Ross, Hugh William (Depot)

Place of Birth: Geelong, VIC

Age: 22 years 8 months

Enlistment Details: Tuesday, 11 May 1915 – Melbourne, VIC

Service Number: Depot            view online service record

Address:
unknown

Next of Kin:
Martha Ross (mother)
353 Queen Street
West Melbourne, VIC

Embarkation Details:
Date: DNE

Fate:
Discharged: Monday, 28 February 1916

Hugh was an active member of the Ross Street Baptist Church congregation. He played for the Baptist Football Club who gave him and fellow player, Henry Tindle, a parade at the church on Sunday, 16 May 1915.

1915 ‘Warwards.’, Port Melbourne Standard (Vic. : 1914 – 1920), 22 May, p. 2, viewed 30 April, 2015, http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article91166881

1915 ‘WARWARDS.’, Port Melbourne Standard (Vic. : 1914 – 1920), 12 June, p. 2, viewed 29 May, 2015, http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article91169061

While his mate, Henry, was given a send-off by Mr & Mrs Schaefer of Evans Street on Thursday 29 May 1915. Hugh had contracted pneumonia while in camp and was not able to embark for the front. Hugh was subsequently discharged due to the effects of pneumonia and pleurisy.

1915 ‘Send-Off to Soldier.’, Port Melbourne Standard (Vic. : 1914 – 1920), 7 August, p. 2, viewed 30 April, 2015, http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article91165281