Naish, William John

Furthermore

While serving in the army abroad, Lieutenant Naish was highly commended (mentioned in despatch) for his knowledge of animals, maintaining efficiency under great stress and for his leadership.

TIMELINE

1887

Birth in Glenelg -- SA, Australia 23 March 1887
1906

Tertiary education at Roseworthy Agricultural College, Roseworthy, SA, Australia 1906
1909

MacIndoe, Robert Hall Forman
1915

Military service as Company Sergeant Major 4 January 1915
1915

Grazier 1915
1917

Military service as Lieutenant 24 September 1917
1917

Military award: Mentioned in Despatches on 1917-09-24
1919

Military award: 1914-15 Star on 1919
1919

Military award: British War Medal on 1919
1919

Military award: Victory Medal on 1919
1939

Farmer at Clare -- SA, Australia 1939
1939

Married Gillian Ethel Trew 19 Oct 1939 at Christ Church : North Adelaide [ SA Australia ]
1940

Military service as Captain 12 September 1940
1942

Military service 10 October 1942
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Pickering, Philip Henry
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Pickering, Philip Henry
1944

Naish W.J. : Death 23 Aug 1944

Gender

Male

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