J. Kenworthy Hall
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John Kenworthy Hall was born in Ballarat in 1887. His parent were James Hall and Alice Ann Hayden.[1]
- LIEUT J. KENWORTHY HALL.
- Lt J. Kenworthy Hall, officially reported killed in action, was the son of Mr and Mrs James Hall, of Seymour street. He was well and favorably known in Ballarat, and the news of his death was received by the friends of the family with feelings of deep regret. Lt Hall enlisted in June, 1915, and attended an officers' school. He showed marked aptitude for the work, and passed with credit. In his desire to get to the Front he did not wait for his commission, and left as ser-geant with reinforcements to the 14th Battalion on 26th December, 1915. His commission came to the Ballarat Camp 10 days after she sailed. After landing in Egypt he gained his commission as second lieutenant, coming third on the list in a competitive examination. From Egypt he went to England, and afterwards to the West Front, and was promoted to first lieutenant at Pozieres. He was signal-ling commander to the 46th Battalion, until a bad attack of trench fever caused his removal to England. On recovering he was placed in charge of a training school at Codford, and his services were so highly valued that the C.O. urged him to remain. However, he was anxious to return to the Front, and after persistent applications was sent back to France on 30th April, and was officially reported killed in action on 10th August. Lt Hall was 31 years of age, and a native of Ballarat. Prior to enlisting he was engaged as traveller for his father in connection with the latter's business as boot manufacturer, and his fine, sterling character won for him a host of friends. Lt Hall was a married man, and leaves a widow and one child. That misfortune never come singly has been exemplified in the case of Mr and Mrs Hall, for they have suffered a second bereavement in the death of their nephew, Mr Frank Heyden Miles, who died at Terang on Friday last. The news of his death came as a great shock to them, for it was only last week that they were no-tified that he was seriously ill. The de-ceased was 30 years of age. The remains will be brought to Ballarat today for interment.[2]
Legacy
The World War One service of J. Kenworth Hall is recognised on the Ballarat Avenue of Honour.
See also
J. Hall, father
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--Beth Kicinski 09:44, 23 August 2013 (EST); --Clare K.Gervasoni 18:17, 10 August 2023 (AEST)