Hurley, John Cromwell OW(1904)

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TitleL/Corporal John Cromwell HurleyBiography

Clerk; married

Birth / Death- Died 03/05/1917First Year at Wesley1904

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First NameJohnMiddle NameCromwellLast NameHurleyGenderMaleCategoryMilitary Service | PeopleSubject (Keyword)World War (1914-1918) World War I World War (1914-1918)

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CollectionMilitary ServiceRoll of HonourEventWorld War I

Military Service

Date Enlisted29th May 1916Enlisted Unit22nd Battalion, 16th ReinforcementsService Number5931Service DetailRefused a staff instructor training role in the UK. Killed on the first day of the second battle of Bullecourt. His battalion was on the left side of the Australian attack and suffered badly from MG fire from enemy positions in the town. Over 400 casualtiesAge at Death27Final Unit22nd BattalionCemetery / MemorialVillers-Bretonneux MemorialRankLance Corporal

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Hurley, John Cromwell OW(1904)