Herbert Kiang
History
Herbert Kiang (or Kihang) had Chinese ancestry. He was born at Warrnambool. His parents were James and Sabena Kihang.[1]
Herbert Kihang was a 24 year old single gardener when he enlisted into the AIF on 23 March 1915. His next of Kin was James Kihang of 9 Dana Street, Ballarat. He proceeded to Gallipoli and on 11 December 1915 he was transferred to the 8th Battalion. On06 May 1916 he was transferred to the 5th Pioneer Battalion.[2]
Private Herbert Kihang (650) died of wounds on 30 September 1917. His death was certified after a Court of Enquiry at Spy Farm, Lindenkook on 24 February 1918 by order of the C.O. 5th Pioneer Battalion, AIF.[3]
Witness statement of L/C E.J. Averay (2689):
- On night of 30th September 1917 I accompanied the wounded men of the Battalion to Dressing Station in Dickebusch and helped to identify men for record purposes. One man I was unable to identify. He was of the build and complexion of Pte Kihang whom I knew well. This man had a portion of his face blown away. He was lying on a stretcher dead. I cannot say that e was a member of the 5th Pioneer Battalion, but he arrived there with our Casualties. [4]
Legacy
World War One service recognised on the Ballarat Avenue of Honour.
See also
Notes
References
- ↑ http://recordsearch.naa.gov.au/scripts/Imagine.asp?B=7371782, accessed 11 May 2014.
- ↑ http://recordsearch.naa.gov.au/scripts/Imagine.asp?B=7371782, accessed 11 May 2014.
- ↑ http://recordsearch.naa.gov.au/scripts/Imagine.asp?B=7371782, accessed 11 May 2014.
- ↑ http://recordsearch.naa.gov.au/scripts/Imagine.asp?B=7371782, accessed 11 May 2014.
Further Reading
External links
http://www.miningmudmedals.org/Ernest_Kihang
--Beth Kicinski 11:38, 23 August 2013 (EST)