Newspaper Clippings - Augustus Milton East

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TitleNewspaper Clippings - Augustus Milton EastObject TypeDocumentPersonal EffectsDate1918;01/01/1918;/31/12;1918DescriptionNewspaper Clippings relating the news of Augustus 'Gus' Milton East's death.

Our Heroes

Pte A East dies

Roll of honour

These clippings were collected and saved by Gus' family. Provenance and SignifcanceAugustus (Gus) Milton East was born in 1893, the second son of Alfred and Katie East of Shellharbour. He attended Shellharbour Public School and later worked on the family farm at Bass Point.

In 1916, he joined the 18th Battalion AIF to serve overseas. Gus’ training took place in England at Rolleston Camp on the Salisbury Plain. The 18th Battalion left for France 10 October 1917.

After numerous battles and many hardships, AM East was killed at Morlancourt on the Somme, France 19 May 1918, aged 25 years. He is buried at the British Cemetery, Sailly, Laurette, France.DonorBailey, June

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MaterialPaper and printingDimensions3 parts - 10 x 6cm - 7 x 6cm - 6 x 5cm

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PersonEast, Augustus Milton Last edited by: Will Chittick

CollectionObjectsEast, Augustus Milton Collection Last edited by: Will Chittick

FamilyEast Last edited by: Will Chittick

Related Item1988.16.8 - Bailey, June1988.16.8

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