Now I have got my act together I wonder if anyione is able to assist with pictures from Gibraltar (North Front) Cemetery. I am after pictures of the following three mens headstones, and a couple of general views of the cemetery itself. If anyone can assist I would be eternally grateful Regards Andy ALL NOW OBTAINED Courtesy of Bob on WW1 Forum
Jacksmum Thanks for putting me onto Bob, what a gentleman! Regards Andy Andy, did you manage to get these, as I saw the 3 Para Lads whilst I was at North Front so took them for you if you havent got them P
P Yes I have them via a chap at the WW1 fourm, thanks for thinking of me! Did you get any general views of the cemetery though? If so I would be obliged for any of those Andy
P Yes I have them via a chap at the WW1 fourm, thanks for thinking of me! Did you get any general views of the cemetery though? If so I would be obliged for any of those Andy I did Andy, I will post in a bit
Having visited the Gibraltar North Front Cemetery, it is disapointing to note that the CWGC plots are in a state of disrepair. The Cemetery itself is very well kept, but the CWGC plots are at the very back next to the runway and are over grown and untidy.
With respect to Noel Fitzpatrick, here are his details. He is possibly in another area of North Front cemetery as he is listed as an Overseer. He was awarded an MM in 1917. Noel FITZPATRICK Regimental number16130 ReligionRoman Catholic OccupationOverseer AddressWalcha, New South Wales Marital statusSingle Age at embarkation20 Next of kinFather, Dr L J Fitzpatrick, Aberfeldie Station, Walcha, New South Wales Enlistment date30 December 1915 Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll20 March 1916 Rank on enlistmentPrivate Unit nameNovember 1916 Reinforcements AWM Embarkation Roll number26/99/2 Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A29 Suevic on 11 November 1916 Regimental number from Nominal Roll Commissioned Rank from Nominal Roll2nd Lieutenant Unit from Nominal RollAustralian Flying Corps Details Recommendations (Medals and Awards) Military Medal Recommendation date: 17 September 1917 Fate Died of disease 16 February 1919 Place of burialGibraltar (North Front) Cemetery (Row A, Grave No. 4341), Europe Panel number, Roll of Honour, Australian War Memorial188 Miscellaneous information from cemetery recordsDate of death differs from that on Nominal Roll Medals Military Medal 'On 12th September, 1917, when in charge of a motor car near ZILLEBEKE, he left shelter during heavy shell fire to take a wounded Officer to the Dressing Station. He returned to ZILLEBEKE and helped to carry a wounded soldier 50 yards to the car. Shells were bursting close to the car, which was hit by splinters. His action displayed courage and coolness and set a fine example.' Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 9 Date: 24 January 1918 Other details War service: Western Front Medals: Military Medal, British War Medal, Victory Medal
