Tasmanian War Casualties

WW1

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Short, Eric

Born 15^th December 1902 Franklin Tasmania the son of William Thomas and Agnes Short (nee Bell) an orchardist who embarked Melbourne 10^th September 1915 on board SS Makarini with the 12^th Infantry Battalion.

He died 18^th October 1916 at Wandsworth Hospital England from wounds received at Moquet Farm and was buried in the Earlsfield Cemetery England.

DEATH OF PRIVATE ERIC SHORT

Yesterday a cablegram was received announcing that Private Eric Short had died of wounds received in France The news cast quite a 'gloom' over the Huonville and surrounding districts where the deceased young soldier was well known. It is many weeks since the first intimation of his being wounded was received and since then several messages came to his parents to the effect that he was progressing satisfactorily. A sudden and unexpected change must have developed in his condition, as the sad news was totally unexpected. His genial disposition and talents as a musician made him a general favourite and there are many in his native district who, while honouring him for the sacrifice he has made will keenly regret that he has not been spared to return again home.

Huon News 27^th October 1916

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