Leslie Thomas Collyer (1893 - 1916)

Born 3 Dec 1893 in Portland, Victoria, Australia

Ancestors

Died 28 Jul 1916 at age 22 in A. I. F. Belgium

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Biography

Leslie Thomas COLLYER was born at Portland Vic in 1893 ^[1]. He was the son of Thomas Collyer and Elizabeth Hollis, and he was the 5th of their 10 children.

He married Marian COOK in the Gorae Church, and a Portland church, Victoria on 5th April 1915 ^[2] when he was aged 22 years, and Marian was aged 23 years.

Married: COLLYER-COOK.- On the 5th April, at St. Stephen's, Portland, by Canon Carmichael, THOMAS LESLIE, eldest son of Mr Thomas Collyer, Gorae and Condah, to MARIAN, fifth daughter of Mr E. W. Cook, North Portland.
Source: Portland Guardian, 12th April 1915, p 2 ^[3]

Orange Blossom: COLLYER-COOK. Although only friends of the bride and bridegroom were present, a pretty wedding took place at the Gorae Church on the 5th inst., when Mr Thomas Leslie, eldest son of Mr Thomas Collyer, of Gorae and Condah, and Miss Marian, fifth daughter of Mr. E. W. Cook, of North Portland, were married. Canon Carmichael was the officiating clergyman, Mr George Cook, brother of the bride, best man, and Miss Violet Collyer, sister of the bride-groom, bridesmaid. The bride was given away by her brother, Mr. John Cook. The church, which had been very becomingly decorated for Easter, was particularly appropriate for the wedding also, and all passed off pleasantly. Many good and useful presents were received, including several cheques. The brides dress was white embroidered voile, and white hat was worn. The bridesmaid wore white embroidered muslin, pink trimmings and white hat. The bride's travelling dress was navy blue. The ceremony over, the party proceeded to Heywood, the future home of the young couple, who carry with them the best wishes of a large number of friends for a happy wedded life.
Source: Portland Guardian, 12th April 1915 ^[4]

The Collyer family history roll notes no children from this marriage.

Leslie enlisted in the AIF as #3779, as Private in 23rd battalion, on 20 July 1915. He was Killed In Action in Belgium, 28 July 1916, aged 23 years.

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 8, 1916. KILLED IN ACTION. Word has been received of the death, in action on 28th July, in Belgium, of Private Leslie Collyer, of Heywood. The deceased, who was 23 years of age, was a very general favorite, and leaves a young wife [Marian COOK] and a number of relatives, with whom deep sympathy is expressed.
Source: Portland Guardian, 8th Sept 1916, p2. ^[5]

Sources

1. ↑ BDM VIC birth reg 6583 / 1893, named Leslie Thomas COLLYER, f Thomas James COLLYER, m Elizabeth HOLLIS at Portland Vic
2. ↑ BDM VIC marriage reg 3191/1915, h Leslie Thos COLLYER, w Marian COOK/Marion COOKE
3. ↑ https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/63972583
4. ↑ https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/63972579
5. ↑ https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/88676169