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Private ROYCE MORRISSEY

Service Number: 1875
Regiment & Unit/Ship

Australian Infantry, A.I.F.

46th Bn.

Date of Death

Died 16 August 1916

Age 19 years old

Buried or commemorated at

POZIERES BRITISH CEMETERY, OVILLERS-LA BOISSELLE

III. N. 1.

France

Commonwealth War Graves Commission - Headstone Placeholder
  • Country of Service Australian
  • Additional Info Son of William and Martha Morrissey, of 17, Dunn St., Wonthaggi, Victoria, Australia. Native of Bendigo, Victoria.
  • Personal Inscription GREATER LOVE HATH NO MAN HE LAY DOWN HIS LIFE FOR HIS FRIENDS
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Buried or commemorated at

POZIERES BRITISH CEMETERY, OVILLERS-LA BOISSELLE
Somme France
Number of casualties: 2771
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