Faces from the past Friday - the last cousin

Well, here is the story of the final cousin, Guy Sydney Connor, who perished in the Great War. Guy was my second cousin once removed.

Guy Sydney Connor was born in Manly (a suburb of Sydney), New South Wales in 1897 to Angus Connor &  Christina Charlotte Simpkins. Guy was the youngest son of seven children, five girls and two boys. Angus Connor died on 12th August 1905.

Guy enlisted on the 4th September 1916 with the occupation of Shop Assistant. On enlistment the following was recorded: Age 21 years 10 months; Height 5' 10"; Weight 150 lbs; Chest 36 - 38 inches; Complexion Fresh; Eyes Blue; Hair Light Brown; Religion Church of England; he had no distinguishing marks. So this is how we can form a mental picture of Guy.

He was posted to the 1st ANZAC Battalion, No. 2 Company Imperial Camel Brigade. Guy embarked at Sydney per A7 "Medic" on 9 December 1916 and embarked at Melbourne per A44 "Vestalia"on 12 December 1916. He was taken on strength at Abbassia (Cairo, Egypt) on 24 February 1917.