Richard John Manning

(Confirmed)

Born: 22 July, 1896

Died: 19 July, 1944

Biographical Summary:

Richard John Manning, Med. I : Gunner, 13th Battery, A.F.A., A.I.F., France. Enlisting gth May, 1916, and sailing 30th September with 117th Howitzer Battery, transferred when unit disbanded to reinforcements 2nd Divisional Ammunition Column and thence to battery. Was gunner at Bapaume, runner at Bullecourt and Ypres and signaller from December, 1917, till gassed at Ribemont 30th (sic) June, 1918, and sent to 72nd General Hospital, Trouville. On recovery rejoined battery, serving until demobilisation. Early education at Sydney Church of England Grammar School and Barker College.

Source:  Beyond 1914 – The University of Sydney and the Great War.

Service Number: 29313

Ranks:

• Held rank of Gunner

Birth Records:

• 22 July, 1896 in Drummoyne

Death Records:

• 19 July, 1944 in Rose Bay

Address:

• Clumba 352 Military Road Mosman NSW Australia

Relationships:

• father - Richard Manning
• mother - Emily A McClemens
• wife - Lorna Estelle Arnott

Organisations:

• Member of - 2nd Divisional Ammunition Column
• Member of - 5th Field Artillery Brigade

Main Sources:

• Manning Richard John age 21 address Mosman NSW (NAA File)
• MANNING Richard John Service Number 29313 Place of Birth Sydney NSW Place of Enlistment Sydney NSW Next of Kin Father MANNING Richard (NAA File)
• Beyond 1914 The University of Sydney and the Great War Richard John Manning (Webpage)
• 420th CASUALTY LIST NEW SOUTH WALES GASSED (Newspaper Article)
• Birth Notice (Newspaper Article)
• Topics for Women ARNOTT WEDDING RECEPTION AT YACHT CLUB (Newspaper Article)
• Death Notice (Newspaper Article)

Commemorations:

• Manning on the St Peter's Anglican Church World War 1 Honour Roll