Battle of Polygon Wood - Doncaster Templestowe Involvement
Yesterday there were reports of a service held in Belgium to commemorate the centenary of the Battle of Polygon Wood in which 5700 young Australian soldiers were killed. These included at least two from the local area.
(Information sources: Trove & the Australian War Memorial.)
Rust, William Henry
Service Number: 3227A
Unit: 59th Australian Infantry Battalion
Conflict: First World War, 1914-1918
Simpson, Jack
Service Number: 2660
Unit: 2nd Australian Machine Gun Company
Conflict: First World War, 1914-1918
Reporter, Box Hill, Friday 6 October 1916
DONCASTER SOLDIER KILED [sic] BY A SHELL.
Mrs. H. D. Graham, of Main road, Doncaster, has received a sympathising and interesting letter from Captain Hugh M. Conran, detailing how her husband, Corporal Graham, met his death in France. The writer states:— "One night last week we raided the German trenches with a picked body of men from the whole battalion. I was the captain in charge of the party, and he was the corporal in charge of the storming party that was to take one portion of the enemy trench. His party had successfully stormed the trench, and had reached its objective, in spite of considerable oppositon [sic] from the enemy. He (Corporal (Graham) had just sent a runner to let me know, when a shell or a bomb (we are not quite sure which) burst right on him. I looked upon him as one of the best N.C.O.'s of my party, and was certain that his work would be well done. He was a brave and efficient soldier, and I would like you to know that he died a soldier's death, fighting bravely. That the raid was highly successful was largely due to your husband's dash and bravery. I hope sincerely that knowing this will make your loss a little easier to bear."
A stepson of the late Corporal Graham, Private W. H. Rust, of Doncaster, was also badly wounded a fortnight later.
The Age, Melbourne, Saturday 13 October 1917
Deaths
On Active Service
SIMPSON.—Killed in action in France on the 21st September, Lance-Corporal Jack Simpson, aged 22 years, beloved son of Henry and Ann Simpson, 15 Nicholson-street, Abbotsford, brother of Henry (Adelaide), Mrs. T. Main, George, Mrs. A. Pump, Mrs. H. R. Chipperfied, Victor (Fremantle), Richard, Harold (on active service), Nellie and Otto.
He hath done what he could.
SIMPSON.—Killed in action in France on 21st September, Lance-Corporal J. Simpson, aged 22 years 4 months, over 2 years' active service.
Death before dishonor.
—C. C. and T. C., Doncaster.
SIMPSON.—Killed in action on the 21st September, in France, Lance-Corporal Jack Simpson, beloved brother of George and Rose Simpson, of Doncaster; Lizzie and August Pump, of Doncaster; also beloved nephew of John Hudson, of Doncaster, aged 22 years and 3 months.
Enlisted from Doncaster. On active service 2 years and 4 months. Egypt. Gallipoli, France.
Died for his King and country.
SIMPSON.—Killed in action on the 21st September, in France, Lance-Corporal J. Simpson, beloved nephew of Otto and Rose Berger, of Doncaster; also the loving friend of Alice Manns, of St. Kilda.
SIMPSON.—A sincere tribute to the memory of my devoted friend, Private Jack Simpson, after 25 months' fighting, killed in action 21st September.
We looked for his returning.
But God's will alters all.
—Inserted by his devoted friend, Alice Manns, St. Kilda.
The Argus, Melbourne, Wednesday 24 October 1917
Died on Service.
RUST-GRAHAM. - Officially reported killed in action on September 26, 1917, Private Willie Rust, the only son of M. E. and the late W. H. Rust, beloved stepson of the late Corporal Harry Graham, late of Doncaster, only grandson of the late Mr. Bob Rust, of Warrnambool; dearly loved brother of Myrtle, Muriel, and Gladys, and stepbrother of Gracie and Ewan, aged 22 years.
We pictured his safe return,
But God's will alters all.
-(Inserted by his loving mother, M. E. Graham, No. 16 Benson street, Surrey Hills.)
The Argus, Melbourne, Saturday 27 October 1917
Died on Service.
RUST (Graham). - Killed in action, somewhere in France, on September 26, 1917 Private W. H. Rust (Willie), dear stepson of the late Corporal Harry Graham, of Doncaster, aged 22 years.
They died that we might live.
-(Inserted by G. and A. Graham, Athenæum, Doncaster.)
