Tasmanian War Casualties

WW1

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McBain, John Thompson

Born 1^st April 1894 Beaconsfield Tasmania to David and Margaret McBain (nee Stable) a farmer who embarked Hobart 20^th October 1914 on board “HMAT Geelong” with the 12^th Infantry Battalion.

He was killed in action 25^th April 1915 (body never found) on the Gallipoli Peninsula and is commemorated on the Lone Pine Memorial, Gallipoli, Turkey.

The official tidings that Private John Thompson McBain had been killed in action were conveyed to his parents (Mr and Mrs D McBain) last Wednesday. He was their eldest son. It will be remembered that this brave young soldier was reported missing in the early days of the Gallipoli campaign. It appears he was killed between April 25^th and 28^th 1915. Deepest regret of their Majesties, the King and Queen of the Commonwealth Government and the district commandant in the loss sustained by them and the army were conveyed to the parents. The late Pte McBain enlisted at the outbreak of the war (when 20 years of age) and left with the 1^st Contingent in August 1914. He was in training in Egypt and was one to do his duty at the historic landing and offered, with Private Gordon Cannon, to carry ammunition from the beach. On their return he received orders to charge. He was among the first to enlist and also among the first of our gallant lads to lay down his life for King and Country. The deepest sympathy has gone out to the bereaved family in their sad visitation after so many months anxiety. The deceased was very well known here and highly respected for his many sterling qualities.

The Weekly Courier 9^th November 1916

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