Tasmanian War Casualties

WW1

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Collings, Edwin Daniel

Born 3^rd November 1889 Launceston Tasmania the son of James and Jane Collings (nee Illman) a machinist he embarked Hobart 1^st July 1916 on board “HMAT Berrima” with the 40^th Infantry Battalion.

He was killed in action 28^th March 1918 in France and is commemorated in the Heilly Station Cemetery, Mericourt-L'Abbe, Peronne, France

Military Medal

'For conspicuous and gallantry and devotion to duty in action East of Ypres on 4th October 1917. The Company to which he belonged was held up by an enemy strong-point. The Lewis Gun near this point being out of action, Private Collings rushed forward with his rifle, shot two of the enemy and took the remainder prisoner, thus enabling his Company to go forward. Throughout the action, he displayed great courage and initiative and set a fine example to the rest of his Company.'

Photo Courtesy Jim Rouse

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