Tasmanian War Casualties

WW1

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Gill Maurice William

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Studio portrait of 3535 Private (Pte) Maurice William Gill, 22nd Battalion, of Queenstown, Tas. Pte Gill enlisted on 5 July 1915 and embarked aboard HMAT Afric on 5 January 1916. On 19 July he was killed in action while serving with the 58th Battalion at Pozieres in the Somme area of France.

THE SUPREME SACRIFICE. Mrs Will. Gill of Queenstown, recently received the very sad news of the death of her son, 'Morrie,' in France. He enlisted some two years ago from Victoria. He went through the Egyptian campaign as a signaller and from there went on to France, and was in several big battles. He was in the big battle of Pozieres and was reported missing, but has since been reported killed in action on the date of that awful battle. He lived most of his life at Queenstown where he was very popular with all who knew him. He was in the employ of the Mount Lyell Company for 10 years, the last five years being in their Yarraville works as a fitter. Before leaving for the front he visited Queenstown and renewed many old acquaintances. Very great regret is felt for the loss of such a very promising and highly esteemed young fellow.

Zeehan and Dundas Herald 1^st October 1917

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