Owen Peters
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History
Owen Herbert Peters matriculated from Ballarat's Grenville College in 1893, and was Dux of the College in 1894.[1]
On 28 July 1916, Owen was severely wounded in the head and neck whilst working at the No5 Casualty Clearing Station in France. He died eight days later on 05 August and was buried in the Corbie Cemetery Extension. At the time of his death he was Officer Commanding for his Regiment and Medical Officer of Health for the Division.[2]
Legacy
World War One service recognised on the Ballarat Avenue of Honour.
See also
Notes
- Mrs. William Martin, of Burt street, Boulder, has received by cabled the sad news of the death of her brother, Captain Owen Peters, R.A. M.C. Dr. Peters, who died from wounds received in France on August 4, was medical officer in charge of the division to which the Australian troops were attached. He was one of the most brilliant students who graduated from the Melbourne University. At an early age he proceeded to London, where he obtained his D.Ph. and M.D. degrees. Previous to his serving at the front he was a medical officer for the London County Council, the major portion of his time being engaged in research work. The Epidemiological Society of London published in book form these researches, and in a recent letter to his sister 'he mentioned the unfinished manuscript of his second book. Dr. Peters, who was 36 years of age, was born in Ballarat, where his mother still resides.[3]
References
- ↑ Grenville College Annual Report 1907-8.
- ↑ https://www.facebook.com/GreatWarBallarat/posts/1579755495404053:0, accessed 23 July 2017.
- ↑ Perth Daily News. 16 August 1916.
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--Beth Kicinski 09:53, 24 August 2013 (EST); --Clare K.Gervasoni 14:28, 11 December 2014 (EST); --Clare K.Gervasoni 16:48, 15 June 2015 (AEST)