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Francombe Vernon Egbert

Born 1890 Blackwood Creek Tasmania the son of William Henry and Mary Ann Martha Frankcombe (nee Jessop)a government bridge overseer he embarked Melbourne 22^nd December 1914 on board “HMAT Ceramic” with the 15^th Infantry Battalion.

He was killed in action 13^th May 1915 on the Gallipoli Peninsula and is commemorated on the Lone Pine Memorial Gallipoli.

You will have heard ere this of Vern Francombe’s death.  To us, his comrades, it was indeed a heavy loss and one we felt very keenly.  All I can say is he lived and died a soldier.  His every thought was of others.  He knew no fear and shirked no part no matter what the danger to himself.  Duty to him came before all else.  He was killed by a bullet striking a bandolier he was wearing and exploding the cartridges.  It was men like him who won the almost impossible position we gained and held it against great odds and hardships for five days and nights during which time we had not rest or sleep.

Part of a letter written by Lance Corporal A B Fenton The Weekly Courier 22^nd July 1915

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