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Moutray Frederick Richardson-Bunbury (1865–1917)

  • had given his age as 47 when he enlisted (was actually 51) and his occupation as miner and prospector.
  • died at sea on 19 March 1917 on board HMAS Miltiades of cerebo spinal meningitis. He was buried at sea the same day.

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'Richardson-Bunbury, Moutray Frederick (1865–1917)', People Australia, National Centre of Biography, Australian National University, https://peopleaustralia.anu.edu.au/biography/richardson-bunbury-moutray-frederick-33390/text41711, accessed 12 October 2024.

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Life Summary [details]

Birth

6 January, 1865
Busselton, Western Australia, Australia

Death

19 March, 1917 (aged 52)
at sea

Cause of Death

meningitis

Religious Influence

Includes the religion in which subjects were raised, have chosen themselves, attendance at religious schools and/or religious funeral rites; Atheism and Agnosticism have been included.

Occupation
Military Service