Tasmanian War Casualties

WW1

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Bell, Richard Turner

Born 1894 Ulverstone Tasmania the son of James Hope and Agnes Bell (nee Howlett) a postal assistant he embarked Melbourne 4^th June 1915 on board “HMAT Ajana” with the 15^th Infantry Battalion.

He was killed in action 7^th August 1915 on the Gallipoli Peninsula and is commemorated on the Lone Pine Memorial Turkey.

KILLED IN ACTION - PRIVATE R T BELL.

Mr James Bell of Castra road, Ulverstone has received official advice that his son Private R. T. Bell, was killed in action at Gallipoli on August 7. Private Bell, or 'Dick,' as he was familiarly known in Zeehan, was only 20 years of age, and at the time of enlisting (May I3 last) was attached to the postal staff at Zeehan. He was of a happy go lucky disposition well liked by his fellow employees and a favourite with the public. During the four years he had been associated with the office his superior officers had no fault to find with his work and he was looked upon as the makings of a capable officer as he rose in the Departments service. In sporting circles he was always welcome and no fixture would be deemed complete by the club unless he was included and so it was on the eve of his departure Mr E A. Plong, postmaster, on behalf of the staff presented him with a military watch and cane and at a public entertainment he was the recipient of a gold ring. In returning thanks 'Dick’ assured his hearers that he would do his best to keep the dear old flag flying and would not disgrace Zeehan. In making good his word he lost his life. His memory will be kept green for many years and sincere sympathy is extended his proud, though bereaved father, his mother having pre-deceased him a few months before he enlisted.

Zeehan and Dundas Herald 15^th October 1915

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