WW1

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Poke Frank Tasman

Born 19^th May 1896 Somerset the son of Jabez and Jane Emma Poke (nee Bissett) a 19 year old farmer he embarked with the 3^rd Light Horse Regiment later transferring to the 5^th Ammunition Column.

He was killed in action 15^th August 1918 by a shell whilst having lunch in a dugout  and was buried in The British War Cementary in Caix

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