Keith Richmond Horne

(Confirmed)

Born: 22 February, 1898

Died: 2 February, 1977

Biographical Summary:

Served with the 33rd Battalion, AIF.

He was wounded in action on 12 June 1918, returning to duty three days later, and again on 22 June 1918 but remaining on duty.

He was Mentioned in Australian Corp Orders for gallantry and devotion to duty.  The recommendation reads:

For devotion to duty and gallantry on the afternoon of 21st June 1918, North East of Villers Brettoneux.  This N.C.O. accompanied Lieut. A.M. Widdy, M.M. and three other N.C.Os. on a daylight reconnaissance of No Man's Land.  On seeing two Germans in enemy front line, the party endeavoured to take the Germans prisoners.  Corpl. Horne displayed great courage and fearlessness in remaining out of the trench guarding both flanks.  His actions have had an inspiring effect on his comrades.

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Recorded Names:

• Keith Horne

Service Number: 1661

Ranks:

• Held rank of Private
• Held rank of Corporal
• Held rank of Sergeant

Birth Records:

• 22 February, 1898 in Charlestown

Death Records:

• 2 February, 1977 in Parramatta, NSW, Australia

Address:

• 165 Ourimbah Road Mosman NSW Australia

Relationships:

• father - Robert Richmond Horne
• mother - Ada Selina Bull
• wife - Annie Elizabeth Reynolds Gilbertson

Organisations:

• Member of - 36th Battalion, AIF

Main Sources:

• HORNE Keith Service Number 1661 Place of Birth Newcastle NSW Place of Enlistment Sydney NSW Next of Kin Mother HORNE Ada (NAA File)
• HORNE Keith Service Number 1661 Place of Birth Newcastle NSW Place of Enlistment Sydney NSW Next of Kin Mother HORNE Ada (Website)
• First World War Embarkation Roll Keith Horne (Website)
• Honours and Awards Recommendation Mention in Corps Orders Keith Horne (Website)

Commemorations:

• HORNE K. on the East Face of the