William Albert Symington

(Confirmed)

Born: 3 July, 1881

Died: 18 April, 1917

Biographical Summary:

Killed in action at Velu, while serving as Quartermaster of the 4th Battalion, by a delayed action mine in a cellar be used for stores.

His brother Jack Evill Symington also served with the 4th Battalion.

Served at Gallipoli.  [JSB]

Recorded Names:

• William Albert Symington

Service Number: 2719

Ranks:

• Held rank of Private
• Held rank of Lance Corporal
• Held rank of Corporal
• Held rank of Second Lieutenant
• Held rank of Lieutenant

Birth Records:

• 3 July, 1881 in Enfield

Death Records:

• 18 April, 1917 in Velu

Address:

• 103 Spencer Road Mosman NSW Australia

Relationships:

• father - Walter Symington
• mother - Catherine Proddow
• brother - Jack Evill Symington

Organisations:

• Member of - 4th Battalion, AIF

Main Sources:

• Find War Dead (Webpage)
• Red Cross Wounded and Missing William Albert Symington (Website)
• WAR CASUALTIES KILLED (Newspaper Article)
• LATE LIEUTENANT SYMINGTON (Newspaper Article)
• AUSTRALIANS HONOURED (Newspaper Article)
• Birth Notice (Newspaper Article)
• SYMINGTON William Albert Service Number Honorary Lieutenant Place of Birth Enfield NSW Place of Enlistment Liverpool NSW Next of Kin Mother SYMINGTON Katherine (Webpage)

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