Tasmanian War Casualties

WW1

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Jack, Claude Tasman

Born 1893 Hobart Tasmania the son of Charles Robert and Elizabeth Jack (nee Parker) an upholsterer who embarked Fremantle 19^th April 1915 on board “HMAT Argyllshire” with the 12^th Infantry Battalion.

He died 24^th July 1916 in France and was buried in the Puchevillers British Cemetery, Puchevillers, Somme, France.

He was recommended for a Military Medal 1^st August 1916 for work during the Battle of Pozieres.

Private Claude Jack who has been killed fighting in France was the youngest son of Mrs. Elizabeth Jack of Battery Point, and was well known in Tasmanian athletic circles. He won distinction in lacrosse contests and was also a prominent member of the Sandy Bay Rowing Club, and a winner in a number of local aquatic engagements, his achievements in the latter branch of sport being in the maiden short fours, long fours, maiden eight, junior eight, etc, He was in his 23rd year and was amongst the Australians who won glory at Gallipoli, which campaign he went right through. A typical sporting character, he responded to the call when the 12th Battalion was formed, and only a few days before he was killed a letter was received from him written in customary cheery manner.

As a lad, Private Jack served his apprenticeship with the firm of Messrs. Brownell Bros. Ltd. Among the letters of sympathy received by his mother was one from Messrs. Brownell Bros. Ltd., in which, on behalf of the firm and employees, Mr. Spencer Brownell, chairman of directors, paid a glowing tribute to his exemplary character during his many years' connection with that establishment

The Mercury 31^st August 1916

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