Howard Guttmann (Olinda): Even though his parents were both born in Germany, he doesn’t hesitate to leave his job as a labourer and enlist in the AIF, he is 26 years old. He is also the first man from Olinda to enlist in the AIF during the war.

Arthur Fenton (Mt Dandenong): Leaves his job as a dairy man to enlist in the AIF, he is 19 years old and is the first man from Mt Dandenong to enlist.

Charles Clarke (Mt Dandenong): Leaves his job with the Tramways and enlists in the AIF, he is 25 years old and is married with one child.