ANZAC Story - Frederick Charles Eddington Messer

Question

FREDERICK CHARLES EDDINGTON MESSER

1892-1915

My great-great-granduncle was Frederick Charles Eddington Messer. Fred Messer was born in 1892 to Henry Messer and Mary Jane Costello. After the war broke out, Fred joined the army, and was placed in the 4th Battalion. He left for training in Egypt on October 21st, 1914.

Frederick Messer's battalion was part of the third wave onto the beaches at Gallipoli on 25th of April, 1915. The Australians fought hard during this battle. However, on the 26th, the battalion's commanding officer, A.J.O. Thompson (Thompson-78539) was shot dead by Turkish soldiers. The battle continued on for many days after this.

Sadly, Fred Messer was shot by a sniper's bullet in the head in early May, and he was transported to a hospital in Alexandria, Egypt. He died of his wounds on the 14th of May, 1915. He was 22 years old.

Fred Messer left behind nine siblings and his parents, as well as his fiancee. He is buried in Alexandria in Egypt.

Lest we forget.

Comments

The WWI story of Gallipoli is particularly heartbreaking because it could have been avoided.

There must be a special place in Heaven jade especially for brave soldiers and for mothers who gave birth to many children (and then had to raise them).

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I certainly proud of my great-great granduncle's achievements !

Answer 1

Thank you so much for sharing this story. A true ANZAC. How sad, not only the loss of Frederick's life and his family's subsequent sadness, but also the fact of his being engaged to be married.  Poor Ruby.  I have taken the liberty of adding some sources, details, categories, etc.  Please, change anything to your preferred designs, etc. Regards, Ken

Comments

I agree wholeheartedly. It is a very sad loss.

Thank you so much for your additions. I am very happy with the edits you have made to the profile.

Answer 2

Thank you A. Wimble for sharing this Story and Photo!