F. M. MICHAELIS, 14 May 1917
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Frank Moritz Michaelis
Born:
27 Sivan 5652 (22 June 1892)
Died:
22 Iyyar 5677 (14 May 1917)
Basic Information
Unique reference:
MIC0968
Gender:
Male
Birth
Date of birth:
27 Sivan 5652 (22 June 1892)
Place of birth:
St Kilda, Melbourne
Death
Date of death:
22 Iyyar 5677 (14 May 1917)
Died in combat?:
Yes
Place of death:
Tidworth Military Hospital, Salisbury
Cause of death:
Acute Meningitis
Burial place:
Willesden Jewish Cemetery
Places
Schools
Name:
Wesley College, Melbourne
Name:
Harrow School, London
Other Organisations
Name:
Melbourne Cricket Club
Harrow School
He was the youngest boy to enter Harrow School, England, of which he became head of the Headmaster's House, the last report from the Headmaster containing the following words: 'His last year has been a great success. He has triumphed over difficulties and shown both tact and strength. It is difficult to estimate what the House owes to him. He has shewn himself loyal, true-hearted and modest.' (details from wife)
Family
Spouse
Kathleen Hart (female)
Place of marriage:
Australia, 12/12/1916
Siblings
Aline Claire Michaelis (female)
Mary Michaelis "Mollie" (female)
Parents
Father: Frederick David Michaelis (male)
Mother: Esther Zillah Michaelis (female)
Military Record
Military service:
Australian Military
Military record no.:
31586
Date enlisted/conscripted:
30 August 1916
Date discharged/death:
14 May 1917
Rank at discharge/death:
Sergeant
Assignments
Regiment:
Australian Artillery Brigade
Battalion/unit:
65th Battalion
Seven Sergeants waiting to board the RMS Orates - Frank is the 2nd right kneeling
Roll of Honour
Commonwealth Graves Commission
Rank:
Sergeant
Date of Death:
14 May 1917
Age:
24 years old
Regiment / service:
Australian Field Artillery, 6th A.F.A. Bde.
Cemetery:
Willesden Jewish Cemetery, United Kingdom
Grave reference:
Jewish Block. J. Row F. No. 27.
Additional information:
Personal inscription:
HE GAVE HIS LIFE FOR HIS COUNTRY DEEPLY LOVED AND MOURNE
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