EAGLE Horace Frederick

The Chronicle of 11 June 1915, p5 states Gunner Eagle was wounded. He was nephew of Mrs J Bicheno, now resident at Nambour, and he formerly resided with her and her son at Woombye.

Horace listed his occupation as Coachsmith. He was single and of the Methodist religion.

Horace was awarded the Distinguished Conduct Medal on 1st January 1918. 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty and consistent good work. He has rendered valuable service, particularly in two important engagements, and has always set a splendid example of coolness and determination. He frequently attended to wounded under heavy shell fire' Source: Commonwealth Gazette No.137 30th August 1918.

The Ypres (Menin Gate) Memorial (Panel 17), Belgium

Woombye Roll of Honour, Woombye School of Arts Hall, Blackall Street, Woombye

Woombye War Memorial, Memorial Park, Blackall Street, Woombye

Maroochy Shire Honor Roll, Shire Chambers, Bury Street, Nambour

Nambour (Maroochy Shire) Roll of Honor Scroll, Private Collection, Nambour (this scroll was available for sale to the public after the war)

Maroochy Shire War Dead, Quota Park, Matthew Street, Nambour