Stoker James McClure (Yering), HMAS Pioneer: Is part of the crew that captures the German vessel ‘Thuringen’ off Rottnest Island.

James Metcalf (Mooroolbark): Leaves his job as a farm labourer in Mooroolbark and enlists in the AIF, he is 19 years old.

Richard Grossman (Mt Dandenong): Leaves his job as a carpenter and enlists in the AIF, he is 24 years old.

Harold Ritchie (Kilsyth): Leaves his studies to enlist in the AIF, he is 21 years old.