Gosford District Casualties of World War One
Bragg, Edmund Allen Service Number 1494
Killed in Action 19th May 1915 Gallipoli Peninsula
Gosford District Casualties of World War One
Buckley, John Joseph Service Number 3122
Killed in Action 1st September 1918 France
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NAME Buckley, John Joseph
SERVICE NO 3122
UNIT 53rd
Battalion
RANK Private
AGE at Enlistment 18 yrs 2 mths
PLACE OF BIRTH Parkes, NSW
ADDRESS Post Office Gosford, NSW
OCCUPATION Postal Assistant
DATE OF ENLISTMENT 18 Sept 1916
PLACE OF ENLIST-MENT
Rutherford, NSW
PREVIOUS SERVICE Nil
NEXT OF KIN Parents;-John & Mary Anne Buckley, PO Gosford, NSW
1919-PO Arncliffe, NSW
PHYSICAL DESCRIP-TION
Height-5’7”.Weight-10st.2lbs. Chest-34-36½. Complexion-Fair. Eyes-Blue. Hair-Dark.
RELIGION R/C
EMBARKED Sydney- 11 Nov 1916 per “Suevic”
DISEMBARKED Devonport, 30 Jan 1917
NOTES Both parents signed permission for enlistment Medical exam by Dr James H Paul- Gosford
WOUNDED/ILLNESS
DIED 1 Sept 1918-abt 7am Machine gun fire through the head
BURIED Isolated gve ½ mile NNW of Peronne France. Re-interred Peronne Communal Cem. Extension. France
MEDALS British War Medal-52769, Victory Medal-52007. Memorial Plaque & Scroll-351898
DEPENDANTS
PERSONAL EFFECTS Letters, 1 Prayer book, 1 note book, Religious emblems.
WILL Yes
CORRESPONDENCE Hibernian Australasian Catholic Benefit Soc. Postmaster General’s Office
Mother
Gosford Times 26.9.1918.
KILLED IN ACTION.
Feelings of deep sympathy are expressed for Mr and Mrs
John Buckley and family, of Gosford Post Office, on the sad
news conveyed to them by Rev. Father Kelly on Friday eve-
ning last that their son and brother, Private John Joseph
Buckley, had been killed in action on 1st September. The de-
ceased soldier had just attained his 20th year. He was born at
Parkes and educated by the Marist Brothers, West Maitland,
joining the Postal Department five years ago. Enlisting in Sep-
tember, 1916, he sailed for the war in November and was
transferred to France about seventeen months ago, where he
remained on active service up to the time of his death. A fine
athlete and crack rifle shot, he was selected for the dangerous
post of sniper and also served as a Scout. No particulars are
to hand as to the manner of his death, the cable simply advis-
ing that he had been killed in action. Jack was a splendid
young man – a loving and dutiful son, a fond and affectionate
brother. In his letters home, he told of the fearfulness of the
battlefield how hundreds of times he had escaped while death
grasped its victims all around, and expressed the firm convic-
tion that he would never again see Australia or the faces of
those at home whom he loved – a prophesy that was only too
sadly fulfilled. Prior to going to the war the deceased soldier
had acted on the relieving staff at Morpeth, Gosford, Brook-
lyn, Wyong, Wiseman’s Ferry and Stockton, and was at-
tached to Nymagee Post Office as postal assistant. The Su-
preme Sacrifice Roll in this district has many names. Can we
forget them – can we fully realize what their sacrifice means to
us? The mothers and fathers – it is they who know fully what
sacrifice is – they who know the anguish and grief of it all.
And yet it is borne with fortitude and nobleness of character.
But the loss is felt nevertheless in the secret chambers of the
heart. Sympathy at a time like this can hardly assuage the ----
-? of parents, yet it is the only thing to offer. Private Jack
Buckley has fought the good fight. The call came and he
went. And may the Great Architect of the Universe give his
consoling love to the bereaved parents and family.
Gosford Times 26.9.1918.
Deep sympathy is felt for Mrs Kelman and Mrs Baker in the death of their only brother.
Gosford times 3.10.1918.
Late Private John Buckley An Appreciation by “An Admirer”
We take the following from the Maitland MERCURY:- Regret was never more sincerely felt by the people of Morpeth and district at the death of --- of this district’s soldiers than was felt on Sunday last when it became known that Private John Buckley, son of Mr J. J. Buckley, of Gosford, who was for many years postmaster at Morpeth, had been killed in action in France. Noble, generous, brave, kind, a young man of unblemished char-acter, whose one ambition was to do his duty as he saw it; are faithful expressions to use in explaining the character of Jack Buckley. Of all the lovable characters in our midst - and Austra-lia has proved she possesses at least her share – few would sur-pass deceased soldier. Sweetly disposed towards his comrades and friends, ever willing to assist in any way, those in need of assistance, a faithful brother, and fond and affectionate son, it was little wonder he captivated the hearts of all who had the pleasure of his acquaintance. Though only very young, too young perhaps to stand the fierce and hot blooded conflict of the battlefield, John Buckley felt the call a personal one, and in the spirit characteristic of the man nothing would prevent him an-swering. Securing the consent of his parents, he sailed with the blessing and hopes of all, that a speedy return would be his. He was not long at the scene of action before his enthusiasm and Australian daring secured for him that great military distinction of being selected as a sniper. After long dreary months in the trenches he returned to England, and remained there some little time. His desire to be actively engaged was irresistible, however, and he proceeded to France, only to meet his death. In the Postal Department of the Public Service, his advancement
was rapid, and further successes awaited him. At the time of his
enlistment he was in the relieving staff, having passed all higher
examinations. His admirers had every reason for confidently
believing before many years he would have been occupying one
of the highest positions in the service. Although words of sympa-
thy will undoubtedly sound cold to the bereaved relatives, they
have the consolation of knowing that their boy was respected
and beloved by all. His sincere devotion to his Church earned
for him the respect of his fellow religionists, while devotion to
duty obtained for him the admiration of all sections. With every
truth it can be said he was one of natures whitest sons, and cer-
tainly a noble example for all our future careers.
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