WWI Pictorial Honour Roll of Tasmanians
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"Greater love hath no one than this, that he lay down his life for his friends"

BRACEY, Sylvester Clarence

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Service No 52237
Corporal
40th Battalion




Born Derby, Tas.
Son of W J BRACEY
Of Derby, Tas.
Occupation prior to enlistment Clerk
Enlisted 09 June 1917
Returned to Australia 03 May 1919

Tasmanian Mail

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BRACKEN, Harold James

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Service No: 1203
Lance Corporal
12th Battalion



Born: Launceston, Tasmania
Father: George BRACKEN
Of 29 Packer St, Zeehan, Tasmania
Occupation prior to enlisting: Labourer
Enlisted: 19 September 1914
Embarkation: 22 December 1914 from Melbourne per HMAT Themistocles
Age: 23 years
Served in Egypt, Gallipoli, France & Belgium
Wounded in Action: 10 August 1918
Returned to Australia: 3 December 1918
Discharged: 29 March 1919

Tasmania Weekly Courier 29 July 1915 Insert 3

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BRADFORD, John Perry

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Service No 348
Lieutenant
33rd Battalion




Born 18 June 1876 in Birmingham, England
Occupation prior to enlistment Solicitor
Resided Hobart, Tas.
Enlisted 15 January 1916
Returned to Australia

Tasmanian Mail

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BRADLEY, Jack Keith

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Service no 289
Private
12th Battalion



Born Launceston, Tas.
Son of Claude Robert Edmund and Mary BRADLEY
Of 15 Elizabeth St., Launceston, Tas.
Killed in action 25-28 April 1915
Aged 19 years
Buried Shell Green Cemetery Artillery Road Plot 9

Tasmania Weekly Courier 09 November 1916 Insert 4 

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BRADLEY, James Thomas

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Service No 987
Corporal
10th Field Ambulance




Born Launceston, Tas.
Son of Thomas J BRADLEY
Of Murray and Bathurst Streets, Hobart, Tas.
Occupation prior to enlistment Carpenter
Enlisted 24 February 1916
Served on the Western Front
Awarded Military Medal
'For conspicuous Gallantry and devotion to duty in action East of YPRES on 12th October 1917. During the Operation of the 12th/13th this man was on duty at the R.A.P. continuously during the whole period, having no sleep. He was frequently under very heavy shell fire. Most of the cases had to be placed outside the dugout and in spite of the fact that many men were again wounded by bursting shells, Private BRADLEY remained at his Post, dressing cases and attending to their comfort. His cheerfulness, courage and devotion to duty set a splendid example to all.'
​Returned to Australia 23 June 1919 as Nursing Staff on 'Orita'

Tasmanian Mail

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BRADMORE, Elton Harold

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Service No: 79
Private 
40th Battalion



Born 1890 at Epping, Tasmania
Son of  Mr George William and Maria Sarah Bradmore
Occupation prior to enlistment Farm Labourer
Enlisted  3 February 1916 at Claremont, Tasmania
Served in France 
Died of Wounds 31 July 1917 at 2nd Casualty Clearing Station France.  Buried Trois Arbres  Cemetery Steenwerck.  Plot 1 Grave 5

Tasmania Weekly Courier 27 April 1916 Insert 5

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BRAID, John

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Service no 2278
Sergeant
40th Battalion



Born Kentish, Tas.
Son of Ann BRAID
Of West Kentish, Tas.
Occupation prior to enlisting: Farmer
Enlisted: 21 June 1916
Embarkation: 21 October 1916 from Melbourne per ‘Pt Melbourne’
Age: 38 years
Served in England & France
Wounded in Action: 23 July 1917 gassed
Returned to Australia: 26 June 1919 per ‘Borda’
Discharged: 4 September 1919

Tasmania Weekly Courier 26 October 1916 Insert 5

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BRAIN, Bert

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Service no 3465
Sapper
4th Divisional Engineers



Born Ulverstone, Tas.
Son of John Thomas and Elsie Emma BRAIN
Of West Ulverstone, Tas.
Occupation prior to enlistment Carpenter
Enlisted 04 August 1915 at Claremont, Tas.
Died of wounds 18 September 1916
Buried Orpington (All Saints) Churchyard Extension H8

Tasmania Weekly Courier 20 September 1917 Insert 4

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BRAIN, Clarence Ernest

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Service no 2008
Warrant Officer Class 11
Australian Provost Corps



Born Campbell Town, Tas.
Son of John William BRAIN
Of Campbell Town, Tas.
Occupation prior to enlisting:  Laborer
Enlisted: 10 February 1915
Embarkation: 17 April 1915 from Melbourne per ‘Hororata’
Age: 24 years
Served in Egypt
Discharged in Egypt on 5 May 1919 at own request
Applied for voyage to Australia for himself, wife & child on 16 June 1919
Died: 9 August 1963
Buried: St. Michaels Catholic Church Yard, Campbelltown, Tasmania

Tasmania Weekly Courier 20 May 1915 Insert 5

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BRAIN, Edgar Louis (right)

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Service no 9527
Sapper
2nd Tunnelling Company



Son of Ernest BRAIN
Of Oswald St, Invermay, Launceston, Tasmania
Occupation prior to enlisting: Chair Maker
Enlisted: 12 September 1917
Embarkation: 28 February 1918 from Melbourne per ‘Nestor’
Age: 18 years
Served in England & France
Returned to Australia: 11 October 1919 per ‘Main’
Discharged: 6 November 1919
Died: 24 December 1920

Tasmania Weekly Courier 14 February 1918 Insert 5

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BRAIN, John Gilbert

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Service no 475
Private
12th Machine Gun Battalion



Born Richmond, Tas.
Son of William Edward and Letitia BRAIN
Of Richmond, Tas.
Enlisted 10 June 1916 at Brisbane, Qld.
Killed in action 09 August 1917
Aged 43 years
Commemorated Ypres Menin Gate Memorial

Tasmania Weekly Courier 30 August 1917 Insert 4


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BRAKEY, Albert Ferguson

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Service no 5536
Private
23rd Battalion



Born Detention River, Tas.
Son of Charles BRAKEY
Of Detention River, Tas.
Enlisted 09 May 1916 at Prahan, Vic.
Embarkation: 25 September 1916 from Melbourne per ‘Shropshire’
Age: 22 years
Served in England, France and Belgium
Returned to Australia: 5 August 1919 per ‘Miltaides’
Discharged: 20 September 1919
Awarded Military Medal
Died: 25 September 1959

Tasmania Weekly Courier 25 January 1917 Insert 5

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BRAMICH, Alden Bernard

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Service no 3177
Corporal
47th Battalion



Born Newtown, Tas.
Son of Bernard Harrison and Alice BRAMICH
Husband of Myra BRAMICH
Of Flowerdale Junction, Tas.
Enlisted at Claremont, Tas.
Killed in action 12 October 1917
Aged 26 years
Commemorated Ypres Menin Gate Memorial

Tasmania Weekly Courier 11 October 1917 Insert 4

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BRAMICH, Arthur Walter (Jack)

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Service no 2809
Private
12th Battalion



Born Flowerdale, Tas.
Son of Walter Henry and Francis BRAMICH
Of Boat Harbour, Tas.
Occupation prior to enlistment Farmer
Enlisted 14 August 1915 at Claremont, Tas.
Killed in action 23 July 1916
Aged 23 years
Commemorated Villers-Bretonnux Memorial

Tasmania Weekly Courier 14 September 1916 Insert 4

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BRAMICH, Carrol Athelstone

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Service no 5987
Corporal
47th Battalion



Born Penguin, Tas.
Son of B H BRAMICH
Of Myalla, Tas.
Occupation prior to enlisting: Farmer
Enlisted: 16 June 1916
Embarkation: 8 August 1916 from Hobart per ‘Ballarat’
Age: 22 years
Served in France
Wounded in Action: 7 June 1917
Returned to Australia: 24 October 1917 per ‘Benella’
Discharged: 1 December 1917

