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WALTER Edgar Ernest, DCM

WALTER Edgar Ernest, DCM

Male 1888 - 1957  (68 years)

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  1. 1.  WALTER Edgar Ernest, DCMWALTER Edgar Ernest, DCM was born 11 Oct 1888, Armstrong VIC; died 27 Jul 1957, Repatriation and General Hospital, Heidelberg VIC; was buried 30 Jul 1957, Presbyterian Section, Box Hill Cemetery, Box Hill VIC.

    Other Events:

    • Occupation: Stoker/Storekeeper/Postmaster
    • _UID: 12650377127C49B9AE25E7618F092DBE1FF8
    • Military: Between 10 Apr 1916 and 3 Mar 1919, ENG and the Western Front in BEL and FRA; Served during WWI as No. 1007, Sergeant, 39th. Battalion, Australian Infantry, AIF.
    • Military Award: 31 Aug 1918, near Cléry-sur-Somme, Somme, Hauts-de-France France; Distinguished Conduct Medal (DCM)
    • Military: 18 Jun 1940; Home service during WWII with the 5th. Infantry Training Depot at Colac VIC in the 2nd. AIF (No: V364315)
    • Military: Between 18 Jun 1940 and 7 Apr 1941, Colac VIC; Home service with the 2nd. AIF during WWII, as No. V85162, Pte., 3rd. Infantry Training Depot.
    • Military: Between 26 Mar 1942 and 7 Aug 1942; Home service with the 2nd. AIF during WWII, No. V364315, Pte., 3rd. Battalion, Volunteer Defence Corps.

    Notes:

    Military:
    Embarked in Melbourne VIC on Ship No. A11, HMAT Ascanius.

    Faced a Court Martial on 19 Dec 1917 and found Not Guilty. Charge unknown - record has been requested (24 Nov 2012).

    Military Award:
    Extract from THE THIRTY-NINTH, The History of the 39th Battalion Australian Imperial Force written by Lieutenant-Colonel A.T. Paterson, DSO, MC, VD, pages 229-230.

    "In this action Sergeant Edgar E. Walter distinguished himself. He was subsequently awarded the Distinguished Conduct Medal. There is no better way to describing his bravery than by quoting in full the recommendation forwarded to headquarters:

    10th. Aust. Infantry (ed. Brigade) 3rd. Australian (ed. Division)
    39th Battalion AIF. 1007, Sergeant Edgar Ernest WALTER

    "Near Cléry-sur-Somme (ed. in Northern France) on 31 August 1918, for most conspicuous gallantry in action.

    During the advance his company was held up by strong machine gun fire and this N.C.O. called out his section and led them against the opposition. He out-distanced his men and joined by an N.C.O. from the 38th Battalion rushed the position and succeeded by bombing and rifle fire in silencing eight enemy guns and put the teams to flight - the guns were all captured.

    Afterwards in a C.T. (ed. communications trench) they encountered a number of machine guns - again this N.C.O. was equal to the occasion and the crews not killed were captured.

    Still later in a storming party Sergeant WALTER was once more doing splendidly with Corporal Grinton of 38th Battalion, this time these intrepid N.C.Os. captured three high velocity enemy guns. These incidents were carried out with the utmost coolness and utter disregard of personal danger and had a very inspiring effect on the Company which advanced successfully to the final objective."

    (sgd.) J. Gellibrand MG (ed. Major-General, GOC 3rd. Division, AIF)

    [It is interesting to note that the Corporal A.V. Grinton of the 38th. Battalion mentioned above was also awarded a DCM for his part in these heroic events. (ed.)]

    The Distinguished Conduct Medal (DCM) was only awarded to NCOs and other ranks and was ranked second only to the Victoria Cross (VC) when gallantry in action was awarded. (ed.)

    Military:
    Lowered his age by one year at enlistment.

    Buried:
    Location: P-157-0038

    Edgar married CRAWFORD Catherine Isabella 14 Apr 1914, Victoria Valley VIC. Catherine was born 16 Aug 1886, Dunkeld VIC; died 24 Aug 1950, Wonga Park VIC; was buried 25 Aug 1950, Presbyterian Section, Box Hill Cemetery, Box Hill VIC. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 2. WALTER Enid Margaret  Descendancy chart to this point was born 24 Jun 1920, Victoria Valley VIC; died 5 May 1972, East Doncaster VIC.


