Alpheus Eric David Wenban (1896-1918)

Obituary
KILLED IN ACTION. The sad news has come to hand of the death of Pte. Eric (Dick) Wenban, son of Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Wenban, of Millthorpe. The cable was received by the Rev. R. H. Kelly. Mrs. Wenban is at present in Sydney for the purpose of meeting her eldest son, who is returning from the front having been severely wounded, and he has had one of his arms amputated. Mr Wenban left on Monday night for the purpose of conveying the sad news to his wife. Pte. Wenban was born in Millthorpe, and spent his school days there. He began his business career at the post office, and enlisted from one of the northern towns, where he was stationed as telegraphist. He was a great favorite with all who knew him, and was highly musical, showing great promise as a violinist. All of his letters from the front were full of hope, but one of the last he wrote was describing his farewell to his brother when leaving England. The sad news has cast a gloom over the town and it is all the more sad as his brother is expected to land any day.

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