George Frederick Brunson Carwardine

Hello Caroline,
Have a look at the Commonwealth War Graves Commission site. There is information on this site about George Carwardine.

Rank:PrivateService No:3794
Date of Death:02/08/1916
Age:28
Regiment/Service:Australian Infantry, A.I.F. 24th Bn.
Panel Reference: Memorial:VILLERS-BRETONNEUX MEMORIAL

Additional Information:Born at Bendigo. Son of Walter Henry and Elizabeth Arnold Carwardine, of 8, Grafton St., Elsternwick, Victoria.

Regards, R.

PRIVATE CARWARDINE.

Mr. W. H. Carwardine, of Bendigo, has been notified that his sixth son, Private Geo. F. B. Carwardine, had been killed in action in France on August 2nd. Private Carwardine was accountant in the Colonial Bank, Benalla, and enlisted from here, and the news of his untimely death caused deep regret among his many friends. He strongly felt it was his duty to go to the front, and was rejected two or three times before being finally ac-cepted. While in Benalla Private Car-wardine was a member of many of the local clubs, and in the swimming club especially he took a deep interest. He was of a quiet disposition, and was a general favorite.

Benalla Standard (Vic. : 1901 - 1925), Friday 15 September 1916, page 2

OBITUARY.

DEATH OF MR. H. CARWARDINE.

The death occurred last evening, at his residence, corner of Mackenzie and Forest streets, of Mr. Harry Carwardine, the well known soap manufacturer and traveller. The deceased gentleman was 52 years of age, and was the eldest son of Mr W. H. Car-wardine, with whom he had been associated in the business since boyhood. The deceased gentleman was born at Dunolly, but had resided practically all his life in Ben-digo. Of a genial disposition, the late Mr.Carwardine was one of the most widely known travellers in the northern district, and the news of his death will occasion sincere regret. About 18 months ago the late Mr. Carwardine was riding a bicycle along McIvor road, and when passing the interesction of Chapel-streel a small dog rushed out and came into collision with the wheel of the bicycle, with the result that Mr. Carwardine was thrown violently on the roadway, sustaining a broken collar bone. He never properly recovered from the ef-fects of the accident, and several months afterwards he had to undergo an operation. His condition, despite the fact that specialists were called in in consultation, gradually became worse, and for the past five weeks he had been confined to his home, and was tenderly nursed by his wife. Deceased was a Past Grand Master of the Loyal Bendigo Lodge, M.U.I.O.O.F., and was a member of the Bendigo Agricultural Society, acting for many years as a steward at the show. A widow and family of five children are left to mourn the loss of a devoted husband and kind father. The eldest son, Mr. Walter Carwardine is em-ployed by the Bendigo Electric Light Com-pany, and the second, Albert, is working at the soap factory. The third son is Private Eric Carwardine, who is on active service in France. The daughters are Misses Jessie and Rose Carwardine. Private George Carwardine, the youngest brother of deceased, was killed in action in France last.
Bendigo Advertiser (Vic. : 1855 - 1918), Tuesday 10 October 1916, page 3

month. The funeral will take place tomorrow afternoon to the Bendigo Cemetery, leaving deceased's late residence at 2 o'clock.

Here is a memorial notice for Jack Bright (George's nephew) and for George Carwardine.

BRIGHT-CARWARDINE.— In loving memory of

Corporal Jack Bright, 24 years, killed in France December 8, 1916, also Private George Carwar-dine, 29 years, killed in France August 2, 1916.

"Certain is death for the living, and certain is

birth for the dead; therefore over the inevitable thou shouldst not grieve. "

Argus (Melbourne, Vic. : 1848 - 1957), Saturday 8 December 1917, page 11