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Herbert McTaggart

Private

7th Battalion

Killed In Action (KIA) Killed In Action

Medals Earned

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

Tree Information

  • Species: Ulmus sp.
  • Planted By: Miss N. Smith
  • Plaque: 356

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Biography

Herbert McTaggart (SN 1463) was born in Ballarat East and enlisted there on December 21st 1914. He was 23 years old, single and a miner. He was sent to the 7th Infantry Battalion. At Gallipoli on the July 28th 1915, he was hit by an artillery shell and died instantly. He is buried in Beach Cemetery, Gallipoli, Turkey.

Location in Ballarat Avenue of Honour