William Sydney Ballard

(Confirmed)

Born: 27 March, 1887

Died: 25 September, 1963

Biographical Summary:

A Senior Postal Assistant at Holbrook, NSW who enlisted in the AIF in September 1915. He embarked for Egypt in October 1915 and initially served with the 6th Australian Light Horse. He was transferred to the Australian Army Postal Corps with which he served in Egypt, England and France. He also served for a short time with the 1st Australian Division Signals Company.

He married Gladys Mitchell at Ealing, England on 23 August 1919. He departed for Australia on 8 October 1919 and arrived on 29 November 1919. He was discharged from the AIF in February 1920. [JSB]

Recorded Names:

• William Sydney Ballard

Service Number: 1582

Ranks:

• Held rank of Trooper
• Held rank of Private
• Held rank of Sapper

Birth Records:

• 27 March, 1887 in Croydon

Death Records:

• 25 September, 1963 in Concord

Address:

• Bray Street Mosman NSW Australia

Relationships:

• father - John Ballard
• mother - Lucy Brain
• wife - Gladys Mitchell

Organisations:

• Member of - 6th Australian Light Horse Regiment
• Member of - Australian Army Postal Corps
• Member of - 1st Australian Division Signals Company

Main Sources:

• Ballard William Sydney SERN 1582 POB Sydney NSW POE Cootamundra NSW NOK W Ballard Gladys (Webpage)
• First World War Embarkation Roll William Sydney Ballard (Webpage)
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