Tasmania Weekly Courier 11 October 1917 Insert 4

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BRAMICH, Edwin Hilton

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Service no 790A
Private
26th Battalion



Born Deloriane, Tas.
Son of Arthur William BRAMICH
Of Melrose, Tas.
Occupation prior to enlisting: Farmer
Enlisted: 31 March 1916 at Claremont, Tas.
Embarkation: 1 July 1916 from Hobart per ‘Berrima’
Age: 19 years
Served in  France
Wounded in Action: 12 June 1918
Returned to Australia: 12 June 1918 per ‘Ypiringa’
Discharged: 13 September 1919

Tasmania Weekly Courier 18 January 1917 Insert 5

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BRAMICH, George Henry

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Service no 3567
Private
3rd Light Horse Regiment



Born Wynyard, Tas.
Son of Walter G BRAMICH
Of Upper Mt. Hicks, Tas.
Aged 20 years
Occupation prior to enlistment Farmer
Enlisted 16 June 1916 at Claremont, Tas
Returned to Australia 30 June 1919 per 'Orari'

Mount Hicks Honour Roll
Courtesy of Janice Moore

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BRAMICH, Tyson Kenneth

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Service no 2722
Lance Corporal
47th Battalion



Born Penguin, Tas.
Son of Bernard Harrison and Alice BRAMICH
Of 'Horton' Myalla, Tas.
Enlisted at Claremont, Tas.
Killed in action 19 August 1917
Aged 21 years
Buried Derry House Cemetery No 2 II A 6

Tasmania Weekly Courier 11 October 1917 Insert 4

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BRANCHFLOWER, Adye Hinton

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Service no 588
Private
31st Battalion



Born: Launceston, Tasmania
Mother: Annie BRANCHFLOWER
Of 12 Alfred St, Richmond, Tasmania
Married in England on 29 December 1918
Wife: Lilian Florence BRANCHFLOWER
Occupation prior to enlisting: Labourer
Enlisted: 8 July 1915
Embarkation: 9 November 1915 from Melbourne per ‘Wandilla’
Age: 28 years
Served in England & France
Wounded in Action: 15 May 1918
Awarded Military Medal
'At POLYGON WOOD, near HOOGE during operations from 26th/30th September 1917, this man rendered very valuable service in carrying despatches from Bury Head to front line Battalions. On the afternoon of the 29th September in carrying a despatch to the support Battalion he had to pass through an extremely heavy enemy barrage which was distributed in depth. he delivered the message quickly and safely. At one time, he was under Artillery and Machine gun fire and fire from a low flying Boche aeroplane. His gallantry and devotion to duty is deserving of special recognition.'
Returned to Australia 26 December 1919 per 'Marathon' with wifeDied: 29 February 1948

Tasmania Weekly Courier 23 December 1915 Insert 5

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BRANLEY, John Mulkeedis

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Service No: 5053
Private
12th Battalion, 52nd Battalion



Born: Launceston, Tasmania
Father: Patrick BRANLEY
Of Ouse, Tasmania
Occupation prior to enlisting: Farmer
Enlisted: 27 January 1916
Embarkation: 29 March 1916 from Melbourne per ‘Orontes’
Age: 21 years
Served in France & Belgium
Wounded in Action: 3 September 1916
Killed in Action: 16 October 1917
Ypres Memorial (Menin Gate) Belgium (Panel 29)

Tasmania Weekly Courier 27 July 1916 Insert 5

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BRANLEY, William Alphonsus

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Service no 3625
Private
26th Battalion



Son of T OUSE
Of Tasmania
Occupation prior to enlistment Brass Moulder
Enlisted 21 September 1915
Served on Western Front
Returned to Australia 17 October 1916

Tasmania Weekly Courier 13 July 1916 Insert 5

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BRANSDEN, Edward John (standing)

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Service No: 16969
Private
40th Battalion



Born: Launceston, Tasmania
NOK: Sister: Mrs. Alice MERCER
Of 48 Elizabeth St. Launceston, Tasmania
Occupation prior to enlisting: Driver
Enlisted: 21 March 1916
Embarkation: 8 August 1916 from Hobart per ‘Ballarat’
Age: 24 years
Served in France
Wounded in Action: 13 April 1917
Returned to Australia:26 November 1918 per ‘Runic’
Discharged: 28 December 1918

Tasmania Weekly Courier 18 October 1917 Insert 4

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BRAY, William Joseph

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Service No 5984
Private
12th Battalion




Born Westbury, Tas.
Son of Law BRAY
Of Sheffield, Tas.
Occupation prior to enlistment Farmer
Enlisted 09 May 1916
Returned to Australia 26 July 1919

Tasmania Weekly Courier 19 October 1916 Insert 5

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BREEN, Michael Joseph

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Service no 5131
Sapper
2nd Australian Tunnelling Comapny



Born Cour Clare, Co Clare, Ireland
Married with 2 children
Wife: Ann Maud BREEN
Of Turners Marsh, Tasmania
Occupation prior to enlisting: Labourer
Enlisted: 1 February 1916
Embarkation: 19 July 1916 from Melbourne per ‘Armadale’
Age: 31 years
Served in France
Suffered from Shell Shock
Returned to Australia: 20 September 1918 per ‘Boonah’
Discharged: 2 November 1918

Tasmania Weekly Courier 09 November 1916 Insert 5
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BREMNER, James Bertram

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Service no 3189
Private
30th Battalion



Son of Mrs. J. BRENMER
of Cleveland Street, Launceston, Tas.
Resided 4 Alfred Street, Annandale, NSW
Occupation prior to enlistment Carpenter
Enlisted 20 January 1916
Served in France
Returned to Australia 02 March 1919

Tasmania Weekly Courier 26 September 1918 Insert 5

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BRENNAN, Patrick

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Service no 1158
Private
15th Battalion



Born Deloraine, tas.
Son of Annie BRENNAN
Of Queenstown, Tas.
Occupation prior to enlistment Miner
Enlisted 11 September 1914 at Pontville, Tas.
Embarkation: 22 December 1914 from Melbourne per ‘Ceramic’
Age: 21 years
Served in Egypt & Gallipoli
Wounded in Action: 12 May 1915
Returned to Australia: 22 October 1915 per ‘Suevic’
Discharged: 31 May 1915

Tasmania Weekly Courier 17 June 1915 Insert 4

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BRESNEHAN, John Bassett (Jack)

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Service no 3926A
Private
1st Pioneers



Born Coburg, Vic.
Son of John BRESNEHAN
Of Triabunna, East Coast, Tas.
Occupation prior to enlistment Labourer
Enlisted 21 July 1915 at Claremont, Tas.
Served in France
Returned to Australia 05 July 1919 per 'Nestor'

Courtesy of Fran Read
http://www.yotowo.com/bayboys

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BRESNEHAN, Leo

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Service no 1037
Private
40th Battalion



Born Triabunna, Tas.
Son of Michael BRESNEHAN
Of Rheban, Orford, Tas.
Occupation prior to enlistment Farmer
Enlisted 01 May 1916 at Claremont, Tas.
Served in France
Returned to Australia 21 November 1917 per 'Borda'

Courtesy of Fran Read
http://www.yotowo.com/bayboys

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BRESNEHAN, Michael Edmond (Ned)

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Service no 1811
Private
40th Battalion



Born Spring Bay, Tas.
Son of John Henry and Mary BRESNEHAN
Of Triabunna, Tas.
Occupation prior to enlistment Labourer
Enlisted 01 March 1916 at Claremont, Tas.
Served in France
Killed in action 29 September 1918
Commemorated Villers-Bretonneux Memorial

Courtesy of Fran Read
http://www.yotowo.com/bayboys

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BREWARD, Albert Leslie

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Service no 4448
Private
12th & 51st  Battalion



Son of C BREWARD
Of Black Sugarloaf, Tas.
Occupation prior to enlistment Labourer
Enlisted 08 November 1915
Returned to Australia 1919

