James Stephen Bucknall Doak

(Confirmed)

Born: 1 April, 1898

Died: 30 June, 1955

Biographical Summary:

James Stephen Bucknall Doak was born 1 April 1898, twin brother of Anthony and son of Dr Frank Wiseman Doak and the former Mabel Bucknall. He grew up in the family home Warrender at Mosman and in February 1909 entered The Kings School as a boarder. He enlisted on 25 February 1918 in 35th Field Artillery and embarked on Orontes in June 1918. He landed in France and marched to Rouelles and served until the Armistice. After demobilisation, James remained in England and entered Keble College, Oxford as a student in Arts and graduated with Honours in History. On returning to Australia he taught at The Armidale School and then joined the staff of his old school -Kings- in 1930. James Jimmy was highly regarded as a man and a teacher. He died 30 June, 1955.

Source: Judith Green, Mapping our Anzacs

Service Number: 63734

Ranks:

• Held rank of Gunner

Birth Records:

• 1 April, 1898 in Mosman

Death Records:

• 30 June, 1955 in Mosman

Address:

• Warrender Belmont Road Mosman NSW Australia
• Warrender 106 Belmont Road Mosman NSW Australia

Relationships:

• father - Frank Wiseman Doak
• mother - Mabel Annie Bucknall

Organisations:

• Member of - 1st Field Artillery Brigade

Main Sources:

• DOAK James Stephen Bucknall story by Judith Green (Webpage)
• Doak James Stephen Bucknall SERN 63734 POB Mosman NSW POE Sydney NSW NOK F Doak Frank Wiseman (Item)
• Birth Notice (Newspaper Article)

Commemorations:

• DOAK J. S. B. on the South Face of the
• DOAK on the Mosman Church of England Preparatory School Honor Roll 19141918
• J. on the St Luke's Anglican Church Mosman memorial panels