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Hogue Jack Henry

DEATH OF SOLDIER

Lorry Hits Bridge

A soldier was killed and five others injured in a road accident at Tunbridge on Monday night.

A military lorry, driven by Gnr. Lloyd George Edwards (23), got out of control and ran into a bridge. Dvr. Jack Henry Hogue (I8), of North Hobart, was killed, and those injured were: Jack French (19), of Deep Creek Rd., Wynyard, injuries to back and leg; John R. Paine (19), of 54 Mount St., Burnie, broken leg; C. I. Smith (21), of 35 Strahan St.. Burnie, injuries to back, Raymond Charles Wilson (19) of Burnie, head injuries; Victor V. McKay (26), of Lindisfarne, injuries to back.

When Constable T. Earley, of Tunbridge, arrived on the scene he found Hogue lying dead, with a large wound above the forehead.

The injured men were taken to hospital at Campbell Town, and Hogue's body was taken to Hobart.

Edwards and Sgts. Street and Purton, who were seated with him, were not injured.

The lorry and the bridge were badly damaged.

An inquest on the death of Hogue was opened at Hobart yesterday be- fore Mr. E. C, Mitchell (Coroner). Sgt. R. J. Betts, appeared for the police, and Capt. Marsh for the military authorities. Evidence of identification was given by David Eric Wright, brother-in-law, and the inquiry was adjourned to a date to be fixed.

The Mercury 27 May 1942

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