Private Theo Varian
- Rank
- Private
- Service number
- 279A
- Unit
- 51 Battalion
- Cause of death
- Died of Wounds
- Place of death
- France
- Date of death
- 6 May 1918
- Age
- 32
- Plaque number
- M440
- Co-located plaques
- M440A - PTE Heinrich Ruwoldt
- Dedicated by
- Nephew on 17 May 2014
- More information
Biography presented during plaque dedication:
Private Theo Varian of 51 battalion was one of five sons and one daughter born to Karl and Mary Varian of Leake Street, North Perth. He attended school at North Perth and later worked as a labourer.
He enlisted in Perth in January 1916 and was posted to B Company of 44 Battalion, which was raised at Claremont and formed part of 11 Brigade.
After training at Blackboy Hill Military Camp, he embarked on HMAT Suevic in June 1916.
After arriving in England, Theo was posted to 3 Training Battalion and then in October 1916 transferred to 51 Battalion at Etaples.
He spent some time in hospital with infected feet and other ailments and re-joined his unit in February 1917. He was given leave in England and then returned to duty.
Private Theo Varian, service number 279A of 51 Battalion, died of wounds in France at 4 Casualty Clearing Station on 6 May 1918. He was 32 years of age.
His plaque is placed alongside that of known relative, Trooper Heinrich Ruwoldt of 10 Light Horse Regiment.