Courtesy of Adrian Featherstone
Tasmania Weekly Courier 17 April 1919 Insert 5

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BREWARD, George

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Service no 350
Private
40th Battalion



Born Deloraine, Tas.
Son of William and Mary Ann BEWARD
Husband of Emma BREWARD
Of Beauty Point, Tas.
Enlisted 01 March 1916 at Claremont, Tas.
Killed in action 12 October 1917
Aged 42 years
Commemorated Ypres Menin Gate Memorial

Tasmania Weekly Courier 25 January 1917 Insert 5

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BREWARD, Henry Arthur

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Service no 611
Private
40th Battalion



Born Deloraine, Tas.
Husband of Edith BREWARD
Of George Town, Tas.
Married with 1 child
Occupation prior to enlisting: Labourer
Enlisted: 21 March 1916
Embarkation: 1 July 1916 from Hobart per ‘Berrima’
Age: 43 years
Served in France
Returned to Australia: 15 April 1919 per ‘Derbyshire’
Discharged: 31 May 1919

Tasmania Weekly Courier 25 January 1917 Insert 5

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BREWARD, William

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Service no 2015
Private
26th Battalion



Son of Daniel and Eliza BREWARD
Of Westbury, Tas.
Occupation prior to enlistment Labourer
Enlisted 25th June 1915 at Claremont, Tasmania
Killed in action 05 August 1916Buried COURCELETTE BRITISH CEMETERY  III G 13


Courtesy of Adrian Featherstone
Tasmania Weekly Courier 24 August 1916 Insert 5


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BREWER, Peter Robert Harrington

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Service no 3453
Sergeant
4th Aust Machine Gun Btn, 13th Coy AIF



Born Bridport, Tas.
Son of Peter Robert BREWER and Emily Janae nee TUCKER
Husband of Norma Mary Lyall
Military Medal, Recommended by Lt Col Harry Murray VC,
Conspicuous Bravery & Devotion to Duty Villiers-Brittonneux 25/25 April 1918
Also served in WW2 as a Signaller

Courtesy of Patricia Hobman
www.awm.gov.au
DA11223

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BRIDLEY, Arthur Burnie

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Service no 1818A
Private
4th Pioneers



Born: Burnie, Tasmania
Son of Esther Maria BRIDLEY
Of Burnie, Tasmania
Occupation prior to enlisting: Tinsmith
Enlisted: 5 June 1916
Embarkation: 28 July 1916 from Melbourne per ‘Themistocles’
Age: 34 years
Served in France
Wounded in Action: 18 June 1917
Returned to Australia: 30 December 1917 per ‘Berrima’
Discharged: 9 February 1918

Tasmania Weekly Courier 22 July 1915 Insert 5

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BRIGGS, Alfred Henry

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Service no 1072
Private
1st Remount Unit



Husband of Ada Sophie BRIGGS
Of Longford, Tas.
Occupation prior to enlistment Saddler
Aged 50 years
Enlisted 05 October 1915
Returned to Australia 12 July 1918

Tasmania Weekly Courier 15 February 1917 Insert 5

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BRIGGS, Charles Henry

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Service No:  1955A
Sergeant
Australian field Artillery 9th Battalion – 3rd Field Artillery Brigade 

 

Born Ross, Tasmania 1894
Son of Mrs S D Briggs     
Occupation prior to enlistment Ironmongers Assistant
Enlisted 26 August  1914 at Pontville, Tasmania  
Served in Gallipoli and France    
Returned 24 August 1918 for Submarine Guard Duty.

Tasmania Weekly Courier  11 March 1915 Insert 5

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BRIGGS, Edgar Charles

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Service no 6249
Lieutenant
​12th Battalion



Born 07 June 1898 at Devonport, Tas.
Son of Mrs. A BRIGGS
Of Longford, Tas.
Occupation prior to enlistment Clerk
Enlisted 08 June 1916
​Returned to Australia 15 December 1919 per 'Nestor'
Served in WWII 6 Garrison Battalion

Identification courtesy of Anna McCloy

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BRIGGS, Edward Goddard

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Service No:  1958
Bombardier
3rd Field Artillery Brigade              

 

Born Ross, Tasmania 1892
Son of  Mrs S D Briggs    
Occupation prior to enlistment Carpenter - Joiner
Enlisted 27 August 1914 at Pontville, Tasmania   
Served in Gallipoli and France    
Returned 26 November 1918 per ”Runic” for Submarine Guard Duty.

Tasmania Weekly Courier  11 March 1915 Insert 5

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BRIGGS, Guy Alfred

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Service No: 180
Corporal
12th Battalion



Born: Devonport, Tasmania
Son of Alfred Henry & Ada Sophia BRIGGS
Of Longford, Tasmania
Occupation prior to enlisting: Nursery Man
Enlisted: 19 August 1914
Embarkation: 20 October 1914 from Hobart per HMAT Geelong
Age: 20 years
Served in Egypt & Gallipoli
Killed in Action: 28 April 1915
Lone Pine Memorial, Gallipoli, Turkey (Panel 35)

Tasmania Weekly Courier 08 July 1915 insert 5

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BRIGGS, Ivan Roy

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Service no T15161
Depot




Born 08 August 1899 at Longford, Tas.
Son of Alfred H BRIGGS
Of 23 Wilson St., Sandhill, Launceston, Tas.
Next of kin Winifred BRIGGS
Did not proceed overseas

Tasmania Weekly Courier 29 July 1915 Insert 4

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BRIGGS, Leonard James

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Service no 1047
Sergeant
26th Battalion



Born: Devonport, Tasmania
Father: Mr. A.H. BRIGGS
Of Longford, Tasmania
Occupation prior to enlisting: Labourer
Enlisted: 5 April 1915
Embarkation: 29 June 1915 from Brisbane per ‘Aeneas’
Age: 19 years
Served in Egypt, Gallipoli & France
Wounded in Action on 2 occasion: 5/8/1916 & 6/3/1917
Returned to Australia: 6 July 1919 per ‘Ypiringa’
Discharged: 5 July 1919

Tasmania Weekly Courier 24 June 1915 Insert 3

Tasmania Weekly Courier 15 February 1917 Insert 5

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BRIGGS, Thomas Henry

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Service No 8179
Sergeant
6th Field Artillery Brigade




Born Avoca, Tas.
Son of Ellen Janet BRIGGS
Of 27 Mary Street, Hobart, Tas.
Occupation prior to enlistment Letter Carrier
Enlisted 28 September 1915
Awarded Distinguished Conduct Medal
'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. During very heavy fighting, on two different occasions he found his subsection reduced to two gunners besides himself. In spite of the difficulty, he kept his gun in action, without relief, for many hours, showing conspicuous courage and endurance and qualities of leadership and resolution which were of the greatest value.'
Returned to Australia 01 April 1919

Tasmanian Mail


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BRIGGS, Vere Henry

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Service no 1807
Private
12th Battalion



Born Scottsdale, Tasmania
Son of Walter Henry BRIGGS 
Of Scottsdale, Tasmania
Occupation prior to enlistment Farm Labourer
Enlisted 19 January 1915 at Claremont, Tasmania
Served in Gallipoli
Returned to Australia with Pulmonary Tuberculosis 30 April 1916 per 'Ascanius'

Tasmania Weekly Courier April 01 1915 Insert 3

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BRIMBLE, Joseph

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Service no 2591





Born Hobart, Tas.
Husband of Mary Ann BRIMBLE
Of 13 Thomson St., Launceston, Tas.
Occupation prior to enlisting: Labourer
Enlisted: 8 November 1915
Age: 44 years
Discharged prior to embarkation 29 January 1916

Tasmania Weekly Courier 17 February 1917 Insert 4

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BRIMBLE, Reginald Frank (aka Raymond)

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Service No 1388
Lance Corporal
3rd Light Horse Regiment



