Thomas William Yensch (1887 - 1918)

Born 20 Oct 1887 in Bundaberg, Queensland, Australia

Died 16 Apr 1918 at age 30 in Buire, Aisne, Picardie, France

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Biography

Thomas Yensch was born in the Colony of Queensland (1859-1900)

Private Thomas Yensch served in the Australian Imperial Force in World War I
Service started: 16 Mar 1916
Unit(s): 49th Infantry Battalion;25th Infantry Battalion
Service ended: 16 Apr 1918

Private Thomas Yensch Died of wounds 16 April 1918 during World War I.

Thomas Yensch was awarded the British War Medal.

Thomas Yensch was awarded the Victory Medal.

Thomas William Yensch was born on 20 Oct 1887 in Bundaberg, Queensland. ^{[1] [2]} He was the son of Martin Ludwig Yensch and Margaret Lamph. Thomas's father died in 1893 and his mother remarried George William Elliott on 20th January 1896 in Maryborough, Queensland.

He attended school in Dallarnil, Queensland, Australia. ^[3]

Thomas William Yensch served in the Australian Imperial Force (AIF) in World War 1 and attained the rank of Private. His enlistment date was 16 Mar 1916. His next of kin on enlistment was: Mother, Mrs Margaret Elliott, Dallarnil via Bundaberg, Queensland. When he enlisted, his address was Coringa via Delilbe, Queensland His occupation when he enlisted was Farmer. His unit was: 49th Battalion, 4th Reinforcement. His Regimental Number was: 2278. ^{[1] [3]}

He died of wounds on 16 Apr 1918 in Buire, Departement de l'Aisne, Picardie, France and was buried in the Ribemont Communal Cemetery Extension, Ribemont-sur-Ancre, Somme. ^[2]

Research Notes

Sisters:-

• Brother of Clara Margaret Ellen Yensch, born 14th July 1880 in Bundaberg, Queensland, married Joseph Julius Cronau, 12th February 1902 in Queensland,died 26th May 1950 in number 7 Nuneaton Street, Maryborough, Queensland.
• Annie Helena Yensch, born 10th April 1883 in Bundaberg, Queensland, married James Henry Law on 14th June 1911 in Queensland, died 22nd July 1974 in Queensland.
• Mary Josephine Yensch, born 2nd June 1885 at Monduran Station, Bundaberg Region, Queensland, married Burnett David McKenzie on 25th September 1909 in Queensland, died 7th January 1971 in Nambour, Queensland.

Brother:

• Henry George Yensch, born 22nd July in Bundaberg, Queensland, enlisted in Australian Imperial Force on 16th March 1916, served with 41 Australian Infantry Battalion, service number 829 and returned to Australia on 11th May 1919. Married Margaret Korn on 4th May 1921 at Mt Shamrock, Biggenden, via Deligbo, Officiated by Rev J. Hardingham at bride's home and honeymoon in Brisbane. Died 22nd January 1974 in Queensland.

Sources

1. ↑ ^{1.0 1.1} World War 1 Service: Veteran Details for Thomas William Yensch for Service with the Australian Imperial Force (AIF). Regimental Number: 2278; Rank: Private; Unit: 49th Battalion, 4th Reinforcement; Enlistment Date: 16 Mar 1916; Died of wounds 16 April 1918 Link to UNSW AIF Project Record: accessed 23 Dec 2023
2. ↑ ^{2.0 2.1} FindAGrave: database and images, memorial page for Private Thomas William Yensch; Born: 20 Oct 1887 Bundaberg, Queensland; Died: 16 Apr 1918 Buire, Departement de l'Aisne, Picardie, France; Cemetery: Ribemont Communal Cemetery Extension, Ribemont-sur-Ancre, Somme; Find A Grave: Memorial #56179748; maintained by: Digger; created by: War Graves; accessed: 23 Dec 2023
3. ↑ ^{3.0 3.1} Virtual War Memorial Australia: Veteran Details for Thomas William Yensch; Service Number: 2278; Birth Date: date not yet discovered; Birth Location: Bundaberg, Queensland; Unit: 25th Infantry Battalion, Australian Imperial Force, World War I VWMA link; accessed 23 Dec 2023