Tasmanian War Casualties

WW1

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James William Leonard

Born 1896 New Norfolk Tasmania the son of William and Blance Sarah James (nee Flight) he embarked Brisbane 29^th June 1915 on board “HMAT Aeneas” with the 26^th Infantry Battalion.

Cpl James was killed in action 21^st April 1917 in France and is commemorated in the Noreuil Australian Cemetery, France.

HUONVILLE SOLDIER KILLED

A recent casualty list issued by the Defence Department contains the name of Corporal Len James who enlisted from Huonville about two years ago, and has been killed in action in France. Corpl James was only 19 years of age when he enlisted, and after taking part in the Gallipoli campaign he went to France and acted as one of the observers for his company. Up to the time he was killed he had neither been ill nor wounded. He was a fine type of manhood, being one of the best athletes in the district and had a most attractive disposition. Great sympathy is felt for the parents in the loss of such a promising son.

Huon News 18^th May 1917

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