JACK, Claude Tasman
| Service Numbers: | 1839, 11839 |
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| Enlisted: | 12 January 1915, Claremont, Tas. |
| Last Rank: | Private |
| Last Unit: | 12th Infantry Battalion |
| Born: | Hobart, Tasmania, Australia, 1893 |
| Home Town: | Sandy Bay, Hobart, Tasmania |
| Schooling: | Albeura State School, Hobart, Tasmania, Australia |
| Occupation: | Upholsterer |
| Died: | Died of wounds, 44th CCS, Puchevillers, France, 24 July 1916 |
| Cemetery: |
Puchevillers British Cemetery, France Plot I, Row F, Grave No. 52 |
| Memorials: | Australian War Memorial Roll of Honour, Hobart Roll of Honour |
World War 1 Service
| 12 Jan 1915: | Enlisted AIF WW1, Private, 1839, 12th Infantry Battalion, Claremont, Tas. | |
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| 19 Apr 1915: | Involvement Private, 11839, 12th Infantry Battalion, Battle for Pozières , --- :embarkation_roll: roll_number: '10' embarkation_place: Fremantle embarkation_ship: HMAT Argyllshire embarkation_ship_number: A8 public_note: '' | |
| 19 Apr 1915: | Embarked Private, 11839, 12th Infantry Battalion, HMAT Argyllshire, Fremantle | |
| 26 May 1915: | Involvement AIF WW1, Private, 1839, 12th Infantry Battalion, ANZAC / Gallipoli, TOS | |
| 23 Jul 1916: | Wounded AIF WW1, Private, 1839, 12th Infantry Battalion, Battle for Pozières , No details of wounds. Evacuated to 44th CCS at Puchevillers, where he died of his wounds the next day 24 July 1916. | |
| 24 Jul 1916: | Involvement Private, 1839, 12th Infantry Battalion, Battle for Pozières , --- :awm_ww1_roll_of_honour_import: awm_service_number: 1839 awm_unit: 12th Australian Infantry Battalion awm_rank: Private awm_died_date: 1916-07-24 |
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Add my storyBiography contributed by Robert Wight
Private Claude Jack who has been killed fighting in France was the youngest son of Mrs. Elizabeth Jack of Battery Point, and was well known in Tasmanian athletic circles. He won distinction in lacrosse contests and was also a prominent member of the Sandy Bay Rowing Club, and a winner in a number of local aquatic engagements, his achievements in the latter branch of sport being in the maiden short fours, long fours, maiden eight, junior eight, etc.
He was in his 23rd year and was amongst the Australians who won glory at Gallipoli, which campaign he went right through. A typical sporting character, he responded to the call when the 12th Battalion was formed, and only a few days before he was killed a letter was received from him written in customary cheery manner.
As a lad, Private Jack served his apprenticeship with the firm of Messrs. Brownell Bros. Ltd. Among the letters of sympathy received by his mother was one from Messrs. Brownell Bros. Ltd., in which, on behalf of the firm and employees, Mr. Spencer Brownell, chairman of directors, paid a glowing tribute to his exemplary character during his many years' connection with that establishment
The Mercury 31st August 1916
Source: tasmanianwarcasualties.com
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