Tasmanian War Casualties

WW1

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Walkem George Lenpolt

Born 29^th September 1889 Longford Tasmania to John Walter and Lilian Grace Walkem (nee Ricketts) a farmer who departed Melbourne 25^th September 1916 on board “HMAT Shropshire” with the 59^th Infantry Battalion.

Military Medal

At Delsaux farm on the 19^th March 1917 Corporal Walkem displayed conspicuous bravery and devotion to duty. During the attack on Delsaux farm by the vanguard on the 18^th inst Cpl Walkem carried messages backwards and forwards to the firing line under heavy machine gun and rifle fire. The fire was very accurate and when it was found necessary to make a flanking movement the only means of sending messages was by runner. Volunteers were called for and Cpl Walkem volunteered as one and successfully accomplished his mission. The act greatly contributed to the success of the operation which resulted in the position being captured.

He was killed in action 8^th August 1918 and is buried Heath Cemetery, Harbonnieres, France.

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