Tasmanian War Casualties

WW1

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Plummer Austin Strachan

Born 1^st September 1897 Launceston Tasmania the son of George Ferdinand and Christina Jane Plummer (nee Newell) of “Laurels” West Tamar an orchardist who embarked Hobart 8^th May 1916 on board “HMAT Seang Choon” with the 12^th Infantry Battalion.

He was serving with the 51^st Battalion when he was killed in action 14^th October 1917 at Passchendaele France and is commemorated on the Aeroplane Cemetery, Belgium.

Deepest sympathy was felt for Mr and Mrs G F Plummer and family of Rosevears when the sad news became known that their youngest son Private Austin Plummer had made the supreme sacrifice. He was killed in action in Flanders on October 14^th. The sad news was conveyed to his parents by the Rev Woolley. Private Austin Plummer was only 18 years of age when he enlisted. The willing little volunteer entered Claremont on April 3^rd 1915 with his cousin Jack Plummer and a few weeks later left for Egypt where he spent the summer. He next went to Salisbury Plain where he finished his training. After spending a whole year at the front in Belgium and France he obtained leave and went to England. Strange to say he accidentally met his brother Driver Cyril Plummer who was also on leave. The latter had been recently wounded and spent seven weeks in the 14^th General Hospital at Boulogne. Just as he was convalescent he contracted trench fever and was sent to the 3^rd Southern General Hospital at Oxford. He next went to Dartford the 3^rd Australian “A” Hospital from there to Weymouth thence to London. Pte Austin Plummer was well known in this district and owing to his bright ways was a favourite with all. His smiling face will be missed by his many friends who knew him best by the name of “Badger”. The residents convey their heartfelt sympathy to the sorrowing family.

The Weekly Courier 22^nd November 1917

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