Tasmanian War Casualties

WW1

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Espie William Campbell

Born 1879 Brighton the son of John Edward and Annie Espie (nee Brock) a 35 year old bushman working in New Zealand when he enlisted;. He served with the Otago Mounted Rifles and was killed in action 12^th October 1917 Belgium (previously reported missing).

He was awarded the Military Medal and the Bar to Military Medal for acts of gallantry in the field.

The Mercury Hobart - Tuesday 26 February 1918 - ROLL OF HONOUR - ESPIE - KILLED IN ACTION in FRANCE on 12th Oct 1917, (previously reported missing) WILLIAM CAMPBELL ESPIE, New Zealand Forces, eldest son of the LATE JOHN E. & ANNIE ESPIE, OATLANDS

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