Born Launceston, Tas.
Son of Joseph & Mary Ann BRIMBLE
Of 13 Thompson St., Iveresk, Launceston, Tas.
Occupation prior to enlisting: Labourer
Enlisted: 20 July 1915
Embarkation: 9 September 1915 from Melbourne per ‘Ballarat’
Age: 21 years
Served in the Middle East
Returned to Australia: 6 March 1919 per ‘ Demosthenes’
Discharged: 9 September 1919
Died: 6 May 1941

Tasmania Weekly Courier 17 February 1917 Insert 4

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BRIMBLE, Roderick Joseph

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Service no 1075
Private
1st Remount Unit



Born Launceston, Tas.
Son of Joseph & Mary Ann BRIMBLE
Of Launceston, Tasmania
Occupation prior to enlisting: Driver
Enlisted: 11 October 1915
Embarkation: 12 November 1915 from Melbourne per ‘Orsova’
Age: 23 years
Served in Egypt
Illness
Returned to Australia: 19 April 1916 per ‘Demosthenes’
Discharged: 25 July 1916

Tasmania Weekly Courier 17 February 1917 Insert 4

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BRISCOE, James Michael

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Service no 1812
Private
52nd Battalion



Born Chudleigh, Tas.
Son of Francis and Sarah How BRISCOE
Of Cugleigh, Tas.
Occupation prior to enlistment Labourer
Enlisted 16 January 1915 at Claremont, Tas.
Died of wounds 19 October 1917
Aged 23 years
Buried Lijssenthoek Military Cemetery XXIV A 13A

Tasmania Weekly Courier 03 June 1915 Insert 5
Tasmania Weekly Courier 06 September 1917 Insert 5

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BROADBY, Lawrence William

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Service no 2303
Private
40th Battalion



Born Colebrook, Tas.
Son of Robert Charles and Martha BROADBY
Of Penguin, Tas.
Enlisted 02 October 1916 at Claremont, Tas.
Embarkation: 21 October 1916 from Melbourne per ‘Pt Melbourne’
Age: 18 years
Served in France
Wounded in Action: 23 March 1918
Returned to Australia: 10 March 1919 per ‘Delta’
Discharged: 21 April 1919

Tasmania Weekly Courier 08 November 1917 Insert 5

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BROADBY, Sydney Roy

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Service no 7821
Gunner
4th Field Artillery Brigade



Born: Colebrook, Tasmania
Father: Robert Charles BROADBY
Of Penguin, Tasmania
Occupation prior to enlisting: Railway Shunter
Enlisted: 9 July 1917
Embarkation: 4 August 1917 from Melbourne per ‘Themistocles’
Age: 25 years
Served in France
Returned to Australia: 6 May 1919 per ‘Pt Denison’
Discharged: 22 October 1919

Tasmania Weekly Courier 08 November 1917 Insert 5

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BROADHURST, William

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Service no 7357
Lance Corporal
12th Battalion



Born Stockport, England
Husband of Emily BROADHURST
Of Noabowla, Tas.
Enlisted Claremont Tas.
Occupation prior to enlistment Carpenter
Returned to Australia 07 March 1919 per 'Kanowna'

Tasmania Weekly Courier 23 January 1919 Insert 5

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BROCK, Frank Daniel

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Service No 3016
Private
40th Battalion




Born Gippsland, Vic.
Son of Rebecca BROCK
Of Bellerive, Tas.
Occupation prior to enlistment Labourer
Resided Queenstown, Tas.
Enlisted 01 November 1916
Served on the Western Front
Awarded Military Medal
'Near CLERY-sur-SOMME on 31st August 1918, this soldier was responsible for excellent work during the advance. Previous to his Company jumping off, he advanced alone and made a valuable reconnaissance of the enemy's dispositions. Later in the day when his Company was consolidating, he observed a party of 8 Germans advancing up a communication trench. He immediately dashed forward and single handed engaged them. Although severely shaken by the explosion of 7 or 8 grenades which the enemy flung at him, he stood his ground and bombed the party inflicting casualties on them and putting the remainder to flight. No further attempt to counter-attack was made. He displayed remarkable courage and devotion to duty and his gallant action inspired all.'
Returned to Australia 25 March 1919

Tasmanian Mail

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BROCK, Frederick William

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Service No 3015
Private
40th Battalion




Born Bellerive, Tas.
Son of Rebecca BROCK
Of Bellerive, Tas.
Occupation prior to enlistment Labourer
Resided Queenstown, Tas.
Enlisted 01 November 1916
Returned to Australia 04 July 1919

Tasmanian Mail

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BRODIE, Henry John

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Service no 500
Sapper
3rd Field Company Engineers



Born Waratah, Tas.
Mother: Mrs. J. BRODIE
Of Bowers St, Queenstown. Tasmania
Occupation prior to enlisting: Rigger
Enlisted: 23 February 1915
Embarkation: 2 June 1915 from Brisbane per ‘Medic’
Age: 26 years
Served in Egypt
Returned to Australia: 2 January 1916 per ‘Themisticles’
Discharged: 14 June 1916
Died: 17 September 1945

Tasmania Weekly Courier 30 September 1915 Insert 4

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BROOKE, Vivian Cyril

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Service No: 98
Lance Corporal
12th Battalion



Born Hobart, Tasmania
Son of Robert & Amy BROOKE
Of Tower Rd, New Town, Tasmania
Occupation prior to enlisting: Bank Clerk
Enlisted: 20 August 1914
Embarkation: 20 October 1914 from Hobart per HMAT Geelong
Age: 27 years
Served in Egypt & Gallipoli
Wounded in the landing at Gallipoli & taken prisoner
POW
Died of wounds in hospital at Bigha, Turkey whilst POW
Buried: Ari Burna Cemetery, Gallipoli, Turkey

Tasmania Weekly Courier 01 July 1915 Insert 4

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BROOKS, Alfred Augustus

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Service no 5792
Private
21st Battalion



Born Ulverstone, Tas.
Son of George and Elizabeth BROOKS
Husband of Hilda May BROOKS
Of Barnsdale, Vic.
Enlisted 15 April 1916 at Sale, Vic.
Killed in action 03 May 1917
Aged 31 years
Commemorated Villers-Bretonneux Memorial

Tasmania Weekly Courier 19 July 1917 Insert 4

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BROOKS, Arthur

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Service no 776
Private
40th Battalion



Born Buckland, Tas.
Son of Charlotte BARBER
Of Infirmary, New Town, Tas.
Husband of Ellen Grace BROOKS
Occupation prior to enlistment
Enlisted 01 February 1916 at Claremont, Tas.
Served in France
Returned to Australia 25 November 1919 per 'Benalla'

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BROOKS, Charles Henry

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Service no 4026
Driver
4th Pioneers



Born Lilydale, Tas.
Son of William BROOKS
Of Lilydale, Tas.
Occupation prior to enlistment Labourer
Enlisted 25 August 1915 at Claremont, Tas.
Returned to Australia 08 June 1919 per 'Commonwealth'

Tasmania Weekly Courier 22 February 1917 Insert 5

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BROOKS, Ernest Allen

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Service no 1853
Private
15th Battalion



Born: Longford, Tasmania
NOK: Step Mother: Annie E. BROOKS
Of 22 Thistle St, Launceston, Tasmania
Occupation prior to enlisting: Horse Driver
Enlisted: 12 January 1915
Embarkation: 1 April 1915 from Adelaide per ‘Pt Lincoln’
Age: 22 years
Served in Egypt, Gallipoli & the Middle East
Wounded in Action at Gallipoli on 4 July 1915
Returned to Australia: 10 April 1919 per ‘Pt Sydney’
Discharged: 16 June 1919

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BROOKS, James Basil

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Service no 3012
Private
40th Battalion



Born: Devon, Tasmania
Father: James Frances BROOKS
Of Devonport, Tasmania
Occupation prior to enlisting: Labourer
Enlisted: 7 October 1916
Embarkation: 10 February 1916 from Adelaide per ‘Seang bee’
Age: 18 years
Served in France
Returned to Australia: 21 July 1919 per ‘Rio Padro’
Discharged: 6 September 1919

