ANSELL, Alfred Erold 1 2
| Birth Name | ANSELL, Alfred Erold |
| Gramps ID | I0174 |
| Gender | male |
| Age at Death | 25 years, 4 months, 23 days |
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PERSONAL NOTES.
Mrs F. Boylan, of Cooper's Plains, has received the sad news that her only brother, Private Alfred Ansell, has been killed in action in France.
Private Ansell, who leaves a wife and one child, has been on active service for 12 months.
His mother resides at Bowen-street.
PERSONAL NOTES. (1917, November 6). The Brisbane Courier (Qld. : 1864 - 1933), p. 7. TROVE
Mrs F. Boylan, of Cooper's Plains, has received the sad news that her only brother, Private Alfred Ansell, has been killed in action in France.
Private Ansell, who leaves a wife and one child, has been on active service for 12 months.
His mother resides at Bowen-street.
PERSONAL NOTES. (1917, November 6). The Brisbane Courier (Qld. : 1864 - 1933), p. 7. TROVE
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Alfred Erold Ansell, the youngest child of his parents, Alfred and Mary Ellen Ansell (née Sidey) was born on 12 May 1892 in Brisbane, Queensland, Australia and was barely 18 months old when his father died.
In 1911 at the age of 18, Alfred joined the Field Artillery Brigade of the Queensland Militia stationed in Brisbane and trained for 13 months before he resigned.
He passed the entrance exams for the Queensland Railways and became a porter. He left the railways and took up a job as a carter for a bakery.
On 25 June 1913 he married Ethel Tilly Morse in Brisbane.
He voluntarily enlisted in the Australian Imperial Force (AIF) Brisbane in September 1916 and was assigned to the 42nd Battalion. After training in England he was posted to France, joining the Battalion in July 1917. In early October 1917 the 42nd Battalion was at the Belgian town of Poperinge and was preparing for a major operation to the east of Ypres. This commenced on the morning of the 5th of October 1917 and Private Alfred Ansell was in a trench at Thames Wood near Zonnebeke, Belgium when, upon leaping his trench, an enemy shell landed in the trench and struck him.
Private Alfred Ansell has no known grave and is commemorated at Menin Gate Memorial, Ypres, Belgium.
In 1911 at the age of 18, Alfred joined the Field Artillery Brigade of the Queensland Militia stationed in Brisbane and trained for 13 months before he resigned.
He passed the entrance exams for the Queensland Railways and became a porter. He left the railways and took up a job as a carter for a bakery.
On 25 June 1913 he married Ethel Tilly Morse in Brisbane.
He voluntarily enlisted in the Australian Imperial Force (AIF) Brisbane in September 1916 and was assigned to the 42nd Battalion. After training in England he was posted to France, joining the Battalion in July 1917. In early October 1917 the 42nd Battalion was at the Belgian town of Poperinge and was preparing for a major operation to the east of Ypres. This commenced on the morning of the 5th of October 1917 and Private Alfred Ansell was in a trench at Thames Wood near Zonnebeke, Belgium when, upon leaping his trench, an enemy shell landed in the trench and struck him.
Private Alfred Ansell has no known grave and is commemorated at Menin Gate Memorial, Ypres, Belgium.
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Alfred Erold Anell, was the youngest son of Alfred and Mary Ellen Ansell (nee Sidey)
Husband of Ethel Tilly (nee Morse) Ansell.
He enlisted in the AIF on 14/9/1916 as part of the 5th Reinforcements for the 42nd Battalion.
He embarked for overseas on 17/11/1916 per HMAT "Kyarra" (A55).
He trained at Sutton Mandeville in Wiltshire with the 11th Training Brigade and left for France on 2/7/1917.
As part of the 3rd Division AIF, the 42nd Battalion was focussed on the Ypres sector of Belgium.
He was involved in the Warneton Battle on 31/7/1917 as part of 'C' Company.
At the start of October 1917 the 42nd was at the Belgian town of Poperinglie.
On 4/10/1917 the Battalion attacked the German line (The Red Line); Alfred was killed when a German shell landed in the trench he was in; he was 25 years of age.
He enlisted in the AIF on 14/9/1916 as part of the 5th Reinforcements for the 42nd Battalion.
He embarked for overseas on 17/11/1916 per HMAT "Kyarra" (A55).
He trained at Sutton Mandeville in Wiltshire with the 11th Training Brigade and left for France on 2/7/1917.
As part of the 3rd Division AIF, the 42nd Battalion was focussed on the Ypres sector of Belgium.
He was involved in the Warneton Battle on 31/7/1917 as part of 'C' Company.
At the start of October 1917 the 42nd was at the Belgian town of Poperinglie.
On 4/10/1917 the Battalion attacked the German line (The Red Line); Alfred was killed when a German shell landed in the trench he was in; he was 25 years of age.
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EAST MORETON LAND COURT.
" The monthly court was held last Tuesday before Mr. R. J. Smith, land commissioner for East Moreton. HOMESTEAD SELECTIONS. The following homestead selection was granted:-— Alfred Ansell, 73¼ acres pastoral, parish Mitchell.
EAST MORETON LAND COURT. (1876, October 7). The Week (Brisbane, Qld. : 1876 - 1934), p. 8.TROVE
" The monthly court was held last Tuesday before Mr. R. J. Smith, land commissioner for East Moreton. HOMESTEAD SELECTIONS. The following homestead selection was granted:-— Alfred Ansell, 73¼ acres pastoral, parish Mitchell.
EAST MORETON LAND COURT. (1876, October 7). The Week (Brisbane, Qld. : 1876 - 1934), p. 8.TROVE
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The Land.
