Edward John "Tiny" Falloon RN 27 | Public figure
Edward John "Tiny" Falloon RN 27
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20.01.2022 This photo of RN 27 Edward John 'Tiny' Falloon turned up as one of the 'Lost Diggers of Vignacourt'. I recognised Tiny as his image was displayed on Channel 7, when they did a documentary on the old glass plates found in a trunk at an old farm house in Vignacourt, France. Vignacourt was well behind the front lines and a local couple set up a studio. Often they took photos of the men of the 1st AIF as they came directly from the front line.... Tiny was 26 when this magnificent photo was taken, he looks so much older, as many did. He had survived Gallipoli, Pozieres and other 'stunts' before this photo was taken. I am so grateful to Kerry Stokes for securing this important collection and donating it to the people of Australia via the Australian War Memorial. Tiny was the first Digger identified from the Vignacourt collection. When I contacted the AWM and identified Tiny they graciously invited Tiny's lovely niece Leslie to represent the families of the Diggers at the opening of the 'Lost Diggers of Vignacourt' exhibition. It was honour and privilege to escort this lovely lady. It reminds us that the soldiers of WW1 are still a part if our lives today. Lest we forget. Let's actively remember.
18.01.2022 Great article by Grantlee Keiza that mentions Tiny Falloon; Opinion: Anniversary of Gallipoli evacuation a time to reflect on hardships of survivors December 18, 2015 1:00am Grantlee KiezaThe Courier-Mail...Continue reading
18.01.2022 With thanks to Otto Mellar from the AWM who actually did so much work to lovingly create the images from the original Vignacourt glass plates.
18.01.2022 I believe I have now located the burial site of CSM Edward Tiny Falloon RN 27 died 10 April 1918 near Ploegsteert, Belgium. After years or research and travel to find Tiny I now believe the search is nearly done. I made some final enquires of the Commonwealth War Graves Commission in the UK about any Australians who were recovered after the war by the Graves recovery Unit. i had sought this information previously and was assured there were none. One final check before heading... back to Belgium yet again in pursuit of some partners to help with some ground penetrating radar and other expensive technology to scan the area where Tiny was buried. Roy Hemington is the CWGC Archives Supervisor and responded to my query and told me there was in fact, one unidentified Australian recovered one sector east of where our research had led us to believe Tiny was buried by his mates in 1918. Tiny is the only Australian killed in that battle and importantly, the only one with no known grave either. More hours spent on the PC today and it is to me, without doubt that the recovered Australian can only be Tiny Falloon. i have much supporting evidence too that I shall publish at a later time. Tiny was buried in a specific grave in the Strand Military cemetery just north of Ploegsteert in Belgium when his remain were recovered after the war. His headstone will say words like "An Australian Soldier of the Great War, known unto God". The job now is to present my research and hopefully allow his DNA to be recovered and tested to put the result beyond doubt. Tinys niece leslie is a dashing 90 something and I would so dearly love to close this story with her standing by the marked grave of her uncle in that cemetery. he will have his identity and dignity back. Will the Australian Government assist or stop me? We shall see.
17.01.2022 Lest We Forget - ANZAC day.
16.01.2022 The Australian Imperial Force in the Great War poster.
13.01.2022 The Story of One Digger. CSM Edward "Tiny" Falloon. The world of researching Australian soldiers who fought for our country is a bitter sweet experience full of moments that will capture your imagination and then break your heart. These were just men like us, our sons, fathers and brothers. Their stories are real and so very current. Although hard to explain, I feel I have become mates with Edward John (Tiny) Falloon, a man who died nearly a hundred years ago. I feel I know ...Continue reading
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11.01.2022 Details Edward John FALLOON Regimental number 27 School Central State School, Richmond, Victoria...Continue reading
05.01.2022 Update on Tiny Falloon Today I received a reply from Mr Roy Hemmington of the Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWRC) in the UK who has been brilliant in the timely and accurate information he has given me. The question I asked was in respect to any other recovered Australian soldiers who were recovered after the war in the vicinity of where I believe Tiny Falloon was buried. The reply was; Dear Mr. Mighell,... Ok, we record that 3 Australian casualties of the 11th Australian Light Trench Mortar (Died 10/12/1917) were recovered from 36.T.30.d.6.7., but we have no Australians listed being recovered from map squares 28.T.25., 28.T.28., 28.T.29., 36.B.1., 36.B.5., or 36.B.6. Trust this helps. Regards Roy Hemington This means that the only other Australians who were nearby and I don't mean close but in the general area ( and 1 year before) were all identified as being from a different unit from Tiny and hence, only ONE Australian soldier was recovered from the whole area who could not be identified and that can only be my mate Tiny. Now the case has to be laid out carefully and in detail and I'm off the Canberra to give Tiny back his identity. Lest we forget them all.
02.01.2022 "Gday Tiny, taken a long time brother but you have not been forgotten by your family, me and your Union. I know who you are and now I know where you lay at rest". This story could fill a book. The years or research, hope, sadness and expectation. I won't go into it all now as that will be for another day and another forum. Today Jack and I walked the ground where Tinys Company were sent in to halt the German advance on April 10 1918. Forgive me for not going into all the det...Continue reading
01.01.2022 Today we remembered Tiny Falloon at the Box Hill RSL. Artist George Petrou has not only painted Tiny and many of the "Lost Diggers of Vignacourt", but has done a series on Australian VC winners. Today I shared the stage talking about Tiny with living Legend Keith Payne V.C and Doug Baird father of Cameron Baird V.c and also Rob Kenna, the son of Ted Kenna V.C. An absolute honour. Tiny Falloon is now on the cover of Ross Coulthards updated version of the Lost Diggers of Vignacourt. I am very proud of Tiny and he is no longer a missing Australian Soldier of the Great War Known unto God.
