Tasmanian War Casualties

WW1

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Chamley, Bernard

Born 1893 Burnie Tasmania the son of Herbert and Ellen Louisa Chamley (nee Cameron) a labourer who embarked Melbourne 23^rd September 1916 on board “HMAT Seang Choon” with the 40^th Infantry Battalion

He was killed in action 3^rd August 1917 and is commemorated in the Kandahar Farm Cemetery, Belgium.

TRIBUTE TO BURNIE SOLDIER KILLED WHILE GETTING WATER.

Concerning the death of their son Bernard in France recently Mr and Mrs Herbert Chamley of Moorville Road Burnie have received a letter of condolence from Lieutenant Raymond H Smith. The letter states that it appears that Pte. Chamley and a couple of his mates were going to a well a little way behind the front line for water, when a shell burst close to them. A shell splinter struck Pte Chamley on the lower part of the face, inflicting a serious wound which caused his death. Lieut Smith, after stating that a careful record is being kept of the graves of those who fell, says that Pte. Chamley was highly thought of by every officer and man in the Battalion. Since landing in France he had been under the writer's command and his sterling qualities were many, both in and out of the line. 'He was the letter concludes, 'an absolutely fearless soldier in danger, and in the battle of Messines had set a splendid example to his comrades of fortitude, fearlessness, and devotion to duty. He was a fine soldier and a good comrade.'

The North Western Advocate 24^th November 1917

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