HMAS Melbourne
ABBOTT, Norman James
Service no 7227
Stoker
HMAS Melbourne
Commenced in the Navy 14th October 1912 for a period of 5 years at Port Division Fremantle. He was born at Armadale, Victoria on the 3rd December 1893 to parents William Abbott and Ellen (Nellie) McShane. His family moved to W.A in the late 1890’s. His mother Nurse Abbott had a midwifery Hospital in Palmerston Street. In mid 1914 Norman passed his test for Petty Officer and became Stoker PO in 1916. Norman served his first 3 years in the RAN on HMAS Melbourne (1913-1916) and in 1914 was involved in the German surrender of Samoa and the seizing of German wireless stations in New Guinea and Nauru. In 1915 the Melbourne patrolled the West Indies and the East Coast of the United States of America. Sadly while Norman was on active service his older brother Harold who was in the AIF was killed at Lone Pine in November 1915 and in 1916 his mother died of breast cancer. When the Melbourne went to Devonport England for a refit in August 1916 Norman transferred to the newly built Brisbane and served 3 years from late 1916 to 1919. In 1917 the Brisbane served overseas. When Norman left the Navy at the end of 1919 he joined the Victorian Police Force, married and had 3 children, two contracted polio, one fatally. Norman reached the level of Senior Detective of Police; he died in 1972 in Victoria.
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Service no 7227
Stoker
HMAS Melbourne
Commenced in the Navy 14th October 1912 for a period of 5 years at Port Division Fremantle. He was born at Armadale, Victoria on the 3rd December 1893 to parents William Abbott and Ellen (Nellie) McShane. His family moved to W.A in the late 1890’s. His mother Nurse Abbott had a midwifery Hospital in Palmerston Street. In mid 1914 Norman passed his test for Petty Officer and became Stoker PO in 1916. Norman served his first 3 years in the RAN on HMAS Melbourne (1913-1916) and in 1914 was involved in the German surrender of Samoa and the seizing of German wireless stations in New Guinea and Nauru. In 1915 the Melbourne patrolled the West Indies and the East Coast of the United States of America. Sadly while Norman was on active service his older brother Harold who was in the AIF was killed at Lone Pine in November 1915 and in 1916 his mother died of breast cancer. When the Melbourne went to Devonport England for a refit in August 1916 Norman transferred to the newly built Brisbane and served 3 years from late 1916 to 1919. In 1917 the Brisbane served overseas. When Norman left the Navy at the end of 1919 he joined the Victorian Police Force, married and had 3 children, two contracted polio, one fatally. Norman reached the level of Senior Detective of Police; he died in 1972 in Victoria.
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CAMPAGNOLO, Ernesto
Service No 1873 Signalman HMAS Melbourne Born 29 July 1897 in Walhalla, Vic. Son of Victor and Anna CAMPAGNOLO Of Whalla, Vic. Enlisted 31 July 1912 for 7 years Served on HMAS Melbourne fron 25 November 1913 Lost at sea 21 December 1916 Aged 19 years Commemorated Plymouth Naval Memorial Panel 18 1873 Signalman Ernesto Campagnolo, born in Walhalla, Vic, using a Singer sewing machine was lost at sea on 21 December 1916 during some rough weather. www.awm.gov.au EN0160 |
CARTER, A J
Seaman
HMAS Melbourne
The recent arrival home of Seaman A.J. Carter of Marong, recalls the fact that Mr. James Carter, of Marong, has had three sons on service. Seaman A.J. Carter has been on HMAS Melbourne for the past four and a half years, and has been during that time, practically oall over the world in addition to ding duty in the North Sea. He is now home on six months' furlough.
Bendigo Advertiser Wednesday 31 July 1918 page 3
Seaman
HMAS Melbourne
The recent arrival home of Seaman A.J. Carter of Marong, recalls the fact that Mr. James Carter, of Marong, has had three sons on service. Seaman A.J. Carter has been on HMAS Melbourne for the past four and a half years, and has been during that time, practically oall over the world in addition to ding duty in the North Sea. He is now home on six months' furlough.
