Photo of Henry Chamier

Henry Chamier

Sergeant Saddler

29th Company

Medals Earned

  • British War Medal
  • 1914-15 Star
  • Victory Medal

Tree Information

  • Species: Ulmus sp.
  • Planted By: A. Overall
  • Plaque: 1480

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Biography

Henry 'Harry' James Chamier (SN 7941) born in Melbourne, was a 21 year old harness maker when he enlisted in Ballarat on July 24th 1915. On November 5th he embarked aboard the Bakara and sailed to Egypt. In December he was hospitalised with measles, then assigned to the 29th Company Australian Service Corps he was moved to France in June 1916. With the 29th then 18th Companies ASC he served through the war without major incident and returned to Australia aboard the Beltana. He disembarked at Melbourne on July 19th 1919 and was discharged on September 10th.

Location in Ballarat Avenue of Honour