Oliver Lester BRANFORD [7386]

  General Notes:

1891 SA Birth BRANFORD Oliver Lester Ezra BRANFORD Lucy Rose WOODS Strathalbyn 475/143
1918 SA Death 419/551 BRANFORD Oliver Lester undefined Morphett Vale

The Mildura Cultivator Saturday 26 January 1918
Local News:
An official intimation was received yesterday to the effect that No. 11918 Gunner Oliver Leslie Branford, son of Mr and Mrs E. Branford of Irymple, died at the Second Casualty Clearing Station in France on the 14th January. It appears that he received a gunshot wound in the neck and it is suspected that the bullet penetrated the lung. We did not know the young man but understand that he was 24½ years of age when he enlisted which was the same time as the late Norman H. Simmons. We extend our sympathies to the sorrowing family, whose son and brother, however, died a hero's death.

The Mildura Cultivator Saturday 16 February 1918
Death Notice:
(On Active Service.)
BRANFORD-Officially reported died of wounds at the Second Casualty Clearing Station in France on 14th January, Oliver Lester (Jack) dearly loved only son of E. and L. R. Branford, and loved brother of Mrs A. J. Spiller and Doris. Aged 26 years, two years' active service. Now in God's hands he rests. -Inserted by his sorrowing parents and sisters, Irymple.

Thanks:
Mr and Mrs Branford and daughters wish to express their warmest thanks to all friends for kind messages and cards of sympathy during their sad bereavement.


Mount Barker Courier and Onkaparinga and Gumeracha Advertiser Saturday 31 May 1918
Clarendon May 27th.
A beautiful roll of honour in connection with the Mistletoe Lodge of Druids was unveiled by Mrs. A. L. Morphett (whose son was the first to enlist) on Thursday evening in the Druids' Hall. P.A. Brother U. Easton presided over a large attendance. Secretary Edwards introduced Mrs. Morphett. Mr. J. Potter moved and Mr. F. S. Thorpe seconded a vote of thanks to Mrs. Morphett. Mr. A. L. Morphett responded, and Mr. A. Marsh spoke on behalf of the brothers who have enlisted. Fifteen members of the lodge had gone to the front, and four have made the supreme sacrifice -Percy Merritt, Thomas Jones, Percy Scroop, and Oliver Branford. The programme consisted of the following items:- Overture, Miss Marjorie Morphett; songs, Miss Ivy Nicolle and Messrs. Doley and W. Bottrill; violin duet, Messrs. W. Bottrill and Rollo Williams; recitation, Miss Hazel Chase and Mr. T. Edwards; reading, Miss Marsh. Supper was provided by the lodge.


The Mildura Cultivator (Vic. : 1888 - 1920) Wed 14 Jan 1920
In Memoriam:
(On Active Service.)
BRANFORD-In loving memory of our only son, Gunner O. L. (Jack) Branford, of the 1st Australian Heavy Trench Mortars, who died of wounds at the 2nd Australian Clearing Station, France, on 14th January, 1918, and was buried at "Trois Arbres" Cemetery, Steenwerck. -Inserted by his loving parents, E. and L. Branford.
BRANFORD.-In loving memory of Gunner O. L. (Jack) Branford, who died of wounds on the 14th January, 1918. Till the day breaks and shadows. flee. -Inserted by his loving sister, Dorrie.
BRANFORD-In sad but loving memory of our dear brother Jack, who died of wounds in France on January 14th, 1918. We, who loved you, sadly miss you As the time goes gliding by. -Inserted by Arthur and Veda Spiller.