Theodore, the son of John Windross and Rosalie Parker, was born in Newcastle NSW in 1891. He was educated at Toronto Public School and enlisted at Toronto on 25 September 1914.
When he was Killed in action at Gallipoli on 6 August 1915 Theodore was a member of the 2nd Infantry Battalion. Theodore rests in the Lone Pine Cemetery at Row C, Grave 78. His headstone inscription reads "He died a soldier and a man."
1916 'Family Notices', The Daily Telegraph (Sydney, NSW : 1883 - 1930), 13 January, p. 4. , viewed 01 Aug 2020, http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article238776845
At a ceremony in Toronto in April 1916 Theodore's parents were presented with his service medals.
1916 'TORONTO'S TRIBUTE.', Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate (NSW : 1876 - 1954), 13 April, p. 6. , viewed 11 Aug 2020,
The above article can be viewed in full here: http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article137097633
Theodore is remembered locally on the Honour Board at Toronto Public School.
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