Tasmanian War Casualties

WW1

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Mayne William Henry

He was born Launceston Tasmania a plumber who departed Sydney 11^th February 1915 on board “HMAT Seang Bee” with the 13^th Infantry Battalion.

Sgt Mayne was serving with the 45^th Battalion when he was killed 7^th June 1917 by a bullet to the chest at Messines and is commemorated on the Ypres (Menin Gate) Memorial, Belgium.

The sad news has been conveyed to Mr. and Mrs J Mayne, of 185 York Street, Launceston that their son, Sergt. W. H. Mayne had been killed in action in France. The late sergeant enlisted early in the war, having fought through Gallipoli and France. He was recently promoted to sergeant. He was 21 years of age.

The Examiner 5^th July 1917

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