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Australian Remembrance Army, 285 Ann Street, Brisbane (2026)

19/10/2026

Australian World War One veteran Private Patrick William Furlong, Service No. 57508, is among almost 800 previously unmarked WWI veterans’ graves in Lutwyche Cemetery we have now marked with plaques in recognition of their service for Australia.

We unveiled his plaque in Lutwyche Cemetery on 16 May 2026, along with a further 185 plaques on the previously unmarked graves of Australian World War One veterans:
https://www.australianremembrancearmy.com/lutwyche-cemetery-unveiling-16-05-26

WWI service file: https://recordsearch.naa.gov.au/SearchNRetrieve/Interface/ViewImage.aspx?B=4001549

Patrick William Furlong was born in England in about 1880, the son of James Furlong and Mary Ann Furlong, née Burns. There is a discrepancy concerning his birthplace. When he enlisted in the Australian Imperial Force, Patrick stated that he had been born at Waverley, New South Wales. His later death certificate, however, recorded his birthplace as Liverpool, Lancashire, England, and stated that he had lived in Queensland for approximately 76 years, indicating that he had arrived in Australia as a young child.

Before the First World War, Patrick worked as a station hand and was living in Henry Street, Gympie, Queensland. He was single and nominated his mother, Mary Ann Furlong, as his next of kin.

Patrick enlisted at Adelaide, South Australia, on 4 May 1918. After completing his training in Australia, he embarked from Sydney aboard HMAT Port Sydney on 17 August 1918.

Patrick disembarked at Suez on 19 September 1918. He was then sent to Moascar, the large Australian training and reinforcement base near Ismailia in Egypt. Patrick remained within the reinforcement system at Moascar until November. His service record then shows that he was allotted to the 3rd Light Horse Regiment and moved through the Light Horse reinforcement organisation before proceeding to join the regiment. He was taken on strength of the 3rd Light Horse Regiment at Richon in November 1918.

In November 1918, Patrick moved between his unit and military facilities at Moascar and Kantara, including a stationary hospital and rest camp. He subsequently returned to his unit and remained with the Light Horse during the period in which the Australian mounted forces were awaiting repatriation. With active operations over, the enormous task of demobilising and returning thousands of Australian troops from Egypt began, and Patrick remained overseas for several more months.

On 16 May 1919, he embarked for return to Australia. After almost ten months overseas, he disembarked at Adelaide on 26 June 1919. Patrick was discharged from the Australian Imperial Force at Adelaide on 12 July 1919.

Following his return to Australia, Patrick worked as a labourer.

Patrick William Furlong died at the Princess Alexandra Hospital, South Brisbane, on 3 July 1960, aged 80, and was buried in Monumental Portion 15, Lutwyche Cemetery, Brisbane. He was unmarried with no known children.

After decades without recognition at his place of burial, his grave now bears a plaque commemorating his service to Australia, ensuring his name endures among those remembered for their duty and sacrifice.

His identity and dignity have now been restored.

We have remembered him. Lest We Forget 🌺

We received grant funding from the Australian Government under the Marking (First World War) Private Graves Grants Program as a contribution toward the cost to manufacture the plaque. We received further grant funding from the Queensland Government under the Queensland Remembers Grants Program to manufacture the plinth and to install the plaque.

18/10/2026

Australian World War One veteran Private John Findlay, is among almost 800 previously unmarked WWI veterans’ graves in Lutwyche Cemetery we have now marked with plaques in recognition of their service for Australia.

We unveiled his plaque in Lutwyche Cemetery on 15 April 2023, along with a further 246 plaques on the previously unmarked graves of Australian World War One veterans:
https://www.australianremembrancearmy.com/lutwyche-cemetery-unveiling-15-04-23

WWI service file: https://recordsearch.naa.gov.au/SearchNRetrieve/Interface/ViewImage.aspx?B=3900668

John Findlay was born in 1881 at Edinburgh, Scotland, the son of William Reid Findlay and Christina Findlay, née Stenhouse. He later emigrated to Australia and was working as a labourer in Queensland when the First World War began.

