macpherson (1897–1916)
Geoffrey Hugh Macpherson, c 1915 photographer unknown
GEOFFREY HUGH MACPHERSON, son of Mr. Donald and Mrs. Emily Florence Macpherson, was born at Bundella on 31st December, 1897. He was educated at Knox College, North Sydney, and joined the service of the Bank at Tamworth on 29th November, 1914.
Enlisting in September, 1915, he embarked in April, 1916, on the “Mackarini” with the 16th Reinforcements of the 3rd Battalion. Joining his unit in France later in the year, he remained with them until his death on 3rd November, 1916, when he was killed by shell-fire while having his lunch with several of his comrades in a dug-out at Flers. He was buried the same afternoon in the Military cemetery at Flers.
Original Publication
Additional Resources and Scholarship
- World War I service record, item B2455, MACPHERSON G H (National Archives of Australia)
Citation details
'Macpherson, Geoffrey Hugh (1897–1916)', People Australia, National Centre of Biography, Australian National University, https://peopleaustralia.anu.edu.au/biography/macpherson-geoffrey-hugh-23323/text32473, accessed 4 December 2024.
Geoffrey Hugh Macpherson, c 1915 photographer unknown
oai:awm.gov.au:P05413-050, Australian War Memorial
Life Summary [details]
Birth
31 December,
1897
Bundella,
New South Wales,
Australia
Death
3 November,
1916
(aged 18)
Flers,
France
Cause of Death
Religious Influence
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