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Gallipoli Hero's Death. A Strange Case.
The Argus (Melbourne, Vic. : 1848-1954) Tuesday 6 February 1917, page 7
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2009-03-10 16:33:36.0user:public:bluefillyAn inquest was held m London on Satin
day on the body of un Australian soldier
named John Cynl Chumbéis, whose body
Hotel, diiith having been mused by a bullet
wound His light hand gripped a revol-
ve)
evidence was given that Chambers was
formelly a farmer m Queensland. Ile
served w ith the AIV in Gallipoli nnd
Fiante, where his woik in the ranks had
won bun .1 Military Cross He had just
completed a course of training in the Ofli
ceis' Cadet Battalion, and waa awaiting a
commission at the time of lus dcnlb.
Chambcis left behind a cheerfully written
letter addi cased to his sister.
An open verdict «as returned.
An inquest was held in London on Satur-
day on the body of an Australian soldier
named John Cyril Chambers, whose body
Hotel, death having been caused by a bullet
wound. His right hand gripped a revol-
ver.
Evidence was given that Chambers was
formerly a farmer in Queensland. He
served with the A.I.F. in Gallipoli and
France, where his work in the ranks had
won him a Military Cross. He had just
completed a course of training in the Offi-
cers' Cadet Battalion, and was awaiting a
commission at the time of his death.
Chambers left behind a cheerfully written
letter addressed to his sister.
An open verdict was returned.

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