The Age, Melbourne, Saturday 27 October 1917
Deaths
On Active Service
RUST.—Officially reported killed in action on 26th September, Private Will Rust, dearly loved son of M. E. Graham, 16 Benson-street, Surrey Hills (late of Doncaster), aged 22 years 1 month, after two years' active service, Egypt and France.
Our hero.
RUST.—In loving memory of our dear friend, Private Will Rust, killed in action 26th September.
Loved by all who knew him.
—Inserted by Mr. and Mrs. Davis and family, and B. Anderson, 5 Rainsford-street, St. Kilda.
RUST.—Officially reported killed in action on 26th September, after two years' service, Private Will Rust, A.I.F. (Box Hill), Light Horse, dearly loved brother and companion of Myrtle, 16 Benson-street, Surrey Hills, aegd [sic] 22. Oh, for a touch of a vanished hand,
And the sound of a voice that is still.
RUST (Graham).—Killed in action somewhere in France on 26th September, Private W. H. Rust (Willie), dear stepson of the late Corporal Harry Graham, of Doncaster, aged 22 years.
They died that we might live.
—Inserted by G. and A. Graham, Athenæum, Doncaster.
The Argus, Melbourne, Tuesday 30 October 1917
Died on Service.
RUST. - A tribute to the memory of our dear friend, Private W. H. Rust (Will), killed in action,
September 26, 1917.
In peace a friend,
In war a hero;
At all times a man.
-(Inserted by his friends, Arthur, on active service, and Myrtle, East Doncaster.)
The Age, Melbourne, Saturday 21 September 1918
IN MEMORIAM.
On Active Service.
SIMPSON.—In sad and loving memory of our dear brother, Jack, killed in action in France 21st September, 1917.
And with the morn our brother's face shall smile
Which we have loved long since, and lost awhile.
—Inserted by his loving brothers and sister, Harold (on active service), Nell and Otto.
SIMPSON.— In loving memory at my dear brother, Jack, killed in action, Lone House, Ypres, on 21st September, 1917.
Greater love hath no man than this, when he lays down his life for a friend.
—Inserted by his loving brother and sister-in-law, Dick and Queen.
SIMPSON.—A tribute to the memory of my mate, Lance-Corporal Jack Simpson, killed in action 22nd September, 1917.
One of the best.
—G. E. North, Richmond.
SIMPSON.—In loving memory of our dear brother, Jack killed in action on the 21st September, 1917.
Coward, shirker, bow your head, When you read Australia's dead.
—Inserted by his loving brother, Harry, sister-in- law, Amy, nephew, Cyril (on active service), niece, Gladys, South Australia
SIMPSON.—In loving memory of our dear brother, Lance-Corp. Jack Simpson, killed in action in France 22nd September, 1917. Egypt, Gallipoli, France.
Sheltered by the Rock of Ages,
Anchored on the golden shore,
Our brother Jack has found refuge
Where the toils of life are o'er.
—Inserted by his loving sister and brother-in-law, A. and E. Pump, Doncaster.
SIMPSON.—In loving memory of our dear brother, Lance-Corporal Jack Simpson, 2nd Machine Gun Co., killed in action at Polygon Wood 22nd September, 1917.
He has borne his cross, he has gained his crown,
Though he lies in a far off grave;
And we think of his life a duty done,
Manly, unselfish and brave.
—George and Rose Simpson, Doncaster.
SIMPSON.—A tribute of love to the memory of Lance-Corporal Jack Simpson, killed in action in France on the 22nd September, 1917. Egypt, Gallipoli, France.
He did his utmost as a brave man should,
And died like a true man could.
—T. and C. C., Doncaster.
SIMPSON.—In sad and loving memory of our dear brother, Jack, who was killed at Polygon Wood 21st September, 1917.
Peace, perfect peace.
\—Inserted by his sister and brother-in-law, A.E.C. and H.R.C.
SIMPSON.—A tribute to the memory of our esteemed friend, No. 2660, Pte. Jack Simpson, killed in action Polygon Wood, Ypres, 21st September, 1917.
Our Anzac hero.
—Inserted by his friends, V. F. E. Gallus, Doncaster, and A. R. Manns, East St. Kilda.
The Argus, Melbourne, Saturday 25 September 1920
In Memoriam – On Active Service
RUST. - In loving memory of my dear son and brother, Pte. Will Rust, 59th Battalion, killed at Polygon Wood, 26th September, 1917, aged 22 years and 3 weeks; also my loving husband and father, Corporal Harry Graham, killed 30th June, 1916. (Mother and sisters and brother, Lesville, Fallon street, Caulfield, late Doncaster.)
