Unit: 9th Battalion Date of death: September 1915 Place of death
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McManamey, James Whiteside Fraser ASC 1882
James Whiteside Fraser McManamey Rank: Major Unit: 19th Battalion Date of death: 5 September 1915 Place of death: Gallipoli Peninsula, Turkey Cause of death: Killed in action Cemetery or memorial details: Hill 60 Cemetery, Gallipoli, Turkey 
History A.S.C. 1873-1951 Notable Old Boys P.133 Ed. Note above, service Sudan but read comment at last page of this dossier.
In above piece, note the post-nominal “V.D.” To quote directly from Wikipedia: The Volunteer Officers' Decoration (V.D.), sometimes just referred to as the Volunteer Decoration, was instituted in 1892 to reward the "long and meritorious services of Officers of proved capacity in Our Volunteer Force" in Great Britain, and then extended in 1894 to include commissioned officers of all Volunteer Forces throughout the British Empire. The qualifying period was 20 years of service.
Bathurstian, June 1919 P. 8. 
SMH 20/9/15 
SMH22/9/1915 RUGBY SOLDIERS Anzac Letters from William Watson and S. Beddie To-day we publish more letters from Rugby Union men on active service — from W. T. Watson, the Australian and Newtown Club forward, and S. Beddie, the Bathurst representative on the N.S.W.R.U. Lieutenant Sam Beddie writes from Gallipoli to Mr. W. W. Hill (1/11/'15). “I have intended on many occasions to write to you, but this is a land of self-promises, which are often not fulfilled. Doubtless you have had many descriptions of Egypt, the varied and sundry sights which are to be seen there. My experience was rather limited, owing to having a pretty busy time in camp there, and then leaving much earlier than anticipated. However, I managed to see round Cairo in a hurried manner and also the Pyramids. Strange to say, at the Pyramids I encountered Jim McManamey, both of us being perched on camels. His death was a great shock to all of us who knew him, and also the men he had come in touch with. Everybody had a wonderfully high opinion of him, and deservedly so; he was just on the eve of an important promotion, which would have given him fuller scope for his abilities. I wish you would convey to the Union my sympathy for the loss they have sustained in such a sound and well- versed president, and such an enthusiastic supporter of the game. Had my letter been written earlier I should have asked you to also convey to his people, but too long a period has now lapsed for that. Referee (Sydney) 22/12/15 P.16.
Note, he is listed as 9th Bn. Records from AWM give this as 19th Bn. Tony Cable
Our Records Section will shortly be correcting the casualty's Debt of Honour Register entry accordingly. I trust this is satisfactory and thank you once again for contacting us in this matter. Yours sincerely
Commonwealth War Graves Commission. 
1929. Collection relating to the service of Major James Whiteside Fraser McManamey, 19 Battalion, AIF, Gallipoli, 1915. Collection consists of a typescript copy of a brief letter from Major McManamey to his wife Rose, written from Gallipoli, 1 September 1915.Copy made by Australian War Memorial. Location of original, unknown. ID number 1DRL/0457 Title of Document in AWM
Major J. W. F. McManamey, a well-known Sydney barrister, who will perhaps be best remembered for his achievements as an interstate Rugby footballer and referee, has been killed at the front. James Whiteside Fraser McManamey was 53 years of age, and was born at the Glebe. He began his education under the late J. W. Turner at Wellington, afterwards attending All Saints' College at Bathurst, and thence went to the Sydney University. He was soon afterwards appointed as one of the first masters at the Sydney High School, with Mr. A. H. Piddington (now Interstate Commissioner), and afterwards was connected with The Scots College as school examiner. About 22 years ago he was called to the Bar, practicing until the date of his departure. He was chairman of several arbitration boards. SMH 20/9/15 P.8