John first enlisted in the Australian Imperial Force at Brisbane on 30 December 1914, although his enlistment is recorded on the nominal roll as 2 January 1915. At the time, he was living at the Sydney Boarding House in Stanley Street, South Brisbane, and gave his occupation as labourer. He was single and nominated his brother, N. L. Findlay, who was employed by the Otis Elevator Company in New York, as his next of kin.

He was allotted the regimental number 1539 and posted to the 3rd Reinforcements of the 9th Battalion. On 13 February 1915, he embarked from Brisbane for overseas service aboard HMAT Seang Choon.

After reaching Egypt, John proceeded to join the 9th Battalion and was taken on strength with the unit on 6 May 1915. His first period of overseas service was interrupted by illness, including treatment for diarrhoea. After recovering, he returned to duty and, on 24 March 1916, was transferred from the 9th Battalion to the newly formed 49th Battalion.

During 1916, John experienced further health problems and was admitted to hospital. His condition eventually resulted in arrangements being made for his return to Australia for further treatment. He arrived back in Australia in March 1917 and was discharged from the Australian Imperial Force in the 1st Military District on 10 March 1917.

His return to civilian life was relatively brief. Six months later, John volunteered for overseas service for a second time.

On 21 September 1917, John re-enlisted in the Australian Imperial Force at Brisbane. By then he was living at Cordalba, Queensland, and again gave his occupation as labourer. He stated that he was 33 years and six months old, although his 1881 birth year indicates that he was about 36. This time he nominated his mother, Christina Findlay, of 24 Polwarth Terrace, Edinburgh, Scotland, as his next of kin.

He was issued a new regimental number, 7827, and posted to the 26th Reinforcements of the 9th Battalion. On 31 October 1917, John embarked from Sydney aboard HMAT Euripides for his second period of overseas service.

After arriving in England, John underwent further training before proceeding to France in August 1918. On 17 August, he joined the 9th Battalion in the field, returning to active service during the final months of the war on the Western Front.
In October 1918, John was sent to a brigade school before returning to the battalion. Shortly after the Armistice, his health again became a problem. On 11 December 1918, he was admitted to hospital suffering from bronchitis. He was transferred through a number of medical facilities, including the 2nd Canadian General Hospital at Rouen, before being sent to Le Havre for further treatment and convalescence.

John returned to his battalion in January 1919, but his health problems continued. In February, he was again admitted sick and passed through a series of field ambulances, casualty clearing stations and hospitals. During March, he received further treatment and convalescence before eventually returning to duty.

John embarked for Australia aboard H.T. Devon on 8 October 1919 and disembarked at Brisbane in late November 1919, and was discharged from the AIF a month later.

Following his return to civilian life, John remained in Brisbane. On 24 February 1942, he married Harriet Witham Flynn. John and Harriet lived at Cricket Street, Paddington, Brisbane, and John was working as a clerk. He died on 14 June 1944, aged 63, and was buried in Anzac Portion 7, Lutwyche Cemetery, Brisbane.

After decades without recognition at his place of burial, his grave now bears a plaque commemorating his service to Australia, ensuring his name endures among those remembered for their duty and sacrifice.

His identity and dignity have now been restored.

We have remembered him. Lest We Forget 🌺

We received grant funding from the Australian Government under the Marking (First World War) Private Graves Grants Program as a contribution toward the cost to manufacture and install this plaque.

17/10/2026

Enos Scott Hutton, an Australian veteran of both World Wars, is among almost 800 previously unmarked WWI veterans’ graves in Lutwyche Cemetery we have now marked with plaques in recognition of their service for Australia.

