Tasmanian War Casualties

WW1

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Wright, Raymond Alfred

Born 13^th November 1891 St Mary’s Tasmania to Francis Herbert and Amy Maria Wright (nee Lohrey) he was a farmer when he enlisted. Pte Wright embarked Hobart Tasmania 1^st. July 1916 on “HMAT Berrima” with the 40^th Battalion.

He was part of a raiding party before the attack on Armentieres which came under fire by enemy bombers. He was killed instantly 31^st. January 1917 by shell fire at Messines.

He is buried in the Cite Bonjean Military Cemetery, Armentieres, France

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