Tasmanian War Casualties

WW1

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Montgomery, Alex

He was born Branxholm Tasmania, a farm labourer who departed Adelaide 24^th June 1915 on board “HMAT Kanowna” with the 12^th Infantry Battalion.

He died from wounds 1^st March 1917 and was buried in the Dernancourt Communal Cemetery Extension, France.

Mrs. R. Montgomery of Branxholm has received word that her youngest son, Private Alex Montgomery, had died from wounds received in action. The sad news was conveyed to the parents on Sunday evening by the Rev. Mr. McDonald. This is the second son to make the supreme sacrifice for King and country, the other son Private Wallace Montgomery, being killed at Gallipoli. Two other sons, Privates Arthur and Walter Montgomery are also on active service. The late Private Alex Montgomery had been at the front for about twelve months

The Examiner Launceston 15^th March 1917

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