Willaim Mason & Olive Wishart
William was Born:, b. 11 Jan 1876 in Baillieston, VIC.
Parents: Charles Mason and Sarah Owen
Married 1: Catherine Gleeson, married 1856 in VIC.
Married 2: Sarah Owen
Died: 6 Sep 1885
Details
William's father was Charles, who arrived in South Australia on "The Surge"" in 1853 with his brother Joseph.
William was born 13 Jan 1877 in Baillieston, Victoria. He married Olive Myrtle Wishart, married 11th Dec 1907 in Wooroloo W.A., b. 17 Dec 1887 in Penrice, SA, (daughter of Thomas Wishart and Fanny Plush) .
William served in WW1, his unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A19 Afric on 5 January 1916. He was a Gunner in the 2nd Field Artillery. He returned to Australia 26 September 1917.
Olive died 15 Dec 1923 in Wooroloo W.A, buried in Wooroloo W.A.
William died 12 Apr 1946 in Wooroloo W.A. Hgrave (no.15) at Wooroloo Cemetary has the following inscription:
William Mason
13.1.77-12.4.46
Driver No 10872 1st AIF
Loving husband of Myrtle
Beloved father of Thelma, Jean, Colin(dec) and Bill
Service History
Regimental number | 10872 |
Religion | Church of England |
Occupation | Labourer |
Address | Wooroloo, Western Australia |
Marital status | Married |
Age at embarkation | 39 |
Next of kin | Wife, Mrs O M Mason, Woorolo, Western Australia |
Enlistment date | 23 September 1915 |
Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | 25 September 1915 |
Rank on enlistment | Gunner |
Unit name | Field Artillery Brigade 2, Reinforcement 13 |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 13/30/2 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A19 Afric on 5 January 1916 |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Driver |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 1st Field Artillery Brigade |
Fate | Returned to Australia 26 September 1917 |
Children
- Thelma Maud Mason, b. 4 Nov 1908 in Wooroloo W.A., d. 1984. She married Donald Munro, married 10 Jan 1931, b. 4 Jul 1903 in Fremantle, WA, d. 22 Apr 1980 in Northam, WA.
- Colin Mason Munro, b. 18 Sep 1934, d. 21 Jan 1936 in Rabaul, New Guinea.
- Colin Mason Munro, b. 18 Sep 1934, d. 21 Jan 1936 in Rabaul, New Guinea.
- Dorothy Jean Mason, b. 18 Sep 1910 in Wooroloo W.A.
- Colin Thomas Mason, b. 22 Oct 1912 in Wooroloo W.A., d. in Wooroloo W.A.
- William Clarence Mason, b. 31 May 1914 in Wooroloo W.A.
References
- http://naa12.naa.gov.au/scripts/ItemDetail.asp?M=0&B=8030195