Land Courts.BRISBANE. AT the Land Court sitting, held at Brisbane on October 3, before Mr. R. J. Smith, Land Commissioner for East Moreton, the following applications to select Crown lands were accepted:- Homesteads.—Alfred Ansell, 73¼a. pastoral, Mitchell.
The Land. (1876, October 14). The Queenslander (Brisbane, Qld. : 1866 - 1939), p. 29.TROVE
Land Courts.BRISBANE. AT the Land Court sitting, held at Brisbane on October 3, before Mr. R. J. Smith, Land Commissioner for East Moreton, the following applications to select Crown lands were accepted:- Homesteads.—Alfred Ansell, 73¼a. pastoral, Mitchell.
The Land. (1876, October 14). The Queenslander (Brisbane, Qld. : 1866 - 1939), p. 29.TROVE
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| Birth | 12 May 1892 | Queensland, Australia | ||
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| Death | 4 Oct 1917 | Zonnebeke, West Flanders, Belgium, Europe | ||
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ANSELL.-In loving memory of our loving son and brother, Private Alfred Erold Ansell, C Company, 5th Reinforcements, 42nd Battalion A.I.F., killed in action, in France on October 4, 1917.
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Somewhere in France they have laid him, A soldier so young and so brave, The best that Australia could offer Now sleeps in a hero's grave. He gave his life for the life that is true, He fell with his colours, purple and blue. Inserted by his loving mother and sisters. Family Notices (1918, October 4). The Brisbane Courier (Qld. : 1864 - 1933), p. 6. TROVE
ANSELL.—In loving memory of Private Alfred Erold Ansell, killed by a shell at Zonnebeke, 4th October, 1917.
A hero he lived, a hero he fell,
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Only a soldier, he did his part well. His life he gave for a cause that was true, Fighting for country, home, and for you ; In a soldier's grave he lies sleeping, One of earth's bravest and best, In our hearts we shall miss him for ever, Though we know he is only at rest. Inserted by his loving wife and little son Family Notices (1919, October 4). The Telegraph (Brisbane, Qld. : 1872 - 1947), p. 6. TROVE
ROLL OF HONOUR.
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ANSELL.—Killed in action in France, Private Alfred Erold Ansell, in his 26th year, only son of Mrs. A. Ansell, Bowen-street, South Brisbane. Family Notices (1917, November 6). The Brisbane Courier (Qld. : 1864 - 1933), p. 6. TROVE
IN MEMORIAM.-Killed in Action
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ANSELL-In loving memory of our dear son and brother, Alfred Ansell, who was killed in action on 23rd July, 1916. Not for him recruiting speeches, but his duty done, Where Australia's best are falling one by one. Lonely is the old home, for we see a vacant chair; Vanished is a well-loved form, whose presence lingers there. --Inserted by his loving father, mother, sisters and brother Family Notices (1918, July 25). Swan Hill Guardian and Lake Boga Advocate (Vic. : 1914 - 1918), p. 2 TROVE
ROLL OF HONOUR.
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ANSELL.— In loving memory of Alfred Erold Ansell, killed at Zonnebeke, 4th October, 1917, 42nd Battalion. No matter how we speak of him, His name we oft recall, There is nothing left to answer But his photo on the wall. Inserted by his loving wife and son. ANSELL,— In loving memory of our beloved son and brother, Private Alfred Erold Ansell, C. Company, 5th Reinforcements, 42nd Battalion, A.I.F., killed in action, in France, October 4th, 1917. But ever your memory, dear Alf., will cleave fondly to us. Inserted by his loving mother and sisters. Family Notices (1920, October 4). The Brisbane Courier (Qld. : 1864 - 1933), p. 6. TROVE
BEREAVEMENT NOTICES.
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Mrs. ANSELL, of Bowen-street, South Brisbane, and Family beg to tender their heartfelt THANKS to their kind friends for letters and cards of sympathy in their sad bereavement through the loss of their dearly beloved only son and brother, Private Alfred Erold Ansell, who was killed in action in France on October 4, 1917. Family Notices (1917, November 20). The Brisbane Courier (Qld. : 1864 - 1933), p. 6. TROVE
ANSELL.—In loving memory of our son and
brother, Private Alfred Erold Ansell, killed in
action at Zonnebeke Ridge, 4th October,
1917.
Calmly he sleeps in a far-off land, Too far away your grave to see; But not too far to think of you, May some one place a flower for me. Inserted by his mother and sisters. Family Notices (1919, October 4). The Brisbane Courier (Qld. : 1864 - 1933), p. 4. TROVE |
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| Burial | panel 17 Menein Gate Memorial, Belgium, Europe | |||
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Parents
| Relation to main person | Name | Birth date | Death date | Relation within this family (if not by birth) |
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| Father | ANSELL, Alfred George [I0046] | 1847 | 16 Nov 1893 | |
| Mother | SIDEY, Mary Ellen [I0031] | 10 Apr 1853 | 19 Aug 1925 | |
| Sister | ANSELL, Edith Florence [I0175] | 10 Oct 1878 | 19 Jan 1976 | |
| Sister | ANSELL, Elfreda Laviva [I1034] | 17 Mar 1890 | ||
| ANSELL, Alfred Erold | 12 May 1892 | 4 Oct 1917 |
Families
Family of ANSELL, Alfred Erold and MORSE, Ethel Tilley [F0343] |
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| Married | Wife | MORSE, Ethel Tilley [I1036] ( * 31 Aug 1885 + 17 Aug 1969 ) | ||||||||||||||
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