Robert James Bassett (1880–1924)
The death occurred on Monday afternoon, at Roma, of Robert James Bassett, eldest surviving son of the late Samuel Bassett, and Mrs. Bassett, of Roma Villa. Deceased enlisted in Sydney in 1915, and had considerable service in the A.I.F. on the Western Front. He was badly wounded, and gassed in one of the big engagements in 1917, and was invalided home. He spent many months in military hospitals, in Sydney, and the last two years at Roma Villa, where he was practically under medical treatment the whole time. He was always cheerful and exhibited more than the usual digger's fortitude. He passed away while getting into the ambulance, preparatory to undergoing an operation. He was aged 43. The funeral took place on Tuesday afternoon.
Original publication
Additional Resources and Scholarship
- World War I service record, B2455, item Bassett R J (National Archives of Australia)
Related Entries in NCB Sites
- Bassett, Isabella (mother)
- Bassett, Samuel Symons (father)
Citation details
'Bassett, Robert James (1880–1924)', Obituaries Australia, National Centre of Biography, Australian National University, https://oa.anu.edu.au/obituary/bassett-robert-james-79/text79, accessed 14 March 2025.
Robert James Bassett, 1915
Australian War Memorial, H01388
Life Summary [details]
Birth
Death
11 February,
1924
(aged ~ 44)
Roma,
Queensland,
Australia
Cause of Death
Religious Influence
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