| Service number | 2029 |
|---|---|
| Birth Date | 1899 |
| Birth Place | Australia: New South Wales, Mudgee |
| Death Date | 1916-05-19 |
| Death Place | Garrison Hospital, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia |
| Final Rank | Private |
| Service | Australian Imperial Force |
| Unit | 45th Australian Infantry Battalion |
| Places | |
| Conflict/Operation | First World War, 1914-1918 |
Private John Stewart Wheeler
Description
Private John Stewart Wheeler (2029, 45th Battalion) was born at Blayney, NSW in 1899. He was working as a railway porter when he enlisted in March 1916. John became ill while still in camp and died in the Garrison hospital on 19 May 1916, aged about 17 years. He is buried in the Waverley General Cemetery, Sydney, NSW.
Rolls
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Roll of Honour:
- Unit
- 45th Australian Infantry Battalion
- Conflict
- First World War, 1914-1918
- Rank
- Private
Timeline
| Date of birth | 1899 | |
|---|---|---|
| Date of enlistment | 01 March 1916 | |
| Date of death | 19 May 1916 |