Tasmanian War Casualties

WW1

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Creed, Russell Charles

Born West Hobart Tasmania the son of Charles and Hannah Creed, a cook he embarked Sydney 25^th June 1915 on board “HMAT Berrima” with the 20^th Infantry Battalion.

Sgt Creed was killed in action 27^th July 1916 in France and is commemorated on the Villers-Bretonneux Memorial, Villers-Bretonneux, Villers-Bretonneux.

Miss Creed, of 42 Goulburn Street Hobart has received the following letter dated France August 15, from Sergeant J. Wood, with reference to the death of her brother, Sergeant Russell, who was killed on July 27 :

"Dear Miss Creed,-I trust you will pardon the liberty I take in writing to you, but I do so to offer you my deepest sympathy with yourself also your father and sisters in the death of your dear brother Russell. He was one of my best pals and I feel his loss deeply, being so much together for the last two years at Rabaul, Egypt, Gallipoli, and France. Ho was a good chum in every way to me and was liked by all he came in contact with. He met his death in the following manner:-One of the battalions of the brigade had been hard pressed by the Huns for a whole night. Our battalion was out all night carrying bombs and water to them in the firing line. Next morning Russell volunteered to carry hot tea to the fatigued and thirsty men and soon after he entered the front line he was killed by a shell. His body was removed and buried as decently as circumstances would allow. I went through his pack to see if there was anything you would care to have had, but could not find anything, so I destroyed his letters, etc. His private effects were taken off his body, and you will no doubt receive them in due course. You have every reason to feel proud of your dead soldier brother, as he was a real man. Once more I offer you my heartfelt sympathy in your great loss, and if I can do anything for you shall be too pleased to do so."

The Mercury 18^th October 1916

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