Tasmanian War Casualties

WW1

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Stuart, Walter Gordon

Born Stanley Tasmania the son of Gordon and Mary Isabel Stuart (nee Richardson) a printer who embarked Hobart 13^th December 1915 on board “HMAT Ajana” with the 26^th Infantry Battalion

He was killed in action 31^st May 1916 and is commemorated in the Rue-Petillon Military Cemetery, Fleurbaix, France.

GORDON STUART OF STANLEY.

Last Wednesday afternoon the Rev. H. H. Anderson, of Stanley received a communication from the Base Records Office intimating that Private Gordon Stuart, of Stanley, had been killed in action on May 31, and expressing the regret felt by his King and the army. Mr. Anderson then had to communicate the sad intelligence to the mother and father Mr and Mrs. Gordon Stuart. The news spread quite a gloom over the town, and flags were half-masted in respect to the dead. 'Gordon' was one of a number of Stanley lads who enlisted just about twelve months ago. He was steady and industrious in his habits, of sterling character, and showed every promise of a good future, whilst his quiet manner and genial disposition made for him many friends. He was an active member of the Stanley Brass Band Church of England choir, Golf, Cricket and Rifle Clubs and the Stanley Operatic Society. For eight years he had been employed on the staff of the 'Chronicle' office, and his position would have been open for him again on his return. Whilst in Egypt he celebrated his 21st birthday, and from communications last received was with other Stanley lads on the Western front. Private Stuart gladly and cheerfully went forward to do his little bit for his country, and has now made the supreme sacrifice on the field of glory. His memory will ever be enshrined in the annals of Stanley. Deepest regret and sincere sympathy are felt for the father, mother and sister, the more so as he was an only son but they have the consolation that the lad voluntarily and manfully did his duty, and did it well.

The North Western Advocate 24^th July 1916

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