Tasmanian War Casualties

WW1

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Bramich, Sidney Stewart

Born 8^th May 1895 Moriarty Tasmania the son of Frank and Maria Clara Bramich (nee Bonney) a farmer he embarked Melbourne 29^th December 1915 on board “HMAT Demosthenes” with the 15^th Infantry Battalion.

Sgt Bramich was killed in action 28^th September 1917 at Polygon Wood and is commemorated on the Menin Gate Memorial.

DESERVED THE V.C.

BURNIE SOLDIERS DARING DEED.

Mr. and Mrs.Frank Bramich, of South Burnie are in receipt of a letter from Lieut. W. J. Hines, formerly of Burnie, giving details of the death of their son, Pte. Sid Bramich in France, in September hist. Lieut. Hines states that Pte Bramich was killed in Polygon Wood, during a big stunt by a high explosive shell; death being instantaneous. Before making this sacrifice, Pte Bramich was responsible for a deed of daring and valour, and for gallantry and devotion was strongly recommended for a decoration. Lieut. Hines added that he had heard from officers that Pte Bramich's deed was worthy of a V.C. One of the officers was killed and Pte Bramich pluckily jumped over the parapet and carried him in in the face of the enemy's heavy machine gun fire. The facts, adds the writer, clearly illustrate how nobly he fought and won, so please console yourself as best a parent can for you know your son not only answered the Empire's call, but when it came to fighting the Hun, he did it with conspicuous gallantry and determination. He was popular with his men and a sterling soldier.

The North Western Advocate 16^th May 1918

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