We unveiled his plaque in Lutwyche Cemetery on 23 September 2023, along with a further 300 plaques on the previously unmarked graves of Australian World War One veterans:
https://www.australianremembrancearmy.com/lutwyche-cemetery-unveiling-23-09-23

WWI service: 3215 Private 1st AIF 54th Battalion
https://recordsearch.naa.gov.au/SearchNRetrieve/Interface/ViewImage.aspx?B=6928957

WWII service: N393489 Lance Corporal 2nd AIF 31st Battalion
https://recordsearch.naa.gov.au/SearchNRetrieve/Interface/ViewImage.aspx?B=6187994

Enos Scott Hutton was born at Bingara, New South Wales, on 26 May 1895, the son of James Hutton and Maria Hutton, née Collins. He was working as a labourer and living at Guyra when he enlisted in the Australian Imperial Force at Armidale in 1916.

Hutton was assigned service number 3215 and joined the 8th Reinforcements of the 54th Battalion. His younger brother, George Harrison Hutton, enlisted at the same time and was allotted the consecutive service number 3216. The brothers embarked from Sydney aboard HMAT Suevic on 11 November 1916 and arrived in England early the following year.

After further training, Enos proceeded to France and joined the 54th Battalion on the Western Front. His service was interrupted on several occasions by illness and wounds. During 1917 he required hospital treatment and later suffered from trench feet, a painful condition caused by prolonged exposure to cold and wet conditions in the trenches. After treatment and recovery, he returned to duty with his battalion.

Hutton was wounded in action on more than one occasion. In August 1918, during his second recorded wounding, he suffered a gunshot wound to the back. Although the injury was described as mild, he was evacuated from France to England for hospital treatment. After recovering, he remained overseas with the AIF through the final months of the war and into the period of demobilisation.

The Hutton family suffered a tragic loss after the fighting had ended. Enos’s brother George, who had also served with the 54th Battalion, was accidentally killed in Belgium on 23 April 1919.

Enos remained abroad considerably longer than many of the returning troops. He eventually embarked for Australia aboard the transport Konigin Luise on 18 December 1919 and disembarked in February 1920.

Hutton married Gladys Blake in 1929, and the couple went on to have a large family together. More than a decade later, he returned to military service during the Second World War, enlisting at Dorrigo, New South Wales, on 10 January 1942 as Private N393489. At the time, he was 46 years old and working as a labourer.

His Second World War record shows a lengthy period of service within Australia, involving a number of postings and transfers. He continued serving beyond the end of the war and remained with the Australian Military Forces into the post-war period.

Enos Scott Hutton died on 13 October 1951, aged 56, and was buried in Anzac Portion 8, Lutwyche Cemetery, Brisbane.

After decades without recognition at his place of burial, his grave now bears a plaque commemorating his service to Australia, ensuring his name endures among those remembered for their duty and sacrifice.

His identity and dignity have now been restored. We have remembered him.
Lest We Forget 🌺

We received grant funding from the Australian Government under the Marking (First World War) Private Graves Grants Program as a contribution toward the cost to manufacture and install this plaque.

16/10/2026

Australian World War One veteran Private Archibald James Gorvin, Service No. 2527, is among almost 800 previously unmarked WWI veterans’ graves in Lutwyche Cemetery we have now marked with plaques in recognition of their service for Australia.

We unveiled his plaque in Lutwyche Cemetery on 15 April 2023, along with a further 246 plaques on the previously unmarked graves of Australian World War One veterans:
https://www.australianremembrancearmy.com/lutwyche-cemetery-unveiling-15-04-23

WWI files:
https://recordsearch.naa.gov.au/SearchNRetrieve/Interface/ViewImage.aspx?B=4787659
https://recordsearch.naa.gov.au/SearchNRetrieve/Interface/ViewImage.aspx?B=32550384

Archibald James Gorvin was born at Croydon, Queensland, on 29 January 1898, the son of Archibald James Gorvin and Myra Gorvin, née Clayton. He was working as a labourer when, aged eighteen, he enlisted in the Australian Imperial Force at Cairns on 29 April 1916.

Gorvin embarked for overseas service aboard HMAT Seang Choon on 19 September 1916, arriving at Plymouth, England, on 9 December. After further training in England, he proceeded to France and was taken on strength of the 49th Battalion on 15 July 1917.

His period with the battalion at the front was brief. On 20 August 1917, little more than a month after joining the unit, Gorvin was wounded in action, suffering a gunshot wound to the right shoulder.

