Tasmanian War Casualties

WW1

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BONNILY, JOHN (Jack)

Studio portrait of Lieutenant (Lt) John Bonnily, 52nd Battalion, of Launceston, Tas. A farmer prior to enlistment Lt Bonnily initially enlisted as a Private (Pte) and, as such, embarked with the 11th Reinforcements 12th Battalion from Melbourne on HMAT Ascanius on 10th November 1915. After promotion through the ranks he graduated as an officer and was posted to the 52nd Battalion where, on 4th May 1918, he died of wounds received in action at Rouen, France. He was buried at St. Sever Cemetery, Rouen.

BONNILY.-On 4^th May, at the 2nd British Red Cross Hospital, Lieutenant John Bonnily, 52nd (late 12lh) Battalion, A.I.F youngcst son of the late William Bonnlly, of Launceston (wounded in action)

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