Bartholomew James Stubbs
Bartholomew James Stubbs (31 May 1872 – 26 September 1917) was the first sitting member of the Western Australian Legislative Assembly to be killed in action while on military service for his country.
Bartholomew James Stubbs | |
|---|---|
| Member of Legislative Assembly, Western Australia | |
| In office 3 October 1911 – 26 September 1917 | |
| Preceded by | Henry Daglish |
| Succeeded by | Samuel McConnell Brown |
| Constituency | Subiaco |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 31 May 1872 Bendigo, Victoria, Australia |
| Died | 26 September 1917 (aged 45) Polygon Wood, Flanders, Belgium |
| Political party | Labor |
| Spouse | Alice Maud Rewell (1864–1954) |
| Children | Step children: Edith May Geddes, William Francis Geddes; Adopted: May Stephens |
| Parent(s) | William Stubbs, Catherine Stubbs (nee Farrell) |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | Australia |
| Branch/service | Australian Imperial Force |
| Years of service | 1916–1917 |
| Rank | Second Lieutenant |
| Unit | 51st Battalion |
| Battles/wars | First World War |
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