John Andrew Glasson

(Confirmed)

Born: 6 August, 1884

Died: 22 November, 1916

Biographical Summary:

A grazier who enlisted in the AIF on 24 August 1915. He embarked for England on 9 April.

He joined the 20th Battalion on 31 October when the battalion was in a rest area at Ribemont-sur-Ancre, France. He was wounded (eye, legs, hip) in action on 9 November when he was in the front line at Flers, France. He was evacuated to hospital at Rouen, France and died of his wounds on 22 November 1916. [JSB]

Recorded Names:

• John Andrew Glasson

Service Number: 4422

Ranks:

• Held rank of Private

Birth Records:

• 6 August, 1884 in Guyong

Death Records:

• 22 November, 1916 in Rouen

Address:

• 39 Awaba Street Mosman NSW Australia

Relationships:

• father - John Henry Glasson
• mother - Catherine Hannah James
• brother - Clive Allen Glasson

Organisations:

• Member of - 20th Battalion, AIF

Main Sources:

• Glasson John Andrew SERN 4422 POB Bathurst NSW POE Goulburn NSW NOK F Glasson John Henry (Webpage)
• First World War Embarkation Roll John Andrew Glasson (Webpage)
• Roll of Honour John Andrew Glasson (Webpage)
• Commonwealth War Graves Private JOHN ANDREW GLASSON (Webpage)
• DEATH OF PTE JOHN ANDREW GLASSON (Webpage)

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