William Eric Sampson (1891–1915)
WILLIAM ERIC SAMPSON was born at Tabulam, Richmond River, New South Wales, on 30th September, 1891, the son of Mr. James and Mrs. Mary Annie Sampson. He was educated at Lismore District School. In March, 1910, he joined the Bank’s service at Lismore, being removed to Mullumbimby in September of the same year; to Gloucester in January, 1913; to Kyogle, as ledger-keeper, in June, 1914, and to Murwillumbah in May, 1915.
William Sampson enlisted in the A.I.F. on 13th August, 1915, being appointed to the 9th Reinforcements of the 15th Battalion. He did not see active service, as he died of meningitis on 16th December, 1915.
Original Publication
Additional Resources and Scholarship
- World War I service record, item B2455, SAMPSON WILLIAM ERIC (National Archives of Australia)
Citation details
'Sampson, William Eric (1891–1915)', People Australia, National Centre of Biography, Australian National University, https://peopleaustralia.anu.edu.au/biography/sampson-william-eric-21682/text31856, accessed 4 December 2024.
William Eric Sampson, 1915 photographer unknown
from Bank of NSW Roll of Honour
Life Summary [details]
Birth
30 September,
1891
Tabulam,
New South Wales,
Australia
Death
16 December,
1915
(aged 24)
Bangalow,
New South Wales,
Australia
Cause of Death
Religious Influence
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