Bendigo Advertiser Wednesday 31 July 1918 page 3
DOLLISSON, Walter
Service No 5399
AB
HMAS Melbourne
Born 13 January 1901 at Burwood, NSW
Enlisted Sydney, NSW 29 September 1915 for 7 years service
Son of Agnes DOLLISSON
Discharged 12 January 1926
Also served in WWII 13 November 1942 - 19 December 1945
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Service No 5399
AB
HMAS Melbourne
Born 13 January 1901 at Burwood, NSW
Enlisted Sydney, NSW 29 September 1915 for 7 years service
Son of Agnes DOLLISSON
Discharged 12 January 1926
Also served in WWII 13 November 1942 - 19 December 1945
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KAMMEL, Phillip Sloane Stanely
Service No 1763
Signal Boy
HMAS Melbourne
Born 21 September 1897 at Liverpool, NSW
Resided Liverpool, NSW
Enlisted 01 June 1912
Took part in the German New Guinea operations in September 1914
Served on 'Tingara', 'Australia,' 'Sydney', 'Cereberus', Melbourne', 'London Depot' and 'Cereberus'
Discharged 21 December 1918
Service No 1763
Signal Boy
HMAS Melbourne
Born 21 September 1897 at Liverpool, NSW
Resided Liverpool, NSW
Enlisted 01 June 1912
Took part in the German New Guinea operations in September 1914
Served on 'Tingara', 'Australia,' 'Sydney', 'Cereberus', Melbourne', 'London Depot' and 'Cereberus'
Discharged 21 December 1918
McGILL, Harold Charles
Gunlayer
HMAS Melbourne
Born Prahan, Vic.
Son of Albert E and Louisa McGILL
Of Pollock Avenue, Payneham, SA
Enlisted 04 August 1914
Embarked with HMAS Melbourne on escourt duty
War Service 5 1/2 years
All Australia Memorial SA Edition Section D
Gunlayer
HMAS Melbourne
Born Prahan, Vic.
Son of Albert E and Louisa McGILL
Of Pollock Avenue, Payneham, SA
Enlisted 04 August 1914
Embarked with HMAS Melbourne on escourt duty
War Service 5 1/2 years
All Australia Memorial SA Edition Section D
PARKES, Curley
Leading Stoker
HMAS Melbourne
Son of Mrs. LUTTRELL
Of Crown Street, Sydney, NSW
The Evening News (Sydney) Tuesday 05 February 1918 page 7
Leading Stoker
HMAS Melbourne
Son of Mrs. LUTTRELL
Of Crown Street, Sydney, NSW
The Evening News (Sydney) Tuesday 05 February 1918 page 7
PERRY, Harry Hales
Leading Seaman
HMAS Melbourne
Born 25 May 1893 at Exeter, SA
Son of Henry PERRY and Harriet nee HIBBS
Resided Torpedo Station, Port Adelaide, SA
Occupation prior to enlistment Leading Seaman
Enlisted April 1912 for 5 years
State Records of SA GRG 26/5/4/1914
Leading Seaman
HMAS Melbourne
Born 25 May 1893 at Exeter, SA
Son of Henry PERRY and Harriet nee HIBBS
Resided Torpedo Station, Port Adelaide, SA
Occupation prior to enlistment Leading Seaman
Enlisted April 1912 for 5 years
State Records of SA GRG 26/5/4/1914
SMITH, Arthur William Richard
Stoker
HMAS Melbourne
Born Maryborough, Qld.
Eldest son of Arthur and Mary SMITH
Of Gladstone, Qld.
Educated at Gladstone, Qld.
Occupation prior to enlistment Blacksmith
Joined the Australian Naval Reserved in March 1914.
Went to Melbourne for training on the HMAS Cereberus
Sent over to England and out on the HMAS Melbourne.
Was on her all through the campaign, and when she took part as escort to the German fleet when surrendering.
He returned to Australian in May and was transferred to the HMAS Australia.
Queenslanders who fought in the Great War
Stoker
HMAS Melbourne
Born Maryborough, Qld.
Eldest son of Arthur and Mary SMITH
Of Gladstone, Qld.
Educated at Gladstone, Qld.
Occupation prior to enlistment Blacksmith
Joined the Australian Naval Reserved in March 1914.
Went to Melbourne for training on the HMAS Cereberus
Sent over to England and out on the HMAS Melbourne.
Was on her all through the campaign, and when she took part as escort to the German fleet when surrendering.
He returned to Australian in May and was transferred to the HMAS Australia.
Queenslanders who fought in the Great War
SMITH, Jack
HMAS Melbourne
4 years active service
Aged 20 years
Youngest son of Mr. H SMITH
Tasmania Weekly Courier 15 August 1918 Insert 5
HMAS Melbourne
4 years active service
Aged 20 years
Youngest son of Mr. H SMITH
Tasmania Weekly Courier 15 August 1918 Insert 5