(Information sources: Trove & the Australian War Memorial.)
Rust, William Henry
Service Number: 3227A
Unit: 59th Australian Infantry Battalion
Conflict: First World War, 1914-1918
Simpson, Jack
Service Number: 2660
Unit: 2nd Australian Machine Gun Company
Conflict: First World War, 1914-1918
Reporter, Box Hill, Friday 6 October 1916
DONCASTER SOLDIER KILED [sic] BY A SHELL.
Mrs. H. D. Graham, of Main road, Doncaster, has received a sympathising and interesting letter from Captain Hugh M. Conran, detailing how her husband, Corporal Graham, met his death in France. The writer states:— "One night last week we raided the German trenches with a picked body of men from the whole battalion. I was the captain in charge of the party, and he was the corporal in charge of the storming party that was to take one portion of the enemy trench. His party had successfully stormed the trench, and had reached its objective, in spite of considerable oppositon [sic] from the enemy. He (Corporal (Graham) had just sent a runner to let me know, when a shell or a bomb (we are not quite sure which) burst right on him. I looked upon him as one of the best N.C.O.'s of my party, and was certain that his work would be well done. He was a brave and efficient soldier, and I would like you to know that he died a soldier's death, fighting bravely. That the raid was highly successful was largely due to your husband's dash and bravery. I hope sincerely that knowing this will make your loss a little easier to bear."
A stepson of the late Corporal Graham, Private W. H. Rust, of Doncaster, was also badly wounded a fortnight later.
The Age, Melbourne, Saturday 13 October 1917
Deaths
On Active Service
SIMPSON.—Killed in action in France on the 21st September, Lance-Corporal Jack Simpson, aged 22 years, beloved son of Henry and Ann Simpson, 15 Nicholson-street, Abbotsford, brother of Henry (Adelaide), Mrs. T. Main, George, Mrs. A. Pump, Mrs. H. R. Chipperfied, Victor (Fremantle), Richard, Harold (on active service), Nellie and Otto.
He hath done what he could.
SIMPSON.—Killed in action in France on 21st September, Lance-Corporal J. Simpson, aged 22 years 4 months, over 2 years' active service.
Death before dishonor.
—C. C. and T. C., Doncaster.
SIMPSON.—Killed in action on the 21st September, in France, Lance-Corporal Jack Simpson, beloved brother of George and Rose Simpson, of Doncaster; Lizzie and August Pump, of Doncaster; also beloved nephew of John Hudson, of Doncaster, aged 22 years and 3 months.
Enlisted from Doncaster. On active service 2 years and 4 months. Egypt. Gallipoli, France.
Died for his King and country.
SIMPSON.—Killed in action on the 21st September, in France, Lance-Corporal J. Simpson, beloved nephew of Otto and Rose Berger, of Doncaster; also the loving friend of Alice Manns, of St. Kilda.
SIMPSON.—A sincere tribute to the memory of my devoted friend, Private Jack Simpson, after 25 months' fighting, killed in action 21st September.
We looked for his returning.
But God's will alters all.
—Inserted by his devoted friend, Alice Manns, St. Kilda.
The Argus, Melbourne, Wednesday 24 October 1917
Died on Service.
RUST-GRAHAM. - Officially reported killed in action on September 26, 1917, Private Willie Rust, the only son of M. E. and the late W. H. Rust, beloved stepson of the late Corporal Harry Graham, late of Doncaster, only grandson of the late Mr. Bob Rust, of Warrnambool; dearly loved brother of Myrtle, Muriel, and Gladys, and stepbrother of Gracie and Ewan, aged 22 years.
We pictured his safe return,
But God's will alters all.
-(Inserted by his loving mother, M. E. Graham, No. 16 Benson street, Surrey Hills.)
The Argus, Melbourne, Saturday 27 October 1917
Died on Service.
RUST (Graham). - Killed in action, somewhere in France, on September 26, 1917 Private W. H. Rust (Willie), dear stepson of the late Corporal Harry Graham, of Doncaster, aged 22 years.
They died that we might live.
-(Inserted by G. and A. Graham, Athenæum, Doncaster.)
The Age, Melbourne, Saturday 27 October 1917
Deaths
On Active Service
RUST.—Officially reported killed in action on 26th September, Private Will Rust, dearly loved son of M. E. Graham, 16 Benson-street, Surrey Hills (late of Doncaster), aged 22 years 1 month, after two years' active service, Egypt and France.
