Lawrence Weathers

Australian soldier during WWI

Lawrence Weathers - Australian soldier during WWI
Born

None
None years ago

Died

September 29th, 1918
107 years ago — None years old

Category

Military & Warriors

Country

Australia

Links & References

Served in the Australian Imperial Force during World War I. Participated in significant battles on the Western Front. Weathers was part of the operations in the Battle of the Hindenburg Line. Died in combat on September 29, 1918, near Beaurevoir, France. Contributions to military efforts are commemorated in various military records.

Served in the Australian Imperial Force

Participated in the Battle of the Hindenburg Line

Died in combat near Beaurevoir, France

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