John Kemp Bruce

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BiographyJohn Bruce was born in Glasgow, Scotland, and became a Presbyterian minister.

He emigrated to Australia in the 1890s to serve as minister in Nowra.

In 1898 he became the first minister of St John's Presbyterian Church, Wahroonga. In 1906 he became Moderator of the General Assembly and was instrumental in the establishment of Burnside Homes, North Parramatta.

He enlisted on 1 January 1917 with the rank of Chaplain (4th Class).

He died of heart failure following influenza on board a hospital ship, the "Dunluce Castle", on the way home from Britain and was buried at sea.Age64Date of Death9 February 1918Civil employmentPresbyterian minister. Last edited by: Neil Chippendale

RelationshipsHusband of Margaret Jane Whitson, father of John and James.

Officers of the Light Horse including John Kemp Bruce.

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RankAustralian Army Chaplin 4th ClassRegiment3rd Auxiliary Army HospitalPlace of enlistmentSydneyPlace of deathAt sea.Memorial/Cemetery Hollybrook Memorial, SouthamptonWahroonga War MemorialMemorial NotesAlso commemorated on the Hollybrook Memorial, Southampton, England. The memorial bears the names of those who were lost or buried at sea. Last edited by: Neil Chippendale

KeywordsFirst World War Last edited by: Neil Chippendale

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John Kemp Bruce