Association Member Peter Nelson, continues to  update lists of members of the 31st Battalion AIF from World War 1. This ongoing project has already taken an immense effort on his part. This current update includes members whose Family Name begins with “F”.

Peter has turned up some interesting information on the following F members:

In downloading the file on QM, Hon Lt Faine, it came without the major criticisms of this man – anyhow got enough of his file down to get the gist.

Another interesting man was Lt Col Neil Freeman, DSO, – a brilliant soldier, but also a favourite of Pompey Elliott and the 15th Bde. Interesting to compare Freeman with Toll at Polygon Wood, the animosity between Toll and Elliott over tactics, and how Elliott credits Freeman with the success at Polygon Wood, diverting from Toll’s and 31st Bn efforts. (and the heroics of William Overend Wilson). Can’t get away from politics!!

Anniversary of Polygon Wood coming up!

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