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WW1
Hastie, Albert
Sgt Hastie was killed in action 13th October 1917 in Belgium (previously reported missing) and is commemorated on the Menin Gate Memorial, Ypres, Flanders, Belgium. Military Medal
At Zonnebeke on the 4th to the 5th
October 1917 this NCO performed most gallant and
valuable services. He directed the work of the four
company lewis guns with great ability and courage and
under heavy fire and so secured the defence of the
consolidated position. His coolness was a great
encouragement to the lewis gunners to hang on to the
more difficult positions. He was subsequently killed in
action during operations at Passchendaele on the 12/13th
October 1917. I certify that had this NCO lived his
name Date of recommendation 1st January 1919
http://discoveringanzacs.naa.gov.au/browse/person/195621#$story-3094 Elaine Crawford
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