| Service number | 5184, 5784 |
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| Birth Date | 1900-06-05 |
| Birth Place | Australia: Queensland, North Queensland, Townsville |
| Death Date | 1917-08-12 |
| Death Place | Belgium |
| Also known as | Walter James Soutar |
| Final Rank | Private |
| Service | Australian Imperial Force |
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Private Walter James Missingham
Description
Private Walter James Missingham (5184, 47th Battalion) was born in Townsville, Queensland, on 5 June 1900. He enlisted under the name of Walter James Soutar (his step-father’s name) in January 1916. Walter was severely wounded in November 1916, but recovered to return to his battalion in Jun 1917. He was killed on 12 August 1917 when an enemy shell fell on Company HQ near Wytschaete, killing Walter and 6 other men. He was buried at Derry House Cemetery No 2, Belgium, aged 17 years 2 months.
Rolls
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First World War Embarkation Roll:
- Conflict
- First World War, 1914-1918
- Rank
- Private
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Roll of Honour:
- Unit
- 47th Australian Infantry Battalion
- Conflict
- First World War, 1914-1918
- Rank
- Private
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First World War Nominal Roll:
- Unit
- 47th Australian Infantry Battalion
- Conflict
- First World War, 1914-1918
- Rank
- Private
Timeline
| Date of birth | 05 June 1900 | |
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| Date of enlistment | 17 January 1916 | |
| Date of embarkation | 31 March 1916 | |
| Date of death | 12 August 1917 | |
| Date of fate | 12 August 1917 |