Tasmanian War Casualties

WW1

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Chorley Thomas Owen

CHORLEY, THOMAS OWEN.
Born 24th September 1871 Fingal the son of Matthew and Isabella Chorley married to Tottie Dickenson a 44 year old miner he embarked with the No 4 Tunnelling Company later transferring to the 2nd. He returned to Australia 7th June 1918 suffering chronic rheumatism.

BURIAL OF SAPPER CHORLEY
IMPRESSIVE SCENE AT RINGAROOMA.

The most impressive scene ever witnessed at Ringarooma was the funeral of the late Sapper Chorley, of the 2nd
Tunnelling Company, whose death took place in the Base Hospital, Launceston on Thursday last.

The body was conveyed by motor from Launceston, the coffin being draped with the Union Jack. Attended by about 50 returned soldiers, and the Salvation Army and Reception
Bands, the cortege proceeded as far as Invermey. Ringarooma was reached about mid-day, and the burial took
place in the afternoon. A large crowd assembled to honor the late soldier, and the sight was most impressive, about 40 returned soldiers from all parts of the district participated in a last tribute to a comrade, and many beautiful wreaths were sent. The cortege was the longest ever seen on the
North East, and the Brass Band, with muffled drums, played the Death March.

The crowd at the graveside was exeptionally large, and after the burial service had bee conducted by Rev France the "Last Post" was sounded.
Deep sympathy is felt for Mrs
Chorley and her four little children.

North Eastern Advertiser 12th November 1918

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