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Rockliff, Ambrose Walter

Born 15^th October 1889 Sassafras Tasmania to Frederick and Mary Amelia Rockliff (nee Pickett) a motor driver he departed Sydney 9^th May 1917 on board “HMAT Ulysses” with the 2^nd Machine Gun Company.

He was serving with the 4^th Machine Gun Company when he was killed in action 18^th September 1918 and is commemorated in the Le Verguier Churchyard, France.

Word has been received at Latrobe that Ptc. A. W. (Walter) Rockliff, youngest son of the late Mr. Fred. Rockliff was killed in action in France on September 18; the news was convoyed to his brother Mr. O. Rockliff by the Rev. V. G. Britton. General regret is expressed at Pte Rockliff's death.  He was one of the most popular young men of the district. Prior to enlisting some two years ago he was employed by Mr. Duncan Loane at Devonport. A fine athlete Pte Rockliff was well known in the football field and for a number of years was a prominent member of the Latrobe Club. He was also a racing cyclist, and rode with success at several Latrobe carnivals. A brother and three sisters are left to mourn their loss.

The North Western Advocate 7^th October 1918

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