Tasmanian War Casualties

WW1

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Norquay, Walter James

Born 1888 Lyndhurst Victoria the son of James and Margaret Elizabeth Norquay (nee McPherson) married to Dagmar Grace Griffiths the senior postal assistant at Queenstown he embarked Hobart 8^th August 1916 on board “HMAT Ballarat” with the 40^th Infantry Battalion.

He was appointed Lance Corporal 17^th July 1917

He was killed in action 13^th October 1917 in Belgium (previously reported missing) and is commemorated on the Menin Gate Memorial, Ypres, Flanders, Belgium.

Military Medal

At Zonnebeke on the 4^th to 5^th October 1917 this NCO led his men with great dash and determination against the enemy. On capturing the enemy position he assisted to consolidate and displlayed great coolness and fine leadership. He was subsequently killed in action during operations at Passchendaele on 12^th October 1917.

Date of recommendation 1^st January 1919

Plaque commemorating employees of the Postmaster General’ Department Hobart

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