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Rasmus Hansen

Trooper

3rd Light Horse

Killed In Action (KIA) Killed In Action

Medals Earned

  • British War Medal
  • 1914-15 Star
  • Victory Medal

Tree Information

  • Species: Ulmus Sp.
  • Planted By: Mr. H. Davies
  • Plaque: 2042

Additional Info

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Biography

Rasmus Robinson Hansen was born in Clifton Hill, but enlisted from Richmond on 3rd December 1914, at the age of 25. He was an unmarried draper. He joined the 3rd Light Horse Regiment Field Ambulance, with Regimental No. 941 and the rank of Trooper. He was killed in action at Gallipoli on 7th August 1915, and is buried in the 7th Field Ambulance Cemetery, Gallipoli, Turkey.
Tree No. 2042

Location in Ballarat Avenue of Honour