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BROOKS, Josiah Francis

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Service No: 1009
Sergeant
15th Battalion



Born: Upper Castra, Tasmania
Son of Josiah BROOKS and Rosina Mary nee KNOTT
Of Holwell via Beaconsfield, Tasmania
Occupation prior to enlisting: Labourer
Enlisted: 22 September 1914
Embarkation: 22 December 1914
Age: 22 years
Served in Egypt & Gallipoli
Wounded in Action: 19 May 1915
Returned to Australia: 8 October 1915 per ‘Suevic’
Discharged: 15 August 1916
Died: 20 April 1939
Buried: Cornelian Bay Cemetery, Tasmania

Tasmania Weekly Courier 28 October 1915 Insert 4

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BROOKS, Leslie

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Service No 4315
Private
20th Battalion


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Born Hobart, Tas.
Son of Henry and Isabella BROOKS
Of Haorld Street, Cascades, Hobart, Tas.
Occupation prior to enlistment Steward
Enlisted 27 September 1915
Served on the Western Front
Died of wounds 20 January 1917
Aged 24 years
Buried St. Sever Cemetery Extension O IV Q 5

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BROOKS, Victor Allan

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Service No: 3580
Driver
15th Battalion

 

Born: Upper Castra, Tasmania
Mother: Jane BROOKS
Of King Island, Tasmania
Occupation prior to enlisting: Farm Hand
Enlisted: 11 August 1915
Embarkation: 27 October 1915 from Melbourne per ‘Ulysses’
Age: 18 years
Served in Egypt, England & France
Returned to Australia: 8 June 1919 per ‘China’
Discharged: 14 August 1919

Tasmania Weekly Courier 24 August 1916 Insert 5

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BROOMBY, Harold Speede

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Service no 24402
Driver
3rd D A C



Born Launceston, Tas.
Son of Joseph BROOMBY
Of 14 Claremont Street, Launceston, Tas.
Occupation prior to enlistment Clerk
Enlisted: 15 February 1916
Embarkation: 27 June 1916 from Melbourne per ‘Barambah’
Age: 18 years
Served France & England
Returned to Australia: 26 June 1919 per ‘Borda’
Discharged: 11 September 1919

Tasmania Weekly Courier 22 February 1917 Insert 5

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BROOMBY, Thomas William

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Service no 33525
Gunner
3rd D A Col.



Born Launceston, Tas.
Husband of Adela Florence BROOMBY
Of 88 Liverpool Street, Hobart, Tas.
Occupation prior to enlistment Draper
Enlisted: 1 November 1916
Embarkation: 11 May 1917 from Melbourne per ‘Shropshire’
Age: 25 years
Served in England & France
Returned to Australia: 26 June 1919 per ‘Borda’
Discharged: 27 August 1919

Tasmania Weekly Courier 22 February 1917 Insert 5

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BROOMHALL, George Andrew

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Service no 3916
Corporal
12th Battalion



Born Flowerdale, Tas.
Son of John & Elizabeth May BROOMHALL
Of ‘Laroona’ King Island, Tasmania
Occupation prior to enlisting: Labourer
Enlisted: 24 August 1915
Embarkation: 26 November 1915 from Melbourne per ‘Orontes’
Age: 18 years
Served in France
Wounded in Action on 2 occasions: 19/5/1916 & 23/8/1918
Returned to Australia: 23 February 1919 per ‘Morvada’
Discharged: 19 September 1919

Tasmania Weekly Courier 09 November 1916 Insert 4 

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BROOMHALL, John

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Service no 4822
Private
58th Battalion



Son of M BROOMHALL
Of 14 Kerferd Place, Albert Park, Vic.
Occupation prior to enlistment Driver
Resided La Trobe, Tas.
Enlisted 12 July 1915
Killed in action 15 July 1916
Buried Rue-Petillon Military Cemetery

Tasmania Weekly Courier 05 October 1916 Insert 4

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BROOMHALL, Joseph Arthur

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Service no 6514
Driver
12th Battalion



Born Flowerdale, Tas.
Husband of Jessica Beatrice BROOMHALL
Of 'Laroona', King Island, Tas.
Married in England on 7 June 1919
Wife: Jessica Beatrice BROOMHALL nee MASON
Occupation prior to enlisting: Labourer
Enlisted: 21 August 1916
Embarkation: 30 October 1916 from Melbourne per ‘Suffolk’
Age: 20 years
Served in France & England
Wounded in Action: 5 May 1917
Returned to Australia: 14 September 1919 per ‘Demisthones’ With wife
Discharged: 31 October 1919
Died: 3 December 1940
Buried: Cornelian Bay Cemetery, Hobart, Tasmania

Tasmania Weekly Courier 09 November 1916 Insert 4 

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BROWN, Alfred Percival

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Service No. 351
Corporal
Commissioned  2nd Lieutenant
40th Battalion, B Company


A Labourer from Glen Huon, Tasmania, single aged 26, he enlisted on 16 February 1916 and embarked with his Unit from Hobart, Tasmania, on board HMAT A35 Berrima on 1 July 1916. Serving as an Army Scout in France he was awarded the Military Cross on 27 June 1918, 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to  duty. During a raid on the enemy line, he directed the advance of the raiding party, and though on his arrival at the enemy trenches he was bombed, he got his party together on the flank and entered the trenches. Moving along the parapet, he personally directed his men, heavy casualties being inflicted on the enemy. On the completion of his task, he withdrew his party, and went through the trenches to see that no wounded men had been left behind.  He received his medal from King George V1 at Buckingham Palace

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He kept a diary and one entry says  “Took a party out to have a look at Fritz’s wire tonight. The battalion is going to make a raid and we are looking for gaps. Another says ‘ Moving to trenches again. We only expect to be there a little while before we go over the top. We had our first taste of gas tonight, several chaps got caught.

He returned  to Australia on 30 April 1919

Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 95 Date: 27 June 1918
Courtesy of his granddaughter Margurite Arbon of Nightcliff, NT and the NT News 25 April 2008 


BROWN, Allan Runcieman

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Service no 1961  7594
Captain
Flying Corps
9th Field Artillery Brigade



Born: 24 April 1895 at Launceston, Tasmania
Educated at Scotch College, Launceston, Tasmania
Father: John BROWN
Of 37 Elphin Rd, Launceston, Tasmania
Occupation prior to enlisting: Clerk
Enlisted: 26 August 1914
Embarkation: 20 October 1914 from Hobart, Tasmania
Age: 19 years
Served in Egypt, Gallipoli, England & France
Wounded in Action at the Dardanelles on 22 May 1915
Returned to Australia: 23 January 1919 per ‘Mahai’
Appointment Terminated: 24 March 1919
Mentioned in Despatches
Awarded Distinguished Flying Cross
Also served in WW2 Service No: 290871 RAAF

Tasmania Weekly Courier 24 June 1915 Insert 3

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BROWN, Alvyy Henry

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Service no 7955
Private
12th Infantry Battalion



Born Pipers River, Tasmania
4th Son of James BROWN
Of Mount Direction, East Tamar, Tasmania
Enlisted 04 January 1918 at Launceston, Tasmania
Aged 18 1/2 years
Occupation prior to enlistment Farmer
Served in France
Returned to Australia 10 May 1919 per 'Khyber'

Tasmania Weekly Courier 25 April 1918 Insert 5

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BROWN, Arthur Ernest

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Service No: 138
Lance Corporal
40th Battalion



Born: Launceston, Tasmania
Father: Benjamin BROWN
Of Nabowla, Tasmania
Occupation prior to enlisting: Labourer
Enlisted: 5 April 1916
Embarkation: 1 July 1916 from Hobart per ‘Berrima’
Age: 22 years
Served in France & Belgium
Wounded in Action: 4 May 1917
Killed in Action: 4 October 1917
Menin Gate Memorial, Ypres, Belgium (Panel 25)

