Skip to content
Talbot House Register of names Talbot House

Pte. · 1 Australian Infantry, Australian Imperial Force

Wesley James Ethersey Putland

† 18/05/1915 · aged 24 · Australia · Shrapnel Valley Cemetery, Turkey, IV.A.47; personal inscription: PREPARE TO MEET THY GOD

Personal data

NamePutland
InitialsW.J.E.
Christian nameWesley James Ethersey
Date and place of birthGundagai, NSW; 22.03.1891
Country of serviceAustralia
Address638 Crown Street, Surrey Hills, NSW
ProfessionBushman
FamilySon of John and Elizabeth (nee Skeldon) Putland

Extra information

Information
Address: Bent St., Macksville, New South Wales (CWGC)

Military data

Service number470
RankPte.
Regiment / Unit1 Australian Infantry, Australian Imperial Force
Date of death
Age24
Cemetery / MemorialShrapnel Valley Cemetery, Turkey, IV.A.47; personal inscription: PREPARE TO MEET THY GOD

Other information

Information 1
Killed in action
Information 2
His brother, George, fell the next day.
Information 3
'The Putland Lamp' - Melbourne City, Victoria Branch. Endowed on 04.05.1927. First lit on 04.05.1927, from the Forster Lamp, the Parent Lamp of Toc H in Australia, at Newcastle, New South Wales. "In memory of Wesley J.E. Putland, 18.5.1915; and George A.T. Putland, 19.5.1915." (Donated by their family)

Media

Sources

Source
Liber Vitae 1928