Service number 1890
Service number 1890ORIGINAL NAME PLATE C.1929
Francis Leonard David Bonette returned to Australia on 16thJune 1919. Discharged on 30thDecember 1919. On 7th July 1915 David married Elsie Maisie Fairthorne; in 1923 a divorce was granted, David gave his address as Bull & Mouth Hotel, Bourke Street, Melbourne describing himself as a Military Pensioner. In 1924 David Bonette was residing at “Holm Park”, Beaconsfield; he listed his occupation as student.
In 1933 L David Bonette Esq, “Holm Park” wrote and requested names from the war office to organise a reunion. David Bonette assisted Ada Armytage with her functions which included charity balls, debutante balls, fundraisers and the boy scouts. David lived at “Holm Park” until the death of Ada Armytage; he then resided at 18 Teak Street, Caulfield, occupation Soldier as he re-enlisted for WWII. Died on the 5thApril 1954 at Parkville, Victoria. Cremated on the 7thApril 1954 at Fawkner Cemetery.
The Argus (7thOctober 1918)
“Reported wounded with a gunshot wound to the left knee, Cpl D. Bonette, Clifton Hill.”
The Argus (8th April 1954)
“Death Notice.
David Bonette loved brother of Herbert (dec), Eileen (Mrs Jones) and Leo.”
| Name | BONETTE, Francis Leonard David |
| Service Number | 1890 |
| Rank | Private |
| Roll | 3 Reinforcements, 21st Battalion |
| Conflict | First World War 1914-1918 |
| Embarked | 26thAugust 1915 |
| City | Melbourne |
| Ship | Unknown, destination Cairo |
| Age | 19 years |
| Birth Place | 1895, Federal Palace Hotel, Melbourne, Victoria |
| Father | James Herbert Bonette, Federal Palace Hotel, Melbourne, Victoria |
| Mother | Molly Anastacis (O’Loughlan) Bonette |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Chemistry student |
| Residence | 97 Hodgkinson Street, Clifton Hill, Victoria |
| Enlisted | 21stJune 1915 |
| Height | 5 feet, 6½ inches |
| Complexion | Sallow; Eyes- Blue/Grey; Hair- Dark Brown |
