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Godfrey John Buckland
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BiographyGodfrey Buckland was born in Queensland, Australia and before travelling to enlist in the British Army he worked as a Stockman at the Cardigan Station in Queensland which was owned by his father.
His death notice was published in the Sydney Morning Herald on 16 August 1915.
The 1st King Edward's Horse formed part of the Household Cavalry And Cavalry Of The Line.
On 17 December 1927 a new Church of England Home at Carlingford was opened, it was a gift of Sir Thomas Buckland in memory of his son and housed 40 boys. It was titled "The Buckland Memorial Home"
Age22Date of Death7 August 1915Civil employmentStockmanEducatedBarker CollegeRelationshipsSon of Sir Thomas and Lady Mary Doris Buckland.
His death notice was published in the Sydney Morning Herald on 16 August 1915.
The 1st King Edward's Horse formed part of the Household Cavalry And Cavalry Of The Line.
On 17 December 1927 a new Church of England Home at Carlingford was opened, it was a gift of Sir Thomas Buckland in memory of his son and housed 40 boys. It was titled "The Buckland Memorial Home"
Age22Date of Death7 August 1915Civil employmentStockmanEducatedBarker CollegeRelationshipsSon of Sir Thomas and Lady Mary Doris Buckland.Service Information
Service number583RankPrivateRegiment1st King Edward's Horse - The King's Overseas Dominions RegimentPlace of deathPloegsteert, Hainaut, BelgiumMemorial or CemeteryRifle House Cemetry, BelgiumMemorial NotesThe Barker College First World War memorial is six bronze panels on two brick pylons which list the names of former students who served and died in the First World War. The pylons sit on either side of steps from the playground below the Head of School's office.KeywordsBarker CollegeWW1First World War
RankPrivateRegiment1st King Edward's Horse - The King's Overseas Dominions RegimentPlace of deathPloegsteert, Hainaut, BelgiumMemorial or CemeteryRifle House Cemetry, BelgiumMemorial NotesThe Barker College First World War memorial is six bronze panels on two brick pylons which list the names of former students who served and died in the First World War. The pylons sit on either side of steps from the playground below the Head of School's office.KeywordsBarker CollegeWW1First World WarGodfrey John Buckland. Hornsby Shire, accessed 24/05/2025, https://hornsbyshire.recollect.net.au/nodes/view/5099