Send a Message via the The Wartime Memories Project Website
Send a Message via The Wartime Memories Project Website
Your message will be forwarded to the last contact details we have, your email address will not be passed on, they can reply to you via this messaging system.
Please scroll down to send a message.
1435
Pte. John James Lillis
Australian Imperial Force. 37th Btn.
from:Richard St., Korumburra, Victoria
(d.8th Jun 1917)
John Lillis was born in Outtrim and attended Gippsland Victoria school and Korrumburra State School.
Prior to enlistment he had served as a cadet from age 14-18yrs and he worked as a printer.
His mother was Hannah Elizabeth, father John James Lillis.
John Was killed in action on Messines Ridge, aged 19yrs and 1 mth Whilst serving with 3rd Reinforcement, 37th Btn. Some records show he may of served in B & C company.
He has no-Known grave and is listed on Menin gate Memorial.