He was evacuated through the casualty clearing and hospital system in France before being sent to England, where he was admitted to Reading War Hospital and later transferred to the 3rd Australian Auxiliary Hospital at Dartford. His injury required a lengthy period of hospitalisation and convalescence. After leaving hospital he passed through a number of command depots in England, including Weymouth, Hurdcott and Sutton Veny, where his medical fitness was repeatedly assessed. During 1918 Gorvin remained in England, attached to training and depot units while continuing to undergo medical assessment and treatment.

By late 1918 it had been decided that Gorvin would return to Australia. He embarked from England in January 1919 and returned home after more than two years overseas.

During the 1930s and early 1940s, Gorvin sought assistance from the Repatriation authorities for defective vision, high blood pressure and respiratory problems. His gunshot wound to the right shoulder remained recognised as war-related, but his other conditions were not accepted as attributable to his service. Chest investigations in 1937 showed slight pulmonary fibrosis but no active tuberculosis, and further tests in 1943 again failed to confirm the disease.

By the late 1930s, his circumstances had deteriorated. On 27 October 1938, Gorvin was admitted to the Dunwich Benevolent Asylum from Cairns. His admission record noted that he had lived in Queensland throughout his life, much of it in Mackay. A police report stated that he had been addicted to morphine for about six years, and a hypodermic syringe was found in his possession. He was discharged the following month but was readmitted to Dunwich in May 1943.

Archibald James Gorvin died on 18 April 1944, aged 46, and was buried in Anzac Portion 7, Lutwyche Cemetery, Brisbane. He was unmarried with no known children.

After decades without recognition at his place of burial, his grave now bears a plaque commemorating his service to Australia, ensuring his name endures among those remembered for their duty and sacrifice.

His identity and dignity have now been restored.

We have remembered him. Lest We Forget 🌺

We received grant funding from the Australian Government under the Marking (First World War) Private Graves Grants Program as a contribution toward the cost to manufacture and install this plaque.

15/10/2026

Australian World War One veteran Private John Henderson, Service No. 2186, is among almost 800 previously unmarked WWI veterans’ graves in Lutwyche Cemetery we have now marked with plaques in recognition of their service for Australia.

We unveiled his plaque in Lutwyche Cemetery on 23 September 2023, along with a further 300 plaques on the previously unmarked graves of Australian World War One veterans:
https://www.australianremembrancearmy.com/lutwyche-cemetery-unveiling-23-09-23

WWI service file: https://recordsearch.naa.gov.au/SearchNRetrieve/Interface/ViewImage.aspx?B=5339101

John Henderson was born at West Ham, Essex, England, in 1884, the son of Peter Charles Henderson and Victoria Ann Henderson, née Bartell. He later emigrated to Australia and married Hannah Lydia Martha Vail in Brisbane in 1913.

Henderson enlisted in the Australian Imperial Force at Brisbane on 21 February 1916. He was 31 years old and working as a tramway hand. He embarked from Brisbane aboard HMAT Boorara on 16 August 1916 and arrived in England in October.

After further training, Henderson proceeded to France and joined the 49th Battalion in January 1917. His service on the Western Front was soon interrupted by medical problems. In March 1917 he was admitted to Fulham Military Hospital suffering from hammer toes and underwent an operation. He remained under treatment for several weeks before being transferred to the 1st Australian Auxiliary Hospital at Harefield. Following further convalescence and depot service, he recovered sufficiently to return to France and rejoin the 49th Battalion.

Henderson continued serving on the Western Front through the remainder of 1917. In January 1918 he was again evacuated for treatment, this time suffering from trench foot. After a period of hospitalisation and recovery, he returned to duty with his battalion.

Despite these interruptions, Henderson continued serving overseas through 1918 and remained with the AIF after the Armistice while Australian troops awaited repatriation. He commenced his return to Australia on 12 May 1919 after almost three years overseas and was subsequently discharged from the AIF.

Following his return to Australia, John settled back in Brisbane and resumed his pre-war employment as a tramway worker. John and Hannah, who had welcomed a daughter in 1914, later welcomed a son in 1925.

