[Editor: Deaths notices and memoriam notices, regarding Australian military personnel, published in The Advertiser (Adelaide, SA), 24 April 1943.]
Died on active service
“At the going down of the sun and in the morning we will remember them.”
NORMAN.—On April 14, at Jervis Bay, N.S.W., as result of aircraft accident, Pilot Officer Jack Norman, dearly beloved husband of Kathleen.
NORMAN.—On April 14, at Jervis Bay, N.S.W., Jack, the dearly loved younger son of Emily and Eli Norman, brother of Iris, Harry and Roma. His duty nobly done.
Heroes of the Empire
“At the going down of the sun and in the morning we will remember them.”
ANTRAM.—In memory of our dear son and brother Private Harry Antram, 10th Battalion, killed in action between April 25 and 29, 1915. Time so far has only proved how much we miss you yet.
AYLIFFE.—A sincere tribute to the memory of our pal, Pte. Burt, killed on April 25, 1941. With so much to remember, how could we forget? — Remembered by his cobbers, Bunny and Jim.
BUTLER.—In memory of dad, died April 25, 1942, at Northfield Hospital. — Always remembered by Ted.
BUTLER.—In memory of Vic, died at Northfield April 25, 1942. — Inserted by mother, Kate, Eric, and Reg.
CARTER.—Sacred memory of Alex, No. 2516, Lewis machine gunner, passed to God’s kingdom April 25, 1918. Greater love hath no man, he lay down his life for his country. Always spiritually with mother. — Edith M. Carter.
JENNER.—In loving memory of dear Bill, killed in France 1918. Not just to-day, but every day, in silence we remember. — Inserted by his loving brothers and sisters.
LAPTHORNE.—Fondest memory of dear Vic, made supreme sacrifice at Gallipoli April 25, 1915. Anzac hero. — Remembered always by sister, Bertha Blake, Hilton.
NANCARROW.—In loving memory of our dear son and brother, Gordon, killed in France April 27, 1918. — Ever sweetly remembered by his father and sister, Effie.
NASH.—In loving memory of our dear son and brother, Sgt. G. W. Nash, killed in action April 24, 1918. Memories live for ever. — Inserted by his loving mother.
PLUMMER.—In loving memory of Doug, killed in New Guinea Dec. 28, 1942. Deep in our heart a memory is kept, one who we shall never forget. — Inserted by Ray and Fay.
RUSSELL.—To the memory of our loved one, Joseph Clarence, died April 24, 1938. To live in hearts we leave behind is not to die. — Inserted by his wife and Peter.
STANBRIDGE.—In loving memory of my dear brother, Pte. Charles, of the famous 10th, fell on day of landing at Gallipoli. One of the best. — Ivy Bigmore, Hilton.
STANBRIDGE.—To the memory of a dear son and brother, Private Charles Roy, killed in action at landing of Gallipoli April 25, 1915. Ever remembered.
SAINT.—A loving tribute to the memory of dear Ron, who died in Cairo April 24, 1941. — Ever remembered by Beth and Arthur.
SAINT.—In sad but loving memory of Ron, died of illness in Cairo April 24, 1941. No morning dawns, no evening sets, without a thought, dear Ron, of you. — Inserted by his loving parents and sister Betty.
SAINT.—In loving memory of our dear brother, Ron, died of illness in Cairo April 24, 1941. He sleeps in God’s beautiful garden, in the sunshine of perfect peace. — Remembered always by Kath and Ron (A.I.F., returned).
SAINT.—In loving memory of Ron, died of illness in Cairo April 24, 1941. A silent thought, a secret tear, still keeps your loving memory dear. — Inserted by Dot and Laurie (A.I.F.).
SAINT.—In loving memory of Ron, died of illness in Cairo April 24, 1941. Memories are treasures no one can steal. — Inserted by Jim and Annie.
SAINT.—In loving memory of our brother Ron, died in Cairo April 24, 1941. In memory you are with us yet. — Inserted by Audrey and Mervyn (A.I.F., New Guinea).
TAYLOR.—In loving memory of our dear son, Charles Ernest Taylor, 8th Machine Gun Company, who died April 25, 1918.—Always remembered by his loving parents.
In memory of my comrades of the 10th Battalion who made the supreme sacrifice at the landing. Always remembered. — John R. Gordon.
Source:
The Advertiser (Adelaide, SA), 24 April 1943, p. 8 (columns 2-3)
Editor’s notes:
A.I.F. = Australian Imperial Force; the First Australian Imperial Force was created in 1914 to fight in World War One, the Second Australian Imperial Force was created in 1939 to fight in World War Two
the landing = the landing of Australian and Allied military forces at Gallipoli on 25 April 1915
See: 1) “Gallipoli”, Wikipedia
2) “Gallipoli campaign”, Wikipedia
Pte. = an abbreviation of “Private” (the lowest rank in the army; aside from “recruit” in the modern army, being someone who has not as yet passed basic training)
Sgt. = an abbreviation of “Sergeant”
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