Tasmania Weekly Courier 24 January 1918 Insert 5

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BROWN, Collis Gwynne

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Service no 821
Private
12th Battalion



Born Somerset, Tas.
Son of Harry Collis BROWN
Of Burnie, Tas.
Occupation prior to enlisting: Orchardist
Enlisted: 19 February 1915
Embarkation: 29 June 1915 from Brisbane per ‘Aeneas’
Age: 20 years
Served in Egypt & Gallipoli
Suffered from Enteric Fever
Returned to Australia: 21 January 1916 per ‘Commonwealth’ for rest
Re-embarkation: 8 August 1916 from Hobart per ‘Ballarat’
Served in France & England
Wounded in Action: 5 May 1917
Suffered from Trench Fever
Returned to Australia: 11 October 1918 per ‘Medic’
Discharged: 27 December 1918

Tasmania Weekly Courier 31 May 1917 Insert 5

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BROWN, David Arthur

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Service no 20730
Private
General Reinforcements AAMC



Born: Ranelagh, Tasmania
Married with 4 children
Wife: Grace BROWN
Of Franklin, Tasmania
Occupation prior to enlisting: Orchard Hand
Enlisted: 25 June 1917
Embarkation: 6 August 1918 from Adelaide per ‘Gaika’
Age: 24 years
Served in England
Returned to Australia: 9 September 1919 per ‘Suevic’
Discharged: 28 September 1919

Tasmania Weekly Courier 22 August 1918 Insert 5

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BROWN, Frederick

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Service no 2456
Private
26th Battalion



Born Derby, Tas.
Son of Joseph BROWN
Of 'Hill View' Derby, Tas.
Occupation prior to enlisting: Farmer
Enlisted:  20 July 1915
Embarkation: 9 September 1915 from Hobart per ‘Ballarat’
Age: 20 years
Served in Egypt, France & Belgium
Wounded in Action: 29 July 1916
Returned to Australia: 20 May 1919 per ‘Tras Oz Montes’
Discharged: 9 September 1919

Tasmania Weekly Courier 06 July 1916 Insert 5

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BROWN, Garland Kent

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Service no 220
Staff Sergeant
3rd Field Ambulance



Born: New Norfolk, Tasmania
Mother: J.G. BROWN
Of New Norfolk, Tasmania
Occupation prior to enlisting: Chemist
Enlisted: 20 August 1914
Embarkation: 20 October 1914 from Hobart per ‘Katuna’
Age: 28 years
Served in Egypt & Gallipoli
Returned to Australia: 17 July 1916 per ‘Pt Sydney’
Discharged: 14 February 1917

Tasmania Weekly Courier 22 July 1915 Insert 5

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BROWN, George Edward

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Service no 2791
Private
40th Battalion



Born: Latrobe, Tasmania
Father: John Thomas BROWN
Of Fossil Bank, Sassafras, Tasmania
Occupation prior to enlisting: Blacksmith
Enlisted: 15 November 1916
Embarkation: 6 December 1916 from Melbourne per ‘Orsova’
Age: 30 years
Served in England & France
Returned to Australia: 9 November 1919 per ‘Pt Denison’
Discharged: 4 January 1920

Tasmania Weekly Courier 02 August 1917 Insert 5

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BROWN, Harold Bayley

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Service No: 1159
Private
15th Battalion 4th infantry Brigade



Born May 1892 at Launceston, Tasmania
Son of William John Brown
Occupation prior to enlistment Clerk    
Enlisted 23 September 1914 at Pontville, Tasmania
Served in Gallipoli
Killed in Action 02 May 1915 Gallipoli
Commemorated  Lone Pine Gallipoli, Turkey

Tasmania Weekly Courier 05 August 1915 Insert 5

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BROWN, Hedley West

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Service no 194
Sergeant
42nd Battalion



Born Launceston, Tasmania
Son of Samuel D BROWN
Of Well Street, Beaconsfield, Tasmania
Occupation prior to enlistment Labourer
Enlisted 31 August 1914 at Brighton, Tasmania
Served in Egypt and France
Returned to Australia 16 May 1919 per 'Shropshire'

Tasmania Weekly Courier 03 December 1914 Insert 1

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BROWN, Henry Joseph

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Service no 4753
Private
12th Battalion



Born 28 January 1884 at Ringarooma, Tasmania
Son of Joseph BROWN & Jemima nee DODD
Married with 1 child
Wife: Harriet Maud BROWN
Of Derby, Tasmania
Occupation prior to enlisting: Farmer
Enlisted: 16 November 1915
Embarkation: 18 February 1916 from Melbourne per ‘Ballarat’
Age: 31 years
Served in France
Killed in Action: 19-22 May 1916 at Mouquet Farm France
Buried: London Cemetery Extension, Longueval, France

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BROWN, John Denham Westwood

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Service no 482
Sergeant
32nd Battalion



Son of G M BROWN
Of Tamar, Mowbery via Launceston, Tas.
Occupation prior to enlistment Clerk
Enlisted 10 July 1915
Returned to Australia 15 December 1919 per 'Nestor'

Tasmania Weekly Courier 08 February 1917 Insert 5

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BROWN, John Henry

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Service No: 2302
Private
40th Battalion



Born: Hobart, Tasmania
Mother: Margaret BROWN
Of 17 High St, Hobart, Tasmania
Occupation prior to enlisting: Chef
Enlisted: 26 September 1916
Embarkation: 21 October 1916 from Melbourne per ‘Pt Melbourne’
Age: 26 years
Served in England & France
Returned to Australia: 18 August 1919 per ‘Wiltshire’
Discharged: 7 October 1919

Tasmania Weekly Courier 14 December 1916 Insert 5

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BROWN, John Thomas Alexander

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Service no 3266
Private
12th Battalion



Born Beaconsfield, Tas.
Son of John Thomas and Elizabeth BROWN
Of Gravelly Beach, River Tamat, Launceston, Tas.
Occupation prior to enlisting: Sea Faring
Enlisted: 2 September 1915
Embarkation: 13 December 1915 from Hobart per ‘Ajana’
Age: 19 years
Served in Egypt & France
Wounded in Action: 24 July 1916
Killed in Action: 6-10 April 1917
Villers Bretonneux Memorial

Tasmania Weekly Courier 09 November 1916 Insert 5

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BROWN, Leonard James

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Service no 2812
Private
12th Battalion



Born North Motton, Tas.
Son of Richard and Mary Ann BROWN
Of 'Mistley' Venice Street, Mentone,  Tas.
Occupation prior to enlistment Farm Hand
Enlisted 11 August 1915 at Claremont, Tas.
Killed in action 23 July 1916
Aged 21 years
Commemorated Villers-Bretonneux Memorial

Tasmania Weekly Courier 14 September 1916 Insert 4

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BROWN, Leslie James

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Service No: 656
Private
40th Battalion



Born: Lefroy, Tasmania
Son of James & Isabella BROWN
Of Mt Direction, East Tamar, Tasmania
Occupation prior to enlisting: Labourer
Enlisted: 21 March 1916
Embarkation: 1 June 1916 from Hobart per ‘Berrima’
Age: 28 years
Served in France & England
Wounded in Action: 7 June 1917
Returned to Australia: 12 February 1918 per ‘Persic’
Discharged: 14 June 1918

Tasmania Weekly Courier 27 July 1916 Insert 5

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BROWN, Matthew

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Service No: 1583
Sergeant
12th Battalion

 

Born Footsgray, Vic.
Son of William Thorm and Elizabeth Jane Brown
Of Wenvoe St, Devonport, Tasmania
Occupation prior to enlisting: Drapers Assistant
Enlisted: 14 January 1915
Embarkation: 19 February 1915 from Melbourne per ‘Runic’
Age: 24 years
Served in Egypt, Gallipoli, England & France
Wounded in Action: 7 August 1915
Killed in Action 27 February 1917
Aged 26 years
Commemorated Villers-Bretonneux Memorial