John Henderson died on 4 March 1955, aged 71, and was buried in Anzac Portion 8, Lutwyche Cemetery, Brisbane.

After decades without recognition at his place of burial, his grave now bears a plaque commemorating his service to Australia, ensuring his name endures among those remembered for their duty and sacrifice.

His identity and dignity have now been restored.

We have remembered him. Lest We Forget 🌺

We received grant funding from the Australian Government under the Marking (First World War) Private Graves Grants Program as a contribution toward the cost to manufacture and install this plaque.

14/10/2026

William John Heiner, an Australian veteran of both World Wars, is one of almost 800 previously unmarked First World War veterans buried in Lutwyche Cemetery whose graves we have now marked with plaques in recognition of their service to Australia.

We unveiled his plaque in Lutwyche Cemetery on 20 September 2025, along with a further 161 plaques on the previously unmarked graves of Australian World War One veterans:
https://www.australianremembrancearmy.com/20-09-25-lutwyche-cemetery-unveiling

WWI service:
Service number 6803, 2nd Corporal, 26th Battalion
https://recordsearch.naa.gov.au/SearchNRetrieve/Interface/ViewImage.aspx?B=5314438
WWII service:
Service number Q89653, Private, 1st Garrison Battalion
https://recordsearch.naa.gov.au/SearchNRetrieve/Interface/ViewImage.aspx?B=4455817

William John Heiner was born at Nanango, Queensland, on 19 November 1898. He was working as a farmer when he enlisted in the Australian Imperial Force at Brisbane on 20 February 1917. He was 18 years old, single, and nominated his mother, Harriet Heiner, as his next of kin.

Heiner was allotted to the 20th Reinforcements of the 26th Battalion and embarked from Sydney aboard HMAT Hororata on 14 June 1917. He disembarked at Liverpool on 26 August and entered the training system in England.
After further training and a period of medical treatment, Heiner proceeded to France in April 1918 and passed through the Australian Infantry Base Depot at Étaples before joining the 26th Battalion. He was taken on strength on 6 May 1918.

Only eighteen days later, on 24 May 1918, Heiner was wounded in action, suffering a gunshot wound to the ear. He was evacuated from the front through the field ambulance and casualty-clearing system before being admitted to hospital. On 29 May he was sent to England aboard the hospital ship Princess Elizabeth for further treatment.

After a period of hospitalisation and convalescence in England, Heiner recovered sufficiently to return to duty. He later moved back through the reinforcement and training system and continued serving overseas through the closing months of the war.

Following the Armistice, Heiner remained in England while Australian troops awaited repatriation. In April 1919 he was admitted to hospital at Sutton Veny suffering from measles. He recovered and returned to duty, and on 1 May 1919 was promoted to Temporary 2nd Corporal.

Heiner embarked for Australia aboard Pakeha from Southampton on 6 October 1919. He returned home in November and was discharged from the AIF on 17 January 1920.

On 17 November 1920, he married Fredreta Bertha Beitzel in Queensland. The couple had four children, although three died in infancy or early childhood. The family later lived at Kingaroy, where Heiner worked in the dairy industry. The marriage later broke down and the couple separated.

Heiner enlisted again during the Second World War at Maryborough on 4 August 1941. At the time he was working as a butter maker, and his earlier First World War service was noted on his attestation papers. He was transferred to the 14th Garrison Battalion in September 1941 and served on home duties, including guard and es**rt work. His second period of military service continued until 3 January 1943, when he was discharged.

William John Heiner died on 24 January 1960, aged 61, and was buried in Anzac Portion 9, Lutwyche Cemetery, Brisbane.

After decades without recognition at his place of burial, his grave now bears a plaque commemorating his service to Australia, ensuring his name endures among those remembered for their duty and sacrifice.

His identity and dignity have now been restored.

We have remembered him. Lest We Forget 🌺

We received grant funding from the Australian Government under the Marking (First World War) Private Graves Grants Program as a contribution toward the cost to manufacture the plaque. The installation of the plaque was made possible with grant funding we received from the Queensland Government under the Queensland Remembers Grants Program.

