TASSIE, John
| Service Number: | 3015 |
|---|---|
| Enlisted: | 4 July 1916, Adelaide, SA |
| Last Rank: | Private |
| Last Unit: | 43rd Infantry Battalion |
| Born: | Glenelg, South Australia , 1885 |
| Home Town: | Keith, Tatiara, South Australia |
| Schooling: | Scotch College, Perth, Western Australia and Roseworthy Agricultural College, South Australia |
| Occupation: | Farmer |
| Died: | Killed in Action, France, 25 April 1918 |
| Cemetery: |
Bonnay Communal Cemetery Extension B 28 |
| Memorials: | Adelaide National War Memorial, Australian War Memorial Roll of Honour, Glenelg Congregational Church Roll of Honor, Keith War Memorial, Roseworthy Tassie Memorial Library |
Biography contributed by Daryl Jones
Son of John and Esther Mary TASSIE, 10 Sea Wall, Glenelg, South Australia
Private John Tassie.
On Saturday last Mr. John Tassie, of the Sea Wall, received notification that his son, Private John Tassie, had been killed in action in France on April 25. The deceased soldier was well known in Glenelg, where he resided for the best part of his life. He was 33 years of age, and was educated at Mr. Smart's St. Leonards' Grammar School. He was a fine athletic fellow, possessing good qualities, which made him extremely popular among his fellows.
Private Tassie enlisted about two years ago, and before he offered his services was engaged in farming pursuits in the South-East. He was not married. He was for many years connected with the Glenelg Congregational Church.
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