Dear Jim, It is my misfortune to have to record the sad death of our old and esteemed pal, Jim McManamey. I have to write to you in haste as I am sent out on duty, but you will allow for that; the plain facts of this unhappy business are that we have been constantly losing men since our arrival here through them congregating at a well drawing water, in an exposed position about 800 yards in rear of our trenches. The Colonel and Major McManamey left here at about 7.30 am this morning to view the position preparatory to setting our men to work digging a safe communication trench to it and parapet round it, so that the risk of loss through shell fire might be avoided. It was while this inspector was in progress that a shrapnel shell burst and Major McManamey was struck down being practically killed outright part of the contents of the shell entered the body one side and came out the other— piercing the abdomen — and although the Major lived some ten minutes, he was unconscious and never spoke. We buried him this morning at 10.30 am just in rear of our lines, and so passed out one of my best friends and one of the finest soldiers on the peninsula. It will come as no surprise to you folk at home who knew Jim McManamey so well that he was the most respected man in this regiment and though we have become accustomed to see our men knocked over, his loss has affected Men and Officers alike. They simply worshipped Jim and all were down in the dumps today. Just as I write these few lines I hear officially that he was to have been given command of his battalion tomorrow (the irony of fate), so that you will understand that his knowledge, fine manly parts, and ability to get the best out of men were recognised by his commanding officers. ... To the thousands of Australians who knew Jim McManamey I would truthfully say that he proved himself the same fine type of man over here where the going was so different and the dangers many as you know in Australia. He set about his work with a cheery smile that was always welcome among the men and went about things in the coolest possible manner. He was always there to smooth over difficulties and encourage those that were feeling the strain-We have been in this place long enough to realize what is in front of us and that there will be many who won't make it back. The Men understand all that side of the show and don't worry, but today they seem to have been hit very hard and I think that a great tribute to the fine manly qualities and soldierly spirit of our old friend Jim McManamey. Kindest Regards, Syd Middleton (Wallaby Captain 1910.)
My dear Billy, Long before this reaches you will have heard the sad news of Jim McManamey's untimely death. As for some time I was associated with him on the N.S.W and H.R. Unions I think it fitting I should let your councils know the circumstances surrounding his end. This morning at 8 in company with the Colonel he left the trenches. They were met by a Staff Officer attached to General Cox's Headquarters who asked them to consult with him as to the best means of protecting a well which owing to its exposed position has proved a source of danger to those drawing water there. The enemy's artillery have the range to a nicety. Arrived at the well they commenced their inspection. Jim was standing some 10 yds. from the Colonel and the Staff Officer when a shell burst just above him. Poor chap received the full contents in his back. Fortunately he knew nothing of it. He lived for quarter of an hour but was unconscious from the first one else was touched. We have buried him here just in rear of our present position. The exact spot I am not permitted to mention. A good man, a grand soldier, Billy, has gone to his reward. The sad news of his death this morning has cast a gloom upon us all. He has gained the respect, aye the devotion of every officer and man in this Battalion. In a very special way he had won the hearts of the men. On all sides this morning they were unanimous in their expressions of deep feeling at the loss of one they ail regarded as a friend. When time permitted he would spend the day, and the night too, passing through the trenches chatting with the men, giving them the benefit of that cheerfulness of spirit which increased as our difficulties, our inconveniences, became greater. All those good qualities of character and temperament which won for him such high place in the hearts of all with whom he came in contact in civil life, was magnified in the soldier. As second in command of this Battalion he has performed great things. His tact, his sense of justice, his indifference to his own personal feelings have kept many a bubble from bursting. With you ail I feel his loss, irreparably. It is hard to think a chance shot should rob him of his one great wish, i.e. if his life was to be forfeit he wished it to be so when engaged in active operations against the enemy. The often quoted those lines of Shakespeare have special meaning when spoken of Jim McManamey: His life was gentle; and the elements so mixed in him, that Nature might stand up, and say to all the world, this was a man. Have just seen Sid Middleton. He is writing to Jim Henderson. So far we are both fit and wel. With kindest regards to you all. Frank Coen (Family friend.)
