William Hardy Ross was born on 24 October 1879[1] in Toowoomba, Queensland, Australia as the first child of William Monsoon Ross and Honorah Mary Teresa Horrigan. He had seven siblings, namely: Edmund Angus, Alexander Herbert, Lillian Alice, James Edwin, Bertram Thomas, May Angela, and Ivy Monsoon.

He served in the military in The Boer War in South Africa between 1899 – 1902[2] .

His Unit was 5th Queensland Imperial Bushmen.

He served in the military in World War 1 in South Africa between 21 August 1914 –

27 September 1917[3]. William served as a private.

He died on 28 November 1952[4] in Brisbane, Queensland, Australia, age 73.

Citations:

1. Queensland Government - Births, deaths, marriages and divorces, C1996.

2. Australian War Memorial, Boer War Nominal Roll.

3. National Archives Of Australia, NAA: B2455, ROSS WILLIAM HARDY.

4. Queensland Government - Births, deaths, marriages and divorces, B41048.

External Links:

Birth Notice - The Darling Downs Gazette and General Advertiser, Toowoomba - 25 October 1879

“BIRTH. ROSS. — On October 24, at her residence, Toowoomba,

the wife of William Monsoon Ross, of a son.”

The Fifth Contingent - Names Of Officers And Men - The Brisbane Courier - 06 March 1901

The Fifth Contingent An Ifeal Troopship - The Queenslander - 09 March 1901

Funeral Notices - The Courier-Mail - 01 December 1952

ROSS, William H.— The Relatives and Friends of Mr. and Mrs. E. A. Ross (Sydney). Mr. B. T. Ross, Mr.

and Mrs. J. Keating, Mr. and Mrs.C. E. Long, and Mrs. A. Ross, and Families, are invited to attend the

Funeral of their beloved Brother, Brother-in-law, and Uncle, William Hardy Ross, of 48 Douglas Street, Spring Hill, and late 9th Battn., 1st A.I.F., to leave the Funeral Chapel.95 Wlckham Street, Valley, This

Monday, at 9.30 a.m., for Lutwyche Cemetery. K. M. SMITH. L2031.

ROSS, William H.— R.A.O.B., G.L.Q..O.L.E. Valley Lodge No. 3. — The Officers and Members ot the above Lodge are requested to attend the Funeral of their deceased Brother, William Hardy Ross, to leave as per Family notice. By Order of the Secretary.

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