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Vernon Alfred Charles Batchelor

Vernon Alfred Charles Batchelor, also known as ‘Uncle Riley’, to his family, was born on the 19th of April 1892.

Although Nubeena is listed as his birthplace, the Batchelor family had already moved to Tunnel Bay at the time, and living relatives believe this to be his place of birth. Vernon was one of six children (four boys and two girls) born to Sarah and Jabez (known as Old Jabe) Batchelor.

Vernon attended  Nubeena State School, which was later renamed Tasman District School.

Vernon enlisted in 1916 and after several transfers became a Gunner in the 4th Field Artillery Brigade in Flanders.  Vernon was wounded in the Battle of Broodseinde Ridge was cost 6,500 Australian lives. Vernon died of his shellfire wounds at a dressing station at Hellfire Corner, Ypres, Belgium.

Vernon's story was researched by Amy Willey, who is also a student of Tasman District School.

Read about Vernon Alfred Charles Batchelor.

Read Amy Willey's winning entry for the Frank MacDonald Memorial Prize.