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Wilfred Edgard Cole
Informations sur naissance
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Année de naissance: 1898 |
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Lieu de naissance: Woolwich, Kent, Angleterre, Royaume-Uni |
Informations générales
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Profession: Ouvrier |
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Religion: Church of England |
Informations service militaire
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Pays: Australia |
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Force armée: Australian Imperial Force |
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Rang: Private |
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Numéro de service: 6237 |
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Incorporation date: 07/06/1916 |
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Incorporation nom de lieu: Ballarat, Victoria, Australia |
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Unités: — Australian Infantry, 22nd Bn. (Victoria) (Dernière unité connue) |
Informations sur décès
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Date de décès: 09/10/1917 |
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Lieu de décès: No. 3 Stationary Hospital, Rouen, France |
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Cause du décès: Died of wounds (D.O.W.) |
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Âge: 19 |
Cimetière
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St. Sever Cemetery Extension, Rouen Parcelle: III Rangée: F Tombe: 3B |
Distinctions et médailles 2
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British War Medal Médaille |
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Victory Medal Médaille |
Points d'intérêt 3
| #1 | Lieu de naissance | ||
| #2 | Lieu d'enrôlement | ||
| #3 | Lieu du décès ou lieu d'inhumation d'origine |
Mon histoire
Private Wilfred Edgard was born in Woolwich, London, UK but enlisted the 22nd Battalion Australian Infantery Force, part of the 2nd Division, 6th Brigade. He was the youngest son of Agnes Cole and the late Arthur Henry Cole.
On 4th October 1917 the 2nd Division was ready to start up the Battle of Broodseinde, part of the Battle of Passchendaele. (otherwise named Third Battle of Ypres).
By 04.10 a.m. the assaulting waves of the 6th Brigade were formed up on their tapes disposed to attack in 4 waves on a front of 4 Companies.
At 05.35 a.m. the Germans opened a heavy bombardment and caused many casualties on the jumping off line.
The English Barrage started at 06.00 a.m. (Zero Hour). The advancing waves almost at once encountered the Germans in force. Parties with fixed bayonets were met advancing. It soon became evident that they had anticipated a German attack.
Chasing the retreating Germans, the Brigade skirted Zonnebeke Lake and helped capture the village itself. On the way they captured 4 anti-tank field guns and carried on over their first objective without stopping, although some companies were brought back tot he first objective. The final objective was taken, including Broodseinde Village.
Private Wilfred Edgard Cole, age 19, was wounded when struck by a shell while waiting in a trench to attack on the 4 October 1917. He suffered shrapnel wounds penetrating his chest and shrapnel wound to the thigh, and died in Rouen, France 12.10am 9 October 1917. He was only 19 years of age.
His older brother Private Frank Henry Cole, 22 of age, also of the 22nd Battalion was killed by the same shell burst.
A third brother, Engineer Lieutenant Harold Arthur Cole HMS Bombala Royal Navy Reserve was killed in action 25th April 1918, age 27.
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Wilfred is buried in the Saint Sever Cemetery Extension in Rouen, France, Block P, plot III, row F, grave 3B.
On 4th October 1917 the 2nd Division was ready to start up the Battle of Broodseinde, part of the Battle of Passchendaele. (otherwise named Third Battle of Ypres).
By 04.10 a.m. the assaulting waves of the 6th Brigade were formed up on their tapes disposed to attack in 4 waves on a front of 4 Companies.
At 05.35 a.m. the Germans opened a heavy bombardment and caused many casualties on the jumping off line.
The English Barrage started at 06.00 a.m. (Zero Hour). The advancing waves almost at once encountered the Germans in force. Parties with fixed bayonets were met advancing. It soon became evident that they had anticipated a German attack.
Chasing the retreating Germans, the Brigade skirted Zonnebeke Lake and helped capture the village itself. On the way they captured 4 anti-tank field guns and carried on over their first objective without stopping, although some companies were brought back tot he first objective. The final objective was taken, including Broodseinde Village.
Private Wilfred Edgard Cole, age 19, was wounded when struck by a shell while waiting in a trench to attack on the 4 October 1917. He suffered shrapnel wounds penetrating his chest and shrapnel wound to the thigh, and died in Rouen, France 12.10am 9 October 1917. He was only 19 years of age.
His older brother Private Frank Henry Cole, 22 of age, also of the 22nd Battalion was killed by the same shell burst.
A third brother, Engineer Lieutenant Harold Arthur Cole HMS Bombala Royal Navy Reserve was killed in action 25th April 1918, age 27.
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Wilfred is buried in the Saint Sever Cemetery Extension in Rouen, France, Block P, plot III, row F, grave 3B.
Rapports avec d'autres militaires 1
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Frank Henry Cole
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Sources 8
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"Passchendaele, The Day-by-Day Account",McCarthy C., Arms&ArmourPress, London, 1995, page 98-99" Sources utilisées |
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AIF Project https://www.aif.adfa.edu.au/showPerson?pid=57514 Sources utilisées |
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CWGC https://www.cwgc.org/find-records/find-war-dead/casualty-details/26943/wilfred-edgar-cole/ Sources utilisées |
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Service Record https://recordsearch.naa.gov.au/SearchNRetrieve/Interface/ViewImage.aspx?B=3267702 Sources utilisées |
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The Australian War Memorial https://www.awm.gov.au/advanced-search/people?people_preferred_name=cole&people_service_number=6237&people_unit= Sources utilisées |
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The Long Long Trail http://www.longlongtrail.co.uk/army/order-of-battle-of-divisions/2nd-australian-division/ Sources utilisées |
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War Diary 22nd Battalion https://www.awm.gov.au/collection/C1356339 Sources utilisées |
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War Diary 6th Brigade https://www.awm.gov.au/collection/C1343090 Sources utilisées |