WW1
Masters, James Thomas
Born 9th November 1895 Bracknell Tasmania to Arthur and Caroline Masters (nee Jarmy) he Embarked 8th August 1916 “HMAT Ballarat” with the 40th Battalion. He was killed in action 3rd January 1917 and is buried in the Cite Bonjean Military Cemetery, Armentieres, France. Lieutenant R. Smith has written Mr. A. Masters, of Bracknell, as under: "I want to write and offer you my deep sympathy in the loss of your son, James Thomas Masters who was recently killed in action. He was under my immediate command so consequently I saw a good deal of him and can speak of his many sterling qualities He was a man 1 and the battalion could ill afford to lose being fearless and devoted to his duty. His kindly disposition and cheerfulness under the most trying conditions endeared him to all be came in contact with. I can assure you, Mr Masters that you have the deepest sympathy of all the officers and men of the company in your bereavement and we all mourn the loss of a gallant comrade. Please convey our sympathies to the members of your family." The Examiner Launceston 23rd May 1917
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