MEERS, Carlton Wisbey
| Service Number: | 1627 |
|---|---|
| Enlisted: | 4 June 1915, Liverpool, NSW |
| Last Rank: | Driver |
| Last Unit: | 2nd Field Squadron Engineers |
| Born: | Mudgee, New South Wales, Australia, July 1885 |
| Home Town: | Mudgee, Mid-Western Regional, New South Wales |
| Schooling: | Not yet discovered |
| Occupation: | Farmer |
| Died: | Natural Causes, Reverby, New South Wales, Australia, 1 September 1950 |
| Cemetery: |
Rookwood General Cemetery, New South Wales, Australia Zone F Methodist New Section 03C Grave 19 |
| Memorials: | Gulgong and Mudgee District Roll of Honor, Mudgee Methodist Church Honour Roll |
World War 1 Service
| 4 Jun 1915: | Enlisted AIF WW1, Private, 1627, 12th Light Horse Regiment, Liverpool, NSW | |
|---|---|---|
| 2 Oct 1915: | Involvement Private, 1627, 12th Light Horse Regiment, --- :embarkation_roll: roll_number: '3' embarkation_place: Sydney embarkation_ship: RMS Moldavia embarkation_ship_number: '' public_note: '' | |
| 2 Oct 1915: | Embarked Private, 1627, 12th Light Horse Regiment, RMS Moldavia, Sydney | |
| 31 Oct 1919: | Discharged AIF WW1, Driver, 1627, 2nd Field Squadron Engineers, 2nd MD |
Help us honour Carlton Wisbey Meers's service by contributing information, stories, and images so that they can be preserved for future generations.
Add my storyBiography contributed by Faithe Jones
Son of William Robert MEERS and Emily Ann nee WISBEY, Eurenderee via Mudgee, NSW
Trooper Carlton Meers Wounded.
Word has been received that Trooper Carlton Meers, son of Mr. and Mrs. W. Meers, of Eurunderee, and brother of Mrs. H. B. Cohen, of Denison-street, Mudgee, who has been fighting with the British forces in Palestine, is in hospital suffering from a splintered jaw. Trooper Meers has been on active service for over three years.
Driver Carlton Meers.
TENDERED A WELCOME HOME DINNER.
On Monday night last, at the invitation of Mr. and Mrs. W. Meers, a number of friends and relatives attended a welcome home dinner, which was tendered to their son, Driver Carlton Meers. The function was held at the residence of Mr and Mrs. H. B. Cohen (soninlaw and daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Meers). About 30 sat down to the table, which was beautifully decorated. After a very nice dinner had been partaken of, and the toast of the King been honored, Mr Hugh Raphael proposed the health of the guest of the evening, the toast being supported by several of the visitors. Mr. G. H. Cohen proposed the toast of Mr. and Mrs. Meers, which was responded to by Mr. W. Meers. The toast of Mr. W. Wisby (grandfather of the soldier guest) was proposed by Mr. R. J. Cohen, ,and responded to by Mr. Wisby. The toast of the ladies was also proposed by Mr. Raphael. All the toasts were mu sically honored. Games, singing, music, and general festivities concluded a very enjoyable evening.
MEERS, Carlton Wisby. - September 1, 1950, at his residence, Ely Street, Revesby, dearly beloved husband of Lily Meers and loved father of Enid, Robert, David, Fay, Milton and Neita aged 65 years. At rest.
Click images to start slideshow.