Studio portrait of 4992 Pte. Dene Barrett Fry, AAMC, of Lewisham, NSW. A demonstrator in Zoology at the University of Sydney. He initially served in the Australian Army Medical Corps. After one trip on Hospital Ship Karoola he transferred to Infantry and trained at Duntroon. He was allocated to the 3rd Battalion and embarked from Sydney with the 19th Reinforcements aboard HMAT Wiltshire (A18) on 22 August 1916. Pte Fry served on the Western Front; he was killed in action on 9 April 1917, aged 23. Pte Fry is buried at the Beaumetz Cross Road Cemetery, France. His brother 1340 Pte Alan Fraser Fry, 13th Battalion was wounded on 13 August and died on 14 August 1916 and his uncle Major James Whiteside Fraser McManamey, 19th Battalion, also a graduate of the University of Sydney. McManamey was killed in action at Gallipoli on 5 September 1915. Pte Fry was the son of the first female graduate of the University of Sydney. 
AWM Commemorative Area. Tony Cable ASC Honour Board 
SMH 20/9/15 Centenary of James’ death: Good afternoon Old Bathurstians, There will be a centenary commemoration of this ASC Old Boy on 5 September 2015 at Woodford Academy Woodford NSW from 1100 to 1500 hours. Old Bathurstians would be most welcome. James was killed in action by shrapnel at Gallipoli on 5 September 1915 while Major and 2IC of the 19 Battalion. James’ brother, John Fraser McManamey, who succeeded Mr HD Roberts as senior master at All Saints in 1889, founded and ran a boys school at Woodford Academy for many years last century. John was a founding member of the OBU and is said to have chaired the meeting that led to the OBU’s establishment. James completed his BA studies at Sydney University in 1881. He played rugby for Uni and as a 20 y.o. played for NSW against Queensland in the first inter-colonial rugby match in 1882. His early career was teaching at Fort Street Model School and in 1883 he was appointed the first “first master” and rugby coach at Sydney Boys High School when it opened that year. He volunteered for the NSW Contingent to the Sudan in 1885 and on his return from the Sudan he continued in the volunteer militias of NSW and subsequently Australia and was awarded the Volunteer Officers Decoration in 1905. He was a part-time teacher at Fort Street while studying law on his return from the Sudan and coached the 1st XV there for 25 years. His champion team of 1904 was awarded a match against the first New Zealand schoolboy team to visit Australia. His playing days over, he took up refereeing and founded the NSW Rugby Referees Association in 1892. He refereed international matches between 1898 and 1902 including the 1899 series against the British Lions. James was heavily involved in the Executive of the NSW Rugby Union of which he was vice-president from 1896 to 1914. He practiced successfully as a barrister and was chairman of several arbitration boards. When news of his death reached Sydney he was paid many tributes by his peers including the description that he was a man who could not help winning the affection of all with whom he came in contact. He was president of the NSW Rugby Union at the time of his death. In his honour the Union presented the McManamey Shields for competition by GPS schools and NSW High schools. The Shields will be on display at the commemoration. He was survived by his wife Rose nee Sturrock and sons William John and James. Regards David Fraser McManamey (Email 23/7/15) Ancestors and friends at the ceremony. 
The above framed display was shown at the ceremony. The top item was his Memorial Plaque sent to his widow in December, 1922. Then, from the left, is the 1914/15 Star; British War Medal, Victory Medal. “Volunteer Decoration.” Editor believes the bottom item is the “Gallipoli Medal” issued many years later.
The Australian War Memorial does not list him? Although, one was informed by a source, that they did not offer a complete list of all those who participated? It is understood that the veterans were issued with two medals; Egypt Medal (Suakin 1885 clasp) and Khedive Star.  Yüklə 10,15 Mb. Dostları ilə paylaş:
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