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     Ashford Samuel Brandon was born on 16 April 1888 in Pinda, South Australia, son of Samuel Herbert Brandon and Fanny Norley.

On 9 June 1916 Ashford joined the Australian Military Forces, signing on in Adelaide. His description on his medical records lists him as being 27 yrs 1 month; Height 5 feet 6 inches; Weight 134 lbs; Chest measurement 33-35 inches; Compexion - Fresh; Eyes - Grey; Hair - Brown.

He was in the 43rd battalion, serving in France. He reached the rank of Lance Corporal on 26/11/1918. He returned to Australia on 12 June 1919 on board the "Themistocles"

He again enlisted on 17 April 1942, in Wilmington, and was discharged on 1 October 1945 with the rank of Private in the 6th Battalion Volunteer Defence Corps.¹

On 2 June 1921, Ashford, aged 33, married Ethel Maud Veaitch, in St Faith's Church in Little Spring Creek, South Australia.

He died in 1978, aged 89 years.

He was buried in the Wilmington Cemetery, Wilmington, South Australia, on Tuesday, 16 May 1978, by Rev Morris.²

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     George Henry Brandon was born on 2 March 1892 in Wilmington, South Australia, son of Samuel Herbert Brandon and Fanny Norley.

On 13 January 1914, George, aged 21, married Ida Charlotte Hampel, aged 21, daughter of Johann Wilhelm Carl Hampel and Anna Elizabeth Zimmermann, in residence of J.W.C.Hampel in Rudall, South Australia.

He died on Sunday, 18 July 1971, aged 79 years, 4 months and 16 days, in Port Lincoln, South Australia.¹

George was buried in the Happy Valley Cemetery, Port Lincoln, South Australia, by the Reverend J. Green.²

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     Leonard Gregory Brandon was born on 11 September 1894 in Wilmington, South Australia, son of Samuel Herbert Brandon and Fanny Norley.

On 4 October 1915 Leonard enlisted in the Australian Imperial Force, joining in Adelaide. His service number was 1834. His description was: Age - 21 yrs 1 month; Height 5 feet 5 and quarter inches; Weight 136 ponds; Chest Neasurements, 31-33 1/2; Complexion, Fair; Eyes, Hazel; Hair, Dark Brown.
He embarked, with the 13th Reinforcements for the 9th Light Horse, at Port Adelaide on 12 Jan 1916.

After some months training in the Middle East, Leonard applied for a transfer to the 5th Divisional Artillery, and was initially transferred to 115 Howitzer Battery (25 Howitzer Brigade) in Egypt, then, once he had arrived in France, to 114 Howitzer Battery (14 Artillery Brigade) on 7 July 1916.

From 30 Aug. to 13th Sept. 1917 he attended Signalling School.

On the 2nd Nov. 1917 his position was hit by a gas shell and on 2 Nov he was repatriated to Broadwater Hospital in Suffolk, England. Returned to France 13 May 1918. He was on leave in Paris from 12/2/1919 to 3/3/1919.

Returned to England 9 April 1919 and came home to Australia, per "Durham", leaving Liverpool on 22nd May 1919. He was discharged from the Army, in Adelaide, on 5th December 1919.¹

On 15 November 1919, Leonard, aged 25, married Grace Violet Murray Norton, aged 24, daughter of John James Norton and Margaret Bull, in the Seaman's Mission in Port Adelaide, South Australia.²

In 1941 Leonard was living in 40 Victoria Drive, Birkenhead, South Australia.³

He died on Thursday, 27 June 1963, aged 68 years, 9 months and 16 days, in Bairnsdale, Victoria, Australia.⁴

Leonard was buried in the Bairnsdale Cemetery, Bairnsdale, Victoria, Australia.⁵

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     Vosper Victor Vernon Brandon was born on 15 December 1896 in Wilmington, South Australia, son of Samuel Herbert Brandon and Fanny Norley.

On 19 February 1920, Vosper, aged 23, married Anna Maria Elsie Lavanis Kossatz, aged 21, daughter of Martin Kossatz and Wilhemina Paulina Lehmann, in Saint Andrews Mission Hall in Waranda Well, South Australia. His last residence was in 31 Fisher Street, Norwood, South Australia.¹

He died on Sunday, 30 November 1958, aged 61 years, 11 months and 15 days, in Norwood, South Australia, from myocarditis, 5 years and a sudden coronary occlusion.^1,2

Vosper was buried on 22 August 1991 in the Enfield Memorial Park, Browning Street, Clearview, South Australia.¹

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      Charles was also known as Franz Rudolph Charles Kroemer. He was born on 13 March 1858 in Tanunda, South Australia, son of Stephen Kroemer and Anna Wilhemena Klees.

On 19 September 1878, Charles, aged 20, married Harriet Anne Brandon, aged 20, daughter of Thomas Brandon and Amelia Vosper, in Tanunda, South Australia.

He died on Wednesday, 7 May 1890, aged 32 years, 1 month and 24 days, in Adelaide, South Australia.

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     Charles Herbert Kroemer was born on 12 February 1880 in Willochra, South Australia, son of Charles Francis Kroemer and Harriet Anne Brandon.

On 4 March 1907, Charles, aged 27, married Isabella Gray, aged 24, daughter of Mark Gray and Janet Godfrey, in Methodist Church in Wilmington, South Australia.¹

He died on Tuesday, 13 October 1953, aged 73 years, 8 months and 1 day, in Tumby Bay, South Australia, Prior to his death he lived in Karkoo, SA.^2,3

Charles was buried on 15 October 1953 in the Tumby Bay Cemetery, J43, Tumby Bay, South Australia, by the Reverend D. Oliver.^2,4

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     Amy Emilie Kroemer was born on 12 October 1881 in Tanunda, South Australia, daughter of Charles Francis Kroemer and Harriet Anne Brandon.¹

She died on Saturday, 27 July 1889, aged 7 years, 9 months and 15 days, in Tanunda, South Australia.²

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     Albert Henry Percival Kroemer was also called "Percy." He was born on 14 May 1884 in near Tanunda, South Australia, son of Charles Francis Kroemer and Harriet Anne Brandon.

On 17 June 1907, Albert, aged 23, married Lilly Jane Hillman, aged 19, daughter of William Hillman and Annie Esther Salmon, in res. of William Hillman in Wilmington, South Australia.¹

He died on Monday, 9 August 1954, aged 70 years, 2 months and 26 days, in Port Augusta, South Australia, from a cerebral haemorrhage (1 day) and hypertension, which he had for some years. Prior to his death he lived in Wilmington.²

Albert was buried in the Wilmington Cemetery, Wilmington, South Australia, in the Northern Section 331N.³

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     Reginald Stephen Ernest Kroemer was born on 17 August 1886 in Tanunda, South Australia, son of Charles Francis Kroemer and Harriet Anne Brandon.

On 28 March 1910, Reginald, aged 23, married Millie Muriel Rushton Hobby, aged 22, daughter of Archibald Joseph Hobby and Sarah Rushton, in residence of Mrs. Hobby in Port Augusta, South Australia.¹

He died on Thursday, 14 August 1947, aged 60 years, 11 months and 28 days, in Mile End, South Australia. Prior to his death he lived inKeswick.²

Reginald was buried in the Centennial Park Cemetery, Pasadena, South Australia, in Acacia A section, Path AJ, Grave 546.³

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     George Albert Kroemer was born on 30 October 1889 in near Sedan, South Australia, son of Charles Francis Kroemer and Harriet Anne Brandon.¹

He died on Wednesday, 15 July 1891, aged 1 year, 8 months and 15 days, in Wilmington, South Australia, of pneumonia.²