Generation: 2

  1. 2.  WALTER Enid Margaret Descendancy chart to this point (1.Edgar1) was born 24 Jun 1920, Victoria Valley VIC; died 5 May 1972, East Doncaster VIC.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Enid Margaret FARAM
    • Occupation: Postmistress
    • _UID: 9D144F61377847E1A3C006174353735C1DDC
    • Cremated: 9 May 1972, Springvale Botanical Cemetery, Springvale VIC

    Notes:

    Cremated:
    Cassia, Wall S, Niche 327

    Enid married FARAM Francis George 18 Apr 1939, Wonga Park VIC. Francis was born 27 Aug 1914, Omeo VIC; died 18 Jan 1984, Merimbula NSW. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 3. FARAM Francis Edgar  Descendancy chart to this point died Yes, date unknown.
    2. 4. FARAM Janice Margaret  Descendancy chart to this point
    3. 5. FARAM Sandra Anne  Descendancy chart to this point
    4. 6. FARAM Jennifer Kaye  Descendancy chart to this point
    5. 7. FARAM Kerry Joan  Descendancy chart to this point
    6. 8. FARAM Robyn  Descendancy chart to this point


Generation: 3

  1. 3.  FARAM Francis Edgar Descendancy chart to this point (2.Enid2, 1.Edgar1) died Yes, date unknown.

    Other Events:

    • _UID: 7B61F516CD504BA09D6489C0390A179023D7

    Notes:

    Details removed after request

    Francis married RUSH Beverley Joy Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 9. FARAM Amanda Joy  Descendancy chart to this point
    2. 10. FARAM Michelle Susan  Descendancy chart to this point
    3. 11. FARAM Melissa Jane  Descendancy chart to this point
    4. 12. FARAM Anthony Scott  Descendancy chart to this point

  2. 4.  FARAM Janice Margaret Descendancy chart to this point (2.Enid2, 1.Edgar1)

    Other Events:

    • Name: Janice Margaret HALL
    • _UID: 13A6FFD669314A8CB00DFA64A6DD08BE6239

    Notes:

    Details removed after request

    Janice married HALL Robert William Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 13. HALL Michael Robert  Descendancy chart to this point
    2. 14. HALL Merryn Janice  Descendancy chart to this point

  3. 5.  FARAM Sandra Anne Descendancy chart to this point (2.Enid2, 1.Edgar1)

    Other Events:

    • Name: Sandra Anne PHILPOT
    • _UID: 4493117252B843C9B0004617EE219E133D05

    Notes:

    Details removed after request

    Sandra married PHILPOT Eric Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]


  4. 6.  FARAM Jennifer Kaye Descendancy chart to this point (2.Enid2, 1.Edgar1)

    Other Events:

    • Name: Jennifer Kaye COLES
    • Name: Jennifer Kaye NORTH
    • _UID: 10EDB40C02214AD789DA22C19F159FB14BC6

    Notes:

    Details removed after request

    Jennifer married NORTH Ronald Eugene Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 15. NORTH Darren Robert  Descendancy chart to this point
    2. 16. NORTH Brett Andrew  Descendancy chart to this point
    3. 17. NORTH Jodie Catherine  Descendancy chart to this point

    Jennifer married COLES Derek John Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]


  5. 7.  FARAM Kerry Joan Descendancy chart to this point (2.Enid2, 1.Edgar1)

    Other Events:

    • Name: Kerry Joan BROADWAY
    • _UID: A6F8709F4BA840DEB8729C77CA91D8C0EE49

    Notes:

    Details removed after request

    Kerry married BROADWAY Garry Alexander Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 18. BROADWAY Paul Damien  Descendancy chart to this point
    2. 19. BROADWAY Andrew Glen  Descendancy chart to this point
    3. 20. BROADWAY Kirsty Lee  Descendancy chart to this point

  6. 8.  FARAM Robyn Descendancy chart to this point (2.Enid2, 1.Edgar1)

    Other Events:

    • _UID: 3AA7A4CB107B4EF8A6C32246E34FDA8583DE



Generation: 4

  1. 9.  FARAM Amanda Joy Descendancy chart to this point (3.Francis3, 2.Enid2, 1.Edgar1)

    Other Events:

    • Name: Amanda Joy OSBORNE
    • _UID: 18697916CE4841A48731E7133ADE3BFF0FC0

    Notes:

    Details removed after request

    Amanda married OSBORNE Michael Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]


  2. 10.  FARAM Michelle Susan Descendancy chart to this point (3.Francis3, 2.Enid2, 1.Edgar1)