13/10/2026

Australian World War One veteran Henry Hollywell Heath who served as James Henry Heath, Service No. 5108, is among almost 800 previously unmarked WWI veterans’ graves in Lutwyche Cemetery we have now marked with plaques in recognition of their service for Australia.

We unveiled his plaque in Lutwyche Cemetery on 20 September 2025, along with a further 161 plaques on the previously unmarked graves of Australian World War One veterans:
https://www.australianremembrancearmy.com/20-09-25-lutwyche-cemetery-unveiling

WWI service file: https://recordsearch.naa.gov.au/SearchNRetrieve/Interface/ViewImage.aspx?B=5309353

Henry Hollywell Heath was born at Ballarat East, Victoria, in 1896, the son of Francis George Heath and Ellen Heath, née Fallon. He later served under the name James Henry Heath.

On 1 February 1916, he enlisted in the Australian Imperial Force at Ballarat as James Henry Heath. He was 19 years old, single, and gave his occupation as labourer.

He embarked from Melbourne on 1 April 1916 aboard HMAT Suffolk with the 16th Reinforcements of the 8th Battalion. Heath was later transferred to the 59th Battalion and subsequently served with the unit on the Western Front in France.

His overseas service was interrupted by illness and later by serious wounds. In December 1916, Heath was evacuated suffering from trench foot and was admitted to the 3rd Western General Hospital at Cardiff on 28 December. He remained there until 31 January 1917, followed by further convalescence and depot service in England before eventually returning to France and rejoining the 59th Battalion.

On 29 September 1918, during the 59th Battalion’s operations in the St Quentin Canal sector as Allied forces attacked the Hindenburg Line, Heath was wounded in action. His medical records describe a gunshot wound involving the right shoulder and back. The injury required prolonged hospital treatment, and subsequent medical examinations recorded continuing weakness and restricted movement. It ultimately brought his active service to an end.

Heath embarked from Southampton for Australia aboard the hospital transport Karoola on 13 December 1918 and arrived in Melbourne on 29 January 1919. He was discharged from the Australian Imperial Force in Melbourne on 22 May 1919.

Following his return to Australia, Heath was recorded living in Brisbane, where he worked in a number of trades, including as a boilermaker. He married in 1934, but the marriage did not last.

Henry Hollywell Heath who served as James Henry Heath died on 27 July 1959, aged 63, and was buried in Anzac Portion 9, Lutwyche Cemetery, Brisbane. He had no known children.

After decades without recognition at his place of burial, his grave now bears a plaque commemorating his service to Australia, ensuring his name endures among those remembered for their duty and sacrifice.

His identity and dignity have now been restored.

We have remembered him. Lest We Forget 🌺

We received grant funding from the Australian Government under the Marking (First World War) Private Graves Grants Program as a contribution toward the cost to manufacture the plaque. The installation of the plaque was made possible with grant funding we received from the Queensland Government under the Queensland Remembers Grants Program.

12/10/2026

Australian World War One veteran Trooper Samuel Wilson, Service No. 1723, is among almost 800 previously unmarked WWI veterans’ graves in Lutwyche Cemetery we have now marked with plaques in recognition of their service for Australia.

We unveiled his plaque in Lutwyche Cemetery on 16 May 2026, along with a further 185 plaques on the previously unmarked graves of Australian World War One veterans:
https://www.australianremembrancearmy.com/lutwyche-cemetery-unveiling-16-05-26

WWI service file: https://recordsearch.naa.gov.au/SearchNRetrieve/Interface/ViewImage.aspx?B=2014790

Samuel Wilson was born on 27 March 1887 in Brisbane, Queensland, the son of Thomas Wilson and Catherine, also known as Kathleen, Wilson, née Molloy.

Before the First World War, Samuel worked as a stable boy and lived at William Street, Breakfast Creek, Brisbane. He was single when he enlisted in the Australian Imperial Force in August 1915.

