[Editor: In Memoriam notices (from the “On Active Service” section), regarding Australian military personnel, published in The Sydney Morning Herald (Sydney, NSW), 7 June 1948.]
On Active Service
BARKLEY. — In loving memory of our dearly loved son, brother and nephew, Maurice Allan, NX9627, 8th Division, died P.O.W., Japan, June 7, 1945. Sadly missed by mother, father, brothers, uncles and aunts.
BARTLETT. — In loving memory of our dear son and brother (Clyde) NX162281, died of illness, Yaralla Hospital, Concord, June 7, 1947. Requiescat in pace. Always remembered by his loving mother, father, brother, Fred, and sister Marion.
CROCKETT. — Treasured memories of Ernist Robert, died P.O.W., Sandakan, June 7, 1945. Inserted by his loving mother and sisters.
DAVIS. — In loving memory of our dear son, Roll, who died while P.O.W., Sandakan, Borneo, June 7, 1945. Ever remembered by his loving mother, dad, sister, and brothers.
DOUST. — In loving memory of our eldest son and brother, Cpl. Raymond, John (Jack) Doust, NX71234, died whilst POW Malaya, June 7, 1943. Love’s supreme sacrifice. Ever remembered by mother and father, Heather, Keith and Barry.
FINCH. — In loving memory of our only dear son and brother, Gnr. William Henry (Bill), 2/15 Fld. Reg., 8th Division, died in Borneo, June 7, 1945. Sadly missed by his loving mother, father, and sisters. Ever in our thoughts.
GOODYEAR. — NX31677, L/Cpl. N. F., died P.O.W., Borneo, June 7. Always remembered by sister, Eileen.
GOODYEAR. — In loving memory of Norman Frank, 2/10 Field Ambulance, died whilst P.O.W., Sandakan, Borneo, June 5, 1945. Always remembered. Mr. and Mrs. Garrity and family.
JUDD. — In memory of Pte. Albert Selwyn Judd, killed Messines, June 7, 1917. Inserted by his loving mother and sisters.
LAWRENCE. — In loving memory of Albert Lawrence, 2/4 Field Coy., R.A.E., killed Tobruk, June 7, 1941. Ever remembered by mother, father, and brother, Norman.
PALMER. — Cherished and loving memories of my dear father, son, and brother, Noel William Palmer, died June 7, 1945, at Sandakan, Borneo. Always remembered by son, father, mother and brother.
PEARCE. — Proud and loving memories of my dear husband and our dad, NX53625, Cpl. Leonard Pearce, killed in action Tobruk, June 7, 1941. Sadly missed by his loving wife, Lill, daughter Judy, son Len.
RUSSELL. — In loving remembrance of my dear son and our brother, F/Sgt. Air Observer Maxwell Kemp, 24 Squadron, who lost his life June 7, 1942. Sadly missed by his ever loving mother, sister Joyce, brother Bruce (R.A.A.F.).
RYAN. — In loving memory of my dear son, Raymond Thomas (Jack), died while P.O.W., Sandakan, Borneo, June 7, 1945. Also a tribute to his gallant comrades of that camp. Truly missed by mother and brothers, Mick, Leo, and families.
TAMSETT. — Bill, 9th M.G. Coy., killed Messines, 1917. Loved brother and uncle, Amy, Perce, Bert.
VARRIE. — Gavin, passed away June, 1945. Remembered by mate, Hilda.
In memory of my brother, John, accidentally killed Darwin, 1941. Remembered by Stan, Beryl, and Family.
Source:
The Sydney Morning Herald (Sydney, NSW), 7 June 1948, p. 10
Editor’s notes:
The last entry, regarding John, who died in Darwin in 1941, had no surname attached.
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