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Briggs, Guy Alfred

 

 

Born 1894 Don Tasmania the son Alfred Henry and Ada Sophia Briggs (nee Mason) a nurseryman who embarked Hobart 20th October 1914 on board “HMAT Geelong” with the 12th Infantry Battalion and the rank of Corporal.  He had been with the 93rd Infantry for 3 years and was still serving when he enlisted.

 He was killed in action 28th April 1915 on the Gallipoli Peninsula and is commemorated on the Lone Pine Memorial, Gallipoli, Turkey.

About 10 days ago Mrs. Alfred Briggs of Longford heard incidentally that her eldest son, Guy had been killed in action at the Dardanelles, As it was not officially confirmed the family did not know whether to believe it or other wise and they became anxious for definite news. Yesterday morning their worst fears were realised by receiving the following letter from Captain Smith, Gallipoli Peninsula, dated May 20:

"Dear Mrs. Briggs, I regret to in form you that your son, Corporal Guy Briggs was killed in action on April 30, 1915. He died fighting nobly for his country. I trust that the knowledge that he was honoured and beloved by all will be some consolation to you in your sad bereavement. Your son has been with me as officer commanding the 'B' Company up to the day we landed. We were personal friends and I mourn his loss with you very deeply. With deepest sympathy on behalf of the 12th Battalion, St. Elmo Smith, Lieutenant Colonel."

Corporal Briggs had been in the employ of Mr. Frank Walker at Launceston since his boyhood and was respected and esteemed by all who knew him. He was a prominent member of the Methodist Harriers' Club. His brother Leonard is now on his way to the front

The Examiner 9th July 1915

 

 

 

 

 

 

About 10 days ago Mrs. Alfred Briggs of Longford heard incidentally that her eldest son, Guy had been killed in action at the Dardanelles, As it was not officially confirmed the family did not know whether to believe it or other wise and they became anxious for definite news. Yesterday morning their worst fears were realised by receiving the following letter from Captain Smith, Gallipoli Peninsula, dated May 20:

"Dear Mrs. Briggs, I regret to in form you that your son, Corporal Guy Briggs was killed in action on April 30, 1915. He died fighting nobly for his country. I trust that the knowledge that he was honoured and beloved by all will be some consolation to you in your sad bereavement. Your son has been with me as officer commanding the 'B' Company up to the day we landed. We were personal friends and I mourn his loss with you very deeply. With deepest sympathy on behalf of the 12th Battalion, St. Elmo Smith, Lieutenant Colonel."

Corporal Briggs had been in the employ of Mr. Frank Walker at Launceston since his boyhood and was respected and esteemed by all who knew him. He was a prominent member of the Methodist Harriers' Club. His brother Leonard is now on his way to the front

The Examiner 9th July 1915

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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