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Jack Evans Herbert

(Confirmed)

Born: 25 June, 1895

Died: 6 April, 1949

Biographical Summary:

Jack Evans Herbert, B.E., A.M.I.E.Aust. : Lieutenant, 1st Pioneer Battn., A.I.F., England and France. Enlisting 27th October, 1915, and sailing 14th April, 1916, as second-lieutenant and O.C. Pioneers reinforcements, was, on arrival in England in August, appointed Musketry Officer. Joining battn. (sic) in France 28th May, 1917, served at Ypres, Messines, Somme, Hazebrouck, Amiens and elsewhere until demobilisation, being assistant adjutant from August, 1918. Promoted lieutenant, 1st January, 1917. Early education at Armidale Superior Public and Newcastle High Schools.

Source:  Beyond 1914-The University of Sydney and the Great War  [JSB]

Ranks:

• Held rank of Second Lieutenant
• Held rank of Lieutenant

Birth Records:

• 25 June, 1895 in Armidale, NSW, Australia

Death Records:

• 6 April, 1949 in Brighton

Address:

• Romo 118 Spit Road Mosman NSW Australia

Relationships:

• father - Samuel Herbert
• mother - Ann Isabella Douglass
• brother - Douglass Phillips Herbert

Organisations:

• Member of - 1st Pioneer Battalion, AIF

Main Sources:

• HERBERT Jack Evans Service Number Lieutenant Place of Birth Armidale NSW Place of Enlistment Holsworthy NSW Next of Kin Father HERBERT J (NAA File)
• Death Notices (Newspaper Article)
• 462nd CASUALTY LIST NEW SOUTH WALES (Newspaper Article)
• Lieutenant Jack Evans Herbert (Photograph)
• THE UNIVERSITY OF SYDNEY BOOK OF REMEMBRANCE (Webpage)
• SYDNEY UNIVERSITY UNION WAR SERVICE RECORD (Webpage)
• MOSMAN BRIDE (Newspaper Article)

Commemorations:

• HERBERT J. E. on the East Face of the
• Herbert on the St Luke's Anglican Church Mosman memorial panels