Tasmanian War Casualties

WW1

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Saddington, James

Born 31^st July 1893 Waratah Tasmania to Frederick Joseph and Mary Annie Saddington (nee King) and a labourer when he enlisted and was posted to the 4^th Training Battalion. He embarked Hobart Tasmania on “HMAT Berrima” but was transferred to the 15^th Infantry Battalion after arriving in England later being transferred to the 40^th.

On 8 February 1918, Corporal James Saddington was awarded the Military Medal. The citation reads

"For conspicuous gallantry in action East of YPRES on 4th October 1917. Throughout the Operation both during the attack and afterwards he set a wonderful example to his Section of which he was leader for most of the time. His utter disregard for danger and his fine spirits were an inspiration to the whole of his Section."

Just two weeks later on the 21^st. February 1918 he was killed in action at Messines

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