John Hamilton Henderson (1892 - 1915)

Born 1892 in Natte Yallock, Victoria, Australia

Ancestors

Died 7 Oct 1915 at about age 23 in Prahran, Victoria, Australia

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Biography

John was born in 1892. He is the son of Thomas Henderson and Ida Willet.

John enlisted in the Australian Imperial Forces. ^[1]He was a Private in the 92nd Company (Seymour). First World War, 1914-1918

Obituary: ^[2]Bealiba Times (Vic. : 1915 - 1918) Fri 8 Oct 1915 - HENDERSON. The sad news was received in Bealiba yesterday morning that John Hamilton Henderson, The son of Mr Thos. Henderson, of Doncastar East, had succumbed to an attack of cerebro-meningitis. The young man, who was only 23 years of age, recently enlisted to serve his King and country, and proceeded to the Seymour camp to undergo the necessary training to enable him to take his place in the ranks at the front. Shortly after his arrival at the camp, however, he contracted meningitis and was moved for treatment to the Base Hospital, and then to the Alfred hospltal. After lingering for 8 weeks, he passed away in the latter situation on Wednesday last, depite all that medical care and attention could do. The deceased was always of a bright, genial deposition, and was very highly esteemed by a large circle of friends. He willingly placed his services at disposal of his country, but was down before given a chance to te his mettle, and his name will be remembered as being one who wished to do his duty, and in doing, gave his life — his all, for grand old flag of liberty and freedom. To the sorrowing father, sisters and other relatives, we, along with a large number of friends, send our heartfelt sympathy in the sad loss they have sustained,it must be comforting for them to know that he died as he lived — a hero. The remains of the deceased will be interred in the Avoca Cemetery this (Friday) afternoon, at 2pm.

Obituary: ^[3]Avoca Free Press and Farmers' and Miners' Journal (Vic. : 1900; 1914 - 1918) Wed 13 Oct 1915 - PRIVATE J. H. HENDERSON. Private John Hamilton Henderson, whose death was referred to in our last issue, was highly esteemed in this district. He bailed from Rathscar, and was anxious to play his part nobly in the great struggle now in progress. With this end in view he enlisted, and was in training in the Seymour camp when he contracted meningitis, and succumbed to the dread disease. The deceased was very popular with bis his comrades, and his death is greatly to be deplored. The remains were conveyed to Avoca by train on Friday, and the deceased was buried with military honors. The Union Jack covered the coffin, and a number of beautiful wreaths were also sent by sympathising friends. Members of the local rifle club, in charge of Mr G. Galbraith, marched on each side of the hearse with reversed arms. The coffin bearers were intimate friends of the deceased soldier. The service conducted at the grave by the Rev J Currie was very impressive.

He is buried in the Avoca Cemetery, Victoria

Sources

1. ↑ https://www.awm.gov.au/collection/R1635873
2. ↑ https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/152148362
3. ↑ https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/151684401

Victoria birth registration #25886/1892

Victoria BDM link: https://www.bdm.vic.gov.au/research-and-family-history/search-your-family-history

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