Tasmania Weekly Courier 13 May 1915 Insert 7

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BROWN, Norman John Gordon

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Depot





Born Nabowla, Tas.
Son of Benjamin BROWN
Of Mabowla, Scottsdale, Tas.
Occupation prior to enlistment Labourer
Enlisted 17 October 1917 at Launceston, Tas.
Did not proceed overseas due to underage

Tasmania Weekly Courier 20 December 1917 Insert 5

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BROWN, Oliver

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Service no 1259
Private
15th Battalion



Born Bothwell, Tasmania
Son of late Robert BROWN and Emily Eliza CASHION (fmly BROWN)
Of Victoria Valley, Tasmania
Occupation prior to enlistment Farm Labourer
Enlisted 02 November 1914 at Claremont, Tas.
Served in Gallipoli
Killed in action 30 April 1915 at Gallipoli
Aged 23 years
Commemorated Lone Pine Memorial 45

Tasmania Weekly Courier 03 June 1915 Insert 4

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BROWN, Percy

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Service no 6546
Private
40th Battalion



Son of B BROWN
Of Nabowla, Tas.
Occupation prior to enlistment Assistant Grocer
Enlisted 10 August 1916
Served on Western Front
Returned to Australia 25 November 1917

Tasmania Weekly Courier 30 August 1917 Insert 5

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BROWN, Richard Douglas

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Service no 2439
Private
12th Battalion



Son of H C BROWN
Of Burnie, Tas.
Occupation prior to enlistment Hospital Porter
Enlisted 04 July 1915
Returned to Australia 18 October 1917


Tasmania Weekly Courier 24 May 1917 Insert 4

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BROWN, Roy Edwin

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Service no 3622
Private
26th Battalion



Son of William and Augusta BROWN
Of Exeter, Tas.
Occupation prior to enlistment Orchardist
Enlisted 02 October 1915
Killed in action 05 August 1916
Aged 18 years
Commemorated Villers-Bretonneux Memorial

Tasmania Weekly Courier 04 October 1917 Insert 4

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BROWN, Stanley

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Service No: 369
Sergeant
4th Machine Gun Battalion, 2nd Machine Battalion



Born: Oatlands, Tasmania
Father: George BROWN
Of York Plains, Oatlands, Tasmania
Occupation prior to enlisting: Farmer
Enlisted: 20 June 1916
Embarkation: 19 September 1916 from Melbourne per ‘Commonwealth’
Age: 20 years
Served in France
Returned to Australia: 30 May 1918 per ‘Borda’
Discharged: 3 January 1919

Tasmania Weekly Courier 05 September 1918 Insert 5

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BROWN, Thomas Frederick  DSO VD

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Service no NX 103780
Major
A A M C 




Born 16 February 1875 at New Norfolk, Tasmania
Husband of Ellen BROWN
Of 40 Prince Street, Randwick, NSW
Occupation prior to enlistment Medical Practitioner
Enlisted Dubbo, NSW
Served in Egypt and France
Awarded Distinguished Service Order 24 June 1916 in Cairo
Returned to Australia 18 April 1919 per 'Euripides' at Tasmania

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BROWN, Walter Ernest

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Service no 1689A
20th Battalion




Born 3 July 1885 at New Norfolk, Tasmania
Son of Sidney Francis & Agnes Mary (nee Carney) Brown.
Occupation prior to enlisting - Grocer.
 
Walter Brown enlisted in the AIF on 26 June 1915, aged 30 years. He was initially assigned to the 1st Australian Light Horse Regiment before being transferred to the Imperial Camel Corp in Egypt. After being transferred to France he was assigned to the 55th Battalion, Australian Infantry; 1st and 2nd Field Butcheries, Australian Service Corps; and then, finally, in July 1917 to the 20th Battalion, 5th Brigade, 1st Division. During September and October 1917, Brown took part in the fighting around Passchendaele and it was for his actions during this time that he was later awarded the Distinguished Conduct Medal. On 6 July 1918 at VillerBretonneux, France he performed the deed for which he was awarded the Victoria Cross.

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Tasmania Weekly Courier 29 April 1918 Insert 4
Extract from Third Supplement No. 30849 London Gazette 17th August 1918 
AWARDED THE VICTORIA CROSS - HIS MAJESTY THE KING has been graciously pleased to approve of the award of the Victoria Cross to the undermentioned non-commissioned officer.  No. 1689A Corporal WALTER ERNEST BROWN, D.C.M.
"For conspicuous bravery and determination when with an advance party from his battalion which was going into the line in relief. The company to which he was attached carried out during the night a minor operation resulting in the capture of a small system of enemy trench. Early on the following morning an enemy strong post about 70 yards distant caused the occupants of the newly captured trench great inconvenience by persistent sniping. Hearing that it had been decided to rush this post, Corporal Brown on his own initiative crept put along the shallow trench and made a dash towards the post. An enemy machine gun opened fire from another trench  and forced him to take cover. Later he again dashed forth and reached his objective. With a Mills grenade in his hand he stood at the door of a dug-out and called on the occupants to surrender. One of the enemy rushed out, a scuffle ensued and Corporal Brown knocked him down with his fist. Loud cries of ‘Kamerad’ were then heard and from the dig-out an officer and eleven other ranks appeared. This party Corporal Brown brought back as prisoners to our line, the enemy meanwhile from other positions bringing heavy machine gun fire to bear on the party.”
Extract from Third Supplement No 30961 London Gazette 21st October 1918 
AWARDED THE DISTINGUISHED CONDUCT MEDAL No 1689A Private (Lance-Corporal) W. E. BROWN, V.C., D.C.M.
"For conspicuous gallanty and devotion to duty. During an important attack by our troops this N.C.O. displayed most self sacrificing devotion to duty attending to the wounded of his company under very heavy shell fire. Later on in the action he took charge of his section after its sergeant had become a casualty and showed a fine example of courage and leadership to the men.”
SECOND WORLD WAR
Walter Brown enlisted in the Royal Australian Artillery on 21/6/1940. He stated his birth year as 1900, age 39 years, in order to meet the age requirements; his identity became public knowledge but the military authorities allowed him to continue serving. He was promoted to Lance-Sergeant but requested to revert to the rank of Gunner.  He went missing in action as Singapore was about to be surrendered, it was presumed he was killed some time after he went missing as his body was never found. The Commonwealth War Graves Commission officially records his date of death as 28/2/1942.
He has no known grave and is commemorated on the Commonwealth Memorial at the Kranji War Cemetery in Singapore, Panel 115. 
2/15th Field Regiment - Service No. NX35492 

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BROWN, William Alder

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Service no 683
Private
14th Battalion



Born 1888 at London, England
Son of William George BROWN of Tasmania
Occupation prior to enlistment Carpenter
Enlisted 01 September 1914 in Melbourne, Vic.
Served in Gallipoli
Killed in action 02 May 1915 at Gallipoli
Buried No 3 Courtney's Post

Tasmania Weekly Courier 05 August 1915 Insert 5

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BROWNE, Albert

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Service no 20731
Private
AAMC, General Base Depot



Born: London, England
Resided prior to embarkation: C/- Commodore Hotel, Brisbane St, Hobart, Tasmania
Mother: Elizabeth BROWNE
Of 19 St Peters Rd, Ravens Court Park, London, England
Occupation prior to enlisting: Clerk / Valet
Enlisted: 20 September 1917 in Hobart, Tasmania
Embarkation: 6 August 1918 from Adelaide per ‘Gaika’
Age: 24 years
Served in France & England
Returned to Australia: 9 November 1919 per ‘Pt Denison’
Discharged: 4 February 1920

Tasmania Weekly Courier 22 August 1918 Insert 5

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BROWNE, Arthur

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Service No: 388
Private
4th Battalion



