Tasmanian War Casualties

WW1

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Weldon, Charles

Born 20^th May 1893 Ranelagh Tasmania the son of Thomas and Melinda Weldon (nee Woolley) a farmer who embarked Hobart 1^st July 1916 on board “HMAT Berrima” with the 40^th Infantry Battalion.

He was killed in action 7^th June 1917 at Messines Ridge and is commemorated on the Messines Ridge British Cemetery, Belgium.

FRANKLIN SOLDIER KILLED

On Saturday last the sad news was received that Private C. Weldon had been killed in action in France. The young soldier was one of the best known athletes in the district being a prominent footballer and rower, and at the time of his enlistment was secretary of the Franklin Rowing Club.

His loss is keenly felt by his numerous friends in the Huon.

Huon Times 3^rd July 1917

Photo Courtesy Jim Rouse

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