Our hero.
RUST.—In loving memory of our dear friend, Private Will Rust, killed in action 26th September.
Loved by all who knew him.
—Inserted by Mr. and Mrs. Davis and family, and B. Anderson, 5 Rainsford-street, St. Kilda.
RUST.—Officially reported killed in action on 26th September, after two years' service, Private Will Rust, A.I.F. (Box Hill), Light Horse, dearly loved brother and companion of Myrtle, 16 Benson-street, Surrey Hills, aegd [sic] 22. Oh, for a touch of a vanished hand,
And the sound of a voice that is still.
RUST (Graham).—Killed in action somewhere in France on 26th September, Private W. H. Rust (Willie), dear stepson of the late Corporal Harry Graham, of Doncaster, aged 22 years.
They died that we might live.
—Inserted by G. and A. Graham, Athenæum, Doncaster.
The Argus, Melbourne, Tuesday 30 October 1917
Died on Service.
RUST. - A tribute to the memory of our dear friend, Private W. H. Rust (Will), killed in action,
September 26, 1917.
In peace a friend,
In war a hero;
At all times a man.
-(Inserted by his friends, Arthur, on active service, and Myrtle, East Doncaster.)
The Age, Melbourne, Saturday 21 September 1918
IN MEMORIAM.
On Active Service.
SIMPSON.—In sad and loving memory of our dear brother, Jack, killed in action in France 21st September, 1917.
And with the morn our brother's face shall smile
Which we have loved long since, and lost awhile.
—Inserted by his loving brothers and sister, Harold (on active service), Nell and Otto.
SIMPSON.— In loving memory at my dear brother, Jack, killed in action, Lone House, Ypres, on 21st September, 1917.
Greater love hath no man than this, when he lays down his life for a friend.
—Inserted by his loving brother and sister-in-law, Dick and Queen.
SIMPSON.—A tribute to the memory of my mate, Lance-Corporal Jack Simpson, killed in action 22nd September, 1917.
One of the best.
—G. E. North, Richmond.
SIMPSON.—In loving memory of our dear brother, Jack killed in action on the 21st September, 1917.
Coward, shirker, bow your head, When you read Australia's dead.
—Inserted by his loving brother, Harry, sister-in- law, Amy, nephew, Cyril (on active service), niece, Gladys, South Australia
SIMPSON.—In loving memory of our dear brother, Lance-Corp. Jack Simpson, killed in action in France 22nd September, 1917. Egypt, Gallipoli, France.
Sheltered by the Rock of Ages,
Anchored on the golden shore,
Our brother Jack has found refuge
Where the toils of life are o'er.
—Inserted by his loving sister and brother-in-law, A. and E. Pump, Doncaster.
SIMPSON.—In loving memory of our dear brother, Lance-Corporal Jack Simpson, 2nd Machine Gun Co., killed in action at Polygon Wood 22nd September, 1917.
He has borne his cross, he has gained his crown,
Though he lies in a far off grave;
And we think of his life a duty done,
Manly, unselfish and brave.
—George and Rose Simpson, Doncaster.
SIMPSON.—A tribute of love to the memory of Lance-Corporal Jack Simpson, killed in action in France on the 22nd September, 1917. Egypt, Gallipoli, France.
He did his utmost as a brave man should,
And died like a true man could.
—T. and C. C., Doncaster.
SIMPSON.—In sad and loving memory of our dear brother, Jack, who was killed at Polygon Wood 21st September, 1917.
Peace, perfect peace.
\—Inserted by his sister and brother-in-law, A.E.C. and H.R.C.
SIMPSON.—A tribute to the memory of our esteemed friend, No. 2660, Pte. Jack Simpson, killed in action Polygon Wood, Ypres, 21st September, 1917.
Our Anzac hero.
—Inserted by his friends, V. F. E. Gallus, Doncaster, and A. R. Manns, East St. Kilda.
The Argus, Melbourne, Saturday 25 September 1920
In Memoriam – On Active Service
RUST. - In loving memory of my dear son and brother, Pte. Will Rust, 59th Battalion, killed at Polygon Wood, 26th September, 1917, aged 22 years and 3 weeks; also my loving husband and father, Corporal Harry Graham, killed 30th June, 1916. (Mother and sisters and brother, Lesville, Fallon street, Caulfield, late Doncaster.)
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