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Radford, Rubin Cameron

Born 4^th April 1900 Northdown Tasmania the son of Charles and Jane Nina Radford (nee Broomhall) he embarked Adelaide 10^th February 1917 on board “HMAT Seang Bee” with the 40^th Infantry Battalion.

He was killed in action 28^th March 1918 and is commemorated in the Heilly Station Cemetery, Mericourt-L'Abbe, Peronne, France

He was 17 years 11 months when he died.

The following letter has been received from Lieut. Whitaker by Mr. Charles Radford, of Northdown, in connection with the death of his son, Pte. R. C. Radford:

'I am writing this to express, to you the deep and genuine sympathy of myself and the rest of the platoon in the death of your son, Pte. R. C. Radford. He was killed during an advance made by the battalion on the afternoon of Thursday March 23, the day before Good Friday. He was not far away from me at the time. Death was instantaneous. I know I can say nothing to lesson your sorrow or sense of loss, but it may be some consolation  for you to know how well he was liked by the rest of the company. Besides being proficient at his work (for he was one of the best shots in the company), he was always looking on the brighter side of things, and so made himself invaluable to the platoon. Later when circumstances permit, I shall be able to give you the location of your son's grave. He was properly buried with full religious ceremonies. His grave has been marked and I can assure you it will be carefully kept and cared for. I myself and a few others from the battalion were privileged to attend and pay our last tribute of respect.'

The North Western Advocate 13^th July 1918

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