WW1
Thickins William
Born 27th February 1889 Hobart Tasmania the son of William Herbert and Bridget Thickins (nee Keegan) of 109 Hampden Street a tram conductor he embarked Melbourne 19th February 1915 on board “HMAT Runic” with the 15th Infantry Battalion. He was killed in action 8th August 1915 on the Gallipoli Peninsula and is commemorated on the Lone Pine Memorial, Gallipoli Peninsula. Sadly, he was only 16 ˝ when he died.
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