Rich, Vivian Morris

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C. de G., M.B., Ch.M. : Major, R.A.M.C., B.E.F., England, Malta and France. Enlisting in London 12th October, 1914, was at training units and hospitals till May, 1915, when sent to Malta, remaining there till February, 1916. Returning to England and crossing to France in May, was wounded on the Somme 25th December. On recovery served from March, 1917, until demobilisation, then returning to Australia. Promoted captain, October, 1915; major, February, 1918. Early education at Sydney Grammar School.

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1887

Rich V.M. : Life.Birth 9 Feb 1887
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Early education at Sydney Grammar School, Darlinghurst, Sydney, Australia
1911

Tertiary education at University of Sydney, Camperdown, NSW, Australia 1911
1912

Tertiary education at University of Sydney, Camperdown, NSW, Australia 1912
1914

Enlisted 12 Oct 1914 at Westminster [ London England ]
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Military service as Major at Wingate, England --, United Kingdom ; Malta --, Malta ; France --, France
1923

Lived at 3 Mar 1923 at New South Head Road : Double Bay [ NSW Australia ]
1947

Lived at 14 Jun 1947 at Collaroy [ NSW Australia ]
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Military award: C.de G. on
1958

Rich V.M. : Death 17 Apr 1958

Gender

Male

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Vivian Morris Rich, My Last Parade, Bonn Vilich [ jpg ]

Back of photo My Last Parade Bonn Vilich [ jpg ]

Vivian Morris Rich (right) at Houthulst Farm Belgium [ jpg ]

Back of photo Vivian Morris Rich Houthulst Forest Belgium [ jpg ]

Vivian Morris Rich with nursing staff, undated [ jpg ]

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