Samuel was posted to the 11th Reinforcements of the 5th Light Horse Regiment and embarked from Sydney aboard HMAT Hawkes Bay on 21 October 1915. He served in the Middle East, including Egypt and Palestine.

In February 1917, Samuel transferred to the Imperial Camel Corps and later served with the 18th Company. He remained with the Camel Corps through 1917 and into 1918, during which time he experienced several periods of illness and hospital treatment before returning to duty.

Following the reorganisation of the Camel Corps, Samuel returned to Light Horse service. In November 1918, he was taken on strength of the 15th Light Horse Regiment. He continued to suffer from ill health and spent an extended period in hospital from late 1918 into early 1919.

In April 1919, Samuel was admitted to the 14th Australian General Hospital at Abbassia suffering from debility. His medical records noted that he had suffered influenza earlier that year and continued to experience headaches and weakness. He was eventually considered unfit for further general service and was recommended for return to Australia.

Samuel returned to Australia aboard Dunluce Castle and disembarked in Sydney on 30 August 1919. He was discharged following demobilisation after almost four years of military service.

Samuel died on 5 October 1958, aged 71, from congestive cardiac failure and hypertension. He was buried three days later in Anzac Portion 9, Lutwyche Cemetery, Brisbane. He appears to have remained unmarried, and no children are recorded on his death certificate.

After decades without recognition at his place of burial, his grave now bears a plaque commemorating his service to Australia, ensuring his name endures among those remembered for their duty and sacrifice.

His identity and dignity have now been restored.

We have remembered him. Lest We Forget 🌺

We received grant funding from the Australian Government under the Marking (First World War) Private Graves Grants Program as a contribution toward the cost to manufacture and install this plaque.

11/10/2026

Australian World War One veteran Private Henry William Hamilton, Service No. 6126, is among almost 800 previously unmarked WWI veterans’ graves in Lutwyche Cemetery we have now marked with plaques in recognition of their service for Australia.

We unveiled his plaque in Lutwyche Cemetery on 23 September 2023, along with a further 300 plaques on the previously unmarked graves of Australian World War One veterans:
https://www.australianremembrancearmy.com/lutwyche-cemetery-unveiling-23-09-23

WWI service file: https://recordsearch.naa.gov.au/SearchNRetrieve/Interface/ViewImage.aspx?B=4265617

Henry William Hamilton was born in Sydney on 5 August 1896, the son of William Hamilton and Alice Hamilton, née Randall. He was working as a miner and living at Hawthorne Road, Bulimba, when he enlisted in the Australian Imperial Force at Brisbane on 11 September 1916. He was single and nominated his mother as his next of kin.

Hamilton embarked from Brisbane aboard HMAT Marathon on 27 October 1916. He arrived in England in January 1917 and later proceeded to France. In August 1917, Hamilton was admitted for treatment after becoming ill but soon returned to duty. On 4 November 1917 he was wounded in action, with his casualty record identifying the injury as gas poisoning. He was evacuated for treatment and later returned to service.

Hamilton continued to serve in France during 1918. In 1919, while still overseas, Hamilton was treated for influenza. He later returned to Australia on 19 August 1919 and was subsequently discharged from the AIF.

In later life, Hamilton remained single and had no wife or children. By the mid-1940s he was receiving a war service pension. On 4 December 1946, aged 50, he was transferred to Eventide Nursing Home, Sandgate, Brisbane from the Dunwich Benevolent Asylum on North Stradbroke Island. His admission record noted that he had lived in Queensland since 1902, had no money or property, and was treated for a chronic condition affecting his right ear.

Henry William Hamilton died on 21 June 1952, aged 55, and was buried in Anzac Portion 8, Lutwyche Cemetery, Brisbane.

After decades without recognition at his place of burial, his grave now bears a plaque commemorating his service to Australia, ensuring his name endures among those remembered for their duty and sacrifice.

His identity and dignity have now been restored. We have remembered him.
Lest We Forget 🌺

We received grant funding from the Australian Government under the Marking (First World War) Private Graves Grants Program as a contribution toward the cost to manufacture and install this plaque.

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