Tasmanian War Casualties

WW1

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Dale, Leslie Derwent

Born 6^th January 1892 at 113 Argyle Street Hobart the son of George Charles and Mary Theresa Dale (nee Tierney) a farmer he embarked Sydney 14^th June 1917 on board “HMAT Hororata” with the 12^th Infantry Battalion.

He was killed in action 1^st May 1918 in France and is commemorated in the Le Peuplier Military Cemetery, Caestre, Nord, France.

Mr. George Dale, of Lower Longley has received the following letter from Capt. L. E. Burt of the 12th Battalion –

I wish to express the deepest sympathy of the officers, non-commissioned officers, and men of C Company, 12th Battalion, in the loss of your son No. 7,477, Pte. L. D. Dale. He was very popular amongst his comrades and his loss is keenly felt. He was killed instantly by a shell and suffered no pain. He and others hit by the same shell were buried today (May 2, 1918). Capt.-Chaplain Hayden conducted a most impressive burial service. The commanding officer (Lieut.-Colonel Elliott, D.S.O. ) and many officers, non-commissioned officers, and men attended the ceremony, which was conducted with military honours. The 'Last Post' was sounded over the grave. "

The Mercury 21^st August 1918

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