Austin, John Patrick
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USydUSyd.Sydney Teachers College
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World War I
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Family name
Austin
Given name(s)
John Patrick
Initials
J.P.
Gender
Male
Early education
Tertiary education
Education notes
Attended Sydney Teacher's College in 1913
Military awards
Survived
Survived WWI
Occupations
Austin J.P. : Assistant Teacher 1915 - North Sydney High School @ North Sydney [ NSW Australia ]Austin J.P. : Headmaster 6 Apr 1939 - Cootamundra Intermediate High School @ Cootamundra [ NSW Australia ]Austin J.P. : Inspector of Schools 1940 1 Feb 1938 - 31 Dec 1960 Department of Education NSW @ New South Wales [ NSW Australia ]
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M.C., B.Sc. : Lieutenant (Acting Captain), Z Special Coy., R.E., B.E.F., France. Mobilised as A.M.F. Officer in N.S.W., 1915-16. Then, enlisting in London, February, 1917, with R.E. (Poison Gas Brigade), served as lieutenant from 4th May to the Armistice, being attached for the last 2 months to American 1st Army and returning to Australia on demobilisation. Gassed at Loos 13th May, 1918. Awarded M.C. and Mentioned in Despatches. Early education at Grafton High School. Later at St. John''s College.
USyd residential college
St. John's College, University of Sydney
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