"Greater love hath no one than this, that he lay down his life for his friends"
BRACKEN, Harold James
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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BRADLEY, Jack Keith
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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BRADMORE, Elton Harold
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
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
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
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)
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
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
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
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)
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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)
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
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
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
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
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)
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
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)
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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, Vere Henry
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
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)
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
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
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
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
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
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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BRODIE, Henry John
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
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
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
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' Courtesy of Fran Read http://www.yotowo.com/bayboys |
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BROOKS, Charles Henry
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
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 Courtesy of Norma Bennett |
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BROOKS, James Basil
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 www.awm.gov.au E01331 |
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BROOKS, Josiah Francis
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, Victor Allan
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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 www.awm.gov.au P06977.001 |
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BROWN, John Denham Westwood
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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 www.naa.gov.au Bonds of Sacrifice A-D |
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BROWN, Walter Ernest
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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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
Courtesy of Lyne Richardson
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
Courtesy of Lyne Richardson
BROWN, William Alder
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
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
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
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)
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
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
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 www.awm.gov.au P00046.060 |
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BROXAM, Francis Edward
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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' Mount Hicks Honour Roll |
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