William Allison

Legacy

This person is listed on the Timor Primary School Honour Roll

Family

Father: William Allison

Mother: Annie Allison

Siblings: John, Cissy and Annie

Obituary

Private William Allison,Regiment Number: 5967 39th Battalion, 3rd Australian Regiment Mr and Mrs. William Allison. of Bowenvale, received word through the Defence Department, that their son, Private William Allison, had been killed in action on December 27 1916, in France. The sad news came as a great blow to, his parents, sisters and brother, as the late Private Allison was a very much devoted son and brother in the home.

Mr. and Mrs. W. Allison, of Bowenvale. have received the following letters from France with reference to the death in action of their son. Private William Allison. "Somewhere in France, 27/12/16. Dear ,Mr. Allison.This is just a short note to tell you about Will. You will have had official news from the Defence Department long before this reaches you, and we all feel very sorry for you in your grief and sorrow. He was doing his duty as a true soldier when he was shot by a German sniper this morning. He was buried this after noon by Father Howes in the Cite Bon Jean cemetery, His effects are being sent on to the Base Records Office, and they will send them on to you. They include his prayer books (2), diary (1), money belt (1); money, one 10 franc note, one fifty centimes silver coin, one ½d., and one farthing; knife (1), rosary (1), cards and letters. The lads are very sorry for you in your bereavement, and wish me to convey to you their sympathy. We all trust that God may keep you brave to hear your loss as the soldier lad was brave in the face of danger. Joseph Best, Chaplain, Church of England," "France, January 3, 1917.-My dear Mrs. Allison.-Most sincerely do I offer you my heartfelt sympathy in the death of your son-another victim of this in, sane struggle. The poor boy met his death very suddenly, being shot through the head and dying without any pain. It will, I know, comfort you when I tell you that he was always attentive to his duties; he had been to his confession and communion just a few days be ore his death, not a week before. He lies buried in the cemetery here, Plot 39, Row C, No. 26 grave. May God grant rest to his soul, and comfort you, his poor mother. Pray for us all here. A great many more, I'm afraid, will be made sad ere this cruel business is over. Wishing you every blessing.--W. Howes, Catholic Chaplain, 40th Battalion, 10th Infantry Brigade. A.T.F." Mr. Allison writes to say that he has definite information that his son was killed by an explosive bullet.

See also

Timor

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--Sue McPhan 10:28, 17 May 2022 (AEST)