BiographyReginald Earp enlisted in September 1916.
He died of wounds at the 129th Field Dressing Station after being shot in his thigh and legs resulting in a broken Femur.
Reginald had previously served in local cadet corps.Age19Date of Death20 April 1918Civil employmentStudentEducatedBarker CollegeRelationshipsSon of Charles and Elizabeth Earp, Newcastle, New South Wales, address c/o Earp Brothers, Newcastle, NSW.
Service Information
Service number30205RankGunnerRegiment10th Australian Field Artillery BrigadePlace of embarkmentSydney, Victoria BarracksDate of embarkment9 November 1916Place of deathFranceBattleBattle of the Somme SommeMemorial or CemeteryFrechencourt Communal Cemetery, Amiens, FranceMemorial/Cemetery Barker CollegeMemorial 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.KeywordsFirst World WarBarker CollegeWorld War 1
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