    Other Events:

    • _UID: 7377B67C0CBB4DE5BE9FCB2BB32ACCF001C5

    Notes:

    Details removed after request


  3. 11.  FARAM Melissa Jane Descendancy chart to this point (3.Francis3, 2.Enid2, 1.Edgar1)

    Other Events:

    • Name: Melissa Jane FARAM
    • Name: Melissa Jane FARAM
    • _UID: 3EDCC74A7BBC4E41909EA5F1A36BCFC35528

    Notes:

    Details removed after request

    Melissa — RATCLIFFE Trevor. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 21. (RATCLIFFE) FARAM Hayley Suzanne  Descendancy chart to this point
    2. 22. (RATCLIFFE) FARAM Ryan Trevor  Descendancy chart to this point

    Melissa — WATSON Daniel. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 23. WATSON Liam Daniel  Descendancy chart to this point

  4. 12.  FARAM Anthony Scott Descendancy chart to this point (3.Francis3, 2.Enid2, 1.Edgar1)

    Other Events:

    • _UID: 966C9798C3294F4BBA46D02F68F725629C04

    Notes:

    Details removed after request

    Anthony — DARCY Kelly. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 24. FARAM Benjamin Scott  Descendancy chart to this point

    Anthony married HARRIS Elizabeth Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 25. FARAM Autumn  Descendancy chart to this point
    2. 26. FARAM Zoe  Descendancy chart to this point

  5. 13.  HALL Michael Robert Descendancy chart to this point (4.Janice3, 2.Enid2, 1.Edgar1)

    Other Events:

    • _UID: 9646CA1AF9FC4A18B76881474B2F4F1EE582

    Notes:

    Details removed after request

    Michael married SPRINGFORD Katherine Ann Patricia Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 27. HALL Aidan Springford  Descendancy chart to this point

  6. 14.  HALL Merryn Janice Descendancy chart to this point (4.Janice3, 2.Enid2, 1.Edgar1)

    Other Events:

    • Name: Merryn Janice NANDALIN
    • _UID: D5B791E3BB154174A5F908530EF3665B40C5

    Notes:

    Details removed after request

    Merryn married NANDALIN Randy Louis Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 28. NANDALIN Riley Ann  Descendancy chart to this point

  7. 15.  NORTH Darren Robert Descendancy chart to this point (6.Jennifer3, 2.Enid2, 1.Edgar1)

    Other Events:

    • _UID: 4DBD6998091F4BF89E27875DB31FDCCC9969

    Notes:

    Details removed after request

    Darren married HUTCHINGS Alys Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 29. HUTCHINGS Cecilia  Descendancy chart to this point

  8. 16.  NORTH Brett Andrew Descendancy chart to this point (6.Jennifer3, 2.Enid2, 1.Edgar1)

    Other Events:

    • _UID: 70BDE8DE456D4AA78DF22F6C93309F768883

    Notes:

    Details removed by request

    Brett married THORNE Peggy Lee Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 30. NORTH Amali Lee  Descendancy chart to this point

  9. 17.  NORTH Jodie Catherine Descendancy chart to this point (6.Jennifer3, 2.Enid2, 1.Edgar1)

    Other Events:

    • _UID: 55ED31C4BC7D4F98AC12C1117473E19140A7

    Notes:

    Details removed by request

    Jodie — CARROLL Glenn. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 31. CARROLL Ethan North  Descendancy chart to this point

  10. 18.  BROADWAY Paul Damien Descendancy chart to this point (7.Kerry3, 2.Enid2, 1.Edgar1)

    Other Events:

    • _UID: 07B1A87AA840453FB1F0B0BED8A214F7DA0D

    Notes:

    Details removed after request


  11. 19.  BROADWAY Andrew Glen Descendancy chart to this point (7.Kerry3, 2.Enid2, 1.Edgar1)

    Other Events:

    • _UID: C7E375B25813476FB6870C61AA13F09DE6B7

    Notes:

    Details removed after request

    Andrew married FRANKEN Michelle Marie Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]


  12. 20.  BROADWAY Kirsty Lee Descendancy chart to this point (7.Kerry3, 2.Enid2, 1.Edgar1)

    Other Events:

    • Name: Kirsty Lee PORTEOUS
    • _UID: C24D2E08BB674A7EB2338E2C316333EE8378

    Notes:

    Details removed after request

    Kirsty married PORTEOUS Robert Ian Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]



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