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Old 12-08-16, 10:04 PM
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Three brothers, Private Theo Leslie Seabrook (left), 2 Lieutenant William Keith Seabrook (centre) and Private George Ross Seabrook (right) of Fivedock, New South Wales, Australia were all serving with 17 Battalion, Australian Infantry when they were killed together at Polygon Wood in the Ypres Salient on 20 - 21 September 1917. At the time of their deaths, George was aged 25, Theo was aged 24 and William was aged 21. Theo and George are commemorated on the Menin Gate at Ypres while William is buried at Lijssenthoek Military Cemetery.

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A very sad story, n particular for their parents.

It's a quibble, but I think William, who made it back to Lijssenthoek for medical treatment, was not killed in action, but died of wounds. Sad either way.
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A tragic and sad story. One cannot imagine the grief this family endured. In my advancing years all I can say is war is senseless.
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