John WARFIELD

Constable John Warfield, of Allora Queensland, joined the Queensland Police on 11 January 1912 at 18 years of age. After three years, he joined the A.I.F. on 12 October 1915. Three of his brothers joined at the same time; all three Harry, Herbert (Distinguished Conduct Medal), and Sidney would survive the war. Warfield embarked with his brothers from Brisbane aboard the HMAT Kyarra A55 on 3 January 1916 as part of the 15th Infantry Battalion. Upon his arrival in Egypt he was reallocated to the 47th Infantry Battalion and went into action at Pozieres on 1 July 1916. Warfield was seriously wounded on 6 August receiving multiple gunshot wounds to the back, buttocks and left thigh. He was evacuated to England and was not fit for duty until 21 June 1917, some nine months later. Upon his return to his Battalion he was promoted to Lance Corporal. Warfield was killed during the attack on Dernancourt, France on 28 March 1918; he was 24.