Kevin Buchanan was born in 1876 to British free settlers.
He trained as a builder in Perth, Australia.
Between 1880 and 1900, Perth grew significantly.
The telegraph line between Adelaide and Perth had been completed.
There was prolific construction of Government buildings, such as Treasury.
The business district developed more slowly,
with shops and cottages.
He married Constance Brennan in 1900.
They had 5 children:
Colm b. 1903
Jean b. 1904
Sullivan b. 1906
Reagan b. 1907
Sullivan b. 1909.
Kevin volunteered to serve in World War 1.
He fought and died in the Somme, 1916.
In less than 7 weeks in the fighting at Pozieres and Mouquet Farm,
3 Australian divisions suffered 23,000 casualties.
6,800 died.
He trained as a builder in Perth, Australia.
Between 1880 and 1900, Perth grew significantly.
The telegraph line between Adelaide and Perth had been completed.
There was prolific construction of Government buildings, such as Treasury.
The business district developed more slowly,
with shops and cottages.
He married Constance Brennan in 1900.
They had 5 children:
Colm b. 1903
Jean b. 1904
Sullivan b. 1906
Reagan b. 1907
Sullivan b. 1909.
Kevin volunteered to serve in World War 1.
He fought and died in the Somme, 1916.
In less than 7 weeks in the fighting at Pozieres and Mouquet Farm,
3 Australian divisions suffered 23,000 casualties.
6,800 died.
For reflection ...
Kevin died in a war.
Is there ever a just war?
What does war seek to accomplish?
Kevin died in a war.
Is there ever a just war?
What does war seek to accomplish?