Soldiers and their Stories
The Battle of Fromelles was fought on 19 and 20 July 1916. More than 2,000 Australians died because of the battle, while thousands more were wounded, captured or reported missing.
The Fromelles Association of Australia is working to preserve and share the stories of the men who fought at Fromelles — those who were killed, wounded, taken prisoner, continued to serve or eventually returned home.
Most of the stories on this website concern soldiers of the Australian 5th Division, but the story of Fromelles extends beyond Australia. We also welcome stories of the British and German soldiers who fought in the battle.
Explore Their Stories
Every soldier who fought at Fromelles had his own story. Discover some of the men and families whose stories have been preserved through photographs, records, family memories and continuing research.
More Than a Service Record
Our Soldier Stories are about more than where a man served or what happened to him in battle. We want to know who he was, where he came from and the family behind his story.
We bring together military records with family history, photographs, letters, newspapers, Red Cross Wounded and Missing files, eyewitness accounts, memorabilia and family recollections.
Some stories include letters written by survivors of the battle. Others include Red Cross reports describing the fate of a missing soldier. Many preserve the memories and emotions of families who lived with the consequences of Fromelles long after 1916.
Rather than repeating the broader history of the Battle of Fromelles, each story concentrates on what is relevant to the individual soldier and his family — his life before the war, his experience at Fromelles, and what came afterwards.
Help Us Tell Their Stories
Whether you have family information, a photograph, a correction, or know of a Fromelles soldier whose story should be told, please contact the Fromelles Association of Australia.
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