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Ernest Worrall

Private

58th Battalion

Killed In Action (KIA) Killed In Action

Medals Earned

  • British War Medal
  • Victory Medal

Tree Information

  • Species: Ulmus sp.
  • Planted By: D. Clark
  • Plaque: 1870

Additional Info

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Biography

Ernest Edward Worrall (SN 4618) was born in Ballarat and attended the Humffray Street State School. He was a 29 year old miner, married to Violet, when he enlisted on August 3rd 1915. He was drafted to the 58th Infantry Battalion and embarked from Melbourne in January 1916, reaching France in June. On September 26th 1917 he died of wounds received at Polygon Wood, and is buried at Lijssenthoek Military Cemetery, Belgium.

Location in Ballarat Avenue of Honour