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Palliser Arthur John

Studio portrait of Officer Cadet (later Lieutenant (Lt)) Arthur John Palliser, 4 Squadron Australian Flying Corps. A motor mechanic from Launceston, Tas, prior to enlisting in September 1914, 1939 Driver Mechanic Palliser embarked with the 300 Mechanical Transport, AASC, from Melbourne aboard HMAT Ceramic (A40) on 22 December 1914. He was promoted to Sergeant in February 1916 and transferred to the Australian Flying Corps as a cadet in January 1918, where he trained as a pilot. Lt Palliser joined 4 Squadron in August 1918 and was reported missing, later killed in action, whilst on offensive patrol over Belgium, on 4 November 1918.

Mr. B. D. Palliser of Ulverstone received a telegram yesterday advising that his son Lieut. A. J. Palliser, 4th Squadron Flying Corps, late with A.S.C., was killed in action on Nov. 5, 1918 (previously reported missing). A letter received from the Official   Secretary informs the bereaved parents that His Excellency the Governor-General desires that the following message from their Majesties the King and Queen be forwarded:-"The King and Queen deeply regret the loss you and the Army have suffered. Their Majesties truly sympathise with you in your sorrow.'' In addition to the above message, I am desired by the Governor-General to express their Excellencies heartfelt sympathy with you on the death of this gallant officer, who fell fighting for his country and Empire.

Advocate Burnie 13^th May 1919

                                                                                                                                                               Photo Courtesy Helen Boutell

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