James William Weir (1893 - 1969)

Born 8 Apr 1893 in Augathella, Queensland, Australia

Ancestors

Husband of Agnes Mary (Ward) Weir — married 1926 in Queensland, Australia

Died 17 Jan 1969 at age 75 in Queensland, Australia

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Biography

Jim Weir was born in the Colony of Queensland (1859-1900)

Private Jim Weir served in the Australian Imperial Force in World War I
Service started: 14 Oct 1916
Unit(s): 15th Infantry Battalion;4th Pioneer Battalion
Service ended: 19 Jun 1919

Jim Weir was awarded the British War Medal.

Jim Weir was awarded the Victory Medal.

James was born on 8 Apr 1893 in Augathella, Queensland. ^{[1] [2]} He was the son of John Weir and Emily Walsh.

James William Weir served in the Australian Imperial Force (AIF) in World War 1 and attained the rank of Private. His enlistment date was 14 Oct 1916. His next of kin on enlistment was: Mother, Mrs E Weir, Miegunyah, Baduthulla Charleville, Queensland. When he enlisted, his address was Augathella, Queensland His occupation when he enlisted was Labourer. His unit was: 15th Battalion, 24th Reinforcement. His Regimental Number was: 7328. Returned to Australia 19 June 1919. ^{[1] [3]}

He died on 17 Jan 1969 in Brisbane, Queensland and was buried in the Mount Gravatt Cemetery and Crematorium, MacGregor, Queensland. ^[2]

Sources

1. ↑ ^{1.0 1.1} World War 1 Service: Veteran Details for James William Weir for Service with the Australian Imperial Force (AIF). Regimental Number: 7328; Rank: Private; Unit: 15th Battalion, 24th Reinforcement; Enlistment Date: 14 Oct 1916; Returned to Australia 19 June 1919 Link to UNSW AIF Project Record: accessed 28 Jan 2024
2. ↑ ^{2.0 2.1} FindAGrave: database and images, memorial page for Pte. James William “Jim” Weir; Born: 08 Apr 1893 Queensland, Australia; Died: 17 Jan 1969 Brisbane, Queensland; Cemetery: Mount Gravatt Cemetery and Crematorium, MacGregor, Queensland; Find A Grave: Memorial #130675909; created by: Nene; accessed: 28 Jan 2024
3. ↑ Virtual War Memorial Australia: Veteran Details for James William Weir; Service Number: 7328; Unit: 16th Infantry Battalion, Australian Imperial Force, World War I VWMA link; accessed 28 Jan 2024

Death registration: James William Weir Death date:17/01/1969 Mother's name:Emily Welch Father/parent's name:John William Weir Registration details:1969/B/3429