Tasmanian War Casualties

WW1

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Ohlson Olaf Ernest

Mr. Olaf Ohlson, blacksmith, Alonnah, Bruny Island, received official word on Wednesday that his son, Private Olaf Ernest Ohlson, who was dangerously wounded in the foot on February 3, had died of wounds on February 28. Private Ohlson, who was a member of the machine gun section Battalion, entered Claremont camp on March 8, 1916, and left Tasmania on July 2 following. Prior to his enlistment, he was employed at the Adventure Bay sawmill. He was born on January 3, 1895. His youngest brother, Private Thomas Ohlson, who was attached to the Battalion has been reported missing since September 4, 1916, since which time nothing further has been heard concerning him. Both lads were widely known and respected.

The Mercury 10^th May 1917

Mr. Olaf Ohlson blacksmith of Alonnah Bruny Island received the following letter from the Information Bureau of the Australian Red Cross Society under date April 3, 1917, in re No, 5 Private Thomas Ohlson, 52nd Battalion, reported missing since September 4 1916. "Private Jack O'Neill who is still with the Battalion told me (Private D. Lewis 5130, D Company, Etaples, 16/1/17) he saw Ohlson killed at Mouquet Farm on September 4. He could supply details. A shell caused the casualty. Private Ohlson was highly respected. Mr. Ohlson has now lost two sons at the front, Private Olaf E Ohlson having recently died of wounds received in action on the Western front.

The Mercury 16^th April 1917

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