Born: Launceston, Tasmania
Father: Frank Stuart BROWNE
Of 112 Brisbane St, Launceston, Tasmania
Occupation prior to enlisting: Labourer
Enlisted: 21 August 1914
Embarkation: 20 October 1914 from Sydney per ‘Euripides’
Age: 29 years
Served  in Egypt & Gallipoli
Wounded in Action at the Dardanelles
Returned to Australia: 17 November 1915 per ‘Runic’
Discharged: 19 January 1917
Died: 30 July 1951

Tasmania Weekly Courier 17 June 1915 Insert 4

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BROWNE, Eric John

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Service No: 4516
Gunner
3rd Field Artillery Brigade



Born: Launceston, Tasmania
Mother: Lydia Alice BROWNE
Of King St, Invermay, Launceston, Tasmania
Occupation prior to enlisting: Carpenter
Enlisted: 19 February 1915
Embarkation: 17 June 1915 from Melbourne per ‘Wandilla’
Age: 18 years
Returned to Australia
Served in WWII - records amalgamated and unavailable

Tasmania Weekly Courier 01 July 1915 Insert 5

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BROWNE, Noel Richardson Styant (rear)

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Service no 211
Bugler, Corporal
12th Battalion



Born: 3 August 1894 in Launceston Tasmania
Son of Frank Styant and Emma Ann BROWNE
Of 19 Lyttleton St, Launceston, Tasmania
Occupation prior to enlisting: Chemist Assistant
Enlisted: 10 September 1914
Embarkation: 20 October 1914 from Hobart per HMAT Geelong
Age: 20 years
Served in Egypt, Gallipoli, France & England
Wounded in Action: 19 August 1916
Returned to Australia: 24 October 1917 per ‘Benella’
Discharged: 17 December 1917
Re-enlisted 17 June 1919
Service No: 86060
Private
Special Service
Embarkation: 17 June 1919
Served in England
Returned to Australia: 29 February 1920 per ‘Cape Verde’
Discharged: 14 March 1920


Tasmania Weekly Courier 25 March 1915 Insert 3

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BROWNE, Walter Nolan

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Service No 8181
Driver
6th Field Artillery Brigade




Born Launceston, Tas.
Son of Walter BROWNE
Of 245 St John's Street, Launceston, Tas.
Occupation prior to enlistment Carpenter
Enlisted 03 September 1915
Returned to Australia 05 March 1919

Tasmania Weekly Courier 26 October 1916 Insert 4

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BROWNELL, Lauriston

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Second Lieutenant
12th Battalion




Born 26 Decmeber 1892 at Hobart, Tasmania
Son of William Percival BROWNELL & Julieann James nee SCOTT
Of Liverpool St, Hobart, Tasmania
Occupation prior to enlisting: Grazier
Enlisted: 3 September 1915
Embarkation: 8 August 1916 from Hobart per ‘Ballarat’
Age: 22 years
Served in France & Belgium
Wounded in Action: 3 October 1917
Died of Wounds: 3 October 1917
Buried: Lijssenthoek Military Cemetery, Belgium Plot 20, Row D, Grave 88

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BROWNELL, Raymond James

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Service No 2058
2nd Lieutenant
Royal Flying Corps




Born 17 May 1894 at New Town, Tas.
Son of William Percival BROWNELL and Julie Anne James nee SCOTT
Of 'Carolside' Newtown, Tas.
Occupation prior to enlistment Clerk
REsided 'The Grove' Lindisfarne, Tas.
Enlisted 12 September 1914
​Awarded Military Medal
​Awarded Military Cross
Discharged in UK 16 March 1917 

Tasmanian Mail

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BROXAM, Francis Edward

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Service no 828
Private
26th Battalion



Born Deloraine, Tas.
Son of William BROXAM
Of Flowerdale, Tasmania
Occupation prior to enlisting: Miner
Enlisted: 5 March 1915
Embarkation: 29 June 1915 from Brisbane per ‘Aereas’
Age: 27 years
Served in Egypt, England, France & Belgium
Wounded in Action on 2 occasions: 29/7/1916 7 30/8/1918
Returned to Australia: 10 February 1919 per ‘Nestor’
Discharged: 7 May 1919
Awarded Military Medal
Died: 5 February 1933

Tasmania Weekly Courier 25 January 1917 Insert 4

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BRUCE, Walter

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Service no 616
Lance Sergeant
40th Battalion 5th Mobile Vet Section



Born: Broadmarsh, Tasmania
Father: Walter BRUCE
Of Broadmarsh, Tasmania
Occupation prior to enlisting: Blacksmith
Enlisted: 15 March 1916
Embarkation: 1 July 1916 from Hobart per ‘Berrima’
Age: 23 years
Served in England & France
Returned to Australia: 4 August 1919 per ‘Orita’
Discharged: 5 October 1919

Tasmania Weekly Courier 21 September 1916 Insert 4

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BRUMBY, Adrian Dan

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Service No: 2001
Private
26th Battalion



Born: Zeehan, Tasmania
Son of Charles & Jane BRUMBY
Of Zeehan, Tasmania
Occupation prior to enlisting: Carter
Enlisted: 24 June 1915
Embarkation: 16 August 1915 from Brisbane per ‘Kyarra’
Age: 21 years
Served in Egypt & France
Killed in Action: 29 July 1916
Villers Bretonneux Memorial, France

Tasmania Weekly Courier 30 September 1915 Insert 5

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BRUNTON, Robert Stevens

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Service no 6238
Driver
5th Divison Signals Coy.



Born Dundas, Tas.
Son of Robert & Sarah  BRUNTON
Of Tullah, Tasmania
Occupation prior to enlisting: Labourer
Enlisted: 25 September 1915
Embarkation: 20 January 1916 from Sydney per ‘Runic’
Age: 21 years
Served in Egypt & France
Returned to Australia: 21 July 1919 per ‘Beltana’
Discharged:  22 December 1919

BRUNTON, Thomas Tasman 

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Service no 1813
Private
49th Battalion



Born Zeehan, Tas.
Son of Robert & Sarah BRUNTON
Of Tullah, Tasmania
Occupation prior to enlisting: Butcher
Enlisted: 11 January 1915
Embarkation: 19 April 1915 from Fremantle per ‘Argylshire’
Age: 19 years
Served in Egypt, Gallipoli, England & France
Wounded in Action
Returned to Australia: 21 April 1919 per ‘Kashmir’
Discharged: 15 July 1919

Tasmanian Weekly Courier 28 February  1918  Insert 5

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BRYANT, Allen Roy

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Service no 6239
Driver
12th Field Company Engineers



Born Launceston, Tas.
Son of Thomas H T BRYANT
Of 39 Upton St., Launceston, Tas.
Occupation prior to enlistment Plumber
Enlisted 20 September 1915 at Claremont, Tas.
Returned to Australia 10 May 1919 per 'Khyber'

Tasmania Weekly Courier 17 February 1916 Insert 5

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BRYCE, David Harold

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Service no 56513
Private
2nd Tas. General Service Reinforcements



Born Launceston, Tas.
Son of Alice Elija BRYCE
Of 92 Margaret Street, Launceston, Tas.
Occupation prior to enlistment Harness Maker
Enlisted: 28 May 1917
Age: 19 years
Discharged: 28 May 1917
Medically unfit
Re-enlisted: 21 May 1918
Service No: 56513
Private
2nd General Re-inforcements
Embarkation: 17 July 1918 from Sydney per ‘Borda’
Illness
Dis-embarked at Cape Town South Africa on 25 August 1918
Returned to Australia on 1 January 1919 per ‘Marathon for medical discharge

Tasmania Weekly Courier 19 September 1918 Insert 5

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BRYDON, William

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Service no 10603
Private
2nd A Casualty Clearing Station



Born Cressy, Tas.
Husband of Francis Ellen BRYDON
Of Bishosbourne, Tas.
Aged 41 years
Occupation prior to enlistment Farmer
Enlisted 01 May 1916 at Claremont, Tas.
Served in France
Returned to Australia